Where Will We Be Able To Go

By Keeping My Fingers Crossed
Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 5:02 AM CST

A politician in Canada named Danny Williams is coming to the U.S.A, for heart surgery. Even though his country has the lousy health care system that some are trying to jam down our throats, at least this guy has a place to go for good health care. If we switch over to that same pathetic system, where will we go for decent health care?

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Proud US Citizen wrote on Feb 19, 2010 1:44 PM:

" Why does hatred and racism always come up when someone doesn't agree with this current administration. It's obivious most Americans do not agree with all the crap they are trying to shove down our throat. The reason we are in the shape we are today is due to all politicians both Democrat and Republican. It's time the people of the USA take back control and let the politicians know we are tired of all the lying, cheating, stealing etc. they are doing. To all Americans, lets take back our country. God Bless America!! "

To Liar-Liar wrote on Feb 12, 2010 9:06 AM:

" Grow up you're behaving childish and being silly. Have a good day!!! "

quality points on both sides wrote on Feb 12, 2010 1:08 AM:

" There's good points to both arguments. Having a reformed healthcare bill SHOULD get many people who would normally go to the emergency rooms for treatment down.
Emergency room visits are paid by the patient, or if they cannot afford it, the tax payer. So one way or the other, someone is paying.
I don't think everyone will get everything they want, but I don't believe we cannot come up with something to improve the system we have.
This country got to the moon in a decade because Kennedy said we could. I think healthcare should be easier than that. "

LIAR LIAR wrote on Feb 11, 2010 7:44 PM:

" Your ugly and your mama dresses you funny. Is that better? "

Back to Liar Liar wrote on Feb 10, 2010 3:51 PM:

" Are my pants on fire is this the best you can come up with?? "

LIAR LIAR wrote on Feb 8, 2010 7:58 PM:

" Lord have mercy, do you really hope and pray they don't eat their own words? Are your pants on fire? "

school boy wrote on Feb 7, 2010 3:32 PM:

" silk, since your brought up public school education. How does education run by the government compare to private school and home school educations? The government falls short, in costs, test score, in any comparison. Is more government intervention what we really need? "

Jimmy wrote on Feb 7, 2010 3:11 PM:

" You cant tell the difference between public school and welfare, and people like me are the problem. Your insurance went up because of your age. My adult child pays less for insurance than my parents, go figure. Dont worry ignorant babbel by liberals makes me laugh, not get upset. I have no problem with the the system we have in place. That is why I dont want it destroyed by politicians. Smile, a hundred years from now well be dead even if you have insurance. "

Lord have mercy wrote on Feb 7, 2010 12:06 PM:

" Here we go again and again. Democract, liberal, rich, poor the have and have nots, blame this one and that one. I hope and pray some of you don't
eat your own words. "

To Compassion wrote on Feb 7, 2010 11:57 AM:

" AMEN..AMEN... and AMEN... GOD BLESS YOU.... some will never get it too much hatred in their me, me, and I, I self centered world. God help them all...
Good Day NI.... "

silk wrote on Feb 6, 2010 5:43 PM:

" to jimmy:Well jimmy, i voted for bush twice and my insurance skyrocked anyhow. As I said earlier, it's not about politics, race, or who's in office, nor do i have anything against Doctors earning a living. It's about controlling cost. We have a broken system that people like you don't want to fix because your afraid someone will get something free. HEY jIMMY, DID YOU GET A PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION, that's a form of welfare provided by the government. Sorry J, not a liberal just a realist. Don't be so angry man, let's solve this problem. "

Jimmy wrote on Feb 6, 2010 4:00 PM:

" Fake compasion, none of you are worried about poor people not getting health care. You just cant stand having to pay what you consider too much. You are jealous of doctors and nurses driving nice cars and liviing in nice homes. You want to gang up and steal from the health care and insurance industry.Take away their obscene profits. The government already has programs in place that take care of people who cant do for themselves. By the way Compasion, who did you help this week? Did you donate or feed the needy? I know i did. "

Outraged wrote on Feb 6, 2010 2:39 PM:

" Well it looks like Compassion needs some common sense also!!!
Where do these people get these ideas that everyone owes them free health care????
I don't expect strangers to pay for my health care!!! Who raised you to think that way???
Are you a product of the welfare system????
Move to CUBA they have free health care!!!!
Fidel is a compassionate fellow,I'm sure he will welcome you with open arms!!! "

Compassion wrote on Feb 6, 2010 9:49 AM:

" Common sense, I agree. That's what the problem is. People who's attitude is "well I can afford my healthcare, if you can't afford yours...too bad". In other words...I got mine! It's this me, me, me is all that counts kind of attitude. Where is compassion? When do we stop thinking just of ourselves and start to think of others.I'm thinking there was a pretty wise fellow who preached the same think 2,000 years ago. Too bad it still hasn't caught on. "

To JIMMY wrote on Feb 6, 2010 9:44 AM:

" JIMMY...the people who became doctors just to make money, are not the doctors I want taking care of me or my family. That's what's wrong with today's world. "

JImmy wrote on Feb 6, 2010 8:30 AM:

" Good job silk, now stop electing democrats and it might just happen. Common sense, get togethor with all your smart liberal friends, put your money togethor and buy insurance for everyone you want to, or just pay their hospital bill. Cant you figure out on your own, health care in other countries does not compare to what we have. Poor people in this country allready recieve free health care. You want to tell doctors and insurance companies how much they can charge. This country is full of compasionate people who whant somone esle to pay the bill. "

Outraged wrote on Feb 6, 2010 7:55 AM:

" To: Common Sense

This country achieved it's success because people used to be self sufficient, but the progressive democrats have created a new dependent class of people!!!
When our ancestors had difficult times they would turn to their FAMILIES or their NEIGHBORS for help!!!! Now they turn to the government because the government has destroyed the American family with their policies!!!
I think you are confused!!! You think the government is our FATHER or MOTHER!!!!
You indeed need some "COMMON SENSE"!!!! "

common sense wrote on Feb 5, 2010 10:19 PM:

" Well it's nice to know that TCoon and Jimmy have solved the health care issue in the US Bunny sometimes it doesn't apy to argue Have you ever heard of the man that said he refused to have a battle of the minds with an unarmed man
We are the only developed contry that doesn't have asystem in place to provide medical care to all it's people - the gratest nation on earth can't care for it's own - isn't this strange - the most compasionate country in the world has no compassion to it's own citizens? "

to silk wrote on Feb 5, 2010 8:44 PM:

" We (idiots) know that the healthcare is very expensive but we have the brains to know it's the cost that has to be fix and not government handling our insurance telling us what we can have and when we can have it!! They can let us buy insurance across state lines where the insurance companies would have to compete against each other. Not too bad for idiots huh. "

Jimmy wrote on Feb 5, 2010 8:06 PM:

" Bunny 2 , I understood exactly what you were whining about. Another liberal democrat who is under the illusion they are blessed with superior inteligence. You are so sure you have the answers and we are too dumb to listen. I wonder why my family, brothers, sisters, inlaws, friends, etc, can pay for their healthcare? "

LovingGOPmeltdown wrote on Feb 5, 2010 2:33 PM:

" You guys are full of it! Health care cost are skyrocketing (Twice the rate of inflation).Each year Insurance premiums and deductibles rise faster than inflation as well.A very basic health insurance plan with a $2,500 deductible can exceed $100 for an individual and even with insurance, an extended hospital stay can,and often does,force families into bankruptcy.The benefits don't begin to justify the cost and *that's* why people opt out.

As far as American's going abroad for treatment.There's an entire industry centered around it called medical tourism.Look it up if you don't believe me. "

silk wrote on Feb 5, 2010 8:24 AM:

" I own a business, used to provide healthcare for my employees, but had to stop after four consecutive years of 20% increases. I personally pay $700 a month with a $3800 deductable, total cost $12200 a year, just for the misses and myself(bluecross). Now, tell me how most Americans can afford this. If my business goes under, I'm screwed for healthcare. I'm not looking for a handout, I'm looking for a better system to bring down cost. You people make it into a political thing, it isn't, it's a cost thing you. idiots "

Bunny2 wrote on Feb 5, 2010 8:20 AM:

" Jimmy,maybe you should read more carefully,especially the part in my post where I say that they will 'pay for the rest of their lives.' To bring it down to your level of comprehension, THEY will be paying these health bills that they get every month, and whatever is left after their death will be paid by their children. My point was that health care as we know it in the US is very expensive. So chill already. "

Outraged wrote on Feb 5, 2010 6:21 AM:

" To Bunny 2:
If they will be paying for their health care the rest of their lives, the treatments must have been successful!!! You have to PAY for services you receive,only liberal democrats think that someone else should pay their bills for them!!! "

to fingers crossed wrote on Feb 5, 2010 12:22 AM:

" instead of posting a fairy tail - would it not be better to indulde yourself in a serious discussion on correcting care for all citizens - you suggest that care is to those that can afford it - is that not contrary to one person under God indivisible -- is not one person in that phrase relefective of all persons "

Jimmy wrote on Feb 4, 2010 7:04 PM:

" Most americans cant afford health care? People have cell phones, cable tv, smoke , drink, but dont buy insurance because it is too expensive? Bunny 2 you are full of bul no 2, people dont want to PAY for insurance, they would rather spend that money on other things. "

I Agree Jimmy wrote on Feb 4, 2010 3:22 PM:

" Liberals always tell us about people going overseas for health care. Has anyone ever met one of these phantom people? "

To Bunny2 wrote on Feb 4, 2010 2:43 PM:

" Bunny, who's responsibility should it be to pay for your friends healthcare? "

JIMMY wrote on Feb 4, 2010 12:31 PM:

" Bunny 2, who do you think should pay for THEIR healthcare? Help them out yourself! You want somone else to pay for their healthcare. Typical democrat. I know people who have filed bankrupcy because they couldnt pay for THEIR healthcare. People become Doctors to make money, not to take care of people for free. NOTHING is free, you cant vote to make people work for less, and more importantly, people are tired of all the freeloaders in this country. If the shoe fits put it on and walk to Canada and get sum dat free heltcare. "

JIMMY wrote on Feb 4, 2010 12:21 PM:

" T Coon I like your post. "

Bunny2 wrote on Feb 4, 2010 10:45 AM:

" Well, Keeping my Fingers Crossed, maybe Mr. Williams can AFFORD the best heart surgeon that the US has, but guess what? Most AMERICANS can't.
As of today, I know 4 people who will pay for the rest of their lives for the medical care they received, and believe me, it wasn't even close to the best. "

Jimmy wrote on Feb 4, 2010 9:28 AM:

" Melt down, who is going overseas? What type of treatment are they going for? who is paying for the trip? Just a few examples will do. "

T Coon wrote on Feb 3, 2010 6:10 PM:

" It a demacrat thing, like all other Goverment hand outs. Just a way for the lazy to get a better free ride. After we kill the health plan, wellfair & food stamps will be next. Then if you work you eat, the problem will solve its self real quick. "

Hey Meltdown wrote on Feb 3, 2010 5:35 PM:

" You make a good point or two. We need some change in our health care system, but not the socialist health care nonsense you guys are pushing. "

artabr wrote on Feb 3, 2010 1:31 PM:

" Yeah, it doesn't look good for team Obama when Canada's Newfoundland Premier, Danny Williams comes to the US for Heart Surgery.
You would think that as a head of state, he would receive the best care available in his country.
Guess not. "

Ever Notice wrote on Feb 3, 2010 12:38 PM:

" Ever notice that the liberals never respond to a post such as this one? Of course, what kind of response could they give to this? "

LovingGOPmeltdown wrote on Feb 3, 2010 12:27 PM:

" We have excellent health care...for those that can afford it!The issue isn't, and has never been, about the QUALITY of our health care system but about the COST!I'm sure this millionaire politician will get top-notch treatment but what happens to the hard-working middle class citizen stuck with a $40,000 hospital bill just because he couldn't afford health insurance, lost his job, or was denied due to a pre-existing condition.

For every foreign politician coming over here for quality treatment,I can name you a thousand Americans going abroad because they couldn't afford treatment here. "

Jimmy wrote on Feb 3, 2010 9:22 AM:

" You need to ask the democrats. "

Frank Rizzo wrote on Feb 3, 2010 8:15 AM:

" This awful healthcare system of ours, the one that all of the liberals want to do away with. I wonder how the poor Haitians feel about it? It looks to me that our healthcare system is doing a pretty good job for the rest of the world. It's kind of like the whole global warming thing. They look ridiculous when we have freezing temperatures while they are in conference in Copenhagen. Now they say our healthcare is terrible, while the rest of the world is observing that we are the leaders in the healthcare industry. "

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