Those societies were here before you. So I mean, if you want no part of it, then you're going to have to go somewhere where they aren't already. Either that or learn to live with it, 'cuz it's not gonna change for you anytime soon.
Welfare... Fucking pisses me off
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Those societies were here before you. So I mean, if you want no part of it, then you're going to have to go somewhere where they aren't already. Either that or learn to live with it, 'cuz it's not gonna change for you anytime soon.
I'm a European and I despise welfare and what it does to people. I loathe socilized health care, socialized education and everything else which creates complacency and shitty products.
I'd trade places with an American in a heartbeat. Bitch all you want over there, but you don't get taxed 68% in the US do you?
I'd trade places with an American in a heartbeat. Bitch all you want over there, but you don't get taxed 68% in the US do you?
Let me clarify. The following is a quote from my earlier post:
I assumed it would be clear from the context of my question that the phrase "best use of limited capital" should be understood to mean "a manner that is economically rational".
If that was unclear, I apologize.
Give me a break...
You spend your days bitching about poor people taking your tax money on an internet forum.
Really rough life you lead.
Well, I'm not entirely sure what is meant by "economically rational," but I will say that, in my opinion, economic considerations ought not be the sole criteria with which to base those sorts of decisions.
Here's a story from the reality of socialized health care. I wanted to get an allergi test done and went to my doctor who wrote me a referral. I wait for two weeks and then get a letter in the mail saying there was more than 10 months wait for such a test. This in a country supposed to be one of the richest pr. gdp/capita in the world.
Would you be ok with that?
Would you be ok with that?
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While I like SG's healthcare system, it's also a city state. You can't compare it to the USA - maybe compare it to Minneapolis metro area or something.
I wouldn't, no. Though I'd rather have that than not being able to get adequate medical care at all, particularly for more serious or chronic conditions.
For every anecdote like this, I've read probably a dozen that described their experience as quick, hassle-free, and cheap or free, in countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East. And just because you had that experience doesn't mean that it's that way in every country with socialized healthcare. Many people are perfectly happy with their systems.
Hong Kong and Singapore usually end up 1st and 2nd on economic freedom lists, but you do have to take everything into account. Not flushing a public toilet is a crime punishable by caning in Singapore, for example. Bubble gum is also banned there.
BTW, are you sure the wait times are really any better in the US?
What the fuck is this? I live in Canada and you can see a doctor the same day for FREE. So fuck that chart.
BTW, are you sure the wait times are really any better in the US?
makes sense. US is over half-socialized already, so its over half as long as Canada.
don't make the mistake of thinking US is a free market system.
...and why exactly does the Canadian Premier come to the US for heart surgery? he lives in a utopia! (if all you need from your HC system is birth control pills)
Canadian Premier's Heart Surgery Plans Raise Questions About Health Care | Fox News
There are always more general medicine docs than is really needed since this is the easiest speciality. The real test is how long you have to wait to see a specialist and this is were the long wait time kicks in.
Fair enough and I can't comment on that since I have no clue but the chart is way too vague. All I know is if I need to see a doctor I can see one within a few hours and at least get a diagnosis and appointment setup to see a specialist if needed.