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Post by HAL on Oct 5, 2019 18:30:18 GMT
I also could have all the nice things referred to above if I was as deep in debt as the USA is. And my bank would let me do it. why not ? they would get the interest. But I know I couldn't make the repayments if I was so foolish. Sorry folks, much tho' I like all you guys, and much as I don't wish to antagonize people (particularly as I am not American) you have to admit that y'all are living on borrowed money. And it may soon crash. If it does I hope you make it through to the other side with as little damage as possible. HAL And before certain people start jumping up and down, please check a few facts.
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Post by nyx on Oct 5, 2019 20:05:02 GMT
HAL,
If you live in the UK, you have National Health Insurance and that is big.
To think you lose your job in the U.S. and your family has no health insurance.
I know a woman who fell on hard times because she had emergency gall bladder surgery, and she could not afford the bills afterwards.
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Post by HAL on Oct 5, 2019 21:49:47 GMT
nyx,
You are correct.
Our national Health Service is probably our greatest treasure. It is hideously expensive to run. But we gladly pay for it.
Certain people over there have proposed adopting a similar system (and I do wish you would), but the next thing we heard is 'Why, hold on there boy. Isn't that socialism ? Can't have that. That poor boys poor because he isn't made of the right stuff. Don't deserve to be treated if he can't pay for it.'.
Being poor in Europe is bad enough, but being poor in the States looks like hell on earth to me.
Wishing you all the best.
HAL
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Post by moksha on Oct 6, 2019 13:40:52 GMT
I also could have all the nice things referred to above if I was as deep in debt as the USA is. And my bank would let me do it. why not ? they would get the interest. But I know I couldn't make the repayments if I was so foolish. Sorry folks, much tho' I like all you guys, and much as I don't wish to antagonize people (particularly as I am not American) you have to admit that y'all are living on borrowed money. And it may soon crash. If it does I hope you make it through to the other side with as little damage as possible. HAL And before certain people start jumping up and down, please check a few facts. Yes HAL us common folk, are just to dumb to figure out, how we are so far in debt.
Seems like there is 0% of fiscal discipline in the DC, wish I could change that, but it's in the hands of others.
Now a days, they pay people, to investigate each other for doing the same thing, and the $ goes to Lawyers, you know people of the B.A.R.
we ya'll like you too HAL. .
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Post by HAL on Oct 6, 2019 22:20:33 GMT
Moksha,
It isn't a criticism of every day folk. It's about the people at the top. We all remember 2008.
It would be very nice if, were I to max out my credit card, I could go out to the shed and print some more money. Then pay it into the bank and clear the arrears.
But this 'monopoly money' would now be floating around the system. Potentially pushing up inflation.
HAL.
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Post by HAL on Oct 7, 2019 18:25:35 GMT
Swamp,
The picture above more or less makes my point.
The lady shown appears to be of an age where here in the UK she (like myself) would not pay any prescription fees.
HAL.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2019 13:10:56 GMT
Unless you watch Fox news, you’re probably unaware of the recent Hillary and State Department investigations. Just look it up, so many problems. It really amazes me because they thought that Hillary would be elected and otherwise none of this would have come to light. It was like the Mafia running the country. The deep state is so disturbing, I don’t know how anybody in their right mind can be a Democrat and actually think that the current Democrat attack is representative of American politics. Concurrently I also understand why people don’t like Trump. On a personal level I think he’s a bombastic egotist. However, he is about the only person who could counter the deep state and his basic premise is to enhance America and his business acumen shows in his political decisions. So, on a personal level I’m not impressed with his style, but his politics are right on. I would vote for him again. So here we are with politics in America so screwed up. This TV show comes to mind time and time again, if you’ve never seen it should be a must for those politically involved/active. It’s a satire, but like most satires, it tells you something, in this case about politics in America. The show is called Brain-Dead and even though it’s been a few years it is still apropos because it really makes you wonder, what the hell is going on. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZQW4-L9tp8
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2019 22:12:39 GMT
My Hero. His name is classified. I can't imagine what he went through? But he survived and is in recovery.
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Post by Moon pigeon on Oct 31, 2019 18:06:00 GMT
Congratulations demonrats ! You just managed to tick off millions and millions of Americans ! We will see you at the polls ! Happy Halloween ! Enjoy !
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Post by purr on Nov 1, 2019 8:05:50 GMT
My Hero. His name is classified. I can't imagine what he went through? But he survived and is in recovery. He's my Hero too, MrGort! Looks like a badass, perfect reason not to become a terrorist murdering Americans (because it will be him or one of his fellow SEAL Team canine officers closing in on your skirts holding that delicate rear end inside during your final moments fleeing maximum speed down your NO-escape tunnel).... purr
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