Liberalism and Conservatism

Yeah, but so many people in the US go broke, lose their homes become homeless or worse die bc they can't afford healthcare. Some people hate the idea of taxes but if it meant everybody was taken care of, health/education/housing, isn't that a good thing? It seems to work in many highly-rated countries, I would think those countries with wide disparities between the rich and poor aren't bothered by this result.

Interesting side step. Higher taxes! Just curious. If you include your healthcare plan in your total compensation, what is your total tax rate.

The private sector, nor private charities are providing anything close to universal healthcare.

Come to Canada, I can tell all about third world universal health care and why and how people die daily because of lack of service, poor management and less developed medical care

Housing even?

So exactly why should people get up and go to work?

Again study the effects of social welfare on a society, a good starting point could be how the democrats have been very successful keeping people in the ghettos dependent on government for assistance, thereby ensuring votes at the voting booth.

Well, even Trump said Democrats have the best economies.

Btw those are his words, not mine.

Interesting

These are difficult questions.

I’m originally from Alabama, a state located in the southeastern part of the United States of America. In Alabama, at least where I’m from, the sales tax is 4%, and the county is currently adding 2%, meaning the sales tax is 6%. This applies to retail level only, and, say, a used car can be sold adding sales taxes every time the dealer is selling it. My point is that taxes are not necessarily that low compared to other industrialized countries.

In my county, most folks don’t have high salaries. The median income is low, whilst the poverty rate is high. Most families don’t get to see an annual income of $30,000. Healthcare is not something you take for granted.

For many years I’ve been living in Europe. In the country I’m residing in, there’s a healthcare system paid through taxes, meaning everybody is getting healthcare whenever need be. It’s not perfect, far from it, but it’s better than what poor folks in my county can expect.

My conclusion is that the states should introduce healthcare programs for people that can’t afford health insurance. But it should not be decided on a federal level.

Btw, did you know that 'Thomas Douglas' was voted 'The Greatest Canadian' by a nationwide survey? He started the Canadian Healthcare system.

Yup, what a joke, most Canadians have drunk the kool aid sadly, just look at our PM

Tommy supported eugenics btw...he was a "black hat" with a thin veneer of good works to fool the masses and apparently it worked

According to 'eugenicsarchive.ca' Mr Douglas was a Baptist minister and reading on he was deeply concerned about providing support for mentally challenged people. According to this source he was presented with a bill to legalize eugenics sterilization he rejected it during his time as premier. (McLaren 1990 pp 7-9, 166-67) He was also presented many other awards.

Yeah, the greedy capitalists will provide the best health care - do they have some people fooled.

To be fair I must inform you that the adjustment for taxable income here is $18,000 and I receive $17,700 from all sources my annual tax liability is -$300 and I am concerned about people that receive less than I do.

I wrote in Bernie Sanders. Perhaps Peewee Herman for the VP slot.

Do your research and dig deeper ...he was a freemason, a fake, enuff said

Pres George Washington and many other highly esteemed figures were/are freemasons. He's a fake IYO but a national here to a nation regardless if was a Dem.

There's a fake under just about every rock according to some.

Rather, 'national hero'.

You think Tommy Douglas was a great man that is your opinion, some day you can read his Master's thesis and give a better informed opinion

George Washington belonged to the Federalist party btw.....and yes many were freemasons, interesting isn't it?

Strange world we live in, some never like to scratch the surface and face reality of who is really running the show

I also would not really speak to nationalized/socialized health care unless you have really understood it, because it is not so easy and wonderful as you seem to believe

The statistics beg to differ and public opinion from the people living there. Other countries are far ahead of us re healthcare as the US is rated 37th by the WHO.