29 Oct 08
Originally posted by mbakuninHey, we're using taxpayer money to buy preferred stock in big banks so then can use the money to buy smaller banks. That's "socialism", ain't it (well, maybe of the national kind)?
you should really try it, it works great here in norway. i've never understood why trying a little socialism seems to be absurd idea in america.
30 Oct 08
Originally posted by ale1552those high gas taxes go to useful things that makes life better.
Right....and pay $9.40 a gallon at the gas pump to help pay for all the handouts. Americans would LOVE that!
education, health, etc
things, Oh I DUNNO, most people in america DONT have
30 Oct 08
Originally posted by mbakuninIt's a little tedious I know but when ever someones says "free health care" they must expect to be corrected.
well since our average income is higher than yours, we can afford the expensive gas. and i'd rather have free healthcare than cheap gas in any case.
There is no such thing as free. Either you pay in an around about way after having your money filtered through a few bureaucracies, or worse, much worse, you make someone else pay.
30 Oct 08
Originally posted by WajomaYeah, I know. It's called evolution of humanity and society.
It's a little tedious I know but when ever someones says "free health care" they must expect to be corrected.
There is no such thing as free. Either you pay in an around about way after having your money filtered through a few bureaucracies, or worse, much worse, you make someone else pay.
Live with it. It's the future.
30 Oct 08
Originally posted by WajomaBasic concepts for Wajoma to learn:
It's a little tedious I know but when ever someones says "free health care" they must expect to be corrected.
There is no such thing as free. Either you pay in an around about way after having your money filtered through a few bureaucracies, or worse, much worse, you make someone else pay.
- Free of charge
- Costless
30 Oct 08
Originally posted by KazetNagorraDidn't say anything about terrible or not terrible, didn't say anything about police, fire or army. Was just pointing out a common error, the claim of "free" health care. Call it what you like, just don't call it 'free'.
Why is it so terrible if the collective pays for something rather than individuals? You already do this for the police, fire department and army, for instance. Would it be better if there was no police and everyone hired bodyguards instead?