I don't where this guy gets his bullshit. 53% of the 46 million are NOT 200% below the poverty line. I don't know where he got that idea. All the sources I've looked at that break down the number do not go anywhere near 23 million. They say, at best, 13.4 million of those 46 million can't afford it under their current incomes no matter what.
7-10 million illegals?? what? No! It's 12-20 million, you dolt. Who the hell says only 7-10 million?
@whoo689 , this is posted in 2006. Anyway, look behind the numbers, not only at them. ou are missing the point altogether. In Europe taxes guarantee EVERYONE gets equal treatment in the hospoital. ANd you never have a copay.
I make $45000 a year have a masters degree and do not have affordable health insurance available. I have 3 children all covered by their father. I lost my health insurance when he chose to leave and file for divorce. Your numbers are skewed because I am lucky with gas & milk at $3.00/gallon to pay for basic needs with that income. The average working joe is barely surviving and able to cover basic needs let alone $800-1000/month for health insurance.
Actually,you haven't told any 'truth' yet. All you've done is place uncited material out of context. As an economist, I call BS. Many people 'choose' not to buy health insurance just like they 'choose' not to buy a car when the only car offered for sale is a brand new 7 series BMW. Guess you pay 12 grand a year for yours on a 50k income?
Most people do choose whether or not to be insured. Most people dont need the luxuries we are spoiled with as Americans. If we taught personal responsiblilty instead of entitlement, we would be much better off.
You're 100% correct. Liberals fail to see that education starts in the family. The government can't fix stupid people. Stupid people, in turn, raise stupid kids.
Are you saying that if you lose your job and your insurance and get sick, you should die because you didn't take "personal responsibility?" Be careful what you say! Should the uninsured not go to the emergency room because they are not responsible?
It is the initial process of insuring that needs fixing.
So much bureaucratic energy goes into creating different packages, options and of course profit, that it is little wonder that actual care is getting lost in the shuffle.
A single-payer program reduces the individual cost per person and allows for genuine universal access.
Doctors and hospitals bill the program.
With this, patients, doctors and hospitals are freed from the compounding effects of individual non-ability to pay.
Wow, statistics! He must be telling the truth! Nobody makes up statistics!!
NCwriter4hire 1 year ago
All is well, no need to change anything, go back to sleep.
Darusdei 1 year ago
I don't where this guy gets his bullshit. 53% of the 46 million are NOT 200% below the poverty line. I don't know where he got that idea. All the sources I've looked at that break down the number do not go anywhere near 23 million. They say, at best, 13.4 million of those 46 million can't afford it under their current incomes no matter what.
7-10 million illegals?? what? No! It's 12-20 million, you dolt. Who the hell says only 7-10 million?
whoo689 3 years ago
@whoo689 , this is posted in 2006. Anyway, look behind the numbers, not only at them. ou are missing the point altogether. In Europe taxes guarantee EVERYONE gets equal treatment in the hospoital. ANd you never have a copay.
Tihbialdunav 11 months ago
Milton Friedman is dead...and his delirius neoliberalism is dying too!
oddcoupple 3 years ago
LOL... this video seems so out of touch with reality it's barely worth a comment. I was waiting for the sales pitch the entire time.
ericjon652004 4 years ago
I make $45000 a year have a masters degree and do not have affordable health insurance available. I have 3 children all covered by their father. I lost my health insurance when he chose to leave and file for divorce. Your numbers are skewed because I am lucky with gas & milk at $3.00/gallon to pay for basic needs with that income. The average working joe is barely surviving and able to cover basic needs let alone $800-1000/month for health insurance.
serenitycecilia 4 years ago
FACT: According to the U.S. Census Bureau:
Of the 45 million uninsured Americans:
18 million are aged 18-34 - they spend 4 times more on alcohol and dining-out and spent zero for MEDICAL insurance
17 million Americans earn over $50,000 dollars and choose NOT to purchase insurance
9 million Americans earn over $75,000 per year and choose NOT to purchase insurance
DON'T LET LIBERAL POLITICIANS SPIN THE TRUTH --WATCH THIS VIDEO ON MY CHANNEL!
IPOMonster 4 years ago
MOre spamming.....
CMOSjockey 4 years ago
That's the best comeback you have?
Humph.
Truth hurts, huh?
IPOMonster 4 years ago
Actually,you haven't told any 'truth' yet. All you've done is place uncited material out of context. As an economist, I call BS. Many people 'choose' not to buy health insurance just like they 'choose' not to buy a car when the only car offered for sale is a brand new 7 series BMW. Guess you pay 12 grand a year for yours on a 50k income?
CMOSjockey 4 years ago
You're not an Economist - you're a jackass.
If you knew anything about economics, which you do not, you wouldn't support governemtn-controlled health care.
You cannot dispute facts jackass, so stop trying.
I drive a Mercedes asshole. Also, I am VP with a major U.S. Bank who could teach you everything you need to know about economics...
IPOMonster 4 years ago
Most people do choose whether or not to be insured. Most people dont need the luxuries we are spoiled with as Americans. If we taught personal responsiblilty instead of entitlement, we would be much better off.
sk110798 3 years ago 2
sk110798...
You're 100% correct. Liberals fail to see that education starts in the family. The government can't fix stupid people. Stupid people, in turn, raise stupid kids.
IPOMonster 3 years ago 3
Are you saying that if you lose your job and your insurance and get sick, you should die because you didn't take "personal responsibility?" Be careful what you say! Should the uninsured not go to the emergency room because they are not responsible?
phillipmarch22 2 years ago
It is the initial process of insuring that needs fixing.
So much bureaucratic energy goes into creating different packages, options and of course profit, that it is little wonder that actual care is getting lost in the shuffle.
A single-payer program reduces the individual cost per person and allows for genuine universal access.
Doctors and hospitals bill the program.
With this, patients, doctors and hospitals are freed from the compounding effects of individual non-ability to pay.
nextdoornorth 4 years ago
It seems to be a good analyse, grats on it !!
In fact, the medical industry of the USA is very interested in retending this grievance as they earn a lot of money due to it.
And money rules your country, nothing else..
Suffyx 4 years ago