The government screws up everything. We need healthcare reform, but never socialized medicine. The government runs the postal service and look how awful that is.
@Darusdei I respect the United States military. But if you ask anyone who has served they will tell you about the rampant bureaucracy and waste. I have heard mixed things about socialized medicine in Canada and England. I don't think it would be successful here. America is not a socialist country. Americans want what they went when they want it. Most people have difficulty just dealing with an HMO.
@Jefgg I'm not arguing for your healthcare, i was merelly looking if you're a hypocrite
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though here (finland) we have "universal healthcare" or whatever you want to call it and we have a private insurance and it works just fine. ofcourse there are horror stories but then again there are horror stories in every system.
Ameritards, in general, are one of the most undisciplined when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle. I see so many people every day who are basically immobile, the sole reason appears to be they are FATBUCKETS. Also the amount of people in this country who abuse drugs/alcohol/food, has to be one of the highest in the world. Maybe the government should encourage insurance companies to give BIG discounts to their insured clients, for meeting certain health markers (weight, bp, nonsmoker,etc).
John Edwards was right. He was the only candidate who told the truth. Barack Obama is a corporatist. The only reason that he was able to build such a strong coalition is because of the corporate donations and support his campaign got. Edwards refused. One stroke of a pen with executive orders can create a national health system. Edwards would have done it. Obama will not. Obama-care consists of giving tax dollars directly to existing insurance companies for subsidies. Not real "change."
orlean2000 are you American? I really hope so. I'm from belfast (Britian, well UK actually) and so far on the internet I have seen nothing but bull sh@*t about the NHS. (sorry I'm still a tad angry about it) Your the first American (I hope you are) that actually understands why we feel the NHS is so important.
Thank you , you have restored my faith in Americans
I have an uncle from Britain. He's the most conservative, pro-free market, capitalistic person i know personally. Yet, he thinks healthcare is a human right just like education. That the healthcare should be insured by state gov'ts and privately delivered and non-profit and be universal whether you're a homeless person or a multi-millionaire. If i need surgery the doctor and I decide if it's needed not a gov't or private insurance company bureaucrat.
I hope that none of you donated to John Edwards' campaign. He had an illegitimate child with Rielle Hunter, and he paid her $145,000 with campaign donations in order for her to make amateur-looking "webvideos" that were never used. Everyone knows that the $145,000 was really just a child support payment.
Alright, now since you're so clever, try two things 1: understand that most of the rich countries have health care because the main purpose of a governement is not to stack up bombs but to actually try improving people lives.
2: Now try to write down the name of everybody that the CEO of Exxonn mobile should pay health care for.
canard, Barack Obama's taxthe rich/spreadthewealth program is on hold until the economy "gets back on track" Why ? If this is such a great program, why not impliment this on Day One, Jan 20 ? Maybe that will cure the economy. Or maybe not.
Barack Hussein Obama is truly special. His policies are amazing.
By the way, I feel that it really is great that our next President will either be a lady who loves brown people and us black folks or a mixed-raced man who is a former member of the most peaceful religion on the planet - Islam.
Thankfully real Conservatives like Dr. Ron Paul have no chance. hahahaha
However, it´s not enough; what if you are free to vote, choose your job or your husband/ wife if you get ill and have no money to pay it. Clothes have a price. Travelling has a price, houses, cars but health?, no...
I would like to discuss more issues with you, If you´d like. Spain (WHICH is in Europe, NOT in Mexico, as 80% of people of the USA think)gives you best wishes!
Sorry if I´ve put my comment a lot of times. I´m glad you´ve answer me, "retro", because I like to share opinions of issues with people of another cultures.
First, I wasn´t talking of the EU as a country, because it´s not that. It´s an association of countries, with a similar ideoogy and objectives. However, the point is that EVERY SINGLE country had the Universal Health BEFORE they joint the EU.
Freedom is essential in the western culture we share, I agree with you.
Mapa I seen your comment that you posted here posted verbatim on about 10 other videos would probably would find it on more if I looked, you are trying to fool people into accepting a NAU. You are trying to make people think the EU is a grand thing (in an attempt to make others think it isnt a bad idea for the NAU?). Most countries in the EU was against the proposed EU constitution and regardless of the countries being against it, it was signed into law and forced on them. We like our freedom.
"Wow, a politician who actually cares. How refreshing. I'll be joining him and I hope millions of other caring patriotic Americans in the Careone Day of Action!" If you believe edwards cares about the american people then pay attention. John Edwards is dropping out of the race today. Now look at the candidates on both sides, the only one left who gives a damn about you and I is Ron Paul Please edwards supporters once your candidate drops out today shift your support to Ron Paul. He truly cares
Hi, I´m Pablo and I am from Europe (Spain). EACHO ONE of the 27 memeber of the European Union has universal health, and they also have very strong economies. France, England, Germany, Italy, Spain...we´ve had for a lot of years and we can´t imagine our countries without that service. I don´t know why so many people of the USA has got problems with that, it´s not so expensive and it´s neccesary
Hi, I´m Pablo and I am from Europe (Spain). EACHO ONE of the 27 memeber of the European Union has universal health, and they also have very strong economies. France, England, Germany, Italy, Spain...we´ve had for a lot of years and we can´t imagine our countries with that service. I don´t know why so many people of the USA has got problems, it´s not so expensive and it´s neccesary
Yes, because I can afford it. Answer this question: Why should the government have anything to do with healthcare? I bet you don't have the balls to answer it, imbecile.
Edwards is the only candidate talking about our 200,000 homeless vets. He's the only one who opposes expanding NAFTA, which sent so many U.S. jobs to other countries.
With Edwards health plan, you could take your insurance from job to job - not be stuck in a job just to keep your healthcare. He also would make insurance companies do away with pre-existing conditions, so they can't just cover only healthy people and leave out sick people who really need coverage.
It amounts to the same, I'd rather have my money go to someone who needed medical help than go to some big cat insurance business man who can afford to spend money on like 3 cars he doesn't need and a million dollar house.
I'm sure those of you who are lucky enough to be healthy and not use health care should be happy, and you bitch b/c you have to pay for others who need medical help. But then some day it'll be your turn to go to the emergency room and you'll be glad you are covered by others who aren't sick. Whatever happened to compassion in America? Such greed about tax dollars.
I'm sure that plenty of you have jobs that you keep only b/c it has benefits such as dental, medical, and so forth. Isn't the American dream about getting the job you want w/ out having to worry about not being able to pay for a medical bill or a dentist bill? I love retail but there are no benefits in it, therefore I cannot pursue a career in that field because I have no security in my life. THAT is sad.
Edwards is the ONLY candidate NOT taking money from lobbyists and PACs! he has a true universal plan, as opposed to ONLY an "affordable" plan or "access" to one!
USA 13.4, Canada 10.0, Finland 9.0, Sweden 8.6, Germany 8.4, Netherlands 8.4, Norway 7.6,United Kingdom 6.6...you get the idea...now
Infant Mortality Rate (per 1000 live births)
USA 10.4!!!,United Kingdom 9.4,Germany 8.5,Canada 7.9,Norway 7.8, Netherlands 7.8,...all FACTS! from the W.H.O. website. So i ask you... do you hate American babies?
Some of you here that against U.H.care also told me a few months ago that the economy was fine and strong. Are you ready to shut the fuck up yet?!! Pop your heads out of your asses and study the W.H.O website. ...also note HOW Ben Bernanke is advising we stimulate the economy. By giving one rebate back NOW to the middle class. Yes that's right the MIDDLE class IS the heart of our economy. Now imagine if the they didnt have to spend 100s every month on healthcare. Idiots!!
Kucinich is electable. Many of the polls are fake, created by businesses with financial backing to the "leading" candidates. Kucinich was the true winner in Iowa, according to the DFA and the 90,000 member PDA online poll.
Why vote for second-best? All the other candidates seem the same to me.
If you're for Univ Healthcare, look at what's happening to Samuel Golubchuk, an 84 yr old in Canada on a respirator. This man is fighting for his life...literally. Samuel is conscience, however, the Canadian govt is telling him & the family there will be no more payment for the respirator & it will be unplugged. Samuel will die now because the GOVERNMENT is in control. Google it......
For once, you're right ytdsmom. John Edwards will require insurance companies to actually pay for the health care coverage outlined in the policies Americans buy. Corporations need to pay their bills too!
John Edwards is about the only hope any of us middle class people have for this next election. Healthcare should be a birthright in this great country of ours but unfortunately it isn't. I'm with KPCakes on this issue - she's right!
Does your healthcare continue after your job ends? Do you really think all of those dedicated Govt employees actually earn it? Haha! YOU SHEEP! Health care should be handled like the fire/police etc! It's a life health issue. Ins cos are ONLY in it for a profit! The ONLY way they can do that is limit or deny coverage!
Uhhh... to all of you sheep!!! He is trying to make a point!! That if Congress likes having health care, then so would the rest of the 47 million Americans that don't have it! They have free health care FOR LIFE! Even after they quit and become rich lobbyists!
He's not trying to make a "point"...that is a real threat. And, excuse me...but those people in Congress work for an employer who provides health insurance, like many of the rest of us. If your employer doesn't, buy your own or find a employer who does provide.
say BaaBaa! What about those that can't afford it? We all can't just go out and get a new job that has it & what about those that have it but it still sucks! Health ins has more than dbld in cost in the last few yrs & many employers CANNOT afford to provide it anymore!
I don't disagree w/you that health insurance needs to be 'reformed'. We've NEVER had it before...why? Because we're not ENTITLED to free things. Within the last few decades, somehow this country has turned away from 'Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You....'
Yes, healthcare has increased. And who is partly responsible? Edwards & people like him.
I'm sorry but a pinky toe is not worth $15 million...not even my own. Secondly, do u realize that Edwards walked out of the courtroom w/more money than the victim? He had ridiculous contingency fees. And HE wants to talk about greed??
i notice he doesn't include himself among the politicians and cabinet members he will take insurance away from. the health insurance covering he and congress is paid for by you and I. does this mean we'll get a refund commensurate with the amount that would have gone toward their premiums? ha. what utter nonsense.
I've commented on this before but I think what he's saying would be nothing short of blackmail. And this arrogant attitude is during a campaign? How far will his arrogance go if he's actually elected? Aren't presidents suppose to try & unite parties with issues? He's proposing dictatorship in my opinion...
mitt ronmey is a mormon. they believe God was a man who evovled into a supreme being. look up mormonism on the internet, that's where i got my information
Promising to use the power of the Presidency to obtain a good result for the people is the most encouraging part of Edwards platform. It is time for America to return to "we the people". John Edwards in 2008
The point was....you don't "threaten" and blackmail. Is that what our country is about??....dictatorship?? What about when other issues come up?? You're suppose to REACH ACROSS to both sides of the issue.
You Edwards supporters REALLY need to actually pay attention to what he says in this video. I don't care how much you want UHC...he threatened Congress which is basically black-mailing. We do NOT need a president with this arrogant attitude.
Universal health insurance, Okay.. Universal entitlement like Medicare, which is not insurance and is in fact an entitlement program is a very BAD idea. I'm willing to bet private insurance would be cheaper in the long run.
Mr. Edwards...my family is poor but I don't want you to be in charge of my health-care, because not matter how poor I am, I can find a better way to manage. Socialism is what really makes me sick.
I can't apologize for what I know is true. Like Jefferson I believe that the government that governs best is the government that governs least. If you like the government to tell you what's best, if you prefer Communist Manifesto to the Constitution and would choose Marx over Madison, maybe you should live in a society that disregards liberty as you do. Me? I will live in America, and try my best to preserve her ideals. I firmly believe that she is the last best hope of earth.
John Edwards would be the best president America will ever have yall need to wake up and see that john is for the people unlike all these republicans and hillary, all they know how to do is use up money that america does not have
Yet another person who is promising to give us things. Edwards, Washington is not the solution to this country's problems and would suck at providing health care. What you are saying reminds me of something I once heard: Any government that is capable of giving you everything you have ever needed is more than capable of taking it away. The only thing you know about health care is how to sue a doctor. You're good at that.
That is absolutely correct. You see, the founders of this nation wrote a document called the Constitution. It mandates the roll of government being limited to fighting wars and protecting our rights. So yes, I want my government to fight wars for me but not provide my healthcare. Providing healthcare is not a role of the federal government. Read the document before you call me inconsistent.
The United States of America from 1790 to 1910 was a successful libertarian society. Today, Hong Kong is one of the the wealthiest countries in the world, and they are a libertarian society. I don't trust government to do anything because they screw up everything they touch, but the constitution does say one role of the federal government is to protect its people. Move to Canada if you want "free" healthcare (say hello to 50% taxes).
That's such BS. If by "successful" you mean most people lived in poverty while a small number at the very top lived in decadence (i.e. gilded age, robber barons, etc.), yes, you're mostly correct.
Stop voting for conservatives who despise government (and therefore have no incentive to properly fund and run government programs) and you might not hate the results so much.
My point is that these government programs do NOT do anything to "fight poverty". It is your responsibility to get an HSA to cover you in case of a health emergency. I'm 23 and I provide my own healthcare on a low salary. Remember FDRs New Deal and LBJ's Great Society? All they did was increase our dependency on government and poverty. Ask Hugo Chavez how well government programs help people. There is more poverty in Venezuela today than there was when he came into power.
That is correct. You see, the founders of this nation wrote a document called the constitution. It mandates that the role of the federal government is limited to fighting wars and protecting our rights. Healthcare is not a right. Read the document before you call my argument inconsistent.
Nonsense. If that were true, why does the preamble describe other purposes for the constitution *after* the two roles you describe? "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, *promote the general Welfare*, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
So promoting general welfare means that the government should provide people healthcare? Do you want a government that is that powerful? What's wrong with having the freedom to choose how and where you will receive healthcare? You can try to escape the fact all you want to, but the truth of the matter is that it is not the role of the federal government to hold your hand and make choices for you, even if you are incapable of making your own.
There's a difference between the government "providing health care" ("socialized medicine like the VA) and the government *making your insurance payments* (socialized insurance, like Medicare) at a MUCH lower coster than a private insurance company (and also not trying to deny your claim simply to make a profit).
Of course they do. If everyone had health care, treatment would be denied. The (huge) difference is, I can understand and accept denied claims based on *need* rather than denying claims just to make a PROFIT (completely unfair and irrational).
And again, we'll get more for our money with a Medicare based system that runs at 3% overhead vs 20-30% overhead. Government is actually MORE efficient than private business in *this* particular case.
Encyclopeteia: First of all, in the free market, corporations are allowed to make a profit....that's what makes the world go 'round. Secondly, you claim 'Government is actually MORE efficient than private business' in this case. What are u basing this on since we haven't had UHC yet? Are you comparing it to Social Security & other government programs...ha....that's scary to think about.
I agree that's what the market is for, the point is that *some* things are better private while other things (military, police, fire dep., medical insurance) are better run through government.
I'm comparing private insurance overhead direclty to Medicare (which is a form of government provided insurance).
This is the most retarded statement on Youtube for Dec 20, 2007. The means to which a country's citizens acquire their health care are not indicative of it's respective economic conditions. It should be noted that there are plenty of Third world country's that have socialized health care. In fact, my health care is doing just fine, ty.
puttznboxers, anything the government runs is screwed up. Do you really think our government will run a decent healthcare system ? Drug companies will dry up research and development. It's a bad idea
Medicare runs about 3% overhead while private insurance companies spend about 20-30% of every dollar on things OTHER than paying for your health care. They have to pay for advertising, millions and billions for CEOs, private jets, corporate headquarters, paying shareholders, etc.
Socialist scum! Leave me alone, you fascist tyrant! My Grandfather didn't storm the beaches of Normandy so scum like Edward's could turn us into a Communist nation. I BUY MY OWN DAMN HEALTH CARE! Edwards, you adulterous bastard! BURN IN HELL! America will never turn communist as long as I am alive! Fight the leftists! Fight the leftist scum! BUY YOUR OWN GD HEALTH INSURANCE!!!!
Your grandfather stormed the beaches of Normandy because the most leftist President and Congress we have ever had ordered him to. That was FDR and his New Deal Coalition. I think they did a damn effective job of destroying fascism, and your grandfather couldn't have done it without them, and they without your grandfather. There is nothing communist or fascist about what John said. Settle down.
No John Blames Wal-mart because 61% of their employees aren't provided any kind of healthcare. His plan would push the mandate, by requiring employers to provide healthcare. The fact is there is no responsible reason for Wal-Mart not to provide it, only Greed.
aaron, 61% of Wal Mart "associates" dont want to pay into the healthcare plan. Theyre not rocket scientists who work there. Wal Mart provides low prices and has shareholders. Even YOU can buy Wal Mart stock !!
Actually Wal-mart puts a lot of restrictions on its plan, and then ensures that the vast majority of its employees don't meet the restrictions. Like only full-time, and then keep someone at 36-38 hr no matter how much they ask to work more.
Willstutely, if you read the policy book, listen to Mr. Edwards speak, or know anything about his platform, you would know exactly how he plans to pay for it. Quite a good idea actually, and straight forward.
I dislike taxes as much as the next person, but for something like this in such a way that he proposes... I would gladly pay more taxes. (and national healthcare is possible and all ready exists in some sectors in this country)
I agree the thing is people have to recognize they are paying more than a tax as it is. You have to pay for it either way. Medicaid and Medicare have about a 3% overhead. Insurance companies have between 12 and 30% overhead. It does work and well.
So who is going to pay for all of this? Remember that when a politician says 'free', he really means that he'll reach into your pocket and take what he wants. People go to jail for that...
Your right, im sorry. I was thinking in terms of exercising power not politicizing policy. He is a bit to common to have that familiar politician appeal.But he would be easy to bounce in 4 years if he can't keep his promises.
The rich and big business, via highjacking conservatism, have had congress for 12 years and everything for the last 7. Do any of you feel a solid increase in quality of life?
W/Bigmoney in campaigning this is as close to common as we are going to get.
I said,"..this is as CLOSE to common as we are going to get." ..Spelling that out for you, it means, he wasn't born rich like bush. He is NOW rich, which means he earned it. bush just dropped out of the right whom. I didnt say or even imply anything regarding Edwards NOT taking money from lobbyist ... but now that you bring it up..name your candidates and let see who has taken the most.
Oh come now, they will buy anyone off when ever and where ever they can. The fact is they realize that Edwards A. wont take their money and B. Won't give them anything for it.
I have, I guess it just depends on what you take for experience. I guess he has exactly the experience I need him to. Biben, Dodd, Richardson they all have more and I like them all. Clinton really doesn't have any quality experience for me.
GREAT AD, UPBEAT MESSAGE! what really surprises me is that people are even considering hillary and obama? WHAT IS IT TO CONSIDER? HILLARY SPENT 8 YEARS IN THE WH (enough is enough), OBAMA'S GOT NO EXPERIENCE.
John Edwards should be THE ultimate choice for Democrats. FORGET ABOUT ALL THE OTHER GUYS - ONLY EDWARDS CAN BEAT REPUBLICAN PITBULLS
What he's saying is that our taxes are paying for congress and all those employed at the whitehouse to have health insurance and the government isn't providing for the rest of America that can't afford it. Think about it!
No, he isn't saying that we all have little houses, that way everyone has the same house. Or no one should make as much money as they can, but rather that everyone should have the minimum hygiene needs of life like healthcare.
This is the equal, liberal, open democracy as described by our founders and as realized by FDR during our nations best years.
It isn't communism, it just isn't extreme crazed screw everyone but me capitalism.
but there are lots of reasons why its a bad idea. this is not the democracy described by our founders. they described a free-market, universal health care eliminates the free market.
universal health will bankrupt america, there is a limit to how much a society can provide.
canada has free health care and it is one of the worst systems out there. its free, but access is usually unavailable. why do you think canadians in need of health care come to america for it?
While I would agree theirs isnt the best, they still have a much better system than ours. Also, healthcare hasn't bankrupted any nation yet. And, I beleive the founders talked very little about free market and more about freedom. Lets make a more perfect union.
according to the world health orginization 25,000 will die of cancer each year in britain
experts have found that britain has "third world health care."
yes, health care here has gotten expensive but we have one of the best health care systems in the world. the free market breeds ingenuity which is why we have such great technology.
To acted like 25,ooo is a lot without a per capita is misleading. It should look like this. Death rate of 1-to-4 year olds (per community of 200,000 per year): United States 101.5 Japan 92.2 Norway 90.2 Denmark 85.1 France 84.9 United Kingdom 82.2 Canada 82.1 Netherlands 80.3 Germany 77.6 Switzerland 72.5 Sweden 64.7 Finland 53.3
The WHO also ranked us 37th in healthcare and the UK which you are talking about was 18th. Also Number 1 was France. Also notably many mideast, s. american, and almost all european nations were above us.
aaronbmartin76: You state that Univ Healthcare should be a basic necessity. Isn't heating/electricity, clothing, etc necessities? Should the government provide that too?
If you will think about it, sort of. Much electricity is provided through cooperatives and other semi-civic organizations. Also, there is no energy supplier, nuke, coal, oil, or otherwise which is operation without subsidy. They are also highly regulated. I would argue with some solar most wouldn't be necessary, but yeah the gov. is providing that.
In truth though, no clothing and electricity are not really "necessities" at least not in the same way having pins put into your broken bone are. But, as stated before if you look, the government is providing much of the energy at least on a small level. The nuke industry would never have happened at all without gov. help and it would have killed everyone without gov regulation.
Healthcare issue aside, isn't he bascically blackmailing congress? Congressman have a duty to vote on what they believe to be the best choice for America, and to be the voice of the people from their state. Edwards is saying forget all of that...my way or the highway.
I think by saying this up front, when he is elected it will show that his way is the voice of the people. Isn't that what dumb W said when he was elected.
What you seems to be missing is the big picture regarding helping people. That is, if 'We the Poeple' us the strength of OUR(us as a hole) government to help those of us that have less (usually do to the bad luck of falling out of a poor whom) 1-learn more (ie College) and 2-establish health living through early detection ....then 'We the people' will safe us money as well as increase the tax base (that being the middle class).
If any of this is true...why cant i find proof of your claims? I've google and checked places like 'vote smart dot org' and so far ... NOTHING!! so stfu!! Your just lying! And in the age of information lies are EASY to flush out!
A president has absolutely no power to rescind federal health insurance for members of Congress - period. Constitutional experts argue that Edwards would violate the 27th Amendment's ban on "varying the compensation" of members of Congress.
Maybe you should keep in mind that thanks to dick and bush th VP and the president offices are now more isolated and more powerful then ever before. Maybe before Edwards returns the power to the people he will use that power to protect them.
Also with the bully pulpit that comes with being the president of the United States he could get it done via good old fashion stumping. See bush and a boogus war for an example of how a president can break the rules.
Ewards is such a joke. He cannot cut benefits to congress. He's talking tough to make people think he is a viable candidate.
Edwards is all flash and no substance. I am from NC and no all about this con-artist. He conned his way into the senate and done nothing but vote for trial lawyer interests and down democratic party lines.
he has NO idea what we americans do to survive, he trades pollution credits to run his compound, yes, compound, its that big, he is a joke, and a neo-con.....like Hillary, runs under AIPAC rule
regelemihai: If your talking about the numbers i posted ....then i would have to say your wrong. 100% wrong. My numbers are from the W.H.O.. And their numbers are 'per capita'. Nice try but you seem to be new to concept of data studies.
ps. WHY!! are you against health care for all if your so uninformed?!!!
John, your proposal leaves for profit health insurance companies in business. Therefore it won't work. Ban for profit health insurance, buy all of our drugs wholesale. Quit allowing the drug companies and colleges to profit off patents developed with tax payer money. 50% of bankruptcy's are caused by medical bills, 75% of those had insurance! Total outrage.
USA has the richest "poor" people in the world. Our "poor" have cell phones, i pods, and the latest hairstyles. They deal drugs and prostitute on the side for extra money.
Nice hair! How about universal haircare for all Americans? If he can spend $1500 on a hairdo, why not me? Oh crap, I'm bald. And jealous of this man's hair.
yeah, exactly, it is his unscrupulous practice that drives up healthcare prices more than anything else. Considering how many thousands of dollars a doctor has to pay every year to cover these costs, it is not surprising that healthcare costs are up.
Edwards doesn't have a not-for-profit healthcare, He is backed by big business and wall street, get real, You think that John will give you universal healthcare? Well it depends on his definition, and after looking, Its mandated healthcare in which you HAVE to purchase it..Kind of like car insurance is mandated today...horay more money for big business...Edwards?...PFFT... Kucinich! He is for true not for profit health care, Edwards is a sham. Kucinich 2008!
Very true! Kucinich is the only candidate that co-authored HR 676. Any lost in the false promises of Clinton, Obama, and Edwards check out Dennis Kucinich.
Kucinich doesn't stand a ghost of a chance. Make your statements on line or anywhere else but G-d help us if you & others like you throw away your vote like others did for Ralph Nadar & cost us another 4 years of hell.
How sad it is that you don't know what you're talking about. A vote for Kucinich is the same as a vote for Nadar in 2000 & 2004..a WASTE & a loss for us...(of course the supreme court helped us lose/gave it to bush). Please be REAL. Too much depends on your vote & others like you.
yeah, that is the stupidest thing I have ever read. I will not bother explaining myself in 500 words. But yeah, you go and become more dependent on the government, it is not like it is what politicans want. Why dont you renounce your right to bear arms as well?
universal healthcare is so dumb. why should we, hardworking citizens, have to pay for the people who dont have healthcare? they could have worked hard and got a better job and got more money or actaully got healthcare. i think he is dumber than clinton and thats saying a lot!
Because its the right thing to do, and theres already a plan (that will work) that is being denied by house republicans and democrats alike, you know why? Because they are bought and paid for by the pharmaceutical companies. The plan is called H.R. 6.7.6 Not for profit health care for everyone. Google it or wikipedia it, research it.
Speaking of dumb, you can't spell the word "actually." In addition, your argument "Why should we, hardworking citizens, have to pay for the people who don't have healthcare?" Exactly what John Edwards said. Why should we pay for scumbag Republican and Democratic Senators and Congressmen who get 100% free luxury premium healthcare, taxpayer-funded and 100% socialized? We hear Republicans squealing about "socialism" but it's OK for them when they get "socialism."
Ok, thsi is pretty fucking stupid considering the president does not have the legal authority to give (or take away) private sector services.
fucking twat Edwards.
Hackiesacker007 9 months ago
The biggest douch in the univers :O
Event0011 1 year ago
The government screws up everything. We need healthcare reform, but never socialized medicine. The government runs the postal service and look how awful that is.
Jefgg 1 year ago
@Jefgg what about your military? are you saying that actually u.s. military is pathetic incompetent piece of shit?
Darusdei 1 year ago
@Darusdei I respect the United States military. But if you ask anyone who has served they will tell you about the rampant bureaucracy and waste. I have heard mixed things about socialized medicine in Canada and England. I don't think it would be successful here. America is not a socialist country. Americans want what they went when they want it. Most people have difficulty just dealing with an HMO.
Jefgg 1 year ago
@Jefgg I'm not arguing for your healthcare, i was merelly looking if you're a hypocrite
;D
though here (finland) we have "universal healthcare" or whatever you want to call it and we have a private insurance and it works just fine. ofcourse there are horror stories but then again there are horror stories in every system.
Darusdei 1 year ago
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Ameritards, in general, are one of the most undisciplined when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle. I see so many people every day who are basically immobile, the sole reason appears to be they are FATBUCKETS. Also the amount of people in this country who abuse drugs/alcohol/food, has to be one of the highest in the world. Maybe the government should encourage insurance companies to give BIG discounts to their insured clients, for meeting certain health markers (weight, bp, nonsmoker,etc).
tickyul 1 year ago
John Edwards was right. He was the only candidate who told the truth. Barack Obama is a corporatist. The only reason that he was able to build such a strong coalition is because of the corporate donations and support his campaign got. Edwards refused. One stroke of a pen with executive orders can create a national health system. Edwards would have done it. Obama will not. Obama-care consists of giving tax dollars directly to existing insurance companies for subsidies. Not real "change."
bluedogdem1982 2 years ago
orlean2000 are you American? I really hope so. I'm from belfast (Britian, well UK actually) and so far on the internet I have seen nothing but bull sh@*t about the NHS. (sorry I'm still a tad angry about it) Your the first American (I hope you are) that actually understands why we feel the NHS is so important.
Thank you , you have restored my faith in Americans
ickleAme 2 years ago
I have an uncle from Britain. He's the most conservative, pro-free market, capitalistic person i know personally. Yet, he thinks healthcare is a human right just like education. That the healthcare should be insured by state gov'ts and privately delivered and non-profit and be universal whether you're a homeless person or a multi-millionaire. If i need surgery the doctor and I decide if it's needed not a gov't or private insurance company bureaucrat.
orlean2000 2 years ago
i'm from Britain! :D
ZachRulz25 2 years ago
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Hockeyfan8311991 2 years ago
He can't take healthcare away from anyone.
epidemicstudios 3 years ago
I hope that none of you donated to John Edwards' campaign. He had an illegitimate child with Rielle Hunter, and he paid her $145,000 with campaign donations in order for her to make amateur-looking "webvideos" that were never used. Everyone knows that the $145,000 was really just a child support payment.
TranCendenZ 3 years ago
I want to pay health care for Bill Gate's kids, Warren Buffet's kids, the CEO of Exxon Mobile and the Wal-Mart Walton family.
k3304 4 years ago
Count me in to pay for John Edwards love child.
beefnliver 3 years ago
beef, Edwards love child needs universal healthcare, welfare, access card, diapers and a 27,000 sq ft mansion
k3304 3 years ago
k, LOL. I can't wait for the lastest issue of Nat'l Enquirer.
beefnliver 3 years ago
Alright, now since you're so clever, try two things 1: understand that most of the rich countries have health care because the main purpose of a governement is not to stack up bombs but to actually try improving people lives.
2: Now try to write down the name of everybody that the CEO of Exxonn mobile should pay health care for.
canardmou42 3 years ago
canard, i guess your from the camp that says everybody deserves an automobile and a house. We were trying that and now look at the ecomomy.
k3304 3 years ago
canard, Barack Obama's taxthe rich/spreadthewealth program is on hold until the economy "gets back on track" Why ? If this is such a great program, why not impliment this on Day One, Jan 20 ? Maybe that will cure the economy. Or maybe not.
k3304 3 years ago
Barack Hussein Obama is truly special. His policies are amazing.
By the way, I feel that it really is great that our next President will either be a lady who loves brown people and us black folks or a mixed-raced man who is a former member of the most peaceful religion on the planet - Islam.
Thankfully real Conservatives like Dr. Ron Paul have no chance. hahahaha
bigscolari 4 years ago
OBAMA HAS ALWAYS BEEN CHRISTIAN YOU MORON!!! he is and has been a member of the United Church of Christ.
12StringGuitar 3 years ago
isn't that the church that hates america? ya know , the one that says god damn america
epidemicstudios 3 years ago
However, it´s not enough; what if you are free to vote, choose your job or your husband/ wife if you get ill and have no money to pay it. Clothes have a price. Travelling has a price, houses, cars but health?, no...
I would like to discuss more issues with you, If you´d like. Spain (WHICH is in Europe, NOT in Mexico, as 80% of people of the USA think)gives you best wishes!
mapashito876 4 years ago
Sorry if I´ve put my comment a lot of times. I´m glad you´ve answer me, "retro", because I like to share opinions of issues with people of another cultures.
First, I wasn´t talking of the EU as a country, because it´s not that. It´s an association of countries, with a similar ideoogy and objectives. However, the point is that EVERY SINGLE country had the Universal Health BEFORE they joint the EU.
Freedom is essential in the western culture we share, I agree with you.
mapashito876 4 years ago
Mapa I seen your comment that you posted here posted verbatim on about 10 other videos would probably would find it on more if I looked, you are trying to fool people into accepting a NAU. You are trying to make people think the EU is a grand thing (in an attempt to make others think it isnt a bad idea for the NAU?). Most countries in the EU was against the proposed EU constitution and regardless of the countries being against it, it was signed into law and forced on them. We like our freedom.
retroact1ve 4 years ago
"Wow, a politician who actually cares. How refreshing. I'll be joining him and I hope millions of other caring patriotic Americans in the Careone Day of Action!" If you believe edwards cares about the american people then pay attention. John Edwards is dropping out of the race today. Now look at the candidates on both sides, the only one left who gives a damn about you and I is Ron Paul Please edwards supporters once your candidate drops out today shift your support to Ron Paul. He truly cares
retroact1ve 4 years ago
Retro, Edwards only cares about himself and his mansion
k3304 4 years ago
Hi, I´m Pablo and I am from Europe (Spain). EACHO ONE of the 27 memeber of the European Union has universal health, and they also have very strong economies. France, England, Germany, Italy, Spain...we´ve had for a lot of years and we can´t imagine our countries without that service. I don´t know why so many people of the USA has got problems with that, it´s not so expensive and it´s neccesary
mapashito876 4 years ago
Hi, I´m Pablo and I am from Europe (Spain). EACHO ONE of the 27 memeber of the European Union has universal health, and they also have very strong economies. France, England, Germany, Italy, Spain...we´ve had for a lot of years and we can´t imagine our countries with that service. I don´t know why so many people of the USA has got problems, it´s not so expensive and it´s neccesary
mapashito876 4 years ago
What a moron! Healthcare is a personal thing not a government thing.
maworeb 4 years ago
So you wanna pay more just to go to the doctor? you're a complete imbecile!
capslock86 4 years ago
Yes, because I can afford it. Answer this question: Why should the government have anything to do with healthcare? I bet you don't have the balls to answer it, imbecile.
maworeb 4 years ago
Edwards is the only candidate talking about our 200,000 homeless vets. He's the only one who opposes expanding NAFTA, which sent so many U.S. jobs to other countries.
earthlvr 4 years ago 2
Socialist Nut Bar!!!
harpazoready 4 years ago
hes a bozo like bush but i like him even though he didn't answer my email'
bluewindglider 4 years ago
With Edwards health plan, you could take your insurance from job to job - not be stuck in a job just to keep your healthcare. He also would make insurance companies do away with pre-existing conditions, so they can't just cover only healthy people and leave out sick people who really need coverage.
earthlvr 4 years ago
By the way I meant people who bitch about universal health care are the people who dont support universal health care.
genptg 4 years ago
It amounts to the same, I'd rather have my money go to someone who needed medical help than go to some big cat insurance business man who can afford to spend money on like 3 cars he doesn't need and a million dollar house.
genptg 4 years ago
I'm sure those of you who are lucky enough to be healthy and not use health care should be happy, and you bitch b/c you have to pay for others who need medical help. But then some day it'll be your turn to go to the emergency room and you'll be glad you are covered by others who aren't sick. Whatever happened to compassion in America? Such greed about tax dollars.
genptg 4 years ago
I'm sure that plenty of you have jobs that you keep only b/c it has benefits such as dental, medical, and so forth. Isn't the American dream about getting the job you want w/ out having to worry about not being able to pay for a medical bill or a dentist bill? I love retail but there are no benefits in it, therefore I cannot pursue a career in that field because I have no security in my life. THAT is sad.
genptg 4 years ago 2
Edwards is the ONLY candidate NOT taking money from lobbyists and PACs! he has a true universal plan, as opposed to ONLY an "affordable" plan or "access" to one!
earthlvr 4 years ago
Health Care Expenditures(%of GDP)
USA 13.4, Canada 10.0, Finland 9.0, Sweden 8.6, Germany 8.4, Netherlands 8.4, Norway 7.6,United Kingdom 6.6...you get the idea...now
Infant Mortality Rate (per 1000 live births)
USA 10.4!!!,United Kingdom 9.4,Germany 8.5,Canada 7.9,Norway 7.8, Netherlands 7.8,...all FACTS! from the W.H.O. website. So i ask you... do you hate American babies?
VetOrDie 4 years ago
Some of you here that against U.H.care also told me a few months ago that the economy was fine and strong. Are you ready to shut the fuck up yet?!! Pop your heads out of your asses and study the W.H.O website. ...also note HOW Ben Bernanke is advising we stimulate the economy. By giving one rebate back NOW to the middle class. Yes that's right the MIDDLE class IS the heart of our economy. Now imagine if the they didnt have to spend 100s every month on healthcare. Idiots!!
VetOrDie 4 years ago
We don't need the government garnishing our wages for universal health care... we need FREE health care!
Vote Dennis Kucinich 2008!! Or urge Edwards or your representative in Congress to pass bill HR 676.
Remember, the HMO's want universal healthcare, too!
dkskingdom 4 years ago
That would be nice. Just wish he was electable.
In other words, as much as I like Kucinich, voting for him in the primaries would essentially be throwing my vote away.
tokiri 4 years ago
Kucinich is electable. Many of the polls are fake, created by businesses with financial backing to the "leading" candidates. Kucinich was the true winner in Iowa, according to the DFA and the 90,000 member PDA online poll.
Why vote for second-best? All the other candidates seem the same to me.
dkskingdom 4 years ago
Remember, universal health care is paid for out of taxes. (And I do support a universal system!) I like Dennis but Edwards has my vote.
Lpormc 4 years ago
Goodbye Pretty Boy !!!
k3304 4 years ago
If you're for Univ Healthcare, look at what's happening to Samuel Golubchuk, an 84 yr old in Canada on a respirator. This man is fighting for his life...literally. Samuel is conscience, however, the Canadian govt is telling him & the family there will be no more payment for the respirator & it will be unplugged. Samuel will die now because the GOVERNMENT is in control. Google it......
ytdsmom 4 years ago
New Hampshire is MINE ALL MINE! FRIGIN' SWEEEEEET!...EEEEEHEHEHEHEhehehe cackle, cackleHAHAHAhahaheheheeeeeee!
SwillaryClinton 4 years ago
Denying health care coverage to ANY American is simply immoral.
GO EDWARDS!
NutFreeZone 4 years ago
Denying health CARE would be immoral...
There's nothing immoral about having to pay your own bills.
ytdsmom 4 years ago
For once, you're right ytdsmom. John Edwards will require insurance companies to actually pay for the health care coverage outlined in the policies Americans buy. Corporations need to pay their bills too!
NutFreeZone 4 years ago
NutFreeZone, Edwards stuck up for the uninsured by SUEING the insurance companies ? You cant be serious.
k3304 4 years ago
John Edwards is about the only hope any of us middle class people have for this next election. Healthcare should be a birthright in this great country of ours but unfortunately it isn't. I'm with KPCakes on this issue - she's right!
aboonski 4 years ago 2
Does your healthcare continue after your job ends? Do you really think all of those dedicated Govt employees actually earn it? Haha! YOU SHEEP! Health care should be handled like the fire/police etc! It's a life health issue. Ins cos are ONLY in it for a profit! The ONLY way they can do that is limit or deny coverage!
kpcakes 4 years ago
Uhhh... to all of you sheep!!! He is trying to make a point!! That if Congress likes having health care, then so would the rest of the 47 million Americans that don't have it! They have free health care FOR LIFE! Even after they quit and become rich lobbyists!
kpcakes 4 years ago
He's not trying to make a "point"...that is a real threat. And, excuse me...but those people in Congress work for an employer who provides health insurance, like many of the rest of us. If your employer doesn't, buy your own or find a employer who does provide.
ytdsmom 4 years ago
say BaaBaa! What about those that can't afford it? We all can't just go out and get a new job that has it & what about those that have it but it still sucks! Health ins has more than dbld in cost in the last few yrs & many employers CANNOT afford to provide it anymore!
kpcakes 4 years ago
I don't disagree w/you that health insurance needs to be 'reformed'. We've NEVER had it before...why? Because we're not ENTITLED to free things. Within the last few decades, somehow this country has turned away from 'Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You....'
ytdsmom 4 years ago
Yes, healthcare has increased. And who is partly responsible? Edwards & people like him.
I'm sorry but a pinky toe is not worth $15 million...not even my own. Secondly, do u realize that Edwards walked out of the courtroom w/more money than the victim? He had ridiculous contingency fees. And HE wants to talk about greed??
ytdsmom 4 years ago
You've never seen a politcal spot like this one! Click "hollywoodextra", then, "Single Black Female Seeks White Male Democratic President".
hollywoodextra 4 years ago
the biggest phoney and hypocrite ever
k3304 4 years ago
i notice he doesn't include himself among the politicians and cabinet members he will take insurance away from. the health insurance covering he and congress is paid for by you and I. does this mean we'll get a refund commensurate with the amount that would have gone toward their premiums? ha. what utter nonsense.
nitedrive 4 years ago
I've commented on this before but I think what he's saying would be nothing short of blackmail. And this arrogant attitude is during a campaign? How far will his arrogance go if he's actually elected? Aren't presidents suppose to try & unite parties with issues? He's proposing dictatorship in my opinion...
ytdsmom 4 years ago
400 dollar haircuts for everyone !!
k3304 4 years ago
I'll be back my pretteeeey! EEEHEHEheheecackle,cackle,hahahahehehahahaaa
SwillaryClinton 4 years ago
And that plan ends tonight around 9pm ! No free coifs... EEEEEHEHEHEhehe cackle, cackle, HEHEHAHAHAAAAA
SwillaryClinton 4 years ago
John Edwards is the man with a plan.
Go John in 08.
lyerlyman 4 years ago
Now I know about health care! Didnt I do a great job for my partner in crime! EEEEhehehEEEhheheheAHAHAahahaheheeeee!
SwillaryClinton 4 years ago
If you want Private Health Care please seek out Mitt Romney. This man created a universal health care for his whole state of Mass.
mydodgers1 4 years ago
mitt ronmey is a mormon. they believe God was a man who evovled into a supreme being. look up mormonism on the internet, that's where i got my information
lyerlyman 4 years ago
Promising to use the power of the Presidency to obtain a good result for the people is the most encouraging part of Edwards platform. It is time for America to return to "we the people". John Edwards in 2008
pilotsdaughter 4 years ago
The point was....you don't "threaten" and blackmail. Is that what our country is about??....dictatorship?? What about when other issues come up?? You're suppose to REACH ACROSS to both sides of the issue.
ytdsmom 4 years ago
You Edwards supporters REALLY need to actually pay attention to what he says in this video. I don't care how much you want UHC...he threatened Congress which is basically black-mailing. We do NOT need a president with this arrogant attitude.
ytdsmom 4 years ago
Universal health insurance, Okay.. Universal entitlement like Medicare, which is not insurance and is in fact an entitlement program is a very BAD idea. I'm willing to bet private insurance would be cheaper in the long run.
Ambiguboy 4 years ago
Mr. Edwards...my family is poor but I don't want you to be in charge of my health-care, because not matter how poor I am, I can find a better way to manage. Socialism is what really makes me sick.
meb6216 4 years ago
then you have two problems...you're poor as well as ignorant (maybe stupid - you may have three problems....)
EDWARDS IN 2008!!!
erkekler 4 years ago
Well good fu*kwit, you can give health care to your representative and senator and let your kids get sick and grow up dumb.
belawood 4 years ago
I can't apologize for what I know is true. Like Jefferson I believe that the government that governs best is the government that governs least. If you like the government to tell you what's best, if you prefer Communist Manifesto to the Constitution and would choose Marx over Madison, maybe you should live in a society that disregards liberty as you do. Me? I will live in America, and try my best to preserve her ideals. I firmly believe that she is the last best hope of earth.
meb6216 4 years ago
Well I agree, "then you have two problems...you're poor as well as ignorant (maybe stupid - you may have three problems....)"
belawood 4 years ago
Edwards wants universal health care because he got his "assistant" pregnant
source--- the latest Nation Enquirer
k3304 4 years ago
Edwards got his "assistant" pregnant
check out the National Enquirer
end of campaign
k3304 4 years ago
What a reputable magazine that is. I wonder if they printed that headline next to dieting tips and a story about plastic surgery gone bad.
Encyclopeteia 4 years ago
John Edwards would be the best president America will ever have yall need to wake up and see that john is for the people unlike all these republicans and hillary, all they know how to do is use up money that america does not have
vol55 4 years ago
Yet another person who is promising to give us things. Edwards, Washington is not the solution to this country's problems and would suck at providing health care. What you are saying reminds me of something I once heard: Any government that is capable of giving you everything you have ever needed is more than capable of taking it away. The only thing you know about health care is how to sue a doctor. You're good at that.
TotallyHunt 4 years ago
You trust "Washington" to defend your country and your life but not for your healthcare? Try being a little consistent.
Encyclopeteia 4 years ago
That is absolutely correct. You see, the founders of this nation wrote a document called the Constitution. It mandates the roll of government being limited to fighting wars and protecting our rights. So yes, I want my government to fight wars for me but not provide my healthcare. Providing healthcare is not a role of the federal government. Read the document before you call me inconsistent.
TotallyHunt 4 years ago
Libertarians are laughable. Please, name ONE example of a successful libertarian society. (I won't hold my breath)
You trust the government to protect your LIFE (or if you should dia via death penalty) but not to run your health insurance plan? Ridiculous.
Encyclopeteia 4 years ago
The United States of America from 1790 to 1910 was a successful libertarian society. Today, Hong Kong is one of the the wealthiest countries in the world, and they are a libertarian society. I don't trust government to do anything because they screw up everything they touch, but the constitution does say one role of the federal government is to protect its people. Move to Canada if you want "free" healthcare (say hello to 50% taxes).
TotallyHunt 4 years ago
That's such BS. If by "successful" you mean most people lived in poverty while a small number at the very top lived in decadence (i.e. gilded age, robber barons, etc.), yes, you're mostly correct.
Stop voting for conservatives who despise government (and therefore have no incentive to properly fund and run government programs) and you might not hate the results so much.
Encyclopeteia 4 years ago
My point is that these government programs do NOT do anything to "fight poverty". It is your responsibility to get an HSA to cover you in case of a health emergency. I'm 23 and I provide my own healthcare on a low salary. Remember FDRs New Deal and LBJ's Great Society? All they did was increase our dependency on government and poverty. Ask Hugo Chavez how well government programs help people. There is more poverty in Venezuela today than there was when he came into power.
TotallyHunt 4 years ago
That is correct. You see, the founders of this nation wrote a document called the constitution. It mandates that the role of the federal government is limited to fighting wars and protecting our rights. Healthcare is not a right. Read the document before you call my argument inconsistent.
TotallyHunt 4 years ago
Nonsense. If that were true, why does the preamble describe other purposes for the constitution *after* the two roles you describe? "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, *promote the general Welfare*, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
Encyclopeteia 4 years ago
So promoting general welfare means that the government should provide people healthcare? Do you want a government that is that powerful? What's wrong with having the freedom to choose how and where you will receive healthcare? You can try to escape the fact all you want to, but the truth of the matter is that it is not the role of the federal government to hold your hand and make choices for you, even if you are incapable of making your own.
TotallyHunt 4 years ago
There's a difference between the government "providing health care" ("socialized medicine like the VA) and the government *making your insurance payments* (socialized insurance, like Medicare) at a MUCH lower coster than a private insurance company (and also not trying to deny your claim simply to make a profit).
Encyclopeteia 4 years ago
Encyclopedia: And.....you don't think Medicare or Medicaid ever deny a claim?....lol
ytdsmom 4 years ago
Of course they do. If everyone had health care, treatment would be denied. The (huge) difference is, I can understand and accept denied claims based on *need* rather than denying claims just to make a PROFIT (completely unfair and irrational).
And again, we'll get more for our money with a Medicare based system that runs at 3% overhead vs 20-30% overhead. Government is actually MORE efficient than private business in *this* particular case.
Encyclopeteia 4 years ago
Encyclopeteia: First of all, in the free market, corporations are allowed to make a profit....that's what makes the world go 'round. Secondly, you claim 'Government is actually MORE efficient than private business' in this case. What are u basing this on since we haven't had UHC yet? Are you comparing it to Social Security & other government programs...ha....that's scary to think about.
ytdsmom 4 years ago
I agree that's what the market is for, the point is that *some* things are better private while other things (military, police, fire dep., medical insurance) are better run through government.
I'm comparing private insurance overhead direclty to Medicare (which is a form of government provided insurance).
Encyclopeteia 4 years ago
Edwards is usurping communist scum! Young ambitious tyrant.
Omnis2 4 years ago
Please keep supporting Universal healthcare. We'r supposed to b the most advanced Nation, & r healthcare is comparable to third world nations.
puttznboxers 4 years ago
This is the most retarded statement on Youtube for Dec 20, 2007. The means to which a country's citizens acquire their health care are not indicative of it's respective economic conditions. It should be noted that there are plenty of Third world country's that have socialized health care. In fact, my health care is doing just fine, ty.
sasquatch989 4 years ago
puttznboxers, anything the government runs is screwed up. Do you really think our government will run a decent healthcare system ? Drug companies will dry up research and development. It's a bad idea
k3304 4 years ago
Medicare runs about 3% overhead while private insurance companies spend about 20-30% of every dollar on things OTHER than paying for your health care. They have to pay for advertising, millions and billions for CEOs, private jets, corporate headquarters, paying shareholders, etc.
Do some research.
Encyclopeteia 4 years ago
Socialist scum! Leave me alone, you fascist tyrant! My Grandfather didn't storm the beaches of Normandy so scum like Edward's could turn us into a Communist nation. I BUY MY OWN DAMN HEALTH CARE! Edwards, you adulterous bastard! BURN IN HELL! America will never turn communist as long as I am alive! Fight the leftists! Fight the leftist scum! BUY YOUR OWN GD HEALTH INSURANCE!!!!
FasterThanYou321 4 years ago
Your grandfather stormed the beaches of Normandy because the most leftist President and Congress we have ever had ordered him to. That was FDR and his New Deal Coalition. I think they did a damn effective job of destroying fascism, and your grandfather couldn't have done it without them, and they without your grandfather. There is nothing communist or fascist about what John said. Settle down.
aaronbmartin76 4 years ago
Edwards blames Wal Mart's associates children of being on Medicaid
John, isnt that called universal healthcare ?
k3304 4 years ago
No John Blames Wal-mart because 61% of their employees aren't provided any kind of healthcare. His plan would push the mandate, by requiring employers to provide healthcare. The fact is there is no responsible reason for Wal-Mart not to provide it, only Greed.
aaronbmartin76 4 years ago
aaron, 61% of Wal Mart "associates" dont want to pay into the healthcare plan. Theyre not rocket scientists who work there. Wal Mart provides low prices and has shareholders. Even YOU can buy Wal Mart stock !!
k3304 4 years ago
Actually Wal-mart puts a lot of restrictions on its plan, and then ensures that the vast majority of its employees don't meet the restrictions. Like only full-time, and then keep someone at 36-38 hr no matter how much they ask to work more.
aaronbmartin76 4 years ago
Willstutely, if you read the policy book, listen to Mr. Edwards speak, or know anything about his platform, you would know exactly how he plans to pay for it. Quite a good idea actually, and straight forward.
I dislike taxes as much as the next person, but for something like this in such a way that he proposes... I would gladly pay more taxes. (and national healthcare is possible and all ready exists in some sectors in this country)
IBHereforever 4 years ago
I agree the thing is people have to recognize they are paying more than a tax as it is. You have to pay for it either way. Medicaid and Medicare have about a 3% overhead. Insurance companies have between 12 and 30% overhead. It does work and well.
aaronbmartin76 4 years ago
So who is going to pay for all of this? Remember that when a politician says 'free', he really means that he'll reach into your pocket and take what he wants. People go to jail for that...
willstutely 4 years ago
edwards has less experience then anyone running
3147golf 4 years ago
Hahahahahaa.... hahahahaha... hahahaha.... Yea so your just stating opinions here THATs for sure.
VetOrDie 4 years ago
LOOK IT UP
3147golf 4 years ago
Your right, im sorry. I was thinking in terms of exercising power not politicizing policy. He is a bit to common to have that familiar politician appeal.But he would be easy to bounce in 4 years if he can't keep his promises.
The rich and big business, via highjacking conservatism, have had congress for 12 years and everything for the last 7. Do any of you feel a solid increase in quality of life?
W/Bigmoney in campaigning this is as close to common as we are going to get.
VetOrDie 4 years ago
this guy is far from common and dont act like BIGMONEYS not driving his campain.
3147golf 4 years ago
I said,"..this is as CLOSE to common as we are going to get." ..Spelling that out for you, it means, he wasn't born rich like bush. He is NOW rich, which means he earned it. bush just dropped out of the right whom. I didnt say or even imply anything regarding Edwards NOT taking money from lobbyist ... but now that you bring it up..name your candidates and let see who has taken the most.
VetOrDie 4 years ago
Fact: It isn't. He hasn't taken any corporate donations. Not from oil, not from pharma, not from any corporation. Individuals only.
aaronbmartin76 4 years ago
aaron, why would healthcare companies donate to Edwards campaign when he sued the shit out of them ? Duh !
k3304 4 years ago
Oh come now, they will buy anyone off when ever and where ever they can. The fact is they realize that Edwards A. wont take their money and B. Won't give them anything for it.
aaronbmartin76 4 years ago
I have, I guess it just depends on what you take for experience. I guess he has exactly the experience I need him to. Biben, Dodd, Richardson they all have more and I like them all. Clinton really doesn't have any quality experience for me.
aaronbmartin76 4 years ago
GREAT AD, UPBEAT MESSAGE! what really surprises me is that people are even considering hillary and obama? WHAT IS IT TO CONSIDER? HILLARY SPENT 8 YEARS IN THE WH (enough is enough), OBAMA'S GOT NO EXPERIENCE.
John Edwards should be THE ultimate choice for Democrats. FORGET ABOUT ALL THE OTHER GUYS - ONLY EDWARDS CAN BEAT REPUBLICAN PITBULLS
LIGO4less 4 years ago
What he's saying is that our taxes are paying for congress and all those employed at the whitehouse to have health insurance and the government isn't providing for the rest of America that can't afford it. Think about it!
gretagarbo2007 4 years ago
we all give a little so everyone can get some.
isn't that essentially communism?
kkrause88 4 years ago
No, he isn't saying that we all have little houses, that way everyone has the same house. Or no one should make as much money as they can, but rather that everyone should have the minimum hygiene needs of life like healthcare.
This is the equal, liberal, open democracy as described by our founders and as realized by FDR during our nations best years.
It isn't communism, it just isn't extreme crazed screw everyone but me capitalism.
aaronbmartin76 4 years ago
i know, i was wrong on the communism statement.
but there are lots of reasons why its a bad idea. this is not the democracy described by our founders. they described a free-market, universal health care eliminates the free market.
universal health will bankrupt america, there is a limit to how much a society can provide.
kkrause88 4 years ago
canada has free health care and it is one of the worst systems out there. its free, but access is usually unavailable. why do you think canadians in need of health care come to america for it?
according to the world
kkrause88 4 years ago
While I would agree theirs isnt the best, they still have a much better system than ours. Also, healthcare hasn't bankrupted any nation yet. And, I beleive the founders talked very little about free market and more about freedom. Lets make a more perfect union.
aaronbmartin76 4 years ago
according to the world health orginization 25,000 will die of cancer each year in britain
experts have found that britain has "third world health care."
yes, health care here has gotten expensive but we have one of the best health care systems in the world. the free market breeds ingenuity which is why we have such great technology.
thanks.
kkrause88 4 years ago
VetOrDie 4 years ago
The WHO also ranked us 37th in healthcare and the UK which you are talking about was 18th. Also Number 1 was France. Also notably many mideast, s. american, and almost all european nations were above us.
aaronbmartin76 4 years ago
aaronbmartin76: You state that Univ Healthcare should be a basic necessity. Isn't heating/electricity, clothing, etc necessities? Should the government provide that too?
ytdsmom 4 years ago
If you will think about it, sort of. Much electricity is provided through cooperatives and other semi-civic organizations. Also, there is no energy supplier, nuke, coal, oil, or otherwise which is operation without subsidy. They are also highly regulated. I would argue with some solar most wouldn't be necessary, but yeah the gov. is providing that.
aaronbmartin76 4 years ago
In truth though, no clothing and electricity are not really "necessities" at least not in the same way having pins put into your broken bone are. But, as stated before if you look, the government is providing much of the energy at least on a small level. The nuke industry would never have happened at all without gov. help and it would have killed everyone without gov regulation.
aaronbmartin76 4 years ago
we all give a little so everyone gets some.
isn't that essentially communism?
kkrause88 4 years ago
if you pass universal health care, i will use my power of free will to stop paying taxes.
kkrause88 4 years ago
Healthcare issue aside, isn't he bascically blackmailing congress? Congressman have a duty to vote on what they believe to be the best choice for America, and to be the voice of the people from their state. Edwards is saying forget all of that...my way or the highway.
rscrane05 4 years ago
I think by saying this up front, when he is elected it will show that his way is the voice of the people. Isn't that what dumb W said when he was elected.
aaronbmartin76 4 years ago
Edwards accuses Wal Mart associates of subjecting their children to Medicaid on taxpayer money
John, it's called universal healthcare !!
asshole
k3304 4 years ago
Why John Edwards licks cum off his lips every minute or so?
VermoXL 4 years ago
ask your self the questen, is vote is for sale. dont let your vote be bought let it be earned. john has never earned any votes
3147golf 4 years ago
What you seems to be missing is the big picture regarding helping people. That is, if 'We the Poeple' us the strength of OUR(us as a hole) government to help those of us that have less (usually do to the bad luck of falling out of a poor whom) 1-learn more (ie College) and 2-establish health living through early detection ....then 'We the people' will safe us money as well as increase the tax base (that being the middle class).
VetOrDie 4 years ago
He isnt implying that at all. Do you even know what it is to imply something? You know, they do teach words like 'imply' in schools.
VetOrDie 4 years ago
If any of this is true...why cant i find proof of your claims? I've google and checked places like 'vote smart dot org' and so far ... NOTHING!! so stfu!! Your just lying! And in the age of information lies are EASY to flush out!
VetOrDie 4 years ago
A president has absolutely no power to rescind federal health insurance for members of Congress - period. Constitutional experts argue that Edwards would violate the 27th Amendment's ban on "varying the compensation" of members of Congress.
jgriffith3792 4 years ago
Now, Edwards' minions has come out and stated that Edwards REALLY means is he would introduce legislation, that's all.
Eric Schultz: He would introduce legislation and ask them to set a deadline for themselves.
Edwards would ask senior administration officials to voluntarily give up their health coverage if he fails to pass universal coverage.
That's a far cry from what Edwards is stating in this add. And he has the nerve to talk about HRC not being clear!?!?!??
jgriffith3792 4 years ago
Maybe you should keep in mind that thanks to dick and bush th VP and the president offices are now more isolated and more powerful then ever before. Maybe before Edwards returns the power to the people he will use that power to protect them.
Also with the bully pulpit that comes with being the president of the United States he could get it done via good old fashion stumping. See bush and a boogus war for an example of how a president can break the rules.
VetOrDie 4 years ago
Ewards is such a joke. He cannot cut benefits to congress. He's talking tough to make people think he is a viable candidate.
Edwards is all flash and no substance. I am from NC and no all about this con-artist. He conned his way into the senate and done nothing but vote for trial lawyer interests and down democratic party lines.
jgriffith3792 4 years ago
he has NO idea what we americans do to survive, he trades pollution credits to run his compound, yes, compound, its that big, he is a joke, and a neo-con.....like Hillary, runs under AIPAC rule
hopups 4 years ago
be informed -Look up AIPAC on youtube..
hopups 4 years ago
Yippee !!
I want to pay for health care for rich kids !
k3304 4 years ago
regelemihai: If your talking about the numbers i posted ....then i would have to say your wrong. 100% wrong. My numbers are from the W.H.O.. And their numbers are 'per capita'. Nice try but you seem to be new to concept of data studies.
ps. WHY!! are you against health care for all if your so uninformed?!!!
VetOrDie 4 years ago
Edwards accuses WAL MART of not covering associates children and subjecting them to Medicaid !!!
John, it's called universal healthcare
asshole
k3304 4 years ago
John, your proposal leaves for profit health insurance companies in business. Therefore it won't work. Ban for profit health insurance, buy all of our drugs wholesale. Quit allowing the drug companies and colleges to profit off patents developed with tax payer money. 50% of bankruptcy's are caused by medical bills, 75% of those had insurance! Total outrage.
IBPatton 4 years ago
USA has the richest "poor" people in the world. Our "poor" have cell phones, i pods, and the latest hairstyles. They deal drugs and prostitute on the side for extra money.
k3304 4 years ago
Nice hair! How about universal haircare for all Americans? If he can spend $1500 on a hairdo, why not me? Oh crap, I'm bald. And jealous of this man's hair.
scottythrust 4 years ago
VOTE RON PAUL
milkman52879 4 years ago
Wow...that's a big promise to make.
chilllagirl 4 years ago
Yea, and it wont ever be fulfilled.
Isaac707 4 years ago
yeah, exactly, it is his unscrupulous practice that drives up healthcare prices more than anything else. Considering how many thousands of dollars a doctor has to pay every year to cover these costs, it is not surprising that healthcare costs are up.
Elasaltaculos 4 years ago 2
Edwards is right; universal health care is the way to go.
When a person without health care needs treatment (say for strep throat) they either
1. go to the emergency room at very high costs or
2. ignore it and spread it to others causing an underground epidemic.
either case costs taxpayers more money than would providing basic health coverage to all.
any who says they don't want to pay for others' health care is being short-sighted.
changehistory 4 years ago 3
Edwards doesn't have a not-for-profit healthcare, He is backed by big business and wall street, get real, You think that John will give you universal healthcare? Well it depends on his definition, and after looking, Its mandated healthcare in which you HAVE to purchase it..Kind of like car insurance is mandated today...horay more money for big business...Edwards?...PFFT... Kucinich! He is for true not for profit health care, Edwards is a sham. Kucinich 2008!
Isaac707 4 years ago
Very true! Kucinich is the only candidate that co-authored HR 676. Any lost in the false promises of Clinton, Obama, and Edwards check out Dennis Kucinich.
GeorgeHowkins 4 years ago
Kucinich doesn't stand a ghost of a chance. Make your statements on line or anywhere else but G-d help us if you & others like you throw away your vote like others did for Ralph Nadar & cost us another 4 years of hell.
CaliforniaGram 4 years ago
How sad it is that you don't know what you're talking about. A vote for Kucinich is the same as a vote for Nadar in 2000 & 2004..a WASTE & a loss for us...(of course the supreme court helped us lose/gave it to bush). Please be REAL. Too much depends on your vote & others like you.
CaliforniaGram 4 years ago
yeah, that is the stupidest thing I have ever read. I will not bother explaining myself in 500 words. But yeah, you go and become more dependent on the government, it is not like it is what politicans want. Why dont you renounce your right to bear arms as well?
Elasaltaculos 4 years ago
universal healthcare is so dumb. why should we, hardworking citizens, have to pay for the people who dont have healthcare? they could have worked hard and got a better job and got more money or actaully got healthcare. i think he is dumber than clinton and thats saying a lot!
darthkarter206 4 years ago
...because they either can't afford it or are denied coverage. A healthier people is a healthier economy. Vote Kucinich!
GeorgeHowkins 4 years ago
Because its the right thing to do, and theres already a plan (that will work) that is being denied by house republicans and democrats alike, you know why? Because they are bought and paid for by the pharmaceutical companies. The plan is called H.R. 6.7.6 Not for profit health care for everyone. Google it or wikipedia it, research it.
Isaac707 4 years ago
Speaking of dumb, you can't spell the word "actually." In addition, your argument "Why should we, hardworking citizens, have to pay for the people who don't have healthcare?" Exactly what John Edwards said. Why should we pay for scumbag Republican and Democratic Senators and Congressmen who get 100% free luxury premium healthcare, taxpayer-funded and 100% socialized? We hear Republicans squealing about "socialism" but it's OK for them when they get "socialism."
petrocollapse 4 years ago