Dennis Kucinich on "MSNBC - Hardball with Chris Matthews"

Dennis Kucinich appearing on MSNBC, Hardball with Chris Matthews. Thursday, December 10th, 2009, Subject: Health Care

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• Dennis Kucinich
• MSNBC
• Hardball with Chris Matthews
• Thursday
• December 10th
• 2009
• Subject: Health Care

[CharlesZFG]

Health care reform failed, because the Insurance "mafia" has both the top Dems and Repubs on their payroll. They didn't want to compete with a government, non-profit health option, so they paid their bribes, oh, I'm sorry, their "campaign contributions," and ensured that no public option would ever see the light of day. And then, to add insult to injury, they got their pocket politicians to include an insurance mandate under the guise of providing health insurance for all.

[csrocker101]

@andyx1205

If you're employer doesn't subsidize your health insurance than you can easily find yourself paying that sometimes even more. Thankfully my employer provides me health insurance but I still have to pay $300 a month out of pocket on top of what my employer pays.

[andyx1205]

American private insurance costs $500-$1000 a month?

Thank God I'm Canadian! There's no way I could survive by paying that much in America. We've got our faults by I prefer Canadian-style single-payer over America's current system (and our life expectancy is miles higher than America's too even though we're heavier smokers according to reports).

I'd say the best system isn't Canada's though (better than America still) but rather the Netherlands dual-system, which is very effective.

[maskedphrogg]

You have no evidence to believe or proclaim that choices I make will of necessity cause harm to others.

History is full of examples of powerful central government causing harm to it's citizens in an effort to increase it's influence and collect wealth for it's practitioners. In a fairly predictable manner overwhelming authority will kick-off revolutions by those it oppresses. 13 colonies on the NA continent give a practical guide to such revolution.

Louisville, KY is in US, does that qualify?

[waterflaws]

Left to make your own choices, you will make ones that hurt me and others.

History has shown us that big central government has given us ALL things like civil rights, medicare and social security for the elderly, an interstate highway system, etc. On the other hand, asshole Righties always forget to mention the biggest and most expensive item, THE MILITARY COMPLEX. I believe you value CAPITALISM above all.

BTW, are you from England or Australia? Your spelling doesn't seem "American".

[maskedphrogg]

Wanted to see you state it explicitly.

Thank You.

It's difficult to debate those who swap sides.

So if "the Right" isn't consistent then back those who do support your beliefs. Rights aren't rights if they are subject to whim. We're in agreement so far.

How does your big central government fit in?

History shows us strong federal government stepping all over State and personal rights. The power to give all is the power to take anything. I prefer to make my own choices, why won't you let me?

[waterflaws]

No, mynah bird, YOU re-read my posts! I NEVER said I was against a Big Federal Government, especially when we have Big Corporations that rival its power and influence. The Right only champions "State's Rights" when it is convenient, never consistently.

[maskedphrogg]

Ahhhh,,,

We see your true colours now.

When in doubt twist and shout and seal securely your opponents mouth.

I'm not sorry for allowing you to put yourself in a corner. All I ask for is honesty. Would be nice if you would stay on topic, but I don't demand it.

I will however return to my original question.

How can government pay for anything? Government, in the US, does not create value. It transfers wealth. Nothing more, nothing less. How can redistribution of wealth be fair to all?

[maskedphrogg]

The Fed is regulated?

Since when?

How exactly does one regulate the body that provides one's allowance w/o risking cutting off that allowance?

You're quite good at misquoting and misinterpretation. Is there any profit in that? Seems like a good move personally. Staying abreast of current events and speaking knowledgeably is taxing my stamina.

[VeohBlows]

"You might find that a little education goes a long way. You would be better armed in debate if you had a clue to things you rant about."

Right wing Glenn beck douche baggery.

What does that prove?, that all you have said is right all I have said is wrong, it only proves you are the uneducated one. Seriously man stop pushing the removal of federal regulations that is what crashed our economy, now please STFU.