Despite his assersion earlier in the thread the more I read the more I think that theyEye's view is the pessimistic one. Everyone out for themselves and if something goes wrong you're on your own, not very hopeful is it?
And I agree it is, as ever, the objectors who shout the loudest, I guess the mid-terms will be the best indicator of the popularity of this bill.
Being in a relationship with one on each side of the pond I can quite happily conclude that there are many stereotypes but they apply to each country.
"Unfortunately though, a Nation's external "image" can be fixed around particularly vocal, influential or high profile groups."
And unfortunately for America we can watch Glenn Beck on Faux News over here. There isn't a facepalm emoticon big enough for that programme.
Yes but you do have Jon Stewart to bring the balance!
let's just get one thing straight: There is no 'American psyche'. America is more culturally more diverse than just about any country on earth.
But, it seems to be the ethos (and those that subscribe to it)espoused by theyEye that comes to the top of the pack - unbridled market economics
But, it seems to be the ethos (and those that subscribe to it)espoused by theyEye that comes to the top of the pack
Not quite.. they still have social security and government intervention in things.. they also have medicare.. so there are still some moderating influences left 🙂
America is more culturally more diverse than just about any country on earth.
Was that posted by someone trying to see who could detect irony?
Was that posted by someone trying to see who could detect irony?
In what way?
Yes but if it's food, or heating, or shelter, then all you are is alive, which is exactly where you started. So you've 'gained' nothing (apart from another day of life) but paid out all the same. However the person charging you has made a profit.
Let's suppose you get your heating from British Gas because you don't fancy spending all day collecting wood or trying to dig up coal. You then can instead spend the day going to work and getting paid more than enough money to pay your gas bill, with enough left over to buy some other things. So actually you've gained a lot.
Anyway, slightly OT.
Back on track, I wonder if all the fuss about the health care bill just be yesterday's news after a while and just be as normal and accepted in the US as Medicare is. If so then Obama will have achieved something, no matter what else happens.
I wonder if all the fuss about the health care bill just be yesterday's news after a while and just be as normal and accepted in the US as Medicare is
Agreed. The healthcare reform thing is just a vehicle for Republican propaganda; they are whipping people up into a frenzy for their own political ends I feel.
Looks like its still as per my in depth analysis on Page 1? 😉
So its basically because they are a bunch of knobbers then?
There you go, an incisive insight into the deeper issues draws yet another argumentative thread to a peaceful conclusion... 😉
That's my aim in life 🙂
Wow. What an eye-opening thread!
Is this indicative of the kind of thing I'm likely to find on STW? 😯
This'll get folk foaming at the mouth over their Daily Mails.
You know the person at the health insurance company that decides if they're going to pay for or deny your treatment.
That's me. 😛
Is this indicative of the kind of thing I'm likely to find on STW?
Periodically, yes 🙂
BB - you in the American system?
BB - you in the American system?
Yes
Where d'you live, out of interest?
Glasgow 😆
So what's the deal?
