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Interesting information, Food

Thank you for sharing. As I stated in another comment, I realize socialized medicine isn't perfect, but I believe statistics show that a population with access to medical care not tied to ability to pay is healthier and has a longer life average - infant mortality rates, for one example, tell a portion of the truth. The VA in this country is a shambles; a national disgrace, thanks to Bush and cohorts. My father, a Korean War veteran, received excellent care through them years ago.

posted by PoetRaye on July 11, 2007 at 11:40 PM | link to this | reply

Here's a "truth"...

Both the Canadian and U.S. medical systems are flawed, my mother-in-law is a landed immigrant Canadian and she has had to wait a year to get a replacement knee.  My mother in the U.S. had one done in easily one-forth the time.  However, I could not affort it unless I was on medicare, should I need one.  I don't like medicine for profit, but to see goverment health care, look no further than our own Veterans Administration.  I could go there, but I won't unless absolutely necessary.

posted by food4thought on July 11, 2007 at 9:44 PM | link to this | reply

Well stated truisms, Saul - Thank you for your support, my friend

posted by PoetRaye on July 10, 2007 at 8:11 PM | link to this | reply

Sick 'em, RaeS. Excellent post. I find Michael Moore an intelligent if

abrasive man who knows how to expose a situation for what it really is.  I rather like his work.  Given that we know that Moore isn't perfect and has made a few mistakes with statistics here and there, his points are almost always well-based and with a preponderance of documentation and examples as clarification.  We need more Michael Moores out there, on here (at Blogit), and constantly beating the drums of intellectual discourse and exposition to maintain the honest free flow of ideas that, in effect, contribute to a strong egalitarian society.  It is through obfuscation, denial, greed, hypocrisy, and fear (sounds like the Bush administration and politics in general, huh?) that you perpetuate the ills of a society.  At the moment, we're -- as a society -- perpetuating way too many ills.  Good work, RaeS.  Looking forward to your next drumbeat.    

posted by saul_relative on July 10, 2007 at 12:06 PM | link to this | reply

Hold yer horses there, Corbin..:) Really!!

I'll be comparing the advantages, disadvantages of socialized medicine vs. our greed based system soon. No system is perfect, but.. - Hint - proof of which is better lies in the statistics. I don't personally know of any Canadians who come here for treatment, but I do know several Americans who buy their prescription drugs from Canada because they are so much less expensive. Not saying there aren't any (and they must be quite wealthy..?) just that I don't know of any such stories. I am researching, though.

posted by PoetRaye on July 10, 2007 at 7:30 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Happy to hear, Dearest Ted..

Really???

Then why do all of those Canadians come down here for health care????   Because they have to wait for months.......that's why.....

posted by Corbin_Dallas on July 10, 2007 at 7:11 AM | link to this | reply

Very nice, Whacky - Thank you & Bo..:)

posted by PoetRaye on July 10, 2007 at 6:32 AM | link to this | reply

Happy to hear, Dearest Ted..

What he reveals in "Sicko" is quite astounding, at least to us jaded Americans - health care systems where money is not the bottom line; counts for no line whatsoever. All that matters is healing the patient - period.

Thank you, Darling..

posted by PoetRaye on July 10, 2007 at 6:31 AM | link to this | reply

Well said, Wiley! Indeed he is

Thank you.

posted by PoetRaye on July 10, 2007 at 6:27 AM | link to this | reply

I gotta agreee with Wiley...

posted by _teddypoet_ on July 9, 2007 at 10:52 PM | link to this | reply

Hi

A whole row of roses and a smile from me! Oh and two smiles from Bo =^..^= the wonder dog!

posted by Whacky on July 9, 2007 at 9:48 PM | link to this | reply

RaeS

Michael is doing a very necessary service for justice I think...........................

posted by WileyJohn on July 9, 2007 at 8:57 PM | link to this | reply

Hello Circuit, Thank you

posted by PoetRaye on July 9, 2007 at 7:12 PM | link to this | reply

Thank you for reading, Dark Mistress

posted by PoetRaye on July 9, 2007 at 7:12 PM | link to this | reply

posted by circuit on July 9, 2007 at 6:47 AM | link to this | reply

posted by dark_mistress on July 9, 2007 at 6:07 AM | link to this | reply

Confusing as hell, eh Corbin?

"mistreated....humiliated....tortured....denied basic rights.." - add maimed and slaughtered - collateral damage, I think it's called? to the list - that's what has happened, is happening to Iraqi civilians (you remember them? - those folks we liberated and gifted with our brand of democracy?) and other noncombatants caught in the crosshair of imperial agenda. Looks like the declared evildoers, real combatants are treated quite well.

posted by PoetRaye on July 9, 2007 at 6:04 AM | link to this | reply

Hmmmm????

But I thought they were being mistreated....humiliated....tortured....denied basic rights.......ad nauseum?   Michael.....you can't have it both ways........

posted by Corbin_Dallas on July 9, 2007 at 5:52 AM | link to this | reply

Disgrace indeed, RckyMtnActivist

He is a favorite punching bag for the neoconservatives because he scratches the surface to reveal truths they wish to keep buried and silent. I admire his courage greatly and also look forward to more of his work. So much can be gleaned from this newest documentary - I plan on writing further about it. Thank you for commenting.

posted by PoetRaye on July 9, 2007 at 5:50 AM | link to this | reply

Hi Rae...It's a disgrace that "Terrorists" are getting better healthcare

than our hardworking taxpayers. I happen to love Michael Moore and can't wait until he does a documentary on the pharmaceutical industry alone! All he is doing is uncovering all the shit that this rotten administration is covering up! Now that we are aware of these things it is time for people to wake up, shut off their blackberries and I-phones and take action! Excellent post Rae!  

posted by RckyMtnActivist on July 9, 2007 at 5:38 AM | link to this | reply

Hello dear MaggieMae - I appreciate your visit

 I am doing fine, Thank you. Hope you are keeping cool and comfortable; supposed to be another scorcher today across most of the country.

posted by PoetRaye on July 9, 2007 at 5:38 AM | link to this | reply

Good Morning, Dearest One

Thank you..

posted by PoetRaye on July 9, 2007 at 5:34 AM | link to this | reply

Good insight and comment, Drohan

Thank you.

posted by PoetRaye on July 9, 2007 at 5:34 AM | link to this | reply

Dear lady, I don't like this man, and don't do politics.

But I like you and will inquire as to how your are doing.  How are you doing?  Well, i hope.

posted by MaggieMae on July 9, 2007 at 4:01 AM | link to this | reply

posted by _teddypoet_ on July 8, 2007 at 10:17 PM | link to this | reply

thanks for posting REAS and i admire moor as you said he opens doors toward the truths and what is happening in abu ghareeb is not anew thing but it seems that many like moor has to continue their pressure to force others to make some changes .......it is true that what is being spend on wars can correct and help many aspects of the world all and not only usa

posted by drohan254 on July 8, 2007 at 8:27 PM | link to this | reply

Thank you, Afzal

posted by PoetRaye on July 8, 2007 at 4:04 PM | link to this | reply

It's truly terrible to hear or read such stories . Good post !

posted by afzal50 on July 8, 2007 at 10:00 AM | link to this | reply

Lol, Holy Grail - I hear ya! Totally amazing the thorough, state of the art

care and facilities we as taxpayers fund but cannot access for ourselves..

Thank you for reading.

posted by PoetRaye on July 8, 2007 at 8:32 AM | link to this | reply

I might not join al Qaeda, but I've been thinking of at least committing a crime so I can get some much needed dental and periodontal work done without having to go into serious debt that I'll never get out of.  

posted by Holy_Grail on July 8, 2007 at 8:25 AM | link to this | reply

Mary, he's not the one making or taking the stance. Our government is...

He's simply opening doors to many truths closeted. This post is reflecting one dot on a very weird map or agenda.

Thank you for reading, Friend! I am fine; much blogging to catch up on...:) Hope you are well.

posted by PoetRaye on July 8, 2007 at 8:21 AM | link to this | reply

RaeS - I honestly don't know what's happened to that man.

He's taking such odd stances.  Hope you're doing well.  Enjoy your Sunday. 

posted by FoliageGold on July 8, 2007 at 8:12 AM | link to this | reply