Comments on: The NHS? It’s what Christ would do

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:49:18 +0000

Thanks for the comment Yes, certain Republicans do seem to be monopolising more than their fair share of the world's supply of stupid. I find it bewildering that they can call themselves Christians when they believe something as essential as healthcare should be provided on the basis of ability to pay. I was going to say, do they not see the irony, but the concept of irony is probably wasted on them lol

By: them_apples

them_apples — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:40:50 +0000

Very, very well said. Christ would certainly approve of the NHS, there should be no doubt about that. It works it's own little miracles every single day.

Certain Republicans should be very ashamed of themselves, but then again, they are utterly stupid, so you can't expect much, can you?

As a lifelong Christian and occasional user of the mighty NHS, I'd never realised why so many hospitals are St. this or that.. Will tuck that one away for the pub quiz...

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:47:49 +0000

I know what you mean when you say it's like everyone's gone a little mad. It's almost as though they're they're competing to see who can come up with the most implausible idea. I've been genuinely surprised to see supposedly intelligent people falling for these stories; I really would have thought common sense would prevail.

I agree, it does seem cruel. The idea that profit should come before a person's health, or even their life, is horrendous. Just as bad are those who say they have insurance and don't see why they should care about people who don't, that's reprehensible.

By: DrowseyMonkdy

DrowseyMonkdy — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:43:55 +0000

Love it.

Being in Canada we are bombarded with American news and it's quite shocking to be honest. It's like everyone's gone a little mad. The scenerios theyr'e coming up with are way over the top and it's hard to beleive rational people beleive them. And they were attacking our system before they moved on to yours – which is all very frustrating as you say.

Our systems are all all about everyone being equal and everyone being entitled to the same treatment regardless of their annual earnings. It's universal – as it should be. We all pay for it with our taxes, as you say in your last paragraph – which I completely agree with. And while no system is perfect and will always need to be improved, leaving people to fend for themselves while insurance companies get rich seems cruel to me.

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:28:22 +0000

lol I've noticed that type are very quick to block when they're losing an argument – well done you!

The ironic thing is, these people accuse us of being brainwashed, yet they're willing to unquestioningly believe the most implausible scenarios simply because someone like Palin tells them it's the truth. Hmm … what's that called again?

By: Lady Banana

Lady Banana — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:50:32 +0000

I love this post – Just had a very heated discussion with an American Tweeter (who now has blocked me hehehe) about this.

She is totally convinced by what she reads that our wonderful NHS is somehow useless and evil. Very sad she would not listen to one who has an awful lot of experience in the system both as a user and and as an employee…

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:58:03 +0000

PS: The hat in your avatar – very cool

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:54:24 +0000

Oh Gerald, I'm really sorry to hear that Things do need to be fixed soon. You should be able to get your treatment; you've paid tax, brought up a family, contributed to society. It's so very wrong that you have to pay for something so fundamental. I think that's why we are so protective of our system; we know there are vested interests who work to make it like yours – the Tory who appeared on tv in the US to criticise the NHS is a typical example.

By: geraldmango

geraldmango — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:02:21 +0000

Kate, the biggest problem in the US is the damn greed. Our government is out of control, our corporations are out of control, there is no balance. Our medical people are some of the most wealthy! They pave their road to success over the graves of their patients. The insurance companies are for profit at any cost. A honest public health care program is so dearly needed! I have lost sight in my right eye, my cost to get it fixed is over 5 grand. Things need to be fixed soon!

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:01:32 +0000

Lol Facebook changes so often it's new to us all, even those who've been there a while. But if you get stuck, give me a yell!

Found St Jude, and you – added you to the sidebar. I use it as a reading list so I'll be able to keep up with you both.