That global warming is a major threat.

Unbelievable.

does he see what I see that the China is a #1 contributor?

Maybe he does and then use his usual method of "threat reduction"

Bomb it :)

And thus remove the top two ;-)))

Maybe he does and then use his usual method of "threat reduction"

Bomb it :)

And thus remove the top two ;-))) [/b][/quote]
"They tried to kill my daddy... through global warming!!!"

Kyoto should be replaced, and it should include everyone - however I´m not sure that China and other developing countires are ready to pay the real price...

Life must be great as a Canadian.

well mostly the beer that actually tastes like beer... not horse piss... universal healthcare is great... and the fact that there aren't as many murders is always good...

on the other hand i could deal with less snow

its getting much warmer up here... global warming has benefits as well.... I don't freeze my balls off nearly as much as i used to

Then tell the warmongers in your goverment to stop looking for a fight over Hans Island... The danish sirius patrol have better things to do, then wating for the canadian army to arrive in Greenland...

Then tell the warmongers in your goverment to stop looking for a fight over Hans Island... The danish sirius patrol have better things to do, then wating for the canadian army to arrive in Greenland... [/b][/quote]
well really... it takes us a while to paddle our canoes over there... patience is a virtue

canadian universal health care is the greatest!

Have you have a chance to read the canadian court case Chaoulli v. Quebec ?

Here is a little snippet about the wonderful candian health care.

I say the answer is quite simple. Really.

Let American's go over to Canada who can't afford health care, and in exchange Canadians who want to pay for it, can come over here.

Two countries problems solved.

I'd like to point out that while some people may die waiting for free health care... its free... and besides, removing them shortens the waiting list


I know I know. asshole thing to say...

I think we actually had a thread about this a while ago.

ohhhh canada, I give my heart to thee...

And the relationship between global warming and universal healthcare is ... :zoinks:

maybe if I watched more Fox news I'd understand :yowsa:

There are people in America can't afford an MRI ever. In which case 7 to 33 weeks would be a blessing.

So which is sadder? Our country or theirs?

I say both. :(

Only if you were in Aruba. :P

i think problems in the US are grossly overstated just as they probably are in Canada.

my cousin had to get emergency surgery and it cost $30,000.00 = first he worked out a payment plan with them for 200/mo or something stupid like that... then they forgave the whole thing because he is a young, stupid kid and making almost no money. it was free. they found financial aid for him and they paid the whole thing.

PD, I understand how important you are, and that your time is very valueable - but I beg you to read the full thread before giving us your witty pearls of wisdom.

Ding.


Pick your evil.

Ding.


Pick your evil. [/b][/quote]


The sad reality is the US is moving towards the canadian system every year.

Since when? If someone truly NEEDS an MRI, they will get it immediately in the US, it doesn't matter if they can afford it or even if they are a legal citizen.

I blame the iraqis who were behind 9/11 :agrin:

Since when? If someone truly NEEDS an MRI, they will get it immediately in the US, it doesn't matter if they can afford it or even if they are a legal citizen. [/b][/quote]
If an American presents himself/herself at an ER with a condition requiring an MRI as a matter of life and death - they'll usually get it.

If an American presents himself/herself at an ER with a condition suggesting an MRI might be appropriate, they may or may not get it, depending on the circumstances.

If they are on some kind of public assistance they'll generally get it IF they can find a physician who will take their plan - seldom a problem (yet) in major cities, but a big deal out here where I live. There is not a physician within 120 miles that will take new patients on public assistance, and the situation with dentists is even worse.

Folks who are NOT on public assistance but don't aren't covered by insurance through work or make enough to purchase it on their own may not get the MRI until they've qualified for welfare - easy enough to do if a family member is struck by a devasting illness.

Peaches, as PD said. When a person is seeing a doctor, and they have little or no health insurance, and the MRI would be used to better diagnose something that may or may not be there, that may be nothing or small, it doesn't happen. Again, if one is in ER and the doctor's say it's needed it gets done.

JR, what you said above. The irony again is if someone has nothing, they will usually find money or let it go. If they have assets, a house, a car let's say, but no job, no insurance. Then they'll take away the house and the car, and THEN maybe scrub the remainder of the bill (oh, if they don't also hit the savings account.) If the person has a job, they'll garnish wages.

So gee, everyone can get health care. Right. And then maybe kill themselves afterwards because no car, no house, no money, no self respect, but gee they have their health! I know too many instances of these things having happened. They're not fairy tales, their true American stories. And nothing we can be proud of.

America is going more toward Canada in terms of health insurance? Then, I say, hurrah! And don't worry, those of you with money. Money can ALWAYS get you the best care you need. There's always a doctor out there who will take money.

you can trust me when i say, there is PLENTY of fantastic ameican beer:)

you can trust me when i say, there is PLENTY of fantastic ameican beer:) [/b][/quote]
:lol:



I really don't know when to take you seriously. :)

Since when? If someone truly NEEDS an MRI, they will get it immediately in the US, it doesn't matter if they can afford it or even if they are a legal citizen. [/b][/quote]
yeah a hospital doesnt have the right to deny treatment to anyone based on financial reasons.

they just bill you

:lol:



I really don't know when to take you seriously. :) [/b][/quote]
experience my friend.. microbrews. lots and lots and lots of sampling:)

experience my friend.. microbrews. lots and lots and lots of sampling:) [/b][/quote]
thats one thing that people from outside the US never get... typical beer like Budweiser, Miller etc that are marketed and recognized internationally are complete piss. in the US, there are tons of microbrews and awesome beers. (except budweiser in czech republic is good :) )

thats one thing that people from outside the US never get... typical beer like Budweiser, Miller etc that are marketed and recognized internationally are complete piss. in the US, there are tons of microbrews and awesome beers. (except budweiser in czech republic is good :) ) [/b][/quote]
when i was a beer drinker, i would RARELY drink any beer that was not a microbrew. and if i had to drink the mass prodeuced crap, it was newcastle or sierra nevada.

Well if this health thread is turning into a beer thread ....

Used to drink Sam Adams. Couldn't ever have more than two 22 ouncers though, filling and an after taste. Found Anchor Steam, brewed in San Francisco, like Sam but without the extra tin taste that eventually develops; unfortunately few places carry it here.

I enjoy Harp -- but then hey, I'm Irish. :)

My favorite for the past five years is locally-brewed Yuengling! Best damned beer in the world for my money. Full-bodied ale with no unpleasant after taste, and I can drink them all night long.

Hell, I buy the bottles at two cases at a time for home consuption. That said, there's nothing like draft at one of my favorite watering holes.

:stout: :stout: :stout:

if they are ready to pay 18.5 BILLIONS for Unocal (CASH), I say they ARE ready.....

Next time I'm state side I'll be sure to check out some microbrew's, it may make me change my mind on US beer :)