Re: “Solve the Real Problems – Poverty Retirement and Health Insecurity – and the Economy Will Recover”
When I see the “study” was done by a special interest group, in this case the California Nurses Union who will benefit immensely, I am immediately suspect. Although I agree with many of the points made by Zeese and Flowers, a slight variation of their social security points were soundly rejected by those on the Left just six years ago when George II was president. It’s fine to play with spreadsheets but not with my life to satisfy someone’s political goals.
Incidentally, my Canadian friends have single payer and they aren’t impressed. Their need for quality healthcare required them to buy a private health insurance policy. 3/4 of Canadians have private insurance.
Columbia University studied Canadian single payer.
EDITOR: The “private health insurance” is supplemental. It is not a substitute. It covers out of pocket expenses.
Moreover, the cited study indicates that health care costs in the USA approximates 18% of Gross National Product. In Canada, it only comes to 11%.
Lastly, a Gallup Poll indicates that Canadians are vastly more pleased with their health care than those in the United States.
Someone offers anecdotal evidence about the Canadian health care system and right away we are supposed to believe the debacle in the U.S. is the “best” in the world. It isn’t and we don’t.
Yes, I agree with the reply above.
Will there be health care rationing with universal coverage? Of course, but hopefully then the decisions will be based on need and practicality rather than who has coverage or a pile of money.