So, conservatives consider socialism OK in some situations, but not in others, what, for them, distinguishes “good” socialism from “bad” socialism? IMO conservatives (especially wealthy ones) don’t mind having everyone share the cost of things such as military, police, fire, transportation, utilities, judges, etc., And what better way is there to protect those assets against loss (fire, theft, fraud, etc.) than by making everyone share the cost. Of course, not all are wealthy and powerful, but I’m talking here about conservatives who unquestioningly accept socialism in some contexts, while blindly rejecting it in others. I suspect these people realize (consciously or subconsciously) that, for them personally, socialized cops are good but socialized doctors are not. They’re content to let their neighbors help pay for the police that protect their mansion, but why should they help pay for their neighbor’s broken leg?
Av8...You said everyone has access to Healthcare in the US....Technically true but there's a steep price tag associated with it all, and you've only scratched the surface..
Let me explain what happens when you use your local Emergency Room as your Primary Care Provider ...
. Of course, not all are wealthy and powerful, but I’m talking here about conservatives who unquestioningly accept socialism in some contexts, while blindly rejecting it in others. ....
I love the rhetoric about conservatives "all" being rich individuals living in mansions. (Uh)? I live in a 1600 sq. ft. house, do you consider that a mansion? I am a staunch conservative so it must be. The odd thing is the same fire department that comes to my house and put a fire out will go to the apartment complexes a few blocks away, or the nearby trailer park. We all pay for the coverage of the fire department through our property taxes. The same goes for the police who enforce the laws that keep society stable.
Society is not destabilized because my neighbor has a broken leg, or diabetes, or a hang nail. Nobody has the right to make a claim on someone else's life simply because they have a medical issue to contend with.
(Diesel)
"Healthcare, and it's free !!!"
Again it is surprising how much you love this new law from your past position on protecting your privacy.
Cuban leader applauds US health-care reform bill
HAVANA (AP) -- It perhaps was not the endorsement President Barack Obama and the Democrats in Congress were looking for.
Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro on Thursday declared passage of American health care reform "a miracle" and a major victory for Obama's presidency, but couldn't help chide the United States for taking so long to enact what communist Cuba achieved decades ago.
What does it say when the communist's are cheering you on??
How odd your equating wireless wire tapping, internet spying, and immunity to Tele-Com Co's to HealthCare reform.
I know your mind is made up AV8, but again for others who want to break the chains of their beloved Right Wing Conservative web sights, look what's actually in the package. It's watered down IMO, but it's better than constantly getting tea-bagged by the Ins Co's...
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/03/21/us/health-care-reform.html
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