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All Hell is Breaking Lose Over Universal Healthcare

How stupid is this?  “No, I do not wish to be covered.  I wish to die rather than have medical attention”. 

Since it’s still cold outside and my seeds haven’t arrived yet, I thought I’d put in my two cents regarding our dear neighbour to the south.  I have to believe that it’s only a few people that are against socialized medicine.  Honestly.  If you hear me call them morons, don’t be offended.  Those I’m referring to know who they are. 

Why all this kerfuffle?  I can only believe that a lot of folks in the Republican party will lose a lot of money from the pharmceutical and insurance lobbyists.  So, what’s all that screaming about – calling them baby killers and such?  And you wonder why I call you morons.  You’ve been so brainwashed for so many decades, you can’t think logically anymore – assuming you ever could, that is.  OK, that was bad.

I shouldn’t talk, really.  We went through the same thing in Canada back in the 50’s and early 60’s.  If it hadn’t been for a little man called Tommy Douglas, perhaps we’d be in the same situation as the US. Go HERE to read about him.  He had been a preacher before entering politics.  (BTW, he is the grandfather of Kiefer Sutherland.)  Poor Tommy and his CCF party went through the same hate mongering just like Obama and the Democrats are going through today.   A few years ago – 20 years or so after his death, he was voted “The Greatest Canadian” by a national consensus.  There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that he certainly was and still is.

I predict, years after Obama’s passing, he will be lauded as “The Greatest American”.

March 26th, 2010 Posted by Lugatz | Personal Opinions, Socialized Medicine | no comments

Americans And Their Fear Of Socialized Medicine

Why is that?  What are they so afraid of?  Socialized medicine.  That’s a bad thing? 

There has been this ongoing brainwashing of the American mind, and Canadian also but not to that extent.  Fear of Socialism.  Not sure why but it probably has something to do with Russia and their revolution. 

Stepping back in time, all countries ruled by royalty treated their people like so much dirt under their feet.  All that class system like one was better than another.  Blue blood.  Where did that come from?  Prick Prince William with a needle and show me where you see blue.  And don’t talk to me about it’s a metaphore.  It’s bullshit, that’s what it is.

Industrial revolution and it’s OK to have children work in factories beside the adults.  They’re nothing special.  They’re commoners, not worthy of any respect.  They’re like cattle or oxen.  Livestock and born to toil for their masters.

But I digress.

I hope ordinary Americans have the good sense to see past the fear-mongering Republicans and see where it would benefit them, their children and generations to come.  Even if they have to pay a little more income tax.  So what?  It’s a damn sight cheaper than facing over-the-top medical bills that could ruin them financially.  Personally, I prefer an across-the-board government run program.  It simplifies things.  Hey, but anything is better than what they’ve got now.

So, do my views make me a Socialist?  Maybe they do.  Yeah, I guess they do and I’m proud of it.

Go, Barak.  I’m proud of you.  Well, I’d be more proud if you brought your troops home.

January 27th, 2010 Posted by Lugatz | Socialized Medicine, politics | no comments

Socialized Medicine In The Trent Hills

We’d heard so many horror stories about the lack of doctors in the country.  I don’t know where the stories originated.  There was even a Canadian woman on an American commercial that the Republicans ran over and over.  She claimed she had to go to the US to get medical treatment for something.  I can’t remember what.  Maybe her heart?  She claimed her doctor said there was a two year waiting list for the treatment she needed.  I wonder how much she was paid for that commercial?  She’s a liar of the first order. Read more…

January 25th, 2010 Posted by Lugatz | Life In Small Town Ontario, Socialized Medicine | no comments

Americans Are Weird

Let me explain.  This morning I watched a report on CNN about the possibility of the tourist embargo being lifted so Americans can visit Cuba.  What does some idiot add to that?  They would have to lift trade embargo as well because otherwise Americans would have to stay in a Spanish Hotel, drive a Spanish car and – eek – eat Canadian food. 

Say what?  No McDonalds epicurian delights?  No Holiday Inn?  Well, we can’t have that. 

Have you ever?  No wonder the rest of the world looks on them as cave men.

March 31st, 2009 Posted by Lugatz | Personal Opinions, politics | no comments

Back Obama, You Morons!

And that includes you, John McCain.  

I know this is turning into the Obama site.  Sorry about that but some things just have to be told and opinions expressed.

I hate  Republicans.  There, I said it.  I hate all right wing Conservative types.  They will always vote for the status quo.  What idiots would ever vote for parties whose main aim is to do nothing?  “Let the Market Decide” is their mantra.  What a crock.  “The Market” is made up of people and we can see what those people have done.  Bunch of thieves.  Besides, have you ever met one – one Republican that was hot?  Never.  And what’s with all the Bible thumping?  What is that?  And they’re the same ones that have a lot to say about Islam.  Read more…

February 16th, 2009 Posted by Lugatz | politics | no comments