ZASHAGALKA RN

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  1. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I disagree with gov't controlled healthcare because I think Americans should be treated like worthwhile human beings, or something. I disagree that a fair share in a dismal outcome is the equivalent...
  2. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And your posts also very clearly say that you feel the purpose of federal funding is to 'ensure minimum standards' i.e. Federal Control. Are you NOW saying that there should be no federal standards,...
  3. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You identify the problem, overbearing control, and pronounce the solution: more of the same. Again, I don't see how your solution follows your diagnosis. Even if it did, I find it repugnant to, in...
  4. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This argument is nonsensical. You state that the health care market is currently heavily regulated by government (that is the source of the current problems with health care), but yet, if we turn over...
  5. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How is setting a national standard different than denying the States the right to set their own standards? More to the point, how is this NOT Federal Control? Your plans depend upon Federal funding in...
  6. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Or rather, they ARE too sophisticated to buy into government mandated "free" health care for all at almost no additional taxation and no loss of freedom to choose. You're right. 1993 and 'hillarycare'...
  7. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In other words, it's an issue of the FEDS using control of dollars to determine what is 'consistent'. I agree. It's about Federal Administration and control. After all, the States, more local and...
  8. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Most are. I see your point: the States have no idea how to raise taxes. Since they are SO BAD at it, the Feds MUST step up and do this favor for them. It's just a shame my State isn't capable of...
  9. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That presupposes that the CURRENT system is market driven. It is government driven already. The failure is with the government intervention that has destabilized the entire system. So of course, the...
  10. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Perhaps you believe I'm being disingenuous about the 5 dollar a month comment in my last post. Either that, or totally unrealistic. Maybe so, but NOT more so than suggesting that a token increase in...
  11. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    1. Medicaid patients ARE allowed to use preventive care with primary docs. But, because it's FREE, using the ED is more convenient. 2. Medicare was projected to cost 9 billion IN 1900: a forecast...
  12. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No, I pointed out how socialism is a failure because it ignores basic human motivation. How have you enforced motivations with the claim, "IT'S FREE!"? ~faith,
  13. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    But ALL of those things are designed to solve the free rider problem of economics: ensuring those that would not pay voluntarily to pony up for public projects. In the case of UHC, you would CREATE...
  14. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Is that 2% before or after the trillion dollar cost overruns? Is it before or after Americans, used to services on demand, - DEMAND an end to rationed care? You can't end rationed care. It must be...
  15. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not at all. Godwin's Law normally refers to Nazism. But to the extent it might deal with communism, it doesn't prevent direct comparisons when direct comparison are on point. Both concepts deal with...
  16. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Infrastructure is dealt with by government because of the 'free rider' problem of economics. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_rider_problem Health care isn't the same thing, except to the extent of...
  17. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are almost always 2-3 threads ongoing on this topic. If not, they are created. This discussion has been ongoing, across multiple threads, for a very long time. Probably, since Brian began this...
  18. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I take it back. Maybe I have been more brash than normal. My apologies. ~faith,
  19. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't recall ever calling you a 'sheeple'. In fact, I disagree with the notion that our citizens need government shepherding. I disagree that Americans are 'sheeple'. We are more capable,...
  20. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's at the heart of the issue of socialized medicine. You want to put my care in the hands of the Federal monster but yet, that monster is off limits to the discussion? Let's DO have a Federal...
  21. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I haven't stated any conspiracy theories. I am just advocating in favor of our rule of law. Look at the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, part of YOUR Bill of Rights. It is a succinct expression of...
  22. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    removed by poster. ~faith,
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    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you fund it Federally, then it is administered Federally. It's that simple. Ask any State legislator what kinds of strings are attached when Uncle Daddy pays. You disagree? Then answer a simple...
  24. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Are you kidding? I love my country greatly. What a great idea! Our Constitutional form of government made us the World's Best and the most envied. I don't define my nation by its government. We are...
  25. ZASHAGALKA

    I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wouldn't suggest revolution, just a return to the Federal model of our Constitution. State and locals are more responsive because they are more local. THE MORE LOCAL you make the implementation of a...