mikehudack: ericmortensen: Enjoy it America.  This is what you get instead of universal health care. Really? We don’t get universal health care because we build amphibious assault ships? I don’t think that’s fair. Not at all. While I disagree on the causality (and have my own personal opinions on the overall subject matter) I think it’s totally fair to point out that the military (and the private companies therein) have essentially blank checks - regardless of the effectiveness of the results, while attempts to change the landscape of health care are met with arguments of cost.
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ericmortensen:

Enjoy it America.  This is what you get instead of universal health care.

Really? We don’t get universal health care because we build amphibious assault ships? I don’t think that’s fair. Not at all.

While I disagree on the causality (and have my own personal opinions on the overall subject matter) I think it’s totally fair to point out that the military (and the private companies therein) have essentially blank checks - regardless of the effectiveness of the results, while attempts to change the landscape of health care are met with arguments of cost.

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    We thought this was interesting and moving - and an inspiring use for the remains of the Trade Centers. Never Forget.
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    I’m for universal health-care and all, but that’s one sweet-ass amphibious assault ship. I may re-examine my priorities....
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    What section9 said.
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    I would argue it is a completely unfair comparison. Like comparing secondary education to the interstate highway system....
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    machine made from 9/11 rubble
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    I’m not sure what having a Navy has to do with not having universal health care. I’d argue that we can and should have...
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    Wait a second, we made a WARSHIP out of the WTC?! Are you fucking kidding me?
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    Why settle for a metaphor for the endless cycle of violence, when you can have a literal representation?

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