Ronald Reagan Speaks Out Against Socialized Medicine
From the 1961 Operation Coffee Cup Campaign against Socialized Medicine as proposed by the Democrats, then a private citizen Ronald Reagan Speaks out against socialized medicine. There is no video because this was an LP sent out by the American Medical Association
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HAHAHAHA This is as funny as watching fox news.
This kind of garbage always comes from the mouths of those who are well taken care of.
I smell fear-mongering.
Who paid for his healthcare all those years of Alzeimers??? Not out of his pocket that’s for sure.
If “We” have been trying to get universal healthcare then “We” would have it. Obviously “We” do not want it.Majority leads and the only way to ensure the majority continues to lead is to send an email to our representatives and let them know that “We” don’t care what the president says. He must care what “We” say.
@idlepink17
1. Canada isent Socialized Medicine, it’s somthing else, i froget what it’s called, but it’s no the same as socialist medicine.
2. I dunno, alot of news i hear says your 50/50 on the issue. Mabye a bunch of small changes would be better than a compelete change. But the US health care is pretty LOL to rest of world when your not watching Fox. (im not saying you watch fox)
Not quite right, joe! Switzerland is like our kindred spirit in Europe: They have a sense of ‘exceptionalism’ like we do (they are not an EU member), their system of gov’t is inspired by ours, and they have a higher rate of gun ownership than we do! “Light years”? No. If anything they are closer to us because their old HC system is like ours is now…and they’ve since maintained emphasis on private ins., and they’ve been very successful in that approach.
But Smooth, most of us here in the US don’t want socialized medicine any more than we want food stamps or public housing.
Listen, we could craft an entirely new strategy that is a good fit for Americans, and one that could pave the way for the rest of the world.
Many other countries which are further down the socialist pike are struggling under incredible debt, much of which is due to their incredibly bloated government and needy “dependency mentality” people.
@USConstitutionRocks one more reason for comprehensive national reform. In Texas we just had a Tea Party candidate advocate for no property tax and favor a higher sales tax. What imact would that have? All the states around Texas would open malls at all state border crossings to try and lure customers across the border with lower sales tax. If all states have to adhere to the same standard it would cost less not more.
I’m canadian, and I don’t mind paying higher taxes if it means health care for all.
But, I don’t see our health care ststem leading to socialism. Most nation have health care and are doing better than USA right now. So it could work with USA.
I would argue that with the level of debate our politicians are capable of right now, getting a system in place and letting wants and needs dictate its expansion is more important right now.
To expand a bit, Japan and Switzerland are also lightyears away from us in terms of culture/philosophy, Canada is far closer in that regard.
We have been trying to get a universal healthcare system in place for 60 years. If not now when? We have already waited decades…
@joeboswell
I live in Massachusetts. We have government mandated healthcare. Here is a headline from today’s news: Deborah Converse, CEO of the Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce, said shes heard from local business owners who have seen their premiums for health insurance rise as high as 39 percent over the past year.Wendy K. Northcross, president and CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, said her members have reported increases of up to 50 percent. This is what we will see with Obamacare.
Really great documentary if you haven’t already seen it:
Frontline “Sick Around the World”. It’s out on dvd. It examines various HC systems, looks at pros & cons, and how systems must be a good fit in a country’s culture, history, and philosophy.
Sorry to disagree joe, but some solutions are better than others and are worth arguing about. We all have too much “skin in the game” to screw this up.
Personally, I think this nation can do better than the health care equivalent of “food stamps for everybody”.
One of the fallacies out there is that universal care = socialized. Not true. Japan and Switzerland provide good models to examine; fast, efficient, and less costly as a percentage of GDP. Both rely on private ins.
There is no “Best Solution” here, socializing it isn’t counterproductive, it is proven, it works. Many countries have socialized medicine and it works great for them. It works well for Hawaii too, has for a while.
In my view, at this point, we need a system. One can argue the merits of one or the other, we can sit here and split hairs, or we can get a working healthcare bill through and then work to refine it from there.
The “dependency mentality” is a flawed argument, we are already well beyond heavy dependence upon our government as it stands right now. As far as a “draconian approach”, lets not exaggerate here, it is v1.0, it has flaws. Like anything else, it will be improved over time.
You do bring up the other point though, of the fact that we already pay for people without care. Yet another reason the costs will in all likelihood go down, preventative care is the best care.
Joe: Reforming our current system is of utmost importance; however, socializing the system is actually counterproductive to the intended purpose of lowering costs, etc.
Many other countries have handled this issue very efficiently, but without the clumsy hand of gov’t trying to micromanage the system. Japan is a case in point: they have more private hospitals than the US (over 80%). They rely on a fast system of private ins. + price controls. But I think we can do even better than that!
Actually, joeboswell, it is about the “dependency mentality” combined with a draconian approach to fix what ails our health care system.
In our current system, people are treated, often for “free” (the cost is passed on). You must admit that many people are willing to gamble on their finances by not purchasing a policy, while the truly poor are covered by Medicaid (which is basically charity).
Rasmussen survey 3/5/10
“55% Say Congress Should Start Over On Health Care”
“….President Obama has continued to try to rally House Democrats to vote for his health care overhaul. He wants the legislation approved by the Senate passed in December as a “first step” towards further improvements of the plan….However, most U.S. voters (55%) would rather see Congress scrap the original plan and start all over again, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.”
Name one government that doesn’t enforce its rules through fear and intimidation, can’t get away from that.
As far as the Healthcare and taxes goes I personally wouldn’t mind if I had to foot a 50% increase in my taxes to provide for those less fortunate. Rather that than bomb Iraq a few more times. At least some of my tax dollars at that point are going to something I can be proud of.
The plan helps cut the cost via Medicare and other reforms as well, offsetting the cost further.
@joeboswell
Here’s a thought. I will agree with a government program if you can somehow prove to me that the program will not be funded through increased taxes, and by extension, the threat of imprisonment or forced theft of property for non-compliance?
“so I will never agree with a government program”… Then there is nothing anyone can say or do that will change how you feel. This has officially ceased to be a discussion.
Our nation was founded on the notion of compromise, ironic considering your handle and stance on the subject at hand.
This debate right now is about the health and welfare of the people of this country. This isn’t about “Nanny State” or “Entitlement Mindset” nonsense, it is about the health and welfare of your fellow man.
Its called the October Suprise. It wasn’t until the last week before the 1980 election that Reagan got a lead. On October 26, 1980 Carter had a 17 Point lead. However due to the Iranian Hostage Crisis and Reagan committing treason by paying the Iranians not to release the hostages until January 20,1981 Carter lost the election
@joeboswell
I certainly do NOT want the government to control my healthcare! I want the government to leave me alone! The government has gotten too big and too involved in our everyday lives. The nanny state. I am not of an entitlement mindset so I will never agree with a government program. Sell insurance across state lines like car insurance. Pool small businesses so they can get discounts. We do not need to do it this way. This is about total control over your life not healthcare. Really!
@ballsacksforu
Hey you need to read history and not the crap that they have been teaching for the last 20 years. I have lived through Reagan, I don’t need to be told that he was a great President. Of course the liberals rewrite history which is how I can tell the general age of people based on what they spout.
You had the option to pick what kind of medical care you wanted. But instead you let them do what was necessary. It was your choice not to get health insurance. What, you want ME to pay for your insurance? I think not. GET A JOB AND PAY FOR YOUR OWN INSURANCE.