It does in the US, too:I think it does in the other developed nations.
Medicare/Medicaid are Single-Payer systems.
Veterans' Administration (VA) Is socialized.
But for most, it's a private, out-of-pocket, insurance augmented system.
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It does in the US, too:I think it does in the other developed nations.
So are Putin and Zelenskyy. At issue is the relative consequences of benefiting one rather than the other.Both the Republican and Democratic parties are now out for their own benefit.
And how has that worked for the nation?A pox on both their houses. ...
The prime motivation of the powerful and rich seems to be maintaining their power, fortune, and the political system that facilitated them. It's an endless see-saw between The People, and the Aristocratic/Owner classes, who see "too much Democracy" as a threat.So are Putin and Zelenskyy. At issue is the relative consequences of benefiting one rather than the other.
The fact that they haven't worked in the best interests of the nation is the reason for my condemnation.And how has that worked for the nation?
Perhaps you should have led with that. Your ...As for my personal vote, I favor the Democratic party; the lesser of the two evils.
Both the Republican and Democratic parties are now out for their own benefit. A pox on both their houses.
Yet you would refuse to vote for the lesser of two evils and thereby benefit the greater of two evils - all presumably to make a point. Do you believe the calculus to be justifiable?
If the unintended consequences are unconscionable? Absolutely.Well, if there were more people voting for the greater of two evils, that wouldn't be my fault. Would you blame a man for voting his conscience?
Nuthin gets past you today.You are without fault? I'll take that as modest humor rather than mindless naivete.
If the unintended consequences are unconscionable? Absolutely.
That's convenient ... or really, really thoughtless...., if a bad politician comes to power, then I would put the blame on those who actually voted for that politician, not those who didn't vote for that politician.
Theoretically one can make up all manner of justifications. Still, to quote Bismarck:Why blame the independent or third-party when, theoretically, one could just as easily blame all the Democratic voters for not voting for the third party or independent candidate?
That's convenient ... or really, really thoughtless.
Theoretically one can make up all manner of justifications. Still, to quote Bismarck:
“Politics is the art of the possible, the attainable — the art of the next best”
You are either primarily interested in making a change or in making a statement -- or, perhaps, in making excuses.
Your post raises some interesting questions. I'm on my way out but I'll try to return yo it later today.Or, it's logical. ...
Democracy in the U.S. -- however tainted -- is facing an existential threat. Anything that facilitates this threat is vile and irresponsible.Or, it's logical. Why is it so important for you to find someone to blame anyway? It seems you just like to criticize without any rhyme or reason. At least, if you'd explain yourself or elaborate a bit more, I might be able to discern where you're coming from. Right now, it just seems you're heckling just for the sake of heckling. It doesn't make any sense.
What you said was ...I already said that I'm voting for the lesser of two evils, ...
I would vote Socialist if I could, although I still consider Democrats to be the lesser of two evils, despite any criticism I might have for them.
I would not -- but her choice might not be significant. The problem is, in our system, a vote for anyone outside the Big Two is a wasted vote. It counts for nothing. In many instances, voting your conscience is a waste.Well, if there were more people voting for the greater of two evils, that wouldn't be my fault. Would you blame a man for voting his conscience?
Democracy in the U.S. -- however tainted -- is facing an existential threat. Anything that facilitates this threat is vile and irresponsible.
What you said was ...
Well, I didn't say that I wouldn't vote for the lesser of two evils, because I sometimes do. For this election, I think I'm going to have to vote for the Democratic candidates. I don't really like who's running, but they're running up against Trump endorsees. I have no desire to see the lunatic fringe take over the asylum.
in 2020 85,623 people voted for Gloria La Riva.
Yes, but only after being challenged.I also said: ....
I'm not even going to waste my time ...That would not have been enough votes to change the outcome.
Yes, but only after being challenged.
I'm not even going to waste my time ...