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florduh
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Has the ADL chimed in on the President-elect selecting a guy who claimed last year that COVID was "designed" to spare "Ashkenazi Jews" to lead the fucking CDC?
www.scientificamerican.com
Racist COVID Claims Spread by RFK, Jr., and Other Demagogues Are Deadly
False claims about racial susceptibility to COVID by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and others are dangerous and reveal a widespread misunderstanding of our shared vulnerability to disease
Radwin Bodnic
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Worth watching :
One of the YouTube comments quotes Martin Luther King Jr.
"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
The video is a sample though and there are others samples with more details if you want to search for it. I don't have the heart to link them...
One of the YouTube comments quotes Martin Luther King Jr.
"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
The video is a sample though and there are others samples with more details if you want to search for it. I don't have the heart to link them...
florduh
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This is like the fourth or fifth Western doctor I've seen who has testified about an alarming number of toddlers getting shot in the head. Kinda hard to argue they're not being targeted at this point.
bulllee
Agent Provocateur
"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message — CBS News
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
florduh
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Prominent Democrat consultant that all high ranking Democrats take seriously:
4 degrees of warming means most of our major cities are wiped off the map. That doesn't take into account the probable collapse of the global agricultural system and mass starvation.
"I would rather see China be the global hegemon than have human civilization end."
4 degrees of warming means most of our major cities are wiped off the map. That doesn't take into account the probable collapse of the global agricultural system and mass starvation.
"I would rather see China be the global hegemon than have human civilization end."
florduh
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he's a Nostradumbass
TV President for a TV Country:
Trump picks Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid - The Boston Globe
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a heart-surgeon-turned-television star, lost a 2022 bid for Senate in Pennsylvania as a Republican, even though he had President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement.
From 2022:
Dr. Oz Pushes Medicare Privatization For All
The New Jersey TV doctor wants to privatize Medicare — and tax workers to boost the profits of insurance giants whose stock he owns.
www.levernews.com
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
Medicare Advantage is a scam to take advantage of seniors who don't know any better or don't know how to research options. I know at least two people who have literally died when their coverage was refused because they were in a Medicare Advantage network. Medicare is a great program for seniors, but the marketplace is full of criminals and ne'er-do-wells who don't mind making seniors into marks. No one but very poor very healthy people should be on a Medicare Advantage program, and even then, with a little little bad luck, you're fucked.
If Dr Oz gets the gig, and I see no reason to believe that he won't, he will probably destroy Medicare.
If Dr Oz gets the gig, and I see no reason to believe that he won't, he will probably destroy Medicare.
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
I just wanted to mention for anyone who's new to Medicare this year, it really does matter whether or not you do a Medicare Advantage program. Since the election advertising has disappeared (thank Bilbo) the primary advertising, at least around here, is for Medicare Advantage programs. They really make them seem like great deals over regular Medicare with all kinds of free shit like dental and vision care, but it's mostly a bait and switch and they aren't offering any more than you can get included in many of supplement (medigap) programs available. And while many of the Medicare Advantage programs have 0 premiums, they also require you to preauthorize many medical services, which they often end up turning down. I've been through a fairly nasty three years of medical events since I've been on Medicare and I've never had to preauthorize anything or been turned down for any medical need I had. I might have liked another day or two in the hospital after lung surgery, but I would have had the same experience with any insurance company.
There are companies out there called Medicare brokers, or Independent Medicare Insurance agents that will help seniors figure their way through the gauntlet. They don't charge us a fee, they are paid by the insurance companies, and they really can and will help. I use a company called United Medicare Advisors, but there are many out there. You have nothing to lose by checking them out. It is hard sometimes to get them to say "don't buy Medicare advantage" but they will rarely show you Medicare Advantage options unless you are in that small class of folks who may be forced to take the risk associated with MA, like not being able to go to a Dr you want to see. And if you get one who is brave, they will answer your direct questions. I think they are pressured to not give up the game about Medicare Advantage because those are far and away the plans that will make the insurance companies the most money.
There are companies out there called Medicare brokers, or Independent Medicare Insurance agents that will help seniors figure their way through the gauntlet. They don't charge us a fee, they are paid by the insurance companies, and they really can and will help. I use a company called United Medicare Advisors, but there are many out there. You have nothing to lose by checking them out. It is hard sometimes to get them to say "don't buy Medicare advantage" but they will rarely show you Medicare Advantage options unless you are in that small class of folks who may be forced to take the risk associated with MA, like not being able to go to a Dr you want to see. And if you get one who is brave, they will answer your direct questions. I think they are pressured to not give up the game about Medicare Advantage because those are far and away the plans that will make the insurance companies the most money.
florduh
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Do the people who are against doing away with this dumb patchwork healthcare system and implementing an all inclusive Medicare for All program ever consider the "tax" on our time that the current system demands?
Related. But I work with a Finnish national who currently lives and works in Manhattan. She said taxes are similar in NYC to what she paid in Finland. But the Manhattanites in her tax bracket spend a fuck ton of time trying to get their kids into "good" schools. While in Finland, every single child receives an excellent public education, regardless of how wealthy their parents are.
The amount of bullshit we put up with in the name of Freedumb is amazing
Related. But I work with a Finnish national who currently lives and works in Manhattan. She said taxes are similar in NYC to what she paid in Finland. But the Manhattanites in her tax bracket spend a fuck ton of time trying to get their kids into "good" schools. While in Finland, every single child receives an excellent public education, regardless of how wealthy their parents are.
The amount of bullshit we put up with in the name of Freedumb is amazing
florduh
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TV Country loves their TV President:
www.foxnews.com
Every single person in the Admin is basically this guy:
Trump taps former WWE CEO Linda McMahon to serve as education secretary
President-elect Trump is expected to chose Linda McMahon to serve as Secretary of Education in his forthcoming administration, two sources confirmed to Fox News.
Every single person in the Admin is basically this guy:
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
The primary function of the health care system in Finland, and indeed in most of the world, is to care for the health of their citizenry, and by so doing, reduce the general cost of health care for their nations. In the United States, the health care systems primary purpose is to make money for the stockholders and executives of the insurance and hospital and drug companies. If it happens to improve the health of the nation, its a lucky accident.Do the people who are against doing away with this dumb patchwork healthcare system and implementing an all inclusive Medicare for All program ever consider the "tax" on our time that the current system demands?
Related. But I work with a Finnish national who currently lives and works in Manhattan. She said taxes are similar in NYC to what she paid in Finland. But the Manhattanites in her tax bracket spend a fuck ton of time trying to get their kids into "good" schools. While in Finland, every single child receives an excellent public education, regardless of how wealthy their parents are.
The amount of bullshit we put up with in the name of Freedumb is amazing
What's wrong with this picture??
His_Highness
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
Couple years ago, when I first qualified for Medicare I contacted "SHIP"... provides unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. SHIP is your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
Just before I contacted SHIP I did as much studying up on Medicare as I could. I marveled at the complexity and wondered how the average person would be able to navigate this shit without getting scammed. I specifically wanted to steer clear of any "brokers" even though many said they they are independent. I have to admit I was even skeptical about "SHIP" which was another driving factor in all the homework I did prior to working with SHIP. I did get comfortable with SHIP once it became apparent they were the real deal.
My SHIP rep complemented me on knowing so much about Medicare already and I found I knew just about everything I needed to EXCEPT whether I should go with original Medicare or Advantage. My SHIP rep gave me examples but was trying desperately not to answer the question directly. I kept asking him what he and his wife were using and he kept changing the topic. Eventually he said "Original Medicare is the best option if you can afford it because it has the least restrictions". He even used the term "Gold Standard" to describe how I was using the Medicare site to investigate Medigap and Part D plans and that I had selected the right options to go with .... "If I could afford it".
Its easy to see how some might get frustrated, throw up their hands and select an Advantage plan for zero $. I've seen plenty of Advantage commercials and received a slew of Advantage emails, Facebook links, etc. but I've received hardly any introductions to Medigap and Part D.
I know plenty of folks who are happy with their Advantage plan until they try to select a specific hospital, doctor or need medical help outside of their state. Advantage plans for healthy folks are still a good choice depending on what you can afford and whether your doctors and such are "in network".
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unsorted
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A recent opinion...
Richard Feldman: Be wary of Medicare Advantage Plans
https://dailyjournal.net/2024/11/14/richard-feldman-be-wary-of-medicare-advantage-plans/
Radwin Bodnic
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From an euro point of view this looks like a system created to scam a vast majority of the people. 
On the other hand watching our health care system being privatized and our public hospitals being jeopardized by liberal governments is not really better...
On the other hand watching our health care system being privatized and our public hospitals being jeopardized by liberal governments is not really better...
florduh
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From an euro point of view this looks like a system created to scam a vast majority of the people.
On the other hand watching our health care system being privatized and our public hospitals being jeopardized by liberal governments is not really better...
This is an argument against Social Democracy I’ve never been able to square for myself. You can develop all these wonderful Social Programs. But if you let the Capitalists keep their Capital/Power, they’ll eventually use it to claw back all of those Social Democratic reforms.
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
I'm struggling to understand what this means. Can you help?
Maybe we have a different way of defining liberal. In this country, liberal governments expand health care and conservative governments shrink it.
"The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, was enacted in 2010, but 10 states have not expanded Medicaid, the federal-state program that provides health care for low-income people. They are Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming"
Those are all red states...
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Radwin Bodnic
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Liberals are the politicians that promote economic liberalism, right ?
It's the only kind of politicians we have had in power since WWII . Left or right. And since decades they all are destroying our public hospital and public healthcare.
florduh
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The Difference Between “Liberal” in Europe and the United States
Share this: By José Carlos Palma * The terms “liberal” and “conservative” have different meanings in Europe and the United States. In Europe, liberals are generally associated with the right wing of the political spectrum, while in the United States, liberals are generally associated with the...
smartencyclopedia.org
The definition of "Liberal" is an American peculiarity.
Both Democrats and Republicans are "Liberals". Republicans are Right Liberals. Democrats are "Left" Liberals. I don't even like that characterization to be honest. I think Democrats are Moderate Liberals, while Republicans are Hardliner Liberals.
I get to post this quote that makes everyone angry again:
“There is only one party in the United States, the Property Party … and it has two right wings: Republican and Democrat. Republicans are a bit stupider, more rigid, more doctrinaire in their laissez-faire capitalism than the Democrats, who are cuter, prettier, a bit more corrupt — until recently … and more willing than the Republicans to make small adjustments when the poor, the black, the anti-imperialists get out of hand. But, essentially, there is no difference between the two parties.”
― Gore VidalI'll also say Obamacare was a Right Wing healthcare policy first proposed by the Heritage Foundation. While Medicaid expansion is good (or rather, it's better than nothing), the ACA did little to stem the inflation of healthcare costs in this country. Because Obama refused to fight for the only aspect that could've done that: the public option.
Obama's legacy is Two Trump Terms, and this is one of the bigger reasons why. A hospital stay in this country, even with insurance, costs as much as a new automobile
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cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
I guess in a way, it's really the difference between economic liberalism and social liberalism. The American concept of Liberalism is much more the latter...
A quote from Wikipedia: While both are committed to personal freedoms, social liberalism places greater emphasis on the role of government in addressing social inequalities and ensuring public welfare. Economically, social liberalism is based on the social market economy and views the common good as harmonious with the individual's freedom.
A quote from Wikipedia: While both are committed to personal freedoms, social liberalism places greater emphasis on the role of government in addressing social inequalities and ensuring public welfare. Economically, social liberalism is based on the social market economy and views the common good as harmonious with the individual's freedom.
florduh
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Vile War Criminal Joseph R Biden believes Bernie Sanders is HAMAS.
www.huffpost.com
I hope Joe Biden knows he will be remembered as one of the most embarrassing losers in American history who is personally responsible for many thousands of children dying horrifically and pointlessly.
White House Says Democrats Who Oppose Weapons To Israel Are Aiding Hamas
HuffPost obtained a White House message to senators ahead of a crucial vote on sending the Israelis more arms amid the Gaza and Lebanon wars. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is helping the administration shield the policy.
I hope Joe Biden knows he will be remembered as one of the most embarrassing losers in American history who is personally responsible for many thousands of children dying horrifically and pointlessly.
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budweis
Comfortably Numb
