Originally Posted by
Kratos
it isn't a scare tactic if it's true...the term for gvmt run healthcare is socialized medicine, no?
Yes, gvmt run healthcare is socialized medicine but only if there are no other options. Obama isn't championing a complete take over of the healthcare he's proposing a gvmt OPTION.
more and more of the private sector is ending up in the hands of the gvmt. it's a trend that many American's don't like and at what point are you allowd to call it a move to socialism?
The institutes with government involement have always had a bit of government involvement. The gvmt bailed out Chrysler in the 70's. The gvmt stepped in during the savings and loans crisis, and medicare/medicade aren't new as well. So this new socialistic boogyman doesn't exist at the level the republicans are saying
The healthcare industry is already controlled by a 45% share in gvmt spending. Obama's plan will increase this. Healthcare is projected to be 17.7% of GDP. If the gvmt holds a monopoly on healthcare, that's a large portion of the economy put into public hands.
I for one am not afraid of the word, and don't toss it around for fear. Republicans may throw it around for their own gain. But, dems equally like to dismiss the word as a scare tactic.
It's only a word, I don't want the gvmt getting it's hands on another dollar or percentage share of the economy. I'd like to see a reverse in the trend. It didn't start with Obama. I'm sure he think's he's doing what's right for the country. Not all of America is getting what they want though, and maybe a protest like this should be a clue that his plan isn't right for everyone. He is in a unique situation with the amount of unilateral power he holds as far as a president goes. Anytime you're pushing things through, they get screwed up.
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