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Comment on Forbes: Single Payer Is Good for Business by Marc

Marc — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:05:26 +0000

While that may seem obvious on first thought, when you really think about it, businesses don’t want a government takeover of our health care system, because then they would lose a major instrument of control over their employees. Control that limits employee turnover, and helps keep wages down.
http://livingwithmcl.com/2011/09/27/weve-all-been-brainwashed/

Comment on What will single payer in California look like? by Michael

Michael — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:58:25 +0000

Too many words like intend
I want to see words like it is guaranteed
Does not pass the smell test?

Comment on 365 Ad # 268 Lily Tomlin by Betty Keller

Betty Keller — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:26:11 +0000

Hi! I know you have two different Ernestine PSAs, but on the website now you have the same one posted for both #365 and #268. Could you get the other one back up, again, please? Thank you!

Betty Keller

Comment on What will single payer in California look like? by John Lee

John Lee — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:43:05 +0000

I have Medi-Cal(One Care).
Do you cover treatment for stomach cancer.?

Comment on About Us by Jan Potts

Jan Potts — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:06:47 +0000

Hi, I was at a League of Women Voter’s event this evening in Livermore, where Mr. McGuire spoke. The topic of employer-paid insurance for off-shore medical care came up, and he said he lacked much information about that. Here is an article that was used in a college class I had last year, that addresses the topic. The article was originally in the Christian Science Monitor. Thanks for an informative evening.
http://www.medicaldiscounts.com/employers_insurance.htm

Comment on SB 810 Killed on the California Senate Floor by Salvatore DiChristina

Salvatore DiChristina — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:34:24 +0000

I had a very conservative friend who sent me an email about a storm in Colorado, praising the , what he called the people who solve their own problems without government assistance and especially noted that people above 40 degree latitude were truly bootstrappers.
I pointed out state and local police and highway workers were government workers. I further went on to point out that just about every nation o0n the globe above the 40 degree line of latitude was socialistic or had some form of socialism involved in their society. That most of those nations ranked well above us in health care. I pointed out that the WHO at that time ranked us 37th. Needless to say I lost a friend that never really was. I became convinced of that many years ago when this sanctimonious gem and his wife invited my wife and I (lest I forget my wife was Maid of Honor at their wedding), He and his wife after a short chatting session offered to sell us copper bracelets that would protect our health for 15.00 each. We refused. Had we decided to buy those health bracelets, it would have been the highest price I ever paid for a cup of coffee. Put simply all they cared about is money. If they truly believed those bracelets were beneficial healthwise medical societies would buy them by the truckload and distribute them either free or for a nominal cost. I have come to the conclusion that conservatives have little or no moral conscience and yet portray themselves as the self appointed distributers of God’s words….. and copper bracelets.
for coffee the first and only time he and his wife

Comment on SB 810 Killed on the California Senate Floor by Elena

Elena — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:21:44 +0000

of course you got better care under ‘single payer’.. thank god the dems “took it OFF the table” nationally before that right wing took the white house. after all it’s more affordable far less overhead and the people in countries with it all live longer than those in usa.. dems are showing you they are just another right wing. gonna keep one of the 2 right wings in power? all will continue to pay for it if you do.. just say “NO” to republicans AND democrats they all get “socialized” medicine while keeping it from us.

Comment on Activate Your Community Leaders by Why They Don't Listen - How We Can Change That | California OneCare

Why They Don't Listen - How We Can Change That | California OneCare — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:36:10 +0000

[...] in your community about single payer, raise money for the campaign, plan actions with friends, and get endorsements from your community [...]

Comment on ACT! by Why They Don't Listen - How We Can Change That | California OneCare

Why They Don't Listen - How We Can Change That | California OneCare — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:34:56 +0000

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Comment on SB 810 Killed on the California Senate Floor by Salvatore DiChristina

Salvatore DiChristina — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:26:22 +0000

RICK SANDBERG My first encounter with socialized medicine. On June 6, 1953, the day Princess Elizabeth was coronated Queen of England, I and another serviceman were jumped by 11 Teddy Boys (Juvenile Delinquents). They did a number on us and the two female friends we were with ran down the street and returned with a Bobby (an English policeman). He called for a vehicle to take us to a hospital as we both required stitches. The only thought, besides our wellbeing was, Would I have enough money to pay the doctor and hospital bill. We were well tended to and kept there several hours to make sure we were not concussed. When they released us we asked “where do we go to pay for your services”? “You don’t pay here. You can just leave”, When I returned to the states and was discharged I was in an accident that required 6 stitches above my right eye. Quite similar to what happened in England. It cost me $133.00 for the hospital and $30.00 for the doctor. And they did not keep me there for a few hours to see if I was concussed.I had no insurance and was going to college on the enormous sum of $110.00 a month. Needless to say it took me several months before I could call that $110. 00 a month GI check mine. Now you tell me which is cheaper and where did I get better care?