So I just watched SiCKO...
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The movie leaked a few days ago, so I downloaded it last night and watched it this evening, and it really had an affect on me.
Granted, it is a Michael Moore movie, so I reserved a bit of skepticism going into it, but even with some exaggeration taken into consideration, what I saw amazed me.
There is no reason why we can't have some comprehensive medical care in this country... Just watching some of the absolutely heartbreaking stories from some of the americans who have gotten the shaft from the healthcare system, then seeing that juxtaposed against the coverage in other countries that we are told to look down upon is actually embarrassing.... absolutely embarrassing....
How is it that other countries can pull this off? Is it because our country is so large, or are we that inefficient, or just that the people who are making so much off of our current system are the ones who make the policy and put out the propaganda against change?
"Who are we? Is this what we've become?"
Granted, it is a Michael Moore movie, so I reserved a bit of skepticism going into it, but even with some exaggeration taken into consideration, what I saw amazed me.
There is no reason why we can't have some comprehensive medical care in this country... Just watching some of the absolutely heartbreaking stories from some of the americans who have gotten the shaft from the healthcare system, then seeing that juxtaposed against the coverage in other countries that we are told to look down upon is actually embarrassing.... absolutely embarrassing....
How is it that other countries can pull this off? Is it because our country is so large, or are we that inefficient, or just that the people who are making so much off of our current system are the ones who make the policy and put out the propaganda against change?
"Who are we? Is this what we've become?"
My whole life
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
― Abraham Lincoln
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
― Abraham Lincoln
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Wish I had an answer for you.
But Im lucky enough to live in Canada.
There is no reason you dont have better health care.
Other than the fact that the people running your country were/are too greedy and couldnt.cant come together to put money and sweat into it.
Some states want this and some want that.
Some only care about oil and others have not enough people that care.
Some desperatly want this to happen and then an election is on the horrizon and a ballot is put out and they tag something stupid like "everyone should wear purple pants on tuesdays" on to the end of it and it doesnt get passed.
Start petitions.
Make some noise.
Up here there are greedy people who want the free health care to go bye bye.
Im hopeing that when SICKO is out that people up here will see it and it will open thier eyes to what could happen if we dont keep up what we have.
And people say to themselves oh dont worry then we will just pay for insurance and I have lots of money. Yeah well jsut wait. the rich get fucked too.
Cant wait to see the movie.the person below me smells like cat pee and raisins...0 -
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http://opensecrets.org/industries/indus.asp?Ind=H04standin above the crowd
he had a voice that was strong and loud and
i swallowed his facade cos i'm so
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someone above the crowd
someone who seemed to feel the same
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I'm watching it right now...Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
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just getting a copy of this now.Keep on rockin in the free world!!!!
The economy has polarized to the point where the wealthiest 10% now own 85% of the nation’s wealth. Never before have the bottom 90% been so highly indebted, so dependent on the wealthy.0 -
Sicko was excellent.
I feel sorry for those born and living in the US at the moment....no doubt about...100% it HAS to change. US citizens are getting so screwed... seriously though it's criminal... and rotten from the inside out...literally....Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg
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As far as our legislative system has gone down the drain, unfortunately we almost have to start from scratch to get something done that is good for the people. There is so much money flooding the political system that no matter what they pass, there will be some loopholes created so that the big contributors (insurance industry & pharm companies) can continue to either screw the people or the system to get more money.
If we had better preventative health care, so many of the health problems that cost so much money to treat would go away. But I guess there is so much more money to be made treating (and prolonging) illnesses and conditions then there is to prevent it.My whole life
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
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should I post the torrent link?Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg
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You all have no respect for anything. The movie isn't even out yet and you all think that because you exist that you deserve to watch for free and distribute it. Self-entitled bitches.
To clarify for the irony catchers, my board name represents the official bootlegs, nothing illegal.
Why don't you pay $8 like a decent human being? Is that too difficult? Can you afford that while you are sitting in your parents basements burning stuff off of the internet?0 -
RolandTD20Kdrummer wrote:should I post the torrent link?
I can't wait to watch it! Maybe my parents will come down here and watch it, too!! I'll get mom to pop the popcorn!!If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
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Abookamongstthemany wrote:I can't wait to watch it! Maybe my parents will come down here and watch it, too!! I'll get mom to pop the popcorn!!
Haha. Nice job.0 -
Sicko was pretty good. It does really make you count your blessings for not having to deal with that insurance BS that some Americans have to deal with. The American system is better for rich people, if that means anything. My sister-in-law lives in Indiana and she has to deal with this shit constantly. She pays $300 a month for coverage and she still had to pay $1500 to get tubes in my nephew's ears. What a ridiculous system.
I really liked the comment that was along the lines of "the French government is afraid of the people while the American people are afraid of their government". That pretty much sums up how the poor can be shit on in the US and they are taken care of in civilized countries.1/12/1879, 4/8/1156, 2/6/1977, who gives a shit, ...0 -
bootlegger10 wrote:You all have no respect for anything. The movie isn't even out yet and you all think that because you exist that you deserve to watch for free and distribute it. Self-entitled bitches.
To clarify for the irony catchers, my board name represents the official bootlegs, nothing illegal.
Why don't you pay $8 like a decent human being? Is that too difficult? Can you afford that while you are sitting in your parents basements burning stuff off of the internet?
The whole time I pictured the guy from fantasy island (Ricardo Montalban) saying the entire script waving his arms to and fro with little make believe streamers flying off in the fantasy island dream sequence....
A "yes boss" at the end would have been the least you could have done...
seriously though
your tatoo factor was lacking entirely.....boo!!
.Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg
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RolandTD20Kdrummer wrote:The whole time I pictured the guy from fantasy island (Ricardo Montalban) saying the entire script waving his arms to and fro with little make believe streamers flying off in the fantasy island dream sequence....
A "yes boss" at the end would have been the least you could have done...
seriously though
your tatoo factor was lacking entirely.....boo!!
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De plane! De plane!1/12/1879, 4/8/1156, 2/6/1977, who gives a shit, ...0 -
bootlegger10 wrote:You all have no respect for anything. The movie isn't even out yet and you all think that because you exist that you deserve to watch for free and distribute it. Self-entitled bitches.
To clarify for the irony catchers, my board name represents the official bootlegs, nothing illegal.
Why don't you pay $8 like a decent human being? Is that too difficult? Can you afford that while you are sitting in your parents basements burning stuff off of the internet?
blah blah blah... I think that you've cornered the market on self-righteousness and over-generalizations.My whole life
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
― Abraham Lincoln0 -
bootlegger10 wrote:You all have no respect for anything. The movie isn't even out yet and you all think that because you exist that you deserve to watch for free and distribute it. Self-entitled bitches.
To clarify for the irony catchers, my board name represents the official bootlegs, nothing illegal.
Why don't you pay $8 like a decent human being? Is that too difficult? Can you afford that while you are sitting in your parents basements burning stuff off of the internet?
you should be happy, they're taking money away from michael moore!
http://www.opposingdigits.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6652standin above the crowd
he had a voice that was strong and loud and
i swallowed his facade cos i'm so
eager to identify with
someone above the crowd
someone who seemed to feel the same
someone prepared to lead the way0 -
I work in the health industry and pharm industry and I can tell you first hand that it is incredibly flawed.
I have not seen the new movie, but I can only imagine what he presents...0 -
Here is the link :: http://joox.net/cat/2/id/1310617
It is time we used the momentum of this movie and made damn sure that we create a fair and functional socialized health care system in the United States NOW!
Imagine what we could accomplish if we were no longer afraid of being in danger when we speak out? Face it, the reason you don't push for better in this country is because you don't want to rock the boat and become marginalized... possibly losing your job... and losing your health care... If you knew you'd be taken care of if you lost your job... at least in the way of health... wouldn't you stand?
If you stand behind the issue of universal health care, then the least you can do is get 2 people (who wouldn't normally watch) to go and see it with you... If you can't do the least, then why the hell do you even care? For those of you who can do more, lets rise up and begin nation wide protests demanding universal health care now!Freedom is a state of mind...0 -
bootlegger10 wrote:You all have no respect for anything. The movie isn't even out yet and you all think that because you exist that you deserve to watch for free and distribute it. Self-entitled bitches.
To clarify for the irony catchers, my board name represents the official bootlegs, nothing illegal.
Why don't you pay $8 like a decent human being? Is that too difficult? Can you afford that while you are sitting in your parents basements burning stuff off of the internet?
http://joox.net/cat/2/id/1310617
It is a new age, and your ways are old hat... The times are a changin' and the internet community has spoken. So, you being the minority here can bite me!
I have complete respect for Michael Moore! In fact, I will be seeing the movie opening day! Although, I've already downloaded it and shown it to my family... I will even buy the DVD when it comes out, even though I already have it on my HDD...
I think you shouldn't drink the record industries Kool-aid so soon... They may be losing out on money, but what they are really afraid of losing is control over the entire markets of music and movies... It is something they shouldn't have had control over in the first place...
WE ARE TAKING IT BACK!Freedom is a state of mind...0 -
Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg
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everyone needs to see this movie, especially all those people that think that because they have insurance they never have to worry about medical bills.
it's worth it so I'll probably still go and see it at the theater as well.
haha....I loved that they put this in the end credits:
Any American interested in marrying a Canadian for health care can go to: http://www.hook-a-canuck.com*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
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