Do not fall back into the two-party trap

[Humble Janitor]

Originally Posted by Seashore

I used to think Republicans don't care about people but I don't think that way anymore.

I think the stated ideals of both parties are good.

They seem to care more about money and saving money and letting insurance companies run amok over folks that can't afford health care.

At least Bernie Sanders is there to point out that even people on the Left (including me) are unsatisfied/unhappy with the bailouts.

I'm not sure what constitutes "responsible" spending, since there are so many ways you can slice that pie. I value compassion and empathy over saving a people a few pennies. When people complain about the social services budget in this country, they overlook the size and scope of the defense budget, which dwarves the social services in this country.

[bellsisland]

Originally Posted by Humble Janitor

They seem to care more about money and saving money and letting insurance companies run amok over folks that can't afford health care.

At least Bernie Sanders is there to point out that even people on the Left (including me) are unsatisfied/unhappy with the bailouts.

I'm not sure what constitutes "responsible" spending, since there are so many ways you can slice that pie. I value compassion and empathy over saving a people a few pennies. When people complain about the social services budget in this country, they overlook the size and scope of the defense budget, which dwarves the social services in this country.

Health Care should be non profit and the government out of it. Look, everyone in the USA can get health care through a kind physician who will work out a payment plan or barter system. I know them. If this isn't happening where you are, I wish it could change for you. Any emergency room in the USA will take anyone who needs help.

My doctors put the Hippocratic oath above all else.

Also the social services budget exceeds the defense budget by about three times. However, that doesn't include the black books.

[Sarahmay]

Originally Posted by bellsisland

Health Care should be non profit and the government out of it. Look, everyone in the USA can get health care through a kind physician who will work out a payment plan or barter system. I know them. If this isn't happening where you are, I wish it could change for you. Any emergency room in the USA will take anyone who needs help.

My doctors put the Hippocratic oath above all else.

Also the social services budget exceeds the defense budget by about three times. However, that doesn't include the black books.

Ridiculous and false...hospitals don't barter. And the social services budget should be 10 times the defense budget, in my opinion. Killing should not be our top priority.

This isn't about party, it is about caring for human beings.