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anciano

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4. To implement a universal healthcare system

Reply to Timeflyer (Original post)

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 11:53 AM

Dec 8

here in the US would require a fundamental change in attitude by those in power to embrace the idea of health care as a basic human right instead of a privilege for only those who can afford it.

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Health insurance costs are hitting Americans--what will it take to bring "universal healthcare" to America? [View all] Timeflyer Dec 8 OP

I suppose if doctors' offices, clinics, and hospitals were 1/2 full bucolic_frolic Dec 8 #1

It would probably have to come from the GOP leftstreet Dec 8 #2

What would it take? A hard, bitter fight. raccoon Dec 8 #6

Elect Democrats and give them full control Johnny2X2X Dec 8 #3

To implement a universal healthcare system anciano Dec 8 #4

People in the street....over healthcare costs, electricity costs, food costs and the people in power doing nothing. dutch777 Dec 8 #5

Declare war on England, then lose. JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 8 #7