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MannyGoldstein

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4. The problem is purely medical costs

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Sat Apr 28, 2012, 07:51 AM

Apr 2012

Medicare has plenty of funding - if medical care in the US cost what it does in any other country. We pay 50% more than anyone, for care that's mediocre at best.

Our elected officials need to have the courage to cut costs rather than force seniors to eat peas and catfood.

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Medicare is NOT bankrupt! [View all] eridani Apr 2012 OP

What's this...a post from a sane person? BlueIris Apr 2012 #1

Well, I've always thought I was eridani Apr 2012 #2

By contrast, the US Army only has funds budgeted through the end of the current fiscal year. Scuba Apr 2012 #3

The problem is purely medical costs MannyGoldstein Apr 2012 #4

+1 Or the motivation. woo me with science Apr 2012 #5

+1000 eridani Apr 2012 #6