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SMC22307

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198. My work life revolves around EMTALA at not-for-profit hospitals.
Mon May 11, 2015, 10:58 PM
May 2015

I'm having a tough time wrapping my brain around solving hunger through for-profit investments.

"If" taxed appropriately. Good one!

Of course ibegurpard May 2015 #1
Ding, ding, ding. We have a winner. Scuba May 2015 #5
+ 1,000,000,000... What You Said !!! WillyT May 2015 #17
1st post and the winner of the thread! Rex May 2015 #24
That's what I say about the Right Wing.... Spitfire of ATJ May 2015 #51
Maybe. But I think that the idea that tax dollars might help some people move up one or two rungs on GoneFishin May 2015 #161
Brainwashing works.nt valerief May 2015 #167
Well put. pa28 May 2015 #60
Thread win. L0oniX May 2015 #83
That's one deft observation, sir Jack Rabbit May 2015 #86
I would love to see the black budget for psyops on the American people these days. woo me with science May 2015 #97
quite a list ibegurpard May 2015 #110
Well, you know there's truth in advertising, uh-huh... MrMickeysMom May 2015 #116
Lots of good reading here. Thanks! nt Mojorabbit May 2015 #126
But you are just gish galumping dreamnightwind May 2015 #135
You should make this an OP, woo. hifiguy May 2015 #173
Black budget for psyops on the American people these days? Enthusiast May 2015 #184
Boom. hifiguy May 2015 #172
Actually, the source of my pro-TPP bullshit is... TreasonousBastard May 2015 #2
All Supposition And Conjecture - However, Real Americans Lived Through The Past Trade Agreements cantbeserious May 2015 #3
My experience is supposition and conjecture? TreasonousBastard May 2015 #43
Your experience is anecdotal LastLiberal in PalmSprings May 2015 #76
I have 71 years of experience. I remember life before the trade agreements. JDPriestly May 2015 #189
How old are you? How much experience do you have? JDPriestly May 2015 #190
I have always ben warned to stay off boats that are registered in Liberia hollysmom May 2015 #6
You're really going to hate this... TreasonousBastard May 2015 #68
oh, that is fine, years ago I got my captains license in Florida so I can rent a boat there hollysmom May 2015 #134
"but many worse things will happen without it" brentspeak May 2015 #7
Really. Like what? Do tell, TB. nt SusanCalvin May 2015 #65
Ideologues will ignore your experience and the facts. BB_Smoke May 2015 #30
Perhaps you have to see it first to get so concrete daredtowork May 2015 #41
hear hear nt grasswire May 2015 #52
Noted conspiracy theorist Robert Reich is also bad mouthing this wonderful trade deal. FlatBaroque May 2015 #45
Wow another new person popping in to support Free Trade. Amazing. LOL. rhett o rick May 2015 #53
Post removed Post removed May 2015 #63
LOL, right. The 'silent majority' is REALLY into securing cheaper labor for Nike. Marr May 2015 #66
Nike has plenty of cheap labor as it is ConservativeDemocrat May 2015 #82
They always want it cheaper. Marr May 2015 #96
"Silent majority"?! It's 1969 all over again... deurbano May 2015 #74
1969 and the entire 70's - airwaves filled with this insipid rhetoric 2banon May 2015 #119
Internet Propagandists billhicks76 May 2015 #64
Just the fact that so much is "secret" is enough to warrant suspicion. 7962 May 2015 #149
In that case so is your defense of it. sulphurdunn May 2015 #57
I think a lot of people will make their own minds up Exilednight May 2015 #67
You assume we peons SusanCalvin May 2015 #70
demagogue Elizabeth Warren progressoid May 2015 #104
NAFTA decimated manufacturing and the ancillary industries that support those businesses that Ikonoklast May 2015 #159
So, I have read enough of NAFTA to know why I don't like it. JDPriestly May 2015 #191
NAFTA was "neither all good or all bad" for whom? immoderate May 2015 #193
Post removed Post removed May 2015 #36
Funny those same 20 years and what has happened under NAFTA nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #37
Please feel free to bore us sulphurdunn May 2015 #44
Of course... TreasonousBastard May 2015 #56
One vote for anarchy Geronimoe May 2015 #61
A vote for a life that is... PosterChild May 2015 #79
make that 2 votes for Anarchy. nt. druidity33 May 2015 #143
As far as I can see SusanCalvin May 2015 #72
Hundreds of global trade agreements sulphurdunn May 2015 #75
Good analysis, Thanks! /nt/ PosterChild May 2015 #81
Please enlighten us with your insider knowledge of ISDS? GeorgeGist May 2015 #89
Logical Fallacy: Your argument 'TPP or "anarchy leading to Chinese hegemony" ' is a False Dichotomy. xocet May 2015 #118
So that's your argument? RichVRichV May 2015 #130
I actually think protectionism is a reasonable response dreamnightwind May 2015 #138
I like this. Gregorian May 2015 #169
of course, along with "no insider knowledge of the TPP" ...you left out the parts about magical thyme May 2015 #146
"tariffs, taxes, safety concerns, piracy, currency exchange, port management, time zones" eridani May 2015 #147
Hmm. Chan790 May 2015 #152
How quaint, you think it's about an exchange of sprockets and doodads Scootaloo May 2015 #177
I think it's cute how you reduced anyone disagreeing with your position as "preferring anarchy... LanternWaste May 2015 #181
+ 100 ! !! PosterChild May 2015 #73
Actually, my Anti-TPP Position is based on being in international trade and transportation since '73 KJG52 May 2015 #80
^^^^^^^^^ moondust May 2015 #113
+1 deutsey May 2015 #151
Exactly! hifiguy May 2015 #174
We are people, not disposable comodities. If these deals are so good, then it should reflect whereisjustice May 2015 #107
^ BlancheSplanchnik May 2015 #123
Is there room in your boat? DirtyHippyBastard May 2015 #185
help yourself BlancheSplanchnik May 2015 #192
Appeal to authority and false dichotomy Cal Carpenter May 2015 #176
I favor just breaking our current trade agreements and limiting imports until wages rise JDPriestly May 2015 #188
So they were behind Ro Khanna's campaign, too. That figures. CharlotteVale May 2015 #4
Has anyone wondered WHY some at DU are supporting TPP? DisgustipatedinCA May 2015 #8
Well stated. I'd like to see some attempts at refutation. erronis May 2015 #15
Ding! Ding! Ding! Phlem May 2015 #16
I apologize for sounding like a broken record as some of my "friends" keep pointing out, BUT rhett o rick May 2015 #19
Well keep saying it because it is true. zeemike May 2015 #42
If the vast bulk of your income is profit from investment capital. delrem May 2015 #22
If all you care about is maximizing return sulphurdunn May 2015 #49
The playing field might be level, Art_from_Ark May 2015 #114
I think I've made my feelings clear Aerows May 2015 #39
Quite often, these are the same members who support Surveillance State. grasswire May 2015 #55
I sure hope the trade agreement passes. I think its passage..... PosterChild May 2015 #90
Biggest lie ever is "low skill manufacturing jobs"... they are moving engineering, research, legal, whereisjustice May 2015 #109
Yes, both Obama and Hillary dreamnightwind May 2015 #141
Yes, of course.... PosterChild May 2015 #145
Your claims are bullshit. Let the 1% billionaries sacrifice for a change, your "reality" isn't whereisjustice May 2015 #154
LOL ! (nm) PosterChild May 2015 #194
Assembling sneakers is a "high value job" in your world? SMC22307 May 2015 #117
No, of course not, that's .... PosterChild May 2015 #144
I see the same problem with the NSA apologists who have fallen in love with our police state... whereisjustice May 2015 #108
Thank you! Paka May 2015 #127
Ever wonder about deep cover? Divernan May 2015 #139
LOL Puglover May 2015 #163
Looks like I wasn't the only one who noticed too neverforget May 2015 #195
Nothing else explains it whatchamacallit May 2015 #182
Young, probably affluent, I'm guessing from top schools... SMC22307 May 2015 #9
Yep, just read the first 4 founding members. zeemike May 2015 #58
Instead of a long weekend at Virginia Beach, trekking the Himalayas is the norm. SMC22307 May 2015 #121
Or, paying $0.10 a post from outsourced PR firm in China and/or India. whereisjustice May 2015 #112
Some are clearly paid by the post, others seem to be paid by the word. Divernan May 2015 #140
OMG! This leads straight to the White House! Major Hogwash May 2015 #10
So White House officials are using tax dollars to fund an astroturf PR group? brentspeak May 2015 #11
Post removed Post removed May 2015 #12
IMAGINE that this White House would be complicit in manipulating and propagandizing Americans! woo me with science May 2015 #91
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words May 2015 #13
And perhaps this as well Dragonfli May 2015 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words May 2015 #21
And this.... Spitfire of ATJ May 2015 #59
I missed that one the first time around. K&R. Enthusiast May 2015 #160
those are good links. k&r nt bananas May 2015 #14
Kicked Enthusiast May 2015 #20
All it takes is a knowledge of history Aerows May 2015 #23
Well,, maybe not the final sellout. malthaussen May 2015 #170
As cheerful a bunch that should ever walk the plank... Ford_Prefect May 2015 #25
Well, here's an opinion piece from a couple of Democrats. Hoyt May 2015 #26
Is three times the charm? djean111 May 2015 #31
Nope, I'm speaking truth to myopia. Hoyt May 2015 #32
Um, Progressive Coalition for America is about as sincere a name as Americans for Prosperity. djean111 May 2015 #34
Maybe you ought to read about his position, before posting crud you consider "progressive." Hoyt May 2015 #38
You know, crud is such a rude little word. djean111 May 2015 #46
Better than people who use the word "s#@t" all the time. Do you have a substantive comment? Hoyt May 2015 #47
A bit more on Patrick and anticipation: KoKo May 2015 #162
Progressive coalition for America tennstar May 2015 #84
You seem to be in the minority regarding her. Hoyt May 2015 #92
In the minority tennstar May 2015 #101
Do you have any substantive, citable criticism of her, other than your opinion. Hoyt May 2015 #103
He gave you reasons Caretha May 2015 #155
The general opinion of her is quite different. Hoyt May 2015 #157
What do you think about Rossi? uppityperson May 2015 #171
Welcome to DU tennstar chknltl May 2015 #122
Deval Patrick who's joining Romney's Bain Capital? SMC22307 May 2015 #124
You too should read about his position. Maybe if you are doing more for folks, you could tell us Hoyt May 2015 #128
excuse me? ibegurpard May 2015 #129
I'm talking about Deval Patrick. I really don't care who he uses to accomplish his goals. Hoyt May 2015 #131
of course you don't ibegurpard May 2015 #132
Maybe you too could tell us what you are doing that has the chance to accomplish more than Patrick. Hoyt May 2015 #133
"social impact" investing = Green washing Astroturf and neoliberal indentured status for the poor. TheKentuckian May 2015 #148
My work life revolves around EMTALA at not-for-profit hospitals. SMC22307 May 2015 #198
What, you figure out how to transfer sick people, but appear to comply with law? Hoyt May 2015 #199
My goodness, so cynical... SMC22307 May 2015 #200
Yeah, you are righteous, but Patrick can't possibly be doing anything good. Hoyt May 2015 #201
And the Bain vultures will be happy with scraping off just a little bit of profit? SMC22307 May 2015 #202
Patrick doesn't do that, nor does he try to handle uninsured patients under EMTALA to avoid Hoyt May 2015 #203
Darn Chinese phone goes nuts. Sorry Hoyt May 2015 #26
Unintended duplicate, sorry. Hoyt May 2015 #26
Omar Kahn, worst campaign manager ever, re: Charlie Crist was sent to DC to begin this talk! TheNutcracker May 2015 #29
fuckin' A, man. The money humpers are desperate JEB May 2015 #33
K&R Those who build surveillance machines woo me with science May 2015 #35
There have been plenty of polls showing "actual rank-and-file Democrats" support TPP. pampango May 2015 #40
I'd rather see a poll of how many know what is in the TPP Geronimoe May 2015 #62
That's an effective way to discount poll results that you don't agree with. n/t pampango May 2015 #71
So give us some examples of these polls Art_from_Ark May 2015 #87
Here you go: pampango May 2015 #158
Pampango's latest pro-TPP propraganda prat-fall: brentspeak May 2015 #166
Why do you consider them "made-up stats"? They are consistent with polls from other sources. pampango May 2015 #168
Exactly SusanCalvin May 2015 #77
I fully support the TPP MohRokTah May 2015 #48
I like Obama but the TPP is corporate crap and that's why the majority of Dems in DC don't want to think May 2015 #54
what a great reason. so you would love a food you hate because of how someone you hate feels about NRaleighLiberal May 2015 #98
go team! ibegurpard May 2015 #115
But the "Obama haters" in Congress (i.e., the Republicans) support the TPP... xocet May 2015 #120
Admitting to being a fully reactionary thinker probably won't garner much respect. stillwaiting May 2015 #150
Here let me edit that ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2015 #156
List the parts you like AgingAmerican May 2015 #204
Double kick ananda May 2015 #50
And there are those of us who simply want to know the details before making a decision. Buzz Clik May 2015 #69
Bingo. SusanCalvin May 2015 #78
Really? You read the legislation introduced in Congress? Buzz Clik May 2015 #93
Uh, I thought I was agreeing with you. SusanCalvin May 2015 #94
I'm not sure. Buzz Clik May 2015 #95
Ah. SusanCalvin May 2015 #102
Wrong place Jack Rabbit May 2015 #85
Thanks for the link... Thespian2 May 2015 #88
Corporate government is corrupt government. woo me with science May 2015 #99
This belongs on the Greatest Page. Actually, it should be pinned to the top of the board woo me with science May 2015 #100
Corporations, grown too big, are a cancer. SusanCalvin May 2015 #105
The TPP is Trash at best, imthevicar May 2015 #106
And they are here, aren't they. Their day job must be writing Hallmark greeting cards. whereisjustice May 2015 #111
I've seen some very fishy posts JonLP24 May 2015 #125
Hidden hand discovers hidden hand, ep. #467. ucrdem May 2015 #136
The DUers who disagree with you are real people BainsBane May 2015 #137
From my perspective, some Democratic voters ARE the enemy. Maedhros May 2015 #178
Good to see you admit it BainsBane May 2015 #180
How am I targeting the poor and disenfranchised by opposing the TPP? Maedhros May 2015 #183
Not by opposing TPP BainsBane May 2015 #186
In another post, I said that the TPP will probably not affect my job at all. Maedhros May 2015 #187
Nobody can take Republicans seriously anymore, stonecutter357 May 2015 #142
Most DUers pushing TPP work overseas. B Calm May 2015 #153
K&R nt raouldukelives May 2015 #164
This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc May 2015 #165
The sockpuppets are out in force on his one. blackspade May 2015 #175
I Guessed As Much colsohlibgal May 2015 #179
Real Jobs rug May 2015 #196
Thanks mang...nt Jesus Malverde May 2015 #197
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