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USA! USA! USA! We're number 1!

The conservative organism's ability to isolate itself from reality as a means of resolving cognitive dissonance is really quite an impressive feat of evolution

Yes, we've already seen how you guys do it. I think you're doing it wrong, it's more like this

Expensive health care premiums? YAY FOR THE FOR-PROFIT MEDICAL INDUSTRY AND PRIVATE INSURANCE!!! amirite? USA! USA! USA!

Oh, you mean letting people die isn't the only choice? Weird!

61%? Isnt that also what the disapproval rating of the GOP is?

You look nothing like I had imagined. You see, this is exactly the kind of repartee I expect from the rest of you. Take notes, people

Mine did. I'm in agreement with FW on this one; we should kill people when they hit age 70. This solves both the health care crisis AND social security.

And more stringent gun control, too.

At least we don't have a single payer public education system, otherwise all those kids would have to leave the factories and their small, little hands are perfect for polishing bearing races. I mean, look how terrible our fire services became once we instituted single payer. Man, I miss the days when fire departments would let your house burn down if you didn't buy a fire medallion. Oh well, at least we still have the south! Yeehaw!

Some of which have more smokers per capita and still spend less on healthcare and have a higher lifespan. Reality must really piss FW off.

You think? maybe it's because in your mind there are only two options for people with stage IV lung cancer and both involve letting them die? I think you're doing it wrong Reading comprehension, Rob. Try to focus. How much should your bureaucrats spend to keep Ivan alive? And remember, this was a lifestyle choice--and getting Ivan to his 80th b-day isn't gonna be cheap! What a weird world you've invented in which healthcare is withheld if the illness is "their fault" -- is it lonely over there?

Sorry, I reserve those for serious questions! Naw, you just don't want to answer it because you know your view has a serious flaw that you can't navigate. Democrats: simple solutions for simple minds. You think? maybe it's because in your mind there are only two options for people with stage IV lung cancer and both involve letting them die? I think you're doing it wrong

Sorry, I reserve those for serious questions!

We should do what Bahrain does and feed him to the sharks, that's why their life expectancy is so high. Duh! Try to follow along

poor people buy junk at walmart, isn't it funny? I hope they're not planning on spending any of MY money trying to live to 80! they're messing up our healthcare system, amirite????? Them and Obama, that is!

You misunderstand, I agree with Fairweather: our lifespans won't improve until we stop trying to keep old people alive for so long. It's a huge part of our health care problems. Bahrain obviously doesn't attempt to keep old people alive as long, that's why they live longer. It's oxymoronic, but I trust his analysis.

It's pretty impressive. I'd let you touch it, if you want.

Interesting! Thanks for the link. I knew traffic injuries were a big factor but I didn't realize it was quite that much!

well, I'm doing my part to live fast and die young. You're all welcome! I will gladly accept a bottle of Blanton's in appreciation. Porter has my address on file. Thanks!

Well, Bahrain has an obesity epidemic (almost 30%!) and rates 5th in the world in diabetes -- 15% of the population has it, and it accounts for 5% of all deaths. Cardiovascular deaths account for a third of all other deaths. But I suppose you're right, it's probably their great lifestyle that accounts for their long lives, and not their universal healthcare coverage. Excellent point! I learn so much on cc.com, I hope you guys can tell how appreciative I am I agree with you, we should probably try to model our society after Bahrain

I read somewhere that in Switzerland if you have an old abused carcass, they just let you die. That's why their life expectancy is so much higher than ours. Also that's why their health care costs are lower. Sometimes the truth doesn't make sense. I get it.

WOW! This is probably completely unique to the U.S. and obviously a major cause of our outrageously expensive health care system. Quite frankly, it mostly is. You seriously disagree? Is this why countries like Bahrain and Slovenia have a higher life expectancy than us? Probably Europeans live longer because they don't want to, unlike us selfish americans who expect to live into their 80's. Makes sense to me! You've got some awesome ideas! You should consider becoming a writer.

WOW! This is probably completely unique to the U.S. and obviously a major cause of our outrageously expensive health care system. Excellent point, as always!