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Really? Is that a big part of the problem? I guess other western nations don't have this belief, and this is why their health and health care is better? Interesting. I had no idea that this was such a significant cause of our antiquated health care system. You should write an article on this, I don't think people have identified this as such a large factor. I bet between this and malpractice reform there would be no problems at all!

Now you're just plain lying. Visit the site and see for yourself. Bronze level coverage for me and my two children is just under $500, with zero subsidy. Granted, I'm younger than you.

Again, I'll ask; could you afford it? And would you be happy about it? Yes, I could afford it. And I have a private message from you telling me that you also can afford it. Yes, I would probably be pretty unhappy about it. But, I would not be surprised that going from no insurance to having insurance would cost some money. I know you like to go on and on about how you had insurance, but you really didn't. In fact, you'd probably be better off with nothing than what you had before. Frankly, I don't believe your $900 figure. This is because I've heard you mention other numbers, and also because you're so irrationally angry about it that I just can't really trust what you say. I believe that you want this to fail. I believe that you're looking for problems and looking for reasons to be angry. I believe you're exaggerating things to make them sound as bad as possible. Also, I know plenty of people that are probably near your age that are paying far less I don't know how much you make, and I don't know how old you are. But I know many, many people who have gotten insurance thanks to the ACA.

Isn't being angry all the time really bad for your health, FW?

You know all about partisan hate don't you?

Every time i hear you mention your new premium the amount gets higher and higher. Is it at $1000 yet or will that be next week?

I wonder why people are so scared of single payer? We've had a single payer military and police force for quite some time -- seems to have worked OK

I can't believe my property taxes subsidize people using the public roads who pay nothing for the exact same coverage. Not gonna play. Me and mine have what we need, and balls to everyone else. America!

Mine was taken away by this president--and then offered back for more than double the price. Affordable? You're delusional. what was it like meeting the president, when he showed up at your house to personally take away your worthless junk health insurance? I hear he's not as tall as you'd expect.

“If there's anyone who can appear before Aslan without their knees knocking, they're either braver than most, or else just silly.” -- C.S. Lewis

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Food has vitamins already in it, pretty neat right?

The people who would rather "take their chances with capitalism's invisible hand" are always the ones in a favorable spot in the capitalism pyramid scheme. I guess that makes sense but it's funny anyway.

haha, how in the world do you manage that unrealistic hippy dream? Do you have to stick your fingers in your ears and try not to look around too much?

We're all sons of bitches, FW included. That's basically my life philosophy. I love that you can essentially place a blank thread in spray and people will start fighting. I love this place!

what is so unusual about ski crashes? if you ride at the edge of your abilities, it's not the question if, but when and how often. too easy, FW. Too easy.

Isn't there a corollary to Godwins law that states if you invoke it explicitly it gets canceled out or something?

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Wtf do people keeps saying smiff? It's so fucking retarded, i would totally end the world if I could. So much dumb, it's basically makes me hate you

i like mountain bikers, I spent my youth doing cx motocross stuff so I feel a kinship. I'd love to spend more time riding trails, but there's only so much time. I just wish I could only find some bike&climb partners. FW, for the record, an expensive carbon race bike weighs closer to 15 lbs, not 19. And I rarely see people commuting on them, unless they happen to be from the local racing scene. I can't figure out why you're so anti bikes, we're doing you a favor by decreasing the volume of cars on the road. You seem like a pragmatic guy, who wouldn't appreciate encouraging people to avoid driving a vehicle? More room for yours, amirite???

with integrated carbon fenders!

It looks like carbon but actually it is a high-tensile bamboo. The stamp you are referring to on the top tube is actually a signature from Lance Armstrong's remaining testicle. The rack is actually made of hollow tubing, filled and sealed with helium gas, and I'm rolling nothing but the finest silk-casing tubulars as well. It's what all the cool commuters are riding these days. Also, check out this real-life photo of traffic caused by all those damn out of control cyclists. We should totally tax them!!!