Orin's ramble

[Maximal]

Originally Posted by sleonard

Just be careful, they might not let you back in, after all you have been annoying them for 50 years

I don't think he has to worry, if they can't find Weapons of mass destruction in a small shit hole like Iraq do you really think they are gonna notice one old guy entering the country, I mean come on he doesn't even look the same anymore

[Orin]

Originally Posted by sleonard

Just be careful, they might not let you back in, after all you have been annoying them for 50 years

One thing you have to understand about Canada and Canadians--we are gluttons for punishment--we put up with annoyance all the time--we're used to it--example: We have a free-trade agreement with the guys to the south and that works--as long as we don't try to export to their market. George W. even is afraid of buying Canadian drugs for Americans in case they're poison--after all Canadain drugs are by far cheaper than their counterparts in the US.

[sleonard]

Originally Posted by Orin

One thing you have to understand about Canada and Canadians--we are gluttons for punishment--we put up with annoyance all the time--we're used to it--example: We have a free-trade agreement with the guys to the south and that work--as long as we don't try to export to their market. George W. even is afraid of buying Canadian drugs for Americans in case they're poison--after all Canadain drugs are by far cheaper than their counterparts in the US.

HOLY SHIT!!!!!

Dont let the ViQueen see this one otherwise he will start on another one of his McFucking rants!!!!

[K-man the viking]

Originally Posted by Orin

One thing you have to understand about Canada and Canadians--we are gluttons for punishment--we put up with annoyance all the time--we're used to it--example: We have a free-trade agreement with the guys to the south and that work--as long as we don't try to export to their market. George W. even is afraid of buying Canadian drugs for Americans in case they're poison--after all Canadain drugs are by far cheaper than their counterparts in the US.

Thats true. In Australia at the moment there is a push from the US to increase our levies for public health. At the moment in Oz, we have free hospital cover and a Medicare rebate system whereby, if you go to a doctor, you can claim most (80%) back at the counter. Pay at the surgery, go down to medicare and get it back again.

Now, because of this system Australian's enjoy the benefit of a healthier lifestyle virtually free of charge...all paid for by our government. This also means that our drugs are heavily subsidised as well. But, the US does not see it that way, the attitude is that if you fall ill, then you must pay the price. This is the debate-Should Australia abolish the Medicare act and come into line with US policy and charge full prices (no subsidies) for treatment, drugs and consultation?

It is a fair call to say that medicine is a big money spinner and more revenue can be made if it is sold at a higher price, but all this would lead to is greater incidence of illness going unchecked largely due to price-hiking. Ultimately though if the population is sick and cannot afford medicine, the overall quality of life decreases anyway and even more revenue would be lost through economic downtime...good call!

[sleonard]

Maximal said:

"disgorged banality of your high and mightiness.......

sounds like someone has word of the day toilet paper....either that or we have a politician amongst us"

Say no more my friend