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Comparing costs is a tricky business. For one, they have limits on the available locations and types of procedures covered by a single payer system. Generally lower quality care and rationing of services is what you get. Its inevitable to control costs in that system. I think the costs could be much lower if patients had a choice of which procedures and where the get the procedures done. Here is an example... my insurance company covers the colonoscopy procedure at 100%. My doctor, who is a standup guy, gave me two choices for the procedure. One at a local hospital which charges over $3500. Or another medical center a little farther away for only $1500. Same procedure and anesthetics but a $2000 difference because the other place can get away with it. What we need is reform and transparency of the medical procedures and the ability of patients to shop for the best option for themselves. I do think that if congress would pass a law allowing insurers to sell their product across state lines, force the service providers to publish the itemized costs of all procedures, and add all people not currently covered by private insurance to an "Open Pool" that a quasi private/federal insurance company (think Fannie Mae/Freddy Mac) to sell minimal catastrophic insurance to. That would enable market forces to control costs and cover those who want insurance but cannot afford the private market plans.

Stolen from the BoF.

Cenk had a few good points but only a few and Ben ripped him apart on most. Cenk insulting the crowd calling them 'Uneducated' was such a winning strategy. What a douche.

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http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Concealed-Carry/Concealed-Carry-Laws-Manual-%28PDF%29 Assuming he had a CCW license, the only thing he did wrong was showed the firearm 'in plan sight' to the officers. The correct action would be to simply inform the officers that you have a concealed firearm and a valid permit and keep hands away from the firearm.

lol... Trump JR met with a foreign national who did not make any claims to be associated with the Russian Government. He wanted some dirt on Clinton and didn't get any... BFD. Clinton has someone on her staff working with actual foreign government officials at the Embassy to get dirt on Trump. You are correct in that it is not a fair comparison. L effing O effing L!

Go back and read the original post. The link and quote stated that the Ukrainian-America had help from the Ukranian Embassy.

Art of the Deal?

The Waterboy

'... except these... they will be eaten on Tuesday... they are yummy'

Not sure if these were listed yet: All the right moves Ferris Buelers Day Off Valley Girl Vision Quest

Respect (for yourself and others)

I would say yes. Trade an average QB for a rookie 4 year contract and the potential to be great. Sign a journeyman. Be prepared to miss the playoffs for at least 1 more year... maybe 2.

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