One move that can save the American middle class.

[the other mike]

Nationalize the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

The details will be kept under wraps until I've ironed out the snags.

 

[White 6]

Nationalize the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

The details will be kept under wraps until I've ironed out the snags.

No. One thing to save the Middle Class is continue to work in the middle class earning jobs that got them to the middle class, while upgrading skills and continuing to invest.

 

[Crepitus]

Nationalize the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

The details will be kept under wraps until I've ironed out the snags.

Throw in the oil companies and I'll vote for you.

 

[Moonglow]

They could stop the capitalist thieves from stealing the middle class but I doubt they ever would.

 

[White 6]

Throw in the oil companies and I'll vote for you.

The dark side of the force of Socialism runs deep with this one.

 

[Crepitus]

The dark side of the force of Socialism runs deep with this one.
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Oil is a national resource and shouldn't be used to enrich the few.

 

[Moonglow]

Oil is a national resource and shouldn't be used to enrich the few.

No shit, as with water and electricity

 

[Meister]

Our government sucks, but it's better than all the others.

 

[Woodznutz]

Nationalizing healthcare and meds and you'll soon have a sick, med-dependent society. Look what happens when the gov't provides free food via SNAP, obesity is rampant among the poor.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Throw in the oil companies and I'll vote for you.

That would be awesome!

No new meds, sitting in the cold and dark.

 

[Moonglow]

Our government sucks, but it's better than all the others.

By just a bit but that doesn't mean they won't kill you.

 

[Meister]

Nationalize the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

The details will be kept under wraps until I've ironed out the snags.

Nationalize healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and you will be paying what
the government tells you what you're going to pay.
There won't be any competition in prices.

 

[Moonglow]

Nationalizing healthcare and meds and you'll soon have a sick, med-dependent society. Look what happens when the gov't provides free food via SNAP, obesity is rampant among the poor.

Who do you think floats the industry now?

 

[Moonglow]

Nationalize healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and you will be paying what
the government tells you what you're going to pay.
There won't be any competition in prices.

My government medical care cost me zero dollars.

 

[White 6]

Oil is a national resource and shouldn't be used to enrich the few.

Feel free to immigrate to a country with state controlled economy, where you will sure to be happier, and best of luck to you.

 

[Meister]

My government medical care cost me zero dollars.

What's your secret in not paying taxes, Moonglow? I want some of that

 

[Woodznutz]

Who do you think floats the industry now?

Most is provided by private companies.

 

[Moonglow]

What's your secret in not paying taxes, Moonglow? I want some of that

Tax avoision, or learn to read tax law and find the loopholes.

 

[Moonglow]

Most is provided by private companies.

How much does the US subsidize healthcare?


Historical NHE, 2021:

NHE grew 2.7% to $4.3 trillion in 2021, or $12,914 per person, and accounted for 18.3% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Medicare spending grew 8.4% to $900.8 billion in 2021, or 21 percent of total NHE. Medicaid spending grew 9.2% to $734.0 billion in 2021, or 17 percent of total NHE.Sep 6, 2023
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NHE Fact Sheet - CMS​

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[Moonglow]

What does the US government subsidize the most?

The U.S. government heavily subsidizes the domestic agricultural sector. It also subsidizes oil and energy producers, some housing, automakers, and some healthcare (e.g. Medicare).

How Do Government Subsidies Help an Industry? - Investopedia​