The Fix is in

[Hamloc]

I just read “Terence Corcoran: The G7 Plan: Build back the State.” in the Financial Post. Certainly no doubt our leaders are just puppets of a much larger plan. A plan that makes me very pessimistic for my kids future!!

[chuckChuck]

So are you happy with poorly regulated capitalism that is leading to monopolies and near monopolies that do not play by "free" market rules that disadvantage weak and small players.

Seems like there is a lot of complaining on Agrisilly about dominant big business taking advantage of farmers and charging as much as possible for everything we buy and sell.

[Hamloc]

So are you happy with poorly regulated capitalism that is leading to monopolies and near monopolies that do not play by "free" market rules that disadvantage weak and small players.

Seems like there is a lot of complaining on Agrisilly about dominant big business taking advantage of farmers and charging as much as possible for everything we buy and sell.

I generally find that by the time government realizes there is a trend or that something needs to change it is already to late. Our health system is a perfect example of how poorly government owned institutions function. Government ownership and direction always leads to rationing. Now do I think what some of our overly powerful corporations have done is any better, absolutely not. But if government unilaterally removes market signals and dictates direction we are in big trouble.

Fertilizer is another example. China has put export restrictions on Chinese made fertilizer, lowering world supply. Many European manufacturers have shuttered manufacturing plants because of high natural gas prices due to government regulations shutting down exploration and due to Russia controlling a large portion of the remaining supply and due to governments shutting down various types of electrical generation which increased natural gas demand. So when you look at the reality government is responsible for the spike in fertilizer prices not private corporations!!

[chuckChuck]

"Our health system is a perfect example of how poorly government owned institutions function."

You would prefer a more expensive US system where millions have low or no insurance coverage and are hesitant or scared to go to the doctor?

That's rationing based on the ability to pay.

[AlbertaFarmer5]

"Our health system is a perfect example of how poorly government owned institutions function."

You would prefer a more expensive US system where millions have low or no insurance coverage and are hesitant or scared to go to the doctor?

That's rationing based on the ability to pay.

Both systems are rationed based on the ability to pay. The only difference is in one system you have the option to bypass the rationing.

[chuckChuck]

Both systems are rationed based on the ability to pay. The only difference is in one system you have the option to bypass the rationing.

But the Canadian systems wins hands down when it comes to making sure everyone is covered and not just those who are well off. Plus if you are really well off in Canada you can head to Rochester and the mayo clinic and pay for whatever you want.

[sumdumguy]

‘Covered’ that’s one way to put it. 👎

[blackpowder]

Not sure why I keep looking at this sites' deep well of negativity.
A few Sunday morning thoughts.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Unless it's regarding climate?
Unless it's a viewpoint you yourself hold?
The various forms of democracy in the world are a fairly new and evolving experiment. Studying the American form still gives me faith even though it too will evolve over time with the societies that live it.
Interesting to think the Chinese culture will likely exist in 200 years much as it does today. Their governance will not fundamentally change that.
Our culture however is evolving and changing and so therefore will our governance.
Looking forward 50 years it is my hope that our attitudes toward health care can evolve from a disease based management model to a more holistic stance. Particular sections of our health system are completely dysfunctional and paralyzed. If you want irrevocable evidence journey with a family member through the mental health world.
In other commonwealth countries, attitudes changed with education over generations. Think climate phenomenon as a model.
To think our current model or any model, is an absolute is foolish. Hence the usual ahole and his patent responses.
As I ponder mortality and the remaining journey. I think hope and faith is all you have.
Hope that the current monopolies will eventually be dealt with as was Standard Oil. Faith that our society although poorer, will be stable at least for our children.
Apologies for the rambling but some days I just turn the brain off.

[flea beetle]

I don’t think it is the brain you turned off blackpowder, so much as the filter.

[Hamloc]

But the Canadian systems wins hands down when it comes to making sure everyone is covered and not just those who are well off. Plus if you are really well off in Canada you can head to Rochester and the mayo clinic and pay for whatever you want.

You do of course realize there are other health models in the world besides Canada and the U.S. My sister married an Australian and after having spent half her life here and the other half in Australia it sounds like Australia has some good ideas. I won’t pretend to know much about Australia but if I understand her correctly they have universal access but if you desire you can pay for(and she did) insurance which gives you access to shorter wait times. This has served her well. The problem with people like you Chuck is you have no imagination, it is only what we have now or an American system. You insult us Neanderthals for our lack of intelligence but your tunnel vision limits your ability to see there are ways to improve our health system.