tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497942556798040949.post1786307589750428596..comments2023-10-26T08:25:30.019+01:00Comments on RTB AT LARGE: US Health care & Cameron's European StrategyRTBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09620074647967436211noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497942556798040949.post-7010629558431611162009-08-26T08:45:41.379+01:002009-08-26T08:45:41.379+01:00Dear Dale
Thanks for your comments. I realise wh...Dear Dale<br /><br />Thanks for your comments. I realise what is going on is anew tactical approach by the Rabid right wing in the Republican party. Basically tell as many lies as possible, no matter how crazy, and some will stick. Quite clever if it wasnt so morally reprehensible.<br /><br />Thanks again for the compliments but I must admit I studied US politics at University in the 80's and have maintained an interest ever since.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />RTBRTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09620074647967436211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497942556798040949.post-76154394912740421562009-08-25T22:24:13.394+01:002009-08-25T22:24:13.394+01:00I wish we could put you on the lecture circuit her...I wish we could put you on the lecture circuit here to help the pro-reform out. <br /><br />Not sure what day to day UK politics are like, but here in the U.S.A., it's not about making a good argument; it's about spreading fear. All you have to do is "say" that Britons are being refused treatment, have to wait 6 - 10 months to see a doctor etc, and since no one knows otherwise, it puts doubt in the hearts and minds of the citizens.<br /><br />And I think UNLIKE the Uk, most of the base of the conservative (republican) party is not rich. I have gotten into arguments with warehouse workers who make $8.00 (5 pounds sterling?) over how the new reforms will not help them as they are "communist" ideas. These are poor people who have no idea what's in their best interest. They are stuck in the Cold War mentality.<br /><br />I came here expecting a typical minis blog and found some nice political observation and commentary...so thanks for this post. It does make me sad for my country that you are better informed about the issues in the US than most US citizens are.<br /><br />Maybe when global warming really hits, and you need to move to higher ground, you can move here and help increase the number of rational people. <br /><br />David S.<br />Minnesota, USA<br /><br />PS If you haven't seen it, and like a good, intelligent, thought provoking movie, check out Syrianna. I think it provides a good insight into some of American politics and buiness.The Dale Wardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864432866927396245noreply@blogger.com