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Contrasting attitudes toward the United States of America characterize the great divide in this country between right and left, but the similarly crucial distinction between mainstream conservatives and right wing hysterics reflects their radically different assessments of… Canada, of all places. For the first time since the War of 1812, in fact, debate about the true nature of our terminally bland neighbor to the north plays a significant role in American politics.
Fortunately, that unexpected argument seldom displays the bitter intensity of long-running conservative/liberal quarrels about America itself. In his brilliant 2009 book, “Why are Jews Liberals?,” Norman Podhoretz trenchantly observes:...
Question for Conservatives: Is Canada Evil?
--MRI machines used in 9-5 mode, only. Up to 6 mo. waiting lists. Duh!?!
--Rather tight rationing; "elective" treatment definitions keep expanding, even into (e.g.) hip replacement for seniors. Years of agony result.
--Using personal funds to get care is forbidden. Private clinics might generate "2-tier" HC, so are very hard to set up, and are strictly limited in the services they offer.
--Premium payments enforced by law.
Some overriding notes to consider:
Most of the public systems free-ride on medical and pharma research done in the US. They...