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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 14, 2013 - 08:37pm PT
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Let's prove that "American Exceptionalisim" is more than just hubris. The richest country on earth....a country with 27 year old billionaires and super rich hedge fund managers and venture capitalist who produce nothing, a country with a growing and dangerous divide in the wealth of it's citizens....the least a country like our's can do is provide universal health care from the cradle to the grave.
The rich can grumble about socialisim but they'll still be able to build 20,000 square foot mansions in Aspen that they use two weeks a year.
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
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Nov 14, 2013 - 08:38pm PT
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god damn right you are.sir
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Roadie
Trad climber
Bishop, Ca
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:16pm PT
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Free? I'm not so sure about 'free' Jim. I'd be happy with affordable. Affordable for all. Free for the poor sure... Cheap for the working poor...
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Bob D'A
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:20pm PT
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We pay for it now, we should have it. It is the most humane thing we can do. Provide health care to all of our citizens.
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Prod
Trad climber
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:21pm PT
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Free is a misnomer, a single payer system is what we should have. F*#k the lobbyists!
Prod.
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Salamanizer
Trad climber
The land of Fruits & Nuts!
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:29pm PT
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Nothing is free accept our constitutional rights. Healthcare is a service, it can never be "free".
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:31pm PT
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You're right, Mr Donini.
The government should force other people to pay for your healthcare, because paying for it yourself is, like, a real drag.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:36pm PT
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Incredible that ppl can argue with the OP statement. That is super f*#ked up.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:36pm PT
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Damn straight.
We wouldn't want these feckin' gozillionaires to part with any of their hard earned scratch. Then they might not want to go out and create jobs n shit!!
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:37pm PT
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The United Socialist States
now you're talking. Socialism Now, It's what Jesus Christ Advocates. What's your problem with it?
Incredible that ppl can argue with the OP statement. That is super f*#ked up.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:39pm PT
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Hey there, Jim.
You may have a point.
Each of us has their own point.
Some of us, unfortunately, have it right on on the tip-tops of their heads.
Setting my own watch, had I one.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:41pm PT
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What did Jesus say about this anyway??
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:44pm PT
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I know, but I'll defer to the resident experts...should be a fascinating opportunity to share their philosophy.
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Snowmassguy
Trad climber
Calirado
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:44pm PT
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You guys go climbing and dirtbag your way through life. I will work 60 hour weeks to make a modest salary and do the weekend warrior thing and pay for your health care.
Yeah, I will be stuck in the office and will only pull .10a while you guys get free health care and glorious routes all to yourself.
Time to tell the kids to dirtbag it.
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:45pm PT
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thanks man.
I will work 60 hour weeks to make a modest salary and do the weekend warrior thing and pay for your health care.
I'm already doing that to pay for my own healthcare.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:47pm PT
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Cragman is executing his constidelusional right of separation of church and state...
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:48pm PT
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If you guys want free healthcare and the uptopian socialism ideals there is nothing stopping you from moving to Europe and giving up your U.S. citizenship. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Hasta la vista.
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:51pm PT
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This definitely needed a new thread.
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:53pm PT
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:56pm PT
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^^^
LOL! That pic should start its own thread!
Edit- hey where'd it go Wade?!?
That ones pretty good too....
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