The way they handle this in many European countries is by setting up public-private partnerships between governments and private hospitals. If the wait is longer than 90 days for elective and non-emergency treatment at a public hospital, the patient can choose to go to a private hospital if you wish at no expense to the patient. Emergency treatment is always dealt with immediately, of course.

Both states were in the same spot in the rankings when Trump was president and well before that. Change is not the issue. Long-term policy is the issue.

Also, I think people should ask him about the evidence that was found on Obama and his birth…

He’ll probably endorse Elon Musky for president in 2028 very well knowing that he is not a natural born American. As long as it fits the agenda, Trump will bend whatever rule he needs to.

They’ll never blame Trump for that. And Trump will blame the previous administration. That’s how it works in this country. Moronic political system.

That’s not what he’s saying. Then again, he’s always been full of crap.

It will also keep interest rates from coming down. Markets are already expecting fewer cuts.

Let me get this right. So, you know exactly who this man is and what he stands for. Yet, you elect him anyway. You know he’s been “joking” about this before. Yet, you elect him anyway. He’s a convicted felon. Yet, you elect him anyway.

I’ve lost every smidgen of respect I had for Americans. You went into this with eyes wide open. You deserve what’s coming.

The EU is nothing like the US. The EU is made of individual, sovereign nations with each their own language and culture and political system and laws and regulations. Most of these countries have very little in common except the fact that they happen to be on the same continent. The only thing that keeps them from being at war with each other is trade. And that’s where the EU comes in.

I’m sorry, but, as a group, Americans have got to be the dumbest bunch out there. You elected Trump and you get Matt Gaetz as the AG. Lol. I hope you learn from all this. Not holding my breath.

Really liked Antony Blinken. He did a lot of good. Not looking forward to this guy.

Which is why any political talk or anything resembling politics is banned. I won’t hesitate to block access if it happens.

In our family, we just don’t talk about politics or any subject that could remotely be interpreted as political (yes, the subjects we actually talk about are very limited). The alternative is that we can’t spend time together and they wouldn’t see their grandkids. Not ideal, but it works for the time being.

Genuine question: To all the Democrats who chose not to vote for Kamala Harris because of the Palestinian issue, what’s your thought process?

Lol. AOC is pretty much the opposite of elitist.

“This is Socialism and Communism! These countries are dysfunctional hellholes…right…wait a minute…” - Republicans

Elections have consequences.

Not a surprise. The majority of Americans are dumber than a bag of rocks. Zero ability to do proper research. Believe superstition over science. Oblivious to other cultures and languages. The list goes on.

Agreed, but, to be fair, what constitutes “smart” is not really objective. It can mean different things to different people and the evidence to back it up may not be acceptable evidence to those you debate.

Trump hasn’t even moved on from 2020.

Didn’t Joe Rogan endorse Bernie Sanders at one point? The guy seems to be all over the map.