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so poor people all deserve to be poor, right?

(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 19:46, 2 replies, latest was 15 years ago)
And apparently large chunks of the population deserve to be sick.

(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 19:47, Reply)
Only the ones that can't afford healthcare.

(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 19:49, Reply)
I'm not advocating the US system, I do not oppose the NHS, but there probably is a better way which is neither.
Singapore recon they've found it.
(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 19:52, Reply)
Of course Singapore reckon they've found it.
Singapore jail opposition policies, and make it illegal for newspapers to be critical of the government.
No wonder we only hear good news from there.
(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 19:55, Reply)
Do you think the concept of the NHS is inherently perfect? Do you think there could ever be a different system to better it?

(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 19:59, Reply)
I didn't mention the NHS.

(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 20:00, Reply)
OK you made a fair point about Singapore.
But apparently even foreigners are able to see how it is the best system.
(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 20:06, Reply)
Like fuck they do.
I was involved in researching for a general election cmpaign this year. I read large numbers of research papers from around the world, and not even the right-wingers used Singapore to justify their plans.
(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 20:09, Reply)
Well, Daniel Hannan.

(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 20:10, Reply)
The Milosevic supporter?
Do you base your health policies on proximity to genocide?
(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 20:13, Reply)
Step away from the computer.
You are arguing with a 16 year old on-line.
(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 20:14, Reply)
Supporter of war criminals and infamous fillibuster in chief in a democratically-elected parliament?
That Daniel Hannan?
(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 20:16, Reply)
I'd like to see how quickly he does a U-turn on this view when life deals him the joker and he winds up being unable to afford employment, housing or food.

(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 19:54, Reply)
Give over, there are many cases of people who have done certain things that mean they deserve to be poor.
Not all the time, but yes, I tend to subscribe to the view that capitalism gives you what you deserve.
I'm not against benefits for the triers, the hardworking, the responsible.
(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 20:00, Reply)
What if one of your parents dies when you're still in school,
and as a result you and your other parent wind up dirt-poor and in very real danger of being evicted or having your home reposessed? What if you have to go into full-time work at 16 just so you don't starve or wind up on the streets? What about that? Bet you didn't think of any circumstances like that, did you?
(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 20:10, Reply)
Getting an Education counts as "the triers".
I'm not opposed to welfare.
All wealthy nations offer their citizens an enlightened ,reasonable and compassionate welfare system.
I'd just advocate reform, extra efficiency, and cuts to taxation to make sure everyone gets justice and VFM.
(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 20:12, Reply)
I'm starting to think you're many years overdue for a good clip round the ear.

(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 20:19, Reply)
Twenty five years ago when I was your age
I could have demolished you in a debate without breaking a sweat. Except I wouldn't have done because I was too busy going out, taking drugs and having sex.

Put the internet down and try to remember how to be a teenager. Come back in ten years when you've actually got something original to say.
(, Mon 11 Jul 2011, 20:30, Reply)

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