Land of opportunity...
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Re: Land of opportunity...
Personally, I don't see that in the original post at all. All I see is something that brings attention to an issue all of us who live in the US should be concerned about. If you're not concerned, then it would seem that you're the one who doesn't care too much about the country.
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Re: Land of opportunity...
It's absolutely fantastic! The less people who complain, care about others or question their surroundings the better in my book! I simply can't wait to get home from my lovely job, lock myself away in my suburban paradise, safe in the knowledge that *I* have healthcare insurance, as opposed to those lazy ***** in the inner cities (honestly, if they'd only apply themselves, they too could be like me) and sit down in front of the TV to watch Entertainment Tonight.
No.. I don't think it's a good thing that people don't give a shit.
No.. I don't think it's a good thing that people don't give a shit.
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Re: Land of opportunity...
Personally, I don't see that in the original post at all. All I see is something that brings attention to an issue all of us who live in the US should be concerned about. If you're not concerned, then it would seem that you're the one who doesn't care too much about the country.
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Re: Land of opportunity...
It's absolutely fantastic! The less people who complain, care about others or question their surroundings the better in my book! I simply can't wait to get home from my lovely job, lock myself away in my suburban paradise, safe in the knowledge that *I* have healthcare insurance, as opposed to those lazy ***** in the inner cities (honestly, if they'd only apply themselves, they too could be like me) and sit down in front of the TV to watch Entertainment Tonight.
No.. I don't think it's a good thing that people don't give a shit.
No.. I don't think it's a good thing that people don't give a shit.
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Re: Land of opportunity...
Please stop moaning on.
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Re: Land of opportunity...
Haven't we done this thread before? I'm sure I've read the same stuff before.....
What do you think, Cindy?
What do you think, Cindy?
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Re: Land of opportunity...
So I question your motives rather than your concern for the country.
I do care about this country and it's healthcare system, I have my own business and pay 100% of the cost of health insurance for myself and my family. I don't need to read the Independent to tell me or some toffy nosed **** from Putney to tell me.
#27
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Well neither you or Elvira have any great love for this country do you?
So I question your motives rather than your concern for the country.
I do care about this country and it's healthcare system, I have my own business and pay 100% of the cost of health insurance for myself and my family. I don't need to read the Independent to tell me or some toffy nosed **** from Putney to tell me.
So I question your motives rather than your concern for the country.
I do care about this country and it's healthcare system, I have my own business and pay 100% of the cost of health insurance for myself and my family. I don't need to read the Independent to tell me or some toffy nosed **** from Putney to tell me.
I would also point out to both yourself and AmerLisa that if you look at the comments and the timestamps on this thread you'll realise this hasnt come about by a desire to go over old news - even if it is confirmation its getting worse. It has developed in reaction to the steroetypical I'm alright Jack attitudes of 'some' American's that fuel the problem.
#28
Re: Land of opportunity...
Well neither you or Elvira have any great love for this country do you?
So I question your motives rather than your concern for the country.
I do care about this country and it's healthcare system, I have my own business and pay 100% of the cost of health insurance for myself and my family. I don't need to read the Independent to tell me or some toffy nosed **** from Putney to tell me.
So I question your motives rather than your concern for the country.
I do care about this country and it's healthcare system, I have my own business and pay 100% of the cost of health insurance for myself and my family. I don't need to read the Independent to tell me or some toffy nosed **** from Putney to tell me.
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Re: Land of opportunity...
Like I said, it is a genuine concern for the people in the country that get the rough end of it, and I personally know quite a few. Whether I love the country and system or not somewhat gets blurred by the fact that I do love an American and care about what happens to his family and our friends that live in the States. I also have two members of my own family that live there. So whilst your right, I personally dont like it, to say I dont care about what happens there is not true.
I would also point out to both yourself and AmerLisa that if you look at the comments and the timestamps on this thread you'll realise this hasnt come about by a desire to go over old news - even if it is confirmation its getting worse. It has developed in reaction to the steroetypical I'm alright Jack attitudes of 'some' American's that fuel the problem.
I would also point out to both yourself and AmerLisa that if you look at the comments and the timestamps on this thread you'll realise this hasnt come about by a desire to go over old news - even if it is confirmation its getting worse. It has developed in reaction to the steroetypical I'm alright Jack attitudes of 'some' American's that fuel the problem.