Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
Jan 24th 2011 | 8:26 pm
#181
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
I have not told anyone what to do, nor have I lectured anyone so don't give me that crap. I have lived and worked all over the world so have a perspective on overseas living.
Jesus Christ, do you think because I have not moved yet it does not give me a right to express an opinion? Especially an opinion about the UK. If their life is that bad in the US why don't they bog off elsewhere instead of winging about it?
This forum is polarized into people who love the USA and this who have not had a good time. Unfortunately the balance of posting is from those who had a bad time winging about it and trying to convince others it's all crap and they should leave or not even bother making the move.
For years I wondered why my kiwi friend who moved to the UK referred to us as winging poms. God do I know now.
Life is what you make of it.
Jesus Christ, do you think because I have not moved yet it does not give me a right to express an opinion? Especially an opinion about the UK. If their life is that bad in the US why don't they bog off elsewhere instead of winging about it?
This forum is polarized into people who love the USA and this who have not had a good time. Unfortunately the balance of posting is from those who had a bad time winging about it and trying to convince others it's all crap and they should leave or not even bother making the move.
For years I wondered why my kiwi friend who moved to the UK referred to us as winging poms. God do I know now.
Life is what you make of it.
Jan 24th 2011 | 8:33 pm
#182
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
Jan 24th 2011 | 9:49 pm
#183
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
This forum is polarized into people who love the USA and this who have not had a good time. Unfortunately the balance of posting is from those who had a bad time winging about it and trying to convince others it's all crap and they should leave or not even bother making the move.
Jan 25th 2011 | 2:16 am
#184
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
Don't be silly. Everyone has the right to own a gun because the US Constitution says they have that right, and the US Supreme Court has upheld that right.
you dont think some rights might be amended to go along with the times?
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Jan 25th 2011 | 2:42 am
#185
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Jan 25th 2011 | 2:44 am
#187
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
Err, what are all those amendments to the constitution then.....I think the word BL used was "amend" not abridge...?
Jan 25th 2011 | 2:45 am
#188
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
My partner has medicare and, while it certainly does "work" it is also hideously complicated with literally thousands of different add-on plans run by private insurance companies for things like prescription drug coverage that obviously employ the same people who put together cell phone calling plans to make it impossible to figure out what anything will really cost or to do a sensible comparison between plans because every single one of them is different!!! ... and these plans are practically offered on a per zip code basis! 
Jan 25th 2011 | 2:52 am
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
Jan 25th 2011 | 2:53 am
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
Jan 25th 2011 | 2:58 am
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
Who decides on the definition rights though? As has been said, people used to have the right to keep slaves but times change. Many would concider access to healthcare a right.
Jan 25th 2011 | 3:10 am
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
So you're saying its a ratchet effect then? It can only go one way? Rights can be expanded, but not curtailed, even if it is the will of the people to do so? (take this away from guns for a moment, just a general query!)
Jan 25th 2011 | 3:17 am
#193
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
Jan 25th 2011 | 3:21 am
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Jan 25th 2011 | 3:26 am
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
If you get enough signatures it will be on the next ballot
