"Speaking on the Senate floor, the Nevada Democrat said flatly that payments for veterans benefits and the military, as well as Social Security, would cease if the government defaults on its obligations."   Yea, but I bet everyone who gets food stamps, welfare, corporate subsidies, etc, will received their money ju...more

AG999   Companies use to do that, but due to numerous rulings against companies in the past for creating adverse impact, companies no longer want the responsibility for screening candidates for jobs. It is better just to announce the position as needing a degree and let the colleges sort everyone out. Companies fig...more

Here is something I just do not know why people here cannot get;   In socialized systems like in France, Germany, and the UK, yes, you get grouped into rooms, you have to wait for services unless it is life threatening, ect.. BUT, a person also has the option of paying for extra services, faster non-emergent needs, e...more

I use to be one of those people you didn't know in London.   It is priorties, some thing here in the US. They are going to give priority for a CT to someone with possible cancer than a knee problem.   If someone wants an MRI, CT or whatever in London, they can get one right away if they pay for it themselves, just ...more

I use the VA because of a pre-existing condition and the VA has been great.   As far as your comment about foreign health care, yes, you are in a room with 20 othr people giving birth, but private insurance or payment is available if you want a private room or any other upgraded service.   Source: My living oversea...more