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[–] 10_0@lemmy.ml 24 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Just get an NHS, oh wait Americans don't want taxes and would rather get fleeced when they stub their toe.

[–] takeda@kbin.social 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The irony is that the monthly insurance premiums that are paid are higher than the taxes would be.

[–] hayander@lemmyngton.au 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

AND double the tax money per year for health, gdp adjusted.

[–] Meltbox@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Freeeeeeeeeeeedddddddddoooooooooooommmm

[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

They would have to spend like 1% less on bombs per year so that's a no go.

[–] Noughmad@programming.dev 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Actually, with less money going to healthcare profiteers, they would be able to spend more money on bombs.

[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago

Aw fuck guess I'm anti-healthcare now then