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Jewish Poker Club by Walker Bennett, SF Author

Dec 14, 2009 | recommended: 1 | comments: 11

mike c. Dec 29, 2009, 10:08pm EST

MEYERWITZ understnds wives!

Humour in Uniform by Walker Bennett, SF Author

Dec 13, 2009 | recommended: 1 | comments: 11

mike c. Dec 29, 2009, 10:01pm EST

It's this kind of thing that helps soldiers maintain their sanity in an insane world. My son recently returned from Afghanistan and can verify the need for foolishness! Catch 22 is the best book ever written about military service.

You had to be there by Walker Bennett, SF Author

Dec 8, 2009 | recommended: 1 | comments: 27

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mike c. Dec 9, 2009, 9:32pm EST

The last 12 years I worked I drove a truck over the road and made numerous trips to the Windsor, Toronto, Montreal areas. The only thing I actually visited was warehouses and truck stops, but that still provided opportunities for social interaction. I enjoyed driving in Canada, but getting through customs on
returning to the states was a real pain. I've also traveled in Alberta and British Columbia.

You had to be there by Walker Bennett, SF Author

Dec 8, 2009 | recommended: 1 | comments: 27

mike c. Dec 9, 2009, 7:41pm EST

I lived in Calgary in the 1960's and enjoyed the multi-cultural population that we encountered. It's educational and with my other experiences outside the U.S., has shaped my world view significantly. I like cultural diversity, not fear it, and living in Texas now am surrounded by it. Unfortunately, many Texans resent it and resist it. By the way, I've been in Guelph a few years ago.

Canada's health care system works, sometimes by Walker Bennett, SF Author

Dec 6, 2009 | comments: 6

mike c. Dec 6, 2009, 3:43pm EST

I've had conversations with several Canadians about their healthcare system recently and it's quite clear that most Americans knowledge of Canadian healthcare is limited and skewed. It's a shame that we can not have intelligent, HONEST, dialog about the subject. The result is that average people will continue to see their access to health care eroded.

Quote for the day by Walker Bennett, SF Author

Dec 6, 2009 | comments: 4

mike c. Dec 6, 2009, 3:37pm EST

That's a correct statement and the more ignorant the populace, the quicker they are to accept that kind of creed.

Discussion about GOP leader: Health by Associated Press

Jul 19, 2009 | comments: 3

mike c. Jul 19, 2009, 10:40am EDT

P.S., I lived in Canada for two years and my wife and I found their system to be nothing like what the critics allege. We found it to be affordable (not free) and quite competent.

Discussion about GOP leader: Health by Associated Press

Jul 19, 2009 | comments: 3

mike c. Jul 19, 2009, 10:37am EDT

It would be nice if critics of health care reform would come forward with an effective, cost efficient plan to make health care available to all Americans. Critics ignore the fact that in addition to approximately 40 million uninsured, there are many more under-insured who are one major health care event away from financial ruin. That's assuming that they are able to get access to treatment. I don't know what may come out of congress, and I don't trust them to do a very good job, but something has to change or health care will be available only to the well insured ( like government employees and politicians) or the independently wealthy.

Despite His Campaign Promises, Obama Doesn’t Care About Bi-Partisanship On Health Care by Rob Port

Jul 15, 2009 | comments: 4

in reply to a comment by Joy McCormick

mike c. Jul 15, 2009, 9:17am EDT

Conservatives are all about power, not the good of the country. If you paid any attention to what Obama is doing, you'd know he's not a pansy, just not a would be tyrant dictating American self interest to the rest of the world. Conservatives are Darwinist at heart, they survive and prosper and all others (especially non-producers) perish.

Despite His Campaign Promises, Obama Doesn’t Care About Bi-Partisanship On Health Care by Rob Port

Jul 15, 2009 | comments: 4

mike c. Jul 15, 2009, 9:13am EDT

It's really hard to bipartisan with republicans. There is only one way of doing things and that is their way. Bush said it all when he said "my way or the highway". Obama has made numerous overtures to the GOP, but it's a waste of time. The GOP mantra is stick your head in the sand and deny problems. The GOP has some new faces that could bring some expatriates like me back, but I think they're too set in their ways to change. Being an optimist though, I'm reluctant to give up.

Letter to President Obama #37 | Subject: The Fourth of July and Parades by Brett Ortler

Jul 13, 2009 | comments: 6

mike c. Jul 15, 2009, 9:05am EDT

A real discovery, someone with a sense of humor and the literary skills to entertain. Keep writing.

Sorting thru Gather by mike c.

Jul 6, 2009 | comments: 5

in reply to a comment by Grok On

mike c. Jul 7, 2009, 8:21pm EDT

That link was a real gem!

Killing American Healthcare: The Threat of Socialized Medicine and the Obama Administration by Josh Sledge

Jul 3, 2009 | comments: 60

in reply to a comment by Len Maxwell

mike c. Jul 3, 2009, 10:23pm EDT

I agree, people should not be required to buy health care insurance. But when they have a major health incident, they should forfeit any right to free (taxpayer paid) treatment. Our current system is great for the well insured and independently wealthy. Unfortunately, tens of millions of people are not that lucky. The conservative position is the strong survive and let the weak perish. That would reduce our taxes and out population.

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