There's a good argument to be made here that it's not the taxes themselves but rather how they're spent. If this money was funneled into more useful channels there's plenty of room for national healthcare without any additional taxes. The issue is more with where all the money in the system is going. Our sales tax up north might be a bit insane but I'd probably be paying more income tax as an American, on top of the lower wages.Originally Posted by SwordOfTime
All it takes to fund national healthcare in the states is a couple good, solid, well thought out cuts.
Likewise, in the upcoming election the best way to grab my vote is some cost cutting measures that make sense. Starting with some serious decreases in the unpleasantly expanding military/intelligence budget in this country. Throwing some of that in the direction of education, foreign aid, and healthcare? Yes please. Bonus points: it'll help cut down on our ongoing black eyes we're getting abroad from taking a more active role in combat and "friendly nation" spy games. Which is pretty contrary to the shit we've traditionally been known for doing with the money that goes into those two things.
Actually, next election in Canada is easily up for grabs to the first person to say/do something about the senate. Seems most people up here are pissed enough that they'd vote out of spite.
"I need to get out of here. I love my wife and all, but fuck, I'd rather sit in a car watching out for Al Queda snipers than listen to her go on and on about celebrity gossip"
