Heal Naturally - Go To Jail

[JRmom]

I'm feeling more and more glad that I got out when I could. I hurt for my family though, still trapped in the US. :/

Isn't Tasmania a state of Australia? I have a friend in Australia and from what I've heard, Australia is pretty far advanced into Socialism.

 

[Neko-chan]

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[Wifezilla]

My only beef right now against Australia is the censorship issues.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/29/google-yahoo-australia-internet-filter

 

[JRmom]

Dunno, frankly. But, I'd rather be here than there, where so-called "Democracy" seems to be failing badly. But, I didn't move here for the politics and government. I'll wait for the US to get it's crap together if I ever consider moving back, but that doesn't look like it's going to be happening soon. If ever.

I have yet to see a bad thing about this "socialism". Let you know if I run across it.

Edit: In discussion with a friend, he says Australia is the third least socialist country in the world.

Quote:

"Well, maybe measured against some sort of anarchist utopia [it would seem socialist, then], yeah. Against the real world? Australia is doing brilliantly. Heh, even the whole world financial crisis seems to have barely scratched them."

Maybe some fact checking needs to be done. Meanwhile, I still vote for Oz.

Still, I have friends who live in Thailand. It's hard to live safely when riots are being performed in the streets... Course, that was Bangkok. You can take your chances though.

Well, I guess I don't understand your previous comment about being glad you got out of the U.S. when you could. Why, if not for political or governmental reasons? Just curious!

 

[Neko-chan]

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[Marianne]

Gods, of all places to retire to, Thailand wouldn't even be on the list!

That's kinda how I felt, too!

 

[cabinchick]

Gods, of all places to retire to, Thailand wouldn't even be on the list!

That's kinda how I felt, too!

IF I were to retire in another country, Thailand would be THE place!
I've been there twice, on different sides of the country, and had an absolutely wonderful time in both areas!

 

[Boogity]

Heal Naturally - Go To Jail. This is one of thousands of reasons to downsize all government. If we severely cut their budget to the bone these kinds of ridiculous things will go away. We currently have thousands of government employees with absolutely nothing to do. And they certainly don't want it to change. An easy paycheck (along with all the elaborate benefits) is their only goal.

 

[ScottSD]

Heal Naturally - Go To Jail. This is one of thousands of reasons to downsize all government. If we severely cut their budget to the bone these kinds of ridiculous things will go away. We currently have thousands of government employees with absolutely nothing to do. And they certainly don't want it to change. An easy paycheck (along with all the elaborate benefits) is their only goal.

Couldn't agree with you more.

As far as doctors go....who goes to doctors? I don't think I have been to one in 10 or 15 years.

 

[ORChick]

Couldn't agree with you more.

As far as doctors go....who goes to doctors? I don't think I have been to one in 10 or 15 years.

Congratulations; I'm glad that you haven't had any major medical problems.
We (DH and I) are both basically healthy - I take no prescription drugs, and he takes 2 - I am 59, he is 62.
That said, he had cancer several years ago - 3 primary cancers (i.e. not related to each other, all different) diagnosed and treated within 9 months. He takes thyroid because he has none of his own (thyroid removed because cancerous). (Going to doctors was a good idea that year ) His borderline high BP could be handled by losing weight, but that is something we are still working on.
2 weeks ago he had a pain in his stomach - his (and my) first reaction was to wait and see (because "who goes to doctors?"). It got worse. DH has a very high pain threshold, so if he says it hurts you can bet that it really hurts. So, we went to the urgent care, and then for an ultrasound, and then he spent the night in the hospital after emergency hernia repair. He saw the surgeon yesterday for his post-op check (he is doing great), and was told that had he waited even just 6 more hours before seeing the doctor the bit of intestine poking through his belly muscle would have needed to be removed, and everything would have been much harder, much longer, and more dangerous (and, of course, more expensive).
So, who goes to doctors? People who need to - that is, if they are smart. Doctors are there for a reason; they are a tool to be used. Yes, many people use them to excess, and don't do for themselves when they can, and don't bother to learn how to take care of the little things - but to put out the blanket question of "who goes to doctors?" in that way only points out to me that you are still young enough to have not needed to.
Sorry for the rant. It just bothers me that doctors are painted with such a broad brush - they are not evil people out to steal your money; they are professionals doing their job.
Now, Big Pharma is another matter - they are evil entities out to steal your money