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United Healthcare CEO shot and killed in Manhattan

K Douglas

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Quebec has a parallel private system. There are private clinics in all major cities now. From family medicine to surgery. Never understood why other provinces didn't follow. 30% of surgery done in private clinic are actually sent by public hospitals. You then get the care of a private clinic for free. The public sector found out that overall cost is similar.

I went private just to get a blood samples 2 months ago. My doctor had full results within 24h. All for 60$. Versus waiting 1-2 hours and a week for results in public clinics...
No its not a parallel private system. A parallel private system means its fully private i.e. patients pay out of pocket or through private health coverage. What you're referring to is private delivery which every province has.
 

JeanGary Diablo

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Thank you for introducing facts.
It boggles the mind that so many Americans are actually opposed to universal healthcare when they're already paying more than twice per person what Western European countries, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, etc., are paying for something we're not charged at the point of service.

For what Americans are already paying, not only should everyone have access to universal healthcare, it should be the best universal healthcare available. Instead, they pay way more than we do in healthcare taxes and don't have access to it (unless they're 65-plus or grossing less than about $12,000/year, which almost no one who works does)
 

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Teletest.ca for STI testing is superior to any other way. Hassle Free Clinic is actually the biggest most inefficient hassle lol.

Teletest, you get results within 2 days and don’t need to talk face to face with the doctor to get your lab requisition. Just print it at home. Go Lab. Then check results the next day(s).

They do throat swabs too!

I am really happy with the convenience of their service. I would gladly pay double what they charge. It’s like 39 bucks
I did not know about this thanks Kelly.
 
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It boggles the mind that so many Americans are actually opposed to universal healthcare when they're already paying more than twice per person what Western European countries, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, etc., are paying for something we're not charged at the point of service.

For what Americans are already paying, not only should everyone have access to universal healthcare, it should be the best universal healthcare available. Instead, they pay way more than we do in healthcare taxes and don't have access to it (unless they're 65-plus or grossing less than about $12,000/year, which almost no one who works does)
I noticed some Americans were telling me how they hated Obama care because it made their cheap policy no longer valid. The reason it was validated because it had high deductibles and covered very little and had an annual limit on payouts like 11k. (Which would not cover cancer, stroke, heart attack, or any significant injury). These sham policies were loved I believe because the thought process was the monthly premium, not what it would cover (these sham policies were loved until they neededthem but hugely profitable).. Thus significant injury = massive bills and then loans, second mortgages, then bankruptcy.

Reminds me of an old Monty python sketch with Mr Devious the insurance agent. Watch from 2:06 in this clip, and watch til at least 3:15.
 
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I noticed some Americans were telling me how they hated Obama care because it made their cheap policy no longer valid. The reason it was validated because it had high deductibles and covered very little and had an annual limit on payouts like 11k. (Which would not cover cancer, stroke, heart attack, or any significant injury). These sham policies were loved I believe because the thought process was the monthly premium, not what it would cover (these sham policies were loved until they neededthem but hugely profitable).. Thus significant injury = massive bills and then loans, second mortgages, then bankruptcy.

Reminds me of an old Monty python sketch with Mr Devious the insurance agent. Watch from 2:06 in this clip, and watch til at least 3:15.
As usual, the Pythons have the answer!
 

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No its not a parallel private system. A parallel private system means its fully private i.e. patients pay out of pocket or through private health coverage. What you're referring to is private delivery which every province has.
It is a full parallel private system. We pay out of pocket. These clinics take our Quebec public insurance number only to identify us so they can update our public record.

My brother got a full double hip replacement. Paid 35k in 2 different payment.
 

JeanGary Diablo

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Wouldnt it be crazy if people started executing corrupt CEO's daily
On the bright side, I think people might be starting to wake up to who the real enemy is -- it's not each other, it's assholes who are legal financial predators. There are lots of them, and insurance companies and banks are at the top of the list of worst offenders.
 

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Nice kill footage. Target is stalked, absorbs the first shot and staggers. Killer clears a jam (!!!!!!!) and tells a bystander to fuck off (!!!!!!) and then unloads the mag into the deceased.

All in front of street security camera.

What sort of incompetent fucker uses a piece that jams?!?!?!? 🔫
murphys law

he did not panic and fixed the problem
someone who been around firearms or cold as steel

I am surprised the media is not covering the total joy on the internet at this public justice
I suppose its still fringe at this point despite the kill lists that are now circulating
If the guy gets a jury trail he will have a decent chance of getting off.
 

JeanGary Diablo

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murphys law

he did not panic and fixed the problem
someone who been around firearms or cold as steel

I am surprised the media is not covering the total joy on the internet at this public justice
I suppose its still fringe at this point despite the kill lists that are now circulating
If the guy gets a jury trail he will have a decent chance of getting off.
True, there is some coverage about what's being said on social media, but not a whole lot -- to me that's almost the bigger story.

You also have to wonder if there was some type of conspiracy here. The fact the shooter was caught on video talking on a cellphone minutes before the attack is suspicious as hell. Relatively speaking, not many people are talking on cellphones at 6:30 am -- most people are either still in bed or getting ready for work. That he would be on the phone just minutes before he shoots a guy makes it seem to me that others might have been involved with the planning.
 

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True, there is some coverage about what's being said on social media, but not a whole lot -- to me that's almost the bigger story.

You also have to wonder if there was some type of conspiracy here. The fact the shooter was caught on video talking on a cellphone minutes before the attack is suspicious as hell. Relatively speaking, not many people are talking on cellphones at 6:30 am -- most people are either still in bed or getting ready for work. That he would be on the phone just minutes before he shoots a guy makes it seem to me that others might have been involved with the planning.
Yah. You're not taking calls from Aunt Elinor at 6:30 AM just as you're setting up a hit.

Unless of course, you're either totally nuts or Aunt Elinor is involved in the assassination..... But this shit is so bizarre, who knows?
 
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The obvious motive for everyone is someone who got denied of insurance or a close relative (spouse, kids) did and he blew a fuse about it.

Or it could also come from one of his colleagues who, with Brian, cooked the market and pocketed 150 millions back in February and for which they were under a SEC investigation. Perhaps Brian was about to spill the beans to authorities to protect is own ass?
 

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Yah. You're not taking calls from Aunt Elinor at 6:30 AM just as you're setting up a hit.

Unless of course, you're either totally nuts or Aunt Elinor is involved in the assassination..... But this shit is so bizarre, who knows?
It's really one of the stranger aspects to this case. I'm often up and walking around downtown Toronto at 6.45am on a weekday and you just don't see people -- especially in regular street clothes -- talking on the phone that early.

Personally, on a Wednesday morning, I'm not making any calls until 8:30 am at the earliest -- and it's going to be a work-related call and most people aren't even at their desks until 9 am.

And on top of that, the guy was heading into a stressful situation he was about to create. You'd think if the call wasn't related to the attack he'd want to be psyching himself up and not being distracted with a phone call.
 

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The more videos I see on TikTok the worse it gets.
There are people posting their horror stories how their claims were denied by their health care company.

One tactic was to keep delaying somebody's claim until they died from their disease.
That way they didn't have to pay out.

Sorry, but that's just pure evil
 
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