Originally published 4/8/2013. Even though I disagree with almost everything Paul Krugman writes, I normally read his columns just to see what points he is…
Category: Socialism
Getting to the Bottom of Things: Universal Toilet Paper (First Published 4/27/2011)
Posted in Socialism
Admittedly, we have become extremely materialistic, focused almost entirely on MONEY and the things it can buy, but given the expanding population and the tendency…
I was just thinking about the “simple bare necessities of life” which traditionally included food, shelter, and clothing. Now “health care,” however the government decides…
I Know the USA, and the USA Is No Finland (2/14/2012)
Posted in Culture and Diversity, Socialism, and Travel
It is frustrating to hear people argue that the United States needs to do health care, education, social spending, etc., like Finland or other small…
A much higher degree of socialism than we have in The United States works well under certain circumstances. It seems to have worked among at…
Health Care Olympics – Norway vs. USA (Originally Published 8/28/2009)
Posted in Culture and Diversity, Health Care, and Socialism
It is frustrating to hear simplistic comparisons such as, “Norway spends less on health care than we do and it’s all free there and they…