Comments by "Tespri" (@Tespri) on "Thanks Trump! David Gets Massive Tax Cut" video.
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@rileymiller7786
"I did say multiple times that he could site statistics and facts to back up his claim. "
I don't care what you said to him. Also simply posting statistics around doesn't really mean that you understand said statistics or that they have been made well.
"No the US does not pay for the Nordic countries social welfare."
I never said that. Directly they don't, but they enable it by providing military help in case they are invaded. Even when Finland is not part of Nato, we are still co-operating with USA.
"You’ll find that these Nordic countries spend about 1% of their GDP on their military which is the same for almost all other countries."
Nope, Doesn't apply to Finland. And that is because we actually live next to a country that can be a threat.
"What does military might have to do with anything?"
Military is the most vital function of any government on the planet. If it's possible to cut it's spending by having another country defending you. Then you have more money on other services.
"If you got to choose what country you lived in, are you going to prioritise a countries populations health and wellbeing for the size of its military? "
None of these countries would exists without having strong defensive forces.
"Is simply wrong and I urge you to watch this video which basically refuted all anti Medicare "
Not going to watch long video when I already provided actual raw numbers to prove my point. You can do the math yourself. Oh wait... I'm dealing with left winger. I guess I need to provide for you.
Source for social service spending.
Ministry of social affairs and health.
69.1 Billion.
Population size 5.5 million
USA population 328 million.
Let's compare the difference in population.
328 million divided by 5.5 million = 59,63636363636364
Then add the cost of project. To that difference.
69.1 billion times 59,63636363636364
= 4120872727272,728
Now let's turn that into dollars.
4,667,927,637,357.704 USD.
Aka 4.6 trillion dollars. You would be doubling the current spending. There is literally no way for you guys to pay it.
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@rileymiller7786
You don't even know what Gish gallop is? it's basically debate tactic where you flood your opponent with information and arguments without giving them time to address them. Or makes it so that it's extremely tedious to address every point he made.
"That video showed that Medicare could indeed be paid for in the US and would actually be cheaper than the current system. "
He didn't show, he claimed.
And he didn't say that it's cheaper than current system on total to the government. In fact it would be more expensive to the government and tax payers. He simply compared it to how much people already pay combined in private and public sector.
However it still wouldn't remove the cost made by regulatory burden created by government of USA, and like always shown in history. Everything government does is less effective than private.
For same reason no one in here uses public healthcare system if they have something serious.
" You’re just butthurt that your maths got debunked "
He didn't debunk my math. In fact he didn't even address it.
"Ok 1 I’m not just talking about Finland here, two the average suicide rate in the Nordic countries "
Moving a goalpost. Existence of Finland already breaks your correlation.
"Your healthcare refute was pitiful, if you’re seriously suggesting that the US healthcare system is superior to that of the Nordic countries, then you’re clueless."
System? Depends how you define what is better. But when it comes to quality of doctors and treatment... Yeah USA has it better. Thanks to their system they even provide new medical knowledge, techniques and tech that other countries don't produce.
"Your Personal experience doesn’t speak for your entire country + Norway, Sweden and Denmark’s. Statistics show these counties are healthier. "
Correlation does not imply causation. As said, this can be explained with healthier life style, and genetics.
" but you’re crazy if you think discrimination is more a problem there than in the states. "
Depends how you define discrimination. But again, come here and find out.
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@rileymiller1294
"I want to clarify, want is your actual position on this US Nordic countries thing, is your position that the US is a better place to live than these countries?"
In some cases, yet and in some no. Depends on state you live in and what you actually value the most.
"Continuing with the healthcare debate The money is saved by using a public healthcare system (still retaining private health) by reducing the huge overhead wastage costs."
you do realize that the whole wastage cost is purely based on government regulations? Regulations that nordic countries don't even have.
" the second biggest source of savings would be through the ridiculously high pharmaceutical drugs, with the US spending on average twice as much for their pharmaceuticals than other high income nations."
Regulations <3... Not to mention tarrifs. But then again... Why I'm surprised that left winger never even thinks why the prices are so high.
"its been measured that the US would save 2 trillion from this over 10 years"
Colleges got more expensive once government started to intervene with it. What makes you think that those companies won't just increase the prices since they know that tax payers will pay them anyway?
"Also are you happy with thousands of Americans dyeing yearly because that cant afford healthcare? or 29 million Americans being uninsured? "
It's people's own responsibility to take care of their own health. If we look at them at individual cases, we will most likely find some drug addicts who prioritize getting a new shot over getting medical treatment.
" or 29 million Americans being uninsured? "
This is bad why?
"Also cut the appeal to authority crap."
It's a logical fallacy, so maybe you should stop? Also Rand paul and Ron paul were both doctors. Both disagree with you.
"Sweden, England, Denmark, Japan, Germany, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland... all have some form of universal healthcare."
All are countries which have been lately cutting their spending in welfare projects and countries that have huge debt issues because of welfare projects.
Plus lot of those are actually more free economically and have less corporate tax rates. Now I need to make another comment because otherwise youtube won't show this.
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@rileymiller7786
It's a fallacy, look it up. Very common one in fact.
"did I say that? No. Again I’ll repeat myself. "
Yes you did and I quote:
" and it’s coming from an experienced doctor."
Like as if him being doctor is somehow relevant.
"Why do you think studies always include the person occupation?"
Good question. Why do you take marx seriously even though he isn't economist?
"Because it adds credibility to their claim."
No it doesn't. In studies no one cares are you doctor or not. They care how the study was made and can it be repeated.
"Show me where these governments have been cutting there social spending"
How? You want to read articles in Finnish? How big part of the country got angry because of the cuts?
"Yes regulations, like no shit, the government needs to regular the pharmaceutical companies."
No they don't, and most of those regulations are purely there because they were lobbied by big corporations to keep smaller competition down.
"then the pharmaceutical companies set their price extremely high because they no the consumer really dosent have a choice if he wants to cure his illness,"
They have choice to buy the medicine elsewere. The profit margin in actual products is actually pretty low.
"ell the Proposed universal US system wants to get rid of this private overhead cost, your finish government didn’t? Cool, irrelevant"
You haven't shown any data to support this claim.
"ahhh if the studies show that North Koreans are living a higher life expectancy and not dieing due to not being able to afford healthcare like in the US"
Correlation does not imply causation, and you're missing the point.
Again, higher life expectancy can be explained by many different factors.
" But what use is it if you can’t afford it?"
Insurances, charities, take a loan etc...
". Are you ok with this? You didn’t answer"
Again, it's not my responsibility to pay life choices of others. Most of the medical problems are purely caused by lifestyle and people being stupid.
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@rileymiller7786
My actual expertise is IT. I could easily track you through security holes on Discord.
"You are so wack bro, like I’m going hop on a plane and fly to Finland you fucking doofus."
Or just ask some far left anarchist group in here to do something. It's pretty obvious that you people have connections. And in all honesty, that has happened before. The suggestion you just had made. There is literally 0 reasons to do this discussion on discord, when it can be done in here.
"You’re clearly too insecure to chat to anyone, I understand"
What? How is this related to someone being insecure? You have some serious issues if you think that someone can be insecure over voice chat.
"Why do you think no wealthy country has your system in place? "
Why do you think that all the most wealthiest countries have most freest markets on the planet?
While countries with lot of regulations and government control/ownership are poor?
". You just admitted you’re ok with thousands if not millions dying because they can’t afford it "
If they can't afford it, then the society can't afford it. And I never said that I'm okay with thousands of people dying. That is a strawman from your part. I simply stated that there are better solutions than stealing from future generations.
"oh yeah all the people who get cancer and other sickness, fuck them by your logic. You’re a sick human being, who lacts any empathy "
Sure that's why I donate big junk of my wealth monthly... Because I'm sick human being who lacks any empathy.
Cancer and other sickness are actually very rare things, and can be treated pretty cheaply depending on the severity. However get cancer in public healthcare and you will die before you get treatment.
At least you can be in debt and alive in USA.
"Oh yeah, show me all these economists who want a total free market health system, I’ll wait. "
Milton Friedman and Friedrich Hayek, both are Nobel winners.
Then Johan Norbeg.
Those three I can name out of my hat. Most economist stand for free market since they understand that more free the market is, the better opportunities people have to make business.
"I bet you’re in favour of scrapping the minimum wage too you maniac"
Nordic countries don't have minimum wage laws and wages are higher than in USA.
"Here’s you link to show that 70% of Americans are dissatisfied with their current private system"
Does not mean that they are in favor for public healthcare.
Also you can't trust polls. Didn't the last election already show why?
"you’re just a scared, Insecure little girl"
Calling me as a girl? Is that suppose to be an insult? Seems like left wingers are bigger sexists than right wingers.
Yep you went full crazy the moment you started doing thrash talk and avoided all the points I had made. I already know how crazies like you work. Done this before.
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