When rich kill the poor, it's capitalism. When the poor kill the rich, it's crime.

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77. The U.S. is not "the best in the world" at anything.

If you're talking about our healthcare system, it's arguably one of the worst, when you consider that it costs twice as much for mediocre results.

Medicare Advantage works like this: the federal government gives private health insurance companies upfront payment for every person who enrolls in their program. After that, it's up to the company to decide whether to reimburse the doctors and hospitals for care. Surprise! The companies take the money upfront and then deliberately do everything possible to avoid paying claims. Their strategy is a matter of public record.