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5. I agree, Americans have had years and years of propaganda against

Fri Aug 8, 2014, 10:24 AM

Aug 2014

health care like other industrialized countries have. All sorts of scare stories. They've been used since I was a child..I'm 71 now.

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Why do Americans seem to be so scared of a European/Canadian style health care system? [View all] wyldwolf Aug 2014 OP

Yes..they have and it worked pretty much to their advantage.n/t Jefferson23 Aug 2014 #8

Because propaganda against "social programs" has been very effective liberal N proud Aug 2014 #2

That's a pretty good summary el_bryanto Aug 2014 #3

I agree, Americans have had years and years of propaganda against shraby Aug 2014 #5

Money trumps health, like peace. Octafish Aug 2014 #4

Crap like this walking TURD easychoice Aug 2014 #6

Answer: Americans are not against a universal health care system. JackRiddler Aug 2014 #9

+1,000,000!!! Dustlawyer Aug 2014 #11