All sorts of reasons, from teacher pay to parents who no longer have the time to help their kids with school, to simple stupidity like the stuff you're posting, followed by procreation. Coincidence does not equal causality... perhaps you should have stayed in school.
I learned that NYC has very high land-line rates when telling someone that the cheapest in my area is like $7. Still cheaper than mobile, but not so cheap that you'd just automatically have a land-line because why not. I think they start at $25-30 base.
I tried to get a supervisor 5 times at Verizon. They said none was available and someone would call me. 5 times, no calls. I ultimately said "eh, forget it" and eventually saw them credit me the whole charge and figured I was done. Nope, collections. It would have been nice if they'd told me I could subpoena them for an itemized bill -- I might have done it!
Presumably there is some expense associated with people not wearing seatbelts in an accident that a medical team might have to absorb, depending on the circumstances.
Actually, with VERY few exceptions (overseas stuff, etc.), I've accepted the slowest possible shipping option on Amazon and received my items within a couple of days (often well before the beginning of the date range where I should expect delivery). There was an article about this a couple of years ago, and I'd heard that there was some thought of intentionally delaying slower shipments... but it does not appear to have happened as my last shipment from a week ago was also early.
It's only mooks who don't understand that Canada's system is better, really. Specifically, mooks who are fooled by interested parties in the US who stand to gain from status quo.
I got some plastic surgery -- only done because of where a wound was and the fear that it would scar. It cost $1850, even though the guy only worked a couple of mins. We paid the first 1/3rd and bitched to the doctor. He said "I'm sorry, I didn't realize it would be a hardship" and dropped the rest. Zany.
I don't vote Democrat anymore (voting instead for a more progressive crowd). There's frequently not a Democrat worth voting for in major elections (like the one where Obama was elected).
I'm curious, what are "good" co-pays and prescription rates? Because my employer pays for a decent plan and the prescriptions are $3/$10/$25 (generic, brand-name, brand-name with generic available) and my co-pay is $15, with no deductible. From what I hear, that is not common.
He's absolutely correct though... he didn't say "I think," he said "there are thought." And it's true. This recent Brooklyn murder has had acquaintances of mine telling people that they can't let their kids out of their sight for a moment.
Agreed. You'll find in the US, it's not true, and our media scares moms so badly that they're afraid to let them take public transit anyway. It's all stupidity, and my parents never fell for it (miss the school bus again did you? here's a buck 55; walk up the hill and take the city bus because we're sick of driving you).
This is precisely the problem in poor/inner-city areas. Too much is left to the parents, which had the same (or worse) shitty opportunities....and then they blame the kids for not making it (who then grow up to have kids that don't make it).
I sure hope so, but the more I see people discussing my city (Newark), the more sure I am that people like him actually believe the shit that they say.
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And another possible answer in many places: "it hasn't."
All sorts of reasons, from teacher pay to parents who no longer have the time to help their kids with school, to simple stupidity like the stuff you're posting, followed by procreation. Coincidence does not equal causality... perhaps you should have stayed in school.
I learned that NYC has very high land-line rates when telling someone that the cheapest in my area is like $7. Still cheaper than mobile, but not so cheap that you'd just automatically have a land-line because why not. I think they start at $25-30 base.
I tried to get a supervisor 5 times at Verizon. They said none was available and someone would call me. 5 times, no calls. I ultimately said "eh, forget it" and eventually saw them credit me the whole charge and figured I was done. Nope, collections. It would have been nice if they'd told me I could subpoena them for an itemized bill -- I might have done it!
Presumably there is some expense associated with people not wearing seatbelts in an accident that a medical team might have to absorb, depending on the circumstances.
I believe there is some data to suggest that people head off to Canada for their health care as well, or at least to buy prescriptions!
Show me any intelligent, well-informed person that actually "knows" that.
Actually, with VERY few exceptions (overseas stuff, etc.), I've accepted the slowest possible shipping option on Amazon and received my items within a couple of days (often well before the beginning of the date range where I should expect delivery). There was an article about this a couple of years ago, and I'd heard that there was some thought of intentionally delaying slower shipments... but it does not appear to have happened as my last shipment from a week ago was also early.
Don't shop at Walmart, jackass. It hurts everyone.
It's only mooks who don't understand that Canada's system is better, really. Specifically, mooks who are fooled by interested parties in the US who stand to gain from status quo.
I got some plastic surgery -- only done because of where a wound was and the fear that it would scar. It cost $1850, even though the guy only worked a couple of mins. We paid the first 1/3rd and bitched to the doctor. He said "I'm sorry, I didn't realize it would be a hardship" and dropped the rest. Zany.
I don't vote Democrat anymore (voting instead for a more progressive crowd). There's frequently not a Democrat worth voting for in major elections (like the one where Obama was elected).
I'm curious, what are "good" co-pays and prescription rates? Because my employer pays for a decent plan and the prescriptions are $3/$10/$25 (generic, brand-name, brand-name with generic available) and my co-pay is $15, with no deductible. From what I hear, that is not common.
Arguably? By whom, a racist ignoramus?
Leftist teachers unions know more about education than you do.
He's absolutely correct though... he didn't say "I think," he said "there are thought." And it's true. This recent Brooklyn murder has had acquaintances of mine telling people that they can't let their kids out of their sight for a moment.
Agreed. You'll find in the US, it's not true, and our media scares moms so badly that they're afraid to let them take public transit anyway. It's all stupidity, and my parents never fell for it (miss the school bus again did you? here's a buck 55; walk up the hill and take the city bus because we're sick of driving you).
There are towns small enough in the US where a kid could WALK to and from school. We never had busing in my school district at all.
This is precisely the problem in poor/inner-city areas. Too much is left to the parents, which had the same (or worse) shitty opportunities. ...and then they blame the kids for not making it (who then grow up to have kids that don't make it).
Not sure if you're trying to be satirical.
I sure hope so, but the more I see people discussing my city (Newark), the more sure I am that people like him actually believe the shit that they say.
Anyone with average computing requirements, more than half a brain, and 4GB or less of RAM.
Even if I agreed with that, I'm struggling to find the ulterior motive of "the left."
Oh yeah? Why? Or you just prefer to make snarky comments with no factual information in them?
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...because they're either too poor (awesome, sign me up), or because they're rich enough to play tax games that will exempt them. What is your point?