Health Insurance Sucks
December 20, 2009 317 CommentsSo, this little political video was my first to appear on the YouTube homepage, and consequently it was the first to get a whole lotta social networking website hate. Which is funny to me, because I think it’s kind of just a fact that the health insurance system in the United States is seven kinds of socially messed up. I’m not the first to make a political video on this particular issue. Drug companies are way up in politicians pockets through some heavy-duty lobbying, so the price of medication is through the roof. And insurance companies charge through-the-roof premiums that most individuals never see a return on. All this expensiveness drives up doctors’ prices. It all adds up to a lot of people not having insurance and not getting the care they should be able to get in a country where it’s readily available — just not affordable or economical. What to do, what to do? I’m at a loss why some people think it would be absolutely disastrous for our government to ensure healthcare coverage for all of its citizens, but I’m guessing it goes back to conservatives not wanting people to get taxed or blaming liberals and their stupid taxes for them not getting a new Ski-Doo this year. Ok, that’s pretty funny to me, right there. I’ve never written anything so pro-tax before. Ha! You know what? I happen to get taxed a LOT of my money, just about 40%. I live in the state with the highest taxes, AND I live in a city that has an additional tax upon my state taxes. You hear that, people in Illinois crying over taxes? I get taxed THREE TIMES. And I’m still pro-taxes. Because I still think it’s better to have a government helping its less-fortunate citizens than for me to have a Ski-Doo. NO MATTER HOW HARD I WORK. And I work really, really hard. Wow. This is my biggest digression yet. Whatever. Call me a socialist. A countercultural revolutionary. I care not. (Ok it would be cool if you called me that, honestly.) I think the government should get involved with protecting the healthcare options of each and every one of us in this society. Because poor people get more cancer and should have access to all the options that the Elizabeth Edwards of the world do, too. PS I’m a total fan of John Edwards. That’s not the point, either. I’m done. Just watch the video. It’s much funnier than this rant would lead you to believe.
[..YouTube..] Cant belive you guys live in a country where people say ‘I dont care how sick you are you cant afford it’…. sick….. you guys are sick.
[..YouTube..] @jmallton It’s not the fact that they are not getting treated it is the fact that your insurance company denies everything, even tho we pay so much for it. Kids with Autism can’t get any treatment because the ins company won’t cover it. I’m in my 20′s, went to college, had an excellent job, but lost my health insurance and 1 week in the hospital cost me almost $20,000 with NO SURGERY! I now have to file bankruptcy. In America that is crazy!
[..YouTube..] @networkingdefence1 How is he supposed to reform health care when the Republicans have vowed to repeal it?
[..YouTube..] “Health insurance sucks” … YET she loves her United Healthcare plan. Beauty? yes. Brains? Not sure. Great video. A few intelligent people. A few morons. Majority, just semi informed.
[..YouTube..] shes stupid
[..YouTube..] It sucks because they are robber barons
[..YouTube..] @vespaUK125 The shit you see and read about medical care in the USA evidently is crap……Everyone gets treated if there is something wrong with them….and they dont go into a doctors office or hospital and wait 2 days like under a socialized plan….according to the critics of the USA health care people should be laying in the streets…it is all propaganda nonsense….you can get treated easily and anywhere in the USA
[..YouTube..] Ordinary Americans sure do get fucked over, in Great Britain, we have universal Health Care paid for by general taxation, so everybody pays no opt outs, its more efficient, cost is spread out , no quibbles, no pre existing conditions, no co pay, no deductibles, I once thought about moving to USA but now I wouldn’t, the big guys, insurance companies and govt crap on the ordinary people from high above, British National Health Service rocks !!
[..YouTube..] Go Michael Moore! Respect to the people who stand up against a corrupted government who control America through the medias. Your country maybe be the land of the free and home of the brave but you live in fear. Off course its not all but there needs to be improvements. A good thing that Bush is gone now your country should be improve . The rest of the world need the USA to become better. Peace out from Denmark…
[..YouTube..] People who conspire, solicit or aid and abet coercion should be arrested for doing such. That includes conspiring, soliciting or aiding and abetting criminal socialists.
[..YouTube..] this video is incorrect….it’s not so much that the Health insurance in the USA sucks…….so much as it has become unaffordable even for middle income earners. If you have plenty of money you can buy top notch health insurance with little or no deductable. The key issue is “cost”. Where as the insurance companies are “for profit” they have stock holders who expect to see profits. Those profits for stock holders will be directly reflected in the premiums
[..YouTube..] @corpralj3 ….(1) first of all…….the $800 per month I was paying was for me “alone”…and I have no children.(2) If “you” have health insurance, you are already paying for “some bitch with 5 kids” who is insured by your insurance co.. Your premiums already reflect all the costs incurred, “plus” the profit margin by our “for profit” health insurance companies
[..YouTube..] @inkey2 Why should it be my responsiblity to ultimately pay for some bitch’s health insurance who decided to have 2 – 5 kids?The problem with America is that eveyone feels they have the right to have all these god damn kids even though they cannot afford their own priorities.America needs to set their priorities straight and stop placing their irresponsibility on others who are.If you cannot afford $800 a month in health insurance you should not be having children.
[..YouTube..] @inkey2 Sure it will help the middle class just as much as the poor. You want to know the real problem though? People within the middle class and especially the poor class going about having children when in reality their financial priorities are not set straight.If you cannot support yourself as a middle class american DO NOT HAVE KIDS. This would solve most this issue but modern society happens to be stupid as fuck, as well are irresponsible.Grow the fuck up kids.
[..YouTube..] Everything should be Voluntary, the OPPOSITE of Socialism.
[..YouTube..] @Foxfire444 yeah, that’s the dirty little trick employers do to save money. Cut your hours just so they can fuck you over on the insurance. If a company did that to me I would make sure things did not go smoothly at work…..know what i mean? Use you imagination. What comes around goes around
[..YouTube..] @RayeoTNJ the thing that burns my ass is that our government has plenty of money to go butting their big nose into other countries problems, spending endless billions of dollars on foreign aid and extortion payments to countries like North Korea but NOT ONE DAMN CENT for it’s own people
[..YouTube..] @corpralj3 Of course health insurance is “completely obtainable” if money is no object. I’ll bet you have been getting a group rate at work all your life. Are you aware that if you can’t get on a group rate or your employer does not offer insurance you can easily pay $800. per month just for one person. Thats what my Blue cross cost me before I was able to get on my wifes plan at her new job.
[..YouTube..] @corpralj3 I don’t know how old you are but my health insurance costs have gone up about 1000% over the years yet the coverage certainly is not 1000 times better. The problem is that millions of americans do not work for large companies that can offer insurance at the group discount rate. As someone who’s employers did not offer insurance I was paying over $800 PER MONTH with blue cross. Universal health care will help the middle class just as much as the poor
[..YouTube..] United States has universal health care. but only for the armed forces. My tax money on other words. i do not give a fak about the patriotism. i dont buy that crap. first and foremost. if i want to defend a country, I stay in my country but i do not leave it. invading is one thing and defending is another. dont get confused.
[..YouTube..] It’s not free you pay for it in your taxes!!!!!! notthing in this world is for free!!!!!
[..YouTube..] Health Insurance must be Government.Nevada Insurance: 10 Million people x $35monthNew York Insurance: 25 Million x $35 monthCalifornia Insurance: 30 Million x $35 monthTexas Insurance: 20 Million x $35 monthKansas Insurance: 15 Million x $35monthColorado Insurance: 20 Million x $35 monthSouth Carolina Insurance: 15 Milion x $35Et Cetera. Pot Luck. No More Problems.
[..YouTube..] @worldfreenow100 The majortiy of those who would benefit off universal health insurance are the goons living off the system. In other words people who live off SSI, DSI, and Section 8 wellfare.So now these people who abuse the system by living off the government want to get even more money for free, doing absolutely nothing for society other than flooding it with children who will grow up to do the same thing.What’s next universal auto insurance?
[..YouTube..] @worldfreenow100 And you probably believe universal health care if free right? Wrong. All universal health insurance does it take money from the middle class and rich. It takes this money and essentially gives it to the poor and the rest of the middle class who doesn’t have it.Health insurance in completely obtainable if you’re not an idiot. Just most people in America don’t like to take responsibility for their finances.
[..YouTube..] @Foxfire444 Well, short of some sort of health disaster, you’re probably saving money in the long run.
[..YouTube..] Sicko totally changed my view on health insurance……now I totally love my Canada’s medicare…..didn’t think they’d actually let people die for money…..Brain Tumour coverage denied…=/ America forbid.
[..YouTube..] @nigee008 Right…I am going to listen to a guy who will skew the facts to work on his side. This has been proven in all his other movies, how is this any different.
[..YouTube..] Yeah, health insurance really massively sucks in the USA. I lost my health insurance two years ago, when my work hours were reduced. I begged and pleaded for them not to do that.
[..YouTube..] @Boricua203813 I think I know where the problem lies.
[..YouTube..] @Boricua203813 Add me to your friends list and we’ll talk. I was a world traveler. I’ve seen a lot of things. I have some ideas for you. Ok?
[..YouTube..] Where do I start?@pluto4847
[..YouTube..] @Boricua203813 I’m being serious here. For those of us without coverage, or with no good coverage (likle myself) want to team up together to share one another’s healthcare costs. I am open to this.I am very sympathetic to this situation. If the Elite does not want us to succeed, we can combine forces and work to help combine expenses on healthcare costs–If enough people do it, we can succeed at a very low price. What do you say, my friend?
[..YouTube..] I’m with you. I am an America born and raised, and guess what? i went to get coverage and guess what? I got denied again pathetic. I was 37.00 under, but the money I deposit in my bank, and guess what? the 37.00 i was under they put it against me so now i’m denied for healthcare coverage.. so, basically i can’t save money in a bank account they never want you to succeed, and if you pay out of pocket and are over weight you’re denied or pay like 500.00 a month. pathetic.@pluto4847
[..YouTube..] I was born and raised in America, out healthcare SUCKS
[..YouTube..] it’s true, but guess what? here in America nobody cares if we have the money… only the rich get the care, the poor or middle class take the beating.. scum bag dirty politics.
[..YouTube..] Not all of us HAVE THE MONEY for health insurance you know.
[..YouTube..] You Americans are a disgrace to the bloody world. Of ALL people you should have had a National Health Service decades ago. You are a bent ass Nation of wackos.You shout and and say to the World how GREAT you are?……pathetic.I read that 6 MILLION children in the USA are without access to a doctor or ANY Health care at all!Does that make you PROUD you daft USA people? Does that make you want to get out your ratty ass American Flag and wave it back and forth and sing “God Bless America”?
[..YouTube..] If you ever seen the Movie Sick0 by Micheal More u will know “Insurance” is an exploit against the American peoplewatch?v=a7pCaK0aASEPre existing conditions are only covered if u been buying health insurance from birth!A Doctor 6 years ago who left me with Cancer to exploit our Health Insurance. Out of pocket cost will go on your credit report & we lost our family van due to paying health insurance!3 differt ways the private IRS banks exploit Health Insurancewatch?v=kvKgx_jR26w
[..YouTube..] @pluto4847 Non-profit health care…in any form…will at some point get passed in this country…it”ll just take 50 million more Americans to become uninsured, another 10 million underinsured, and another 60,000 unnecessary deaths each year for this country to wake up and realize that on an economic level, as well as a MORAL level, for-profit insurance no longer makes any sense. We need to emulate either Canada or Germany’s systems.
[..YouTube..] @NolanRogers2 It does not make me proud. It needs reform. I wish the US healthcare system had an NHS like Britain. Do you think it will happen?
[..YouTube..] singapore healthcare rocks!!
[..YouTube..] people are always saying things like “public need over private greed”, but the thing is the people in charge of providing for “public need” are as greedy as those in the private sector, trust me americans you might think society should provide for you but it just leads to an officious and inneficient government in your business all the time.
[..YouTube..] i live in the UK where the government and alot of people think they have some right to take the money of people who work so as to cure all the woes of society and it just dont work, the people who run our NHS are just as greedy as any healthcare ceo, the difference is they get our money unconditionally whether they are competent or not, with private, you choose if you want to pay for something and you choose the provider so there is competition and a motive for greedy people to provide a service
[..YouTube..] the US is supposed to be a free market country and you guys should stick to that, theres loads of nice countries with public healthcare and if americans want free healthcare you’re free to go, imagine everyone all over the world who wants to go live in a free market country, what are they gonna do if america becomes just like everywhere else, its kind of killing the american dream. why do people just assume its ok to take other peoples produce from them to do what they think is right
[..YouTube..] You Americans are a Bloody Disgrace to the World. You should have had a National Health Service decades ago – now look what has happened.I read the other day that 6 MILLION children in the USA have NO Health Insurance or access to a doctor!Does that make you Yanks proud? Does that make you want to get out your Ratty Ass American flag and waving back and forth and sing “God Bless America”.You bent ass people. When will you wake up and see that your fellow citizens are suffering – Children!
[..YouTube..] If this country is really that terrible to live in, the solution is easy. MOVE!
[..YouTube..] @sonaliano UK is starting to do away slowly with free/universal health care because it’s too expensive and they have to ration care
[..YouTube..] @nigee008 I encourage you to watch John Stossel interview Michael Moore and expose Moore for the fool that he is
[..YouTube..] what a stupid cunt
[..YouTube..] The best way to fix health insurance in the United States is to get rid of it. Insurance agents have no business making health care decisions and the only reason they do make health care decisions now is because the rich owners here hate the working class. They resent us because they need us and we are a constant reminder that the vast majority of the uber wealthy didn’t earn a dime of their wealth.