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byx*yy*x ( 2058140 ) writes:
Part of the explanation is technological: diagnostic tests able to detect biochemical and anatomic abnormalities that were undetectable in the past. 'But part of the explanation is behavioral: We look harder for things to be wrong.
I wish this was true. I just spend 3 months in hospital after getting some disease in Asia. You want to know what disease? So would I know and probably the countless amount of different specialized doctors that were trying to figure out what I've got. I was unable to walk, even unable to move in bed first, I passed out for a week because I couldn't get oxygen and was put in to machines. They were sure that was the end of it and even called my relatives to come, because they were thinking I wont wake up. I o
byMoryath ( 553296 ) writes:
You were demonstrably sick.
Here's what generally happens in the US of ADD. Someone comes in to the doctor's office overtired. They have a cold because they overworked themselves and shot their immune system to hell through fatigue.
The doctor then proceeds to order up bloodwork, EKG, MRI... a thousand useless tests. Even worse is the "full body scan" crap advertised on Right Wing Wacko Radio lately. Spend thousands of dollars getting scanned, followed by thousands of dollars fixing the 3-4 "abnormalities" it
byAnonymous Coward writes:
"Retardicans fucking up the economy". Thanks for that clear and useful insight to the economy.
But, what the hell, I'll play too. Now please note that those responsible for the purse strings in this country (Legislative branch) have been Spendocrats. In fact, the Spendocrats held controlling majorities in both houses and the chief executive position (President for those unfamiliar with the workings of their own government).
What happens when you legislate that the "guberment" will back loans of people who clearly will not pay them back (aka subprime loans)?
The housing market collapses.
What happens when you legislate that you cannot tap your own natural resources because of environmental concerns?
Someone else taps those resources and charges you outrageous prices. $4+ per gallon gas and rising.
What happens when you fail to secure the borders?
You get an overwhelming flood of non-taxpaying welfare recipients who destroy your healthcare system, overload your criminal justice system, and undermine your educational system.
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byh4rr4r ( 612664 ) writes:
What happens when you legislate that the "guberment" will back loans of people who clearly will not pay them back (aka subprime loans)?
The housing market collapses.
That was not the driving factor, most sub-prime loans were not government backed. They were far to large to qualify for that.
What happens when you legislate that you cannot tap your own natural resources because of environmental concerns?
Someone else taps those resources and charges you outrageous prices. $4+ per gallon gas and rising.
Do you think US based oil companies would charge you less out of patriotism? Oil and gas prices are set by international markets for these products.
What happens when you fail to secure the borders?
You get an overwhelming flood of non-taxpaying welfare recipients who destroy your healthcare system, overload your criminal justice system, and undermine your educational system.
Most illegals are young men, between the ages of 18-35. They work here then go back home. They are not a burden but a resource of cheap labor. Also the USA-Mexico Border cannot be secured. It is too large and no fence is going to keep out anyone with a fence.
Either you are sadly misinformed or tragically stupid.
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bystewbacca ( 1033764 ) writes:
Either you are sadly misinformed or tragically stupid.
I vote both.
byemj ( 15659 ) writes:
What happens when you legislate that you cannot tap your own natural resources because of environmental concerns?
Do you think US based oil companies would charge you less out of patriotism?
Well the Venezuelan government does sell its oil cheaper at home, so clearly it can be done.
byh4rr4r ( 612664 ) writes:
And you think oil companies in the USA would also do that?
Hugo Chavez does a lot of things, and I think I rather pay $4/gallon than deal with him.
byMindcontrolled ( 1388007 ) writes:
Either you are sadly misinformed or tragically stupid.
The most likely option is missing. He is deliberately lying to further his ME! ME! ME! AND FUCK THE REST - agenda.
bygodefroi ( 52421 ) writes:
That was not the driving factor, most sub-prime loans were not government backed. They were far to large to qualify for that.
Well, they weren't, until the bottom fell out. Just sayin'.
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