Healthcare is not a right

[aegsm76]

Originally Posted by Aquila

Oh, I don't doubt there are benefits to being an American. As of right now though, family and those I know in Canada wouldn't come to America if you paid them. And if you ask them if they'd rather have America's healthcare system (including the Obamacare abomination) they will just laugh at you. lol

And if you're an American traveler, you can almost feel the tension in the air because we've become rather unpopular.

And how many times have you traveled, recently?
I have not traveled internationally, since the election, but those who have are telling me they have not noticed any difference.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by aegsm76

And how many times have you traveled, recently?
I have not traveled internationally, since the election, but those who have are telling me they have not noticed any difference.

I work in aviation, so I'm dealing with international travelers every day. The vast majority say that it is much like it was under Bush...but with a bit of laughter.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Originalist

I have made it clear that the nations of western Europe are not true socialists, but are free market economies with giant welfare states that the people are willing to yield up to 80% of their income to support. But they have same effect as socialism because people become less and less productive.

Please define "productive".

[n david]

Originally Posted by Aquila

And if you're an American traveler, you can almost feel the tension in the air because we've become rather unpopular.

When's the last time you went overseas?

[Esaias]

So, Aquila, why haven't you moved to Europe or Canada yet?

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by n david

When's the last time you went overseas?

It was under President Bush. When I talk to travelers, they mention that it is a little like it was under President Bush. However, there's a tinge of laughter when it comes to Trump. lol

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Esaias

So, Aquila, why haven't you moved to Europe or Canada yet?

I've thought about Canada. But my ex and I have joint custody of our son. I'd either have him throughout the Summer or she would. I'm not comfortable with long stints of time without seeing my boy.

[n david]

Originally Posted by Aquila

And if you're an American traveler, you can almost feel the tension in the air because we've become rather unpopular.

Originally Posted by Aquila

It was under President Bush. When I talk to travelers, they mention that it is a little like it was under President Bush. However, there's a tinge of laughter when it comes to Trump. lol

So, if you haven't been overseas in a decade, how can you "almost feel the tension in the air?"

This past month I've had several friends and family members go to Europe and Ireland. One has been in Europe for almost three months and none have felt any "tension" in the air or experienced any negative interactions with the locals.

[aegsm76]

Most of my "across the pond" interactions are with businesspeople from France, Spain and Hungary.
They are very optimistic that business will improve for them with the Trump admin.
All of them had a very negative attitude toward the BHO admin.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by n david

So, if you haven't been overseas in a decade, how can you "almost feel the tension in the air?"

Look, you're obviously not understanding that I'm just relaying what I've heard from a number of folks.

This past month I've had several friends and family members go to Europe and Ireland. One has been in Europe for almost three months and none have felt any "tension" in the air or experienced any negative interactions with the locals.

So, you don't think the Irish had a great laugh at Trump's "Irish Proverb" which he tried to share with the Irish Prime Minister??? What is so funny is that the proverb isn't Irish. It was written by a Nigerian poet... who happens to be MUSLIM! ROFL!!!!

Germany has been a buzz about how shameful it was that Trump didn't even Shake Merkel's hand when they greeted one another. They also were rather put off by how Trump implied that they are asking America to contribute too much to NATO and how America isn't getting a good deal out of it. Their points were rather strong. First, the United States sets the amount we wish to contribute based on our interests. Second, it's not a business transaction, it is a treaty agreement to protect mutual interests from outside threats.

Never mind... I don't think you understand what I'm trying to say. And it's probably my fault somehow.

Hey, look.... Let's just pretend that everyone throughout Europe and the rest of the world just LOVES Trump.