• DessertStorms@kbin.social
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    11 months ago

    It’s the government that has systematically been selling off the NHS to private companies and allowing private insurers to let those who can pay skip those queues making them longer for everyone else, and it’s the government that has refused to give enough money both to the NHS itself and its staff (intentionally, so that it can’t function, which makes people like you complain about queues and blame strikes instead of looking at why they are both happening in the first place, while they’re busy doing the aforementioned selling off and profiteering).

    Well done for putting yourself up as an example to show everyone who this propaganda is aimed at and how well it works.

    • PooCrafter93@lemmy.sdf.org
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      11 months ago

      Whilst I agree that the daily mail is a peice of toilet paper, the rest of this post is concerning.

      I would encourage you not to see the world in black and white. The NHS has been outsourcing operations to private providers since Tony Blares day, it’s not a new occurance.

      Also private doesn’t have to mean american style healthcare. I would strongly encourage you to read up about how health care works in Germany and Franc. Both have fully privatised health care with goverment provided insurance coverage. Their systems are more efficient and provide better outcomes than the UK, whilst spending less money per person.

      Whilst I agree front line staff are under paid, I also think the NHS suffers from poor management on a mid to upper level and that a polarised view set discourages us from seeking meaningful reforms.

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        11 months ago

        The Dutch private system works very well, too. Unfortunately, as an American looking across the pond, it sure reads an awful lot to me like they’re just aching to get in on the absolute scam of a healthcare system we have here.

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      11 months ago

      If doctors aren’t working, patients aren’t being seen.

      It’s not really that deep, but for some reason you’ve assumed my entire political philosophy from one short comment. Which is precisely the problem with political debate nowadays.

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        11 months ago

        And whose fault is it that those doctors aren’t working?

        Could it be… The people not paying them enough?