Tag Archives: NHS

The Transing of Health

Posted on October 20, 2017 by The Political Hat

     A group of lunatics called the Edinburgh Action for Trans Health decided to post a “Trans Health Manifest” on, of course, Tumblr. “Following the centuries-long repression of trans lives at the hands of the state, the next stage in the … Continue reading →

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On Liberty and Security

Posted on October 17, 2017 by The Political Hat

     One of the greatest American virtues is not just a willingness to stand on one’s own two feet, but a moral imperative to do so. Not everyone is a Randian hero, and people do need help from time to time, … Continue reading →

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British Judge Channels Herod, Orders Slaughter of an Innocent

Posted on May 3, 2017 by The Political Hat

     The death penalty was abolished in the U.K. decades ago, because it was considered uncivilized to execute rapists and murderers. This “civilized” society now considers the execution of the innocent baby Charlie Gard—in dismissal of the pleas to the contrary … Continue reading →

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Socialism + Healthcare = Collapse

Posted on November 18, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Despite incentives to kill off expensive patients, attempts to get mothers-to-be to gestate organ donors, and otherwise try to put off actual healthcare service that is touted as a “right“, the Brititsh National Health Service (NHS) is on the bring … Continue reading →

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The Economics of Socialized Medical Care

Posted on February 11, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Milton Friedman on the economics of socialized medical care. Tweet

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The “Right” to Die While Waiting to See a Doctor

Posted on November 21, 2013 by The Political Hat

     One of the “benefits” that are promised to come with socialized healthcare is that the people won’t have to worry about being without insurance and thus healthcare unless there is government run healthcare that is provided “free” to everyone.  Thus, … Continue reading →

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Lies, Cancer, and Statistics

Posted on November 6, 2013 by The Political Hat

     When comparing America’s mostly private healthcare system with the socialized systems in other countries, it is oft mentioned by supporters of socialized medicine that people in America live shorter lives, are more obese, &c., than people in developed countries with … Continue reading →

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Paid To Kill; Paid To Die

Posted on October 29, 2013 by The Political Hat

     “Free” healthcare provided by the government ex nihilo is touted as a fundamental human right by the Left.  But TANSTAAFL — There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lobotomy, so as to speak…      Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) is … Continue reading →

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Socialized Medicine Kills Its Own

Posted on October 19, 2013 by The Political Hat

     A former director of the British National Health Service (NHS), and former Mayor of Chelmsford, died after being denied necessary surgery by the hospital’s repeated cancellation of the procedure. “Margaret Hutchon, a former mayor, had been waiting since last June … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate in Socialized Medical Service: Mobile Death Squads

Posted on October 3, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Europe’s socialist healthcare has already sunk to the depths of evil by slaughtering the innocents including children, infants, and the deaf & blind, sometimes in particularly horrific ways.      In their quest to ensure that even more people get the “healthy … Continue reading →

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