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The folks at Political Compass have mapped out each of the major primary runners of the major parties, and here is where they fell:




It would be nice to see an "opposition" group in this country that actually stood 'opposed' to their competition, rather than 'right next to'.

I just went to the release of Sicko a few days ago in Waco theaters. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is unfamiliar with the U.S. health care system, and the myriad of problems that plague it. If you were unaware that Cubans pay 5 cents for medication that can costs hundreds here, nothing to be treated, live 3 years longer on average than Americans, and at the same time have a higher ranked health care system in terms of quality of care received, then this movie may help illuminate things for you.

Many common myths concerning socialized health care are dispelled in the movie as well, especially concerning quality of care received, and the myth of health care "bread lines" and availability of care. It also covers many of the benefits that citizens of other countries consider basic rights, regardless of political persuasion, such as free or nearly-free daycare for children, unlimited sick days ("Who can predict how often they will be sick?"), and guaranteed recuperative time after major illness, with pay (partially covered by the public).

It is definitely one of my more favorite documentaries.

Teaser: Americans fleeing to Cuba and faking marriages to Canadians for medical treatment. Enough said.