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RE: Noteworthy News
April 11, 2026 at 2:57 am
^I thought the UK's healthcare system was pretty good (or at least better than a lot of people gave it credit for) until we emigrated.
It's amazing how many countries can do things like national healthcare, parental leave, childcare, etc., while still maintaining an effective national defense. Why these countries have not collapsed into a 'Mad Max' style dystopian hellscape is a complete mystery.
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RE: Noteworthy News
April 11, 2026 at 3:11 am
(April 11, 2026 at 2:57 am)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: ^I thought the UK's healthcare system was pretty good (or at least better than a lot of people gave it credit for) until we emigrated.
Poland system ain't great or even good but that's mostly function of it being underfunded thanks to years of neoliberal propaganda which permeate brains of population and politicians both.
Quote:It's amazing how many countries can do things like national healthcare, parental leave, childcare, etc., while still maintaining an effective national defense. Why these countries have not collapsed into a 'Mad Max' style dystopian hellscape is a complete mystery.
Amazing indeed. Almost like if a basic welfare would be a good long view strategy.
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RE: Noteworthy News
April 11, 2026 at 11:37 pm
(April 11, 2026 at 2:57 am)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: ^I thought the UK's healthcare system was pretty good (or at least better than a lot of people gave it credit for) until we emigrated.
It's amazing how many countries can do things like national healthcare, parental leave, childcare, etc., while still maintaining an effective national defense. Why these countries have not collapsed into a 'Mad Max' style dystopian hellscape is a complete mystery.
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RE: Noteworthy News
April 12, 2026 at 1:18 am
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RE: Noteworthy News
April 12, 2026 at 10:38 am
It's probably one of his kinks. He likes the way it feels when they squeeze him, and it lets him believe he lives in a spy novel... where he'll get no doubt get one over on them all in the final chapter.
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RE: Noteworthy News
April 12, 2026 at 3:42 pm
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RE: Noteworthy News
April 12, 2026 at 6:37 pm
^ Rare good news.
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RE: Noteworthy News
April 12, 2026 at 10:32 pm
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