Reply #158: Canada's switch to Single Payer

[cyclezealot]

From what I know of Canada. Manitoba, Sasketchawan have always been breeding grounds for Commie types. Maybe, because their democracy is more representative and less run by lobbyists?
But, a prairie populist named Tommy Douglas became premier of Manitoba, I think. Those commie farmers. He installed it into Manitoba. Became so popular that the rest of Canada installed it in the 60's , I think. Even most Torries don't threaten to end Socialized medicine. Don't think the weak government of Harper will be able to attack it.
But, anyway. Hawaii has semi-socialized medicine. Why not catch on here? I say most states are even run by the lobbyists. So doubt that will happen. Only way to get reform here. When the whole system becomes so expensive- it totally unravels. Could happen soon?
Regarding the French system. Want to check out statistics on quality of health care about the world. The UN has an organization that tracks facts about health care delivery. The quality of the French care system can be documented there. I understand the French care system is a blend of Canada's and Germany's.