As someone who grew up addicted to pinball in the 1970s, I can totally relate to a world discussed in terms of quarters. :)

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.”
Same for electoral reform.

Me too. :)

I'm really sorry for your loss. I have much respect for both of you. This year, and in particular, this weekend, has just been so abysmal.

Founding Fathers: "Let's create a country with no king, but give the President the power to pardon -- just like a king."

Umm, sure, that makes total sense.

Every day is one small step closer... :)

A better strategy is challenging his points, one-by-one. Labels are a sloppy way of avoiding that.

Speaking from the Canadian experience, and in answer to your questions:

1) The biggest hospital "chains" serve the public just like all the rest.
2) No, they don't opt out. They can't.
3) In Canada, the provinces "run" healthcare.
4) Yes, I'm ok with having to see my GP before a specialist.

A perfectly valid point.

And also the reason why Congress should focus on addressing the myriad of stupid laws (or lack of laws) that Trump has so masterfully exploited, and which paved the way for his rise to power.

Will they? I highly doubt it.

If the choice is between:

a) a slightly shorter life, or
b) spend my life picking up someone else's shit

...then I'll always choose a). 😁