Just a guy
@kellyeric.bsky.social
Late 50's, dislike all political parties. Husband, father, biker, and so much more.
Individual people are ok, humans as a whole, not great idea.
Individual people are ok, humans as a whole, not great idea.
I am truly saddened to read this post. Do not know you, but what I see you seem to be a good person, dealing with a bad hand dealt to you. I kind of hoped that adult creator was not a source of problems, but a tool you use at this point in your life.
December 25, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I am truly saddened to read this post. Do not know you, but what I see you seem to be a good person, dealing with a bad hand dealt to you. I kind of hoped that adult creator was not a source of problems, but a tool you use at this point in your life.
I went bankrupt in early 30's, I was homeless as a teen, and from both those places in my life I could never see where I am now, but I kept trying, it is all you can do.
I turn 59 in a few days, & even from a good place now (finance, health, emotionally, family), I still worry a lot of the time
I turn 59 in a few days, & even from a good place now (finance, health, emotionally, family), I still worry a lot of the time
December 25, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I went bankrupt in early 30's, I was homeless as a teen, and from both those places in my life I could never see where I am now, but I kept trying, it is all you can do.
I turn 59 in a few days, & even from a good place now (finance, health, emotionally, family), I still worry a lot of the time
I turn 59 in a few days, & even from a good place now (finance, health, emotionally, family), I still worry a lot of the time
Damn, looks sensational (and tasty).
December 25, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Damn, looks sensational (and tasty).
Everyone can do good, most are not presented with the opportunity to change the world, but everyone can change one person's world for a moment.
Every kind word, bit of encouragement you put out into the world is real & valuable.
& from those who struggle, the kindness you put out is doubly valuable.
Every kind word, bit of encouragement you put out into the world is real & valuable.
& from those who struggle, the kindness you put out is doubly valuable.
December 25, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Everyone can do good, most are not presented with the opportunity to change the world, but everyone can change one person's world for a moment.
Every kind word, bit of encouragement you put out into the world is real & valuable.
& from those who struggle, the kindness you put out is doubly valuable.
Every kind word, bit of encouragement you put out into the world is real & valuable.
& from those who struggle, the kindness you put out is doubly valuable.
I am Canadian, so only watch stories of US Healthcare & insurance like a horror show, but we use primary care (family Dr) who are not gatekeepers, but as primary care who work with you, and will make referrals to others as needed. Primary care as overall point of care is not a problem.
December 25, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I am Canadian, so only watch stories of US Healthcare & insurance like a horror show, but we use primary care (family Dr) who are not gatekeepers, but as primary care who work with you, and will make referrals to others as needed. Primary care as overall point of care is not a problem.
There is another option, vote and vote with your wallet. Disagree with fossil fuel being used, do not use any, and if enough do that, there will be no money in it.
Instead vote/spend on alternatives you agree with, again other way, if enough invest in green, companies will put their focus there.
Instead vote/spend on alternatives you agree with, again other way, if enough invest in green, companies will put their focus there.
November 30, 2025 at 1:29 AM
There is another option, vote and vote with your wallet. Disagree with fossil fuel being used, do not use any, and if enough do that, there will be no money in it.
Instead vote/spend on alternatives you agree with, again other way, if enough invest in green, companies will put their focus there.
Instead vote/spend on alternatives you agree with, again other way, if enough invest in green, companies will put their focus there.
Closing thoughts: post is my thoughts from someone on the outside looking in, someone who gets most healthcare needed at close to no out of pocket cost, with minimal wait times. And who pays less in tax to fund healthcare than most US citizen pay for partial coverage with insurance plans.
November 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Closing thoughts: post is my thoughts from someone on the outside looking in, someone who gets most healthcare needed at close to no out of pocket cost, with minimal wait times. And who pays less in tax to fund healthcare than most US citizen pay for partial coverage with insurance plans.
13) Uninsured/Underinsured: A significant portion of the U.S. population has no insurance or is underinsured, severely limiting all healthcare choices for them until an emergency occurs, at which point care is provided regardless of ability to pay, but at a high cost to the system and patient
November 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
13) Uninsured/Underinsured: A significant portion of the U.S. population has no insurance or is underinsured, severely limiting all healthcare choices for them until an emergency occurs, at which point care is provided regardless of ability to pay, but at a high cost to the system and patient
12a) Many such countries also have supplementary private options that citizens can use if they desire more choice or faster access for non-urgent care.
November 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
12a) Many such countries also have supplementary private options that citizens can use if they desire more choice or faster access for non-urgent care.
12) Access vs. Choice: Government-run systems in other wealthy nations typically guarantee universal access to basic care, ensuring that everyone can get necessary treatment without fear of bankruptcy.
November 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
12) Access vs. Choice: Government-run systems in other wealthy nations typically guarantee universal access to basic care, ensuring that everyone can get necessary treatment without fear of bankruptcy.
11) Different Types of Limitations: The statement suggests government-run systems inherently have more limitations. While some systems have wait times for non-urgent/elective, the U.S. system rations care by ability to pay, creating its own form of limitation for the uninsured & underinsured.
November 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
11) Different Types of Limitations: The statement suggests government-run systems inherently have more limitations. While some systems have wait times for non-urgent/elective, the U.S. system rations care by ability to pay, creating its own form of limitation for the uninsured & underinsured.
10a) This financial burden itself limits a person's "choice" to seek care in the first place, with one-third of U.S. families having to put off healthcare due to cost
November 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
10a) This financial burden itself limits a person's "choice" to seek care in the first place, with one-third of U.S. families having to put off healthcare due to cost
10) Individual Responsibility and Cost: The "personal responsibility" aspect translates to individuals bearing significant financial risk through high premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs, which can lead to substantial medical debt.
November 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
10) Individual Responsibility and Cost: The "personal responsibility" aspect translates to individuals bearing significant financial risk through high premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs, which can lead to substantial medical debt.
9) Choice of Health Plans (Often Limited): While there are many plans available on the market, most receive insurance through their employer, who offers a limited selection. The ability to shop outside employer plan is often not financially feasible due to high cost of individual premiums.
November 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
9) Choice of Health Plans (Often Limited): While there are many plans available on the market, most receive insurance through their employer, who offers a limited selection. The ability to shop outside employer plan is often not financially feasible due to high cost of individual premiums.
8) Many marketplace plans under the Affordable Care Act also use limited provider networks, with enrollees having access to only a fraction of local doctors on average.
Physicians can also choose which insurance plans they accept, which further limits patient choice.
Physicians can also choose which insurance plans they accept, which further limits patient choice.
November 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
8) Many marketplace plans under the Affordable Care Act also use limited provider networks, with enrollees having access to only a fraction of local doctors on average.
Physicians can also choose which insurance plans they accept, which further limits patient choice.
Physicians can also choose which insurance plans they accept, which further limits patient choice.
7) Plans like Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) or Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) have specific networks, and going "out-of-network" results in significantly higher costs, making true "free choice" a financial impossibility for most.
November 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
7) Plans like Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) or Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) have specific networks, and going "out-of-network" results in significantly higher costs, making true "free choice" a financial impossibility for most.
6) Choice of Doctors (Limited): The current U.S. system offers a theoretical broad choice, but in reality, access to doctors is significantly limited by insurance networks.
Most Americans have employer-sponsored insurance, and their choices are constrained to a network of approved providers.
Most Americans have employer-sponsored insurance, and their choices are constrained to a network of approved providers.
November 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
6) Choice of Doctors (Limited): The current U.S. system offers a theoretical broad choice, but in reality, access to doctors is significantly limited by insurance networks.
Most Americans have employer-sponsored insurance, and their choices are constrained to a network of approved providers.
Most Americans have employer-sponsored insurance, and their choices are constrained to a network of approved providers.
5) Geographic Limitations: In some rural areas, there may be limited doctors or hospitals, and perhaps only one or two insurance providers available on the marketplace, which restricts meaningful choice regardless of the system design.
November 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
5) Geographic Limitations: In some rural areas, there may be limited doctors or hospitals, and perhaps only one or two insurance providers available on the marketplace, which restricts meaningful choice regardless of the system design.
4) Cost as a Limiting Factor: High deductibles, co-pays, and premiums mean that for many, the "choice" to opt for a more comprehensive plan or a specific out-of-network specialist is financially prohibitive, making it a choice in name only.
November 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
4) Cost as a Limiting Factor: High deductibles, co-pays, and premiums mean that for many, the "choice" to opt for a more comprehensive plan or a specific out-of-network specialist is financially prohibitive, making it a choice in name only.
3) Narrow Networks: Even within a chosen plan, individuals are often restricted to a specific network of doctors and hospitals (HMOs and PPOs have these limitations) to get the best price. Going out-of-network results in significantly higher costs, effectively limiting "choice of doctors."
November 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
3) Narrow Networks: Even within a chosen plan, individuals are often restricted to a specific network of doctors and hospitals (HMOs and PPOs have these limitations) to get the best price. Going out-of-network results in significantly higher costs, effectively limiting "choice of doctors."
2) Employer-Sponsored Insurance: The vast majority of Americans get their insurance through their employer, who often selects a single insurer or a small set of plans, severely limiting the employee's "individual choice" of plans.
November 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
2) Employer-Sponsored Insurance: The vast majority of Americans get their insurance through their employer, who often selects a single insurer or a small set of plans, severely limiting the employee's "individual choice" of plans.
1) Inaccuracy in practice/real-world limitations: Critics argue the statement oversimplifies the reality for many Americans today, who often have limited choices in practice:
November 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
1) Inaccuracy in practice/real-world limitations: Critics argue the statement oversimplifies the reality for many Americans today, who often have limited choices in practice: