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Back before he ran for president, Donald Trump appeared on the David Letterman show and criticized U.S. healthcare, highlighting how countries like Scotland and other European nations provide high-quality care at a much reduced cost. Jimmy shares this video in which Trump adds that he could provide Americans with a much better, cheaper system (without giving much in the way of specifics).

Jimmy and guest Nick Cruse of Revolutionary Blackout Network wonder what happened to this Trump before they launch into a scathing critique of the U.S. healthcare system that frequently produces worse outcomes at a higher cost.

They argue that a Medicare for All type system would cut costs in half, provide better service, and eliminate the bloated profits of insurance companies and Big Pharma. Jimmy emphasized that universal healthcare is pro-family and can appeal to conservatives because it prevents families from going into debt for medical care. He concludes by pointing out how Americans have been misled into thinking private insurance is superior, while other countries demonstrate that government-managed healthcare is more efficient and equitable.

Nick Cruse on Twitter: / socialistmma


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Nick Cruse:

Citizen journalist Co-Founder #TenDemands Board Member: National RCV [https://www.breaktheduopoly.com/] KC Tenants KC Sunrise [https://allmylinks.com/socialistmma]^[[1] https://substack.com/@socialistmma]

Revolutionary Blackout Network (RBN):

Blacking Out Corporate Propaganda and Educating for a Revolution.

“You can jail a Revolutionary, but you can’t jail the Revolution.” -- Fred Hampton (1948 - 1969)

We should focus our actions, time, and resources on Direct Action, Mutual Aid, and Community Outreach. If you do engage in Electoral Politics do not support the Duopoly (Red or Blue Team). No War but Class War!

Jimmy Dore:

"I don't criticize Democrats cuz I side with Republicans, I criticize Democrats Cuz THEY side with Republicans.

Our fight is not Left/Right anymore, it is Us vs.Them.

We have 2 corporate party's that serve Wall St/War Machine/Corporations & crush everyone else. #UniParty @0rf"^[[1] https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore/status/1559374176904814594]

#TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

“Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered. A crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and free-thinkers in 21st century America. Jimmy will anger you if you’re a conservative and enrage you if you’re a liberal.”—Patton Oswalt

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