Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Political discussions
Post Reply
User avatar
RobsPics
Level1
Level1
Posts: 352
Joined: Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:39 pm
I am a fan of: PSU

Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by RobsPics »

Sarah Palin's family used to "hustle" across the Canadian border to get healthcare, the former Alaska governor said this weekend.

In a speech in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Palin called it "ironic" that while growing up in a small Alaskan town near the Canadian border, her family used to sneak across the border to take advantage of the Canadian healthcare system.

"We used to hustle over the border for healthcare we received in Canada," she said, according to Medicine Hat News (via Dave Weigel.) "And I think now, 'Isn't that ironic?' "
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing- ... heatlhcare" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:o :o :o :o

At least she's honest about it.
User avatar
dbackjon
Moderator Team
Moderator Team
Posts: 45616
Joined: Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:20 am
I am a fan of: Northern Arizona
A.K.A.: He/Him
Location: Scottsdale

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by dbackjon »

Yes, at least she is honest.
:thumb:
User avatar
ASUG8
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 17570
Joined: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:57 pm
I am a fan of: ASU
Location: SC

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by ASUG8 »

It's a fine line between honesty and clinical insanity. :shock:
User avatar
mainejeff
Level4
Level4
Posts: 5395
Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:43 am
I am a fan of: Maine
A.K.A.: mainejeff

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by mainejeff »

ASUG8 wrote:It's a fine line between honesty and clinical insanity. :shock:
And clinical insanity and the Presidency of the United States.

:coffee:
Go Black Bears!
houndawg
Level5
Level5
Posts: 25042
Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:14 pm
I am a fan of: SIU
A.K.A.: houndawg
Location: Egypt

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by houndawg »

RobsPics wrote:
Sarah Palin's family used to "hustle" across the Canadian border to get healthcare, the former Alaska governor said this weekend.

In a speech in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Palin called it "ironic" that while growing up in a small Alaskan town near the Canadian border, her family used to sneak across the border to take advantage of the Canadian healthcare system.

"We used to hustle over the border for healthcare we received in Canada," she said, according to Medicine Hat News (via Dave Weigel.) "And I think now, 'Isn't that ironic?' "
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing- ... heatlhcare" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:o :o :o :o

At least she's honest about it.
She accepted medical care from Socialists? Does the Alaska Party know this?
You matter. Unless you multiply yourself by c squared. Then you energy.


"I really love America. I just don't know how to get there anymore."John Prine
User avatar
AZGrizFan
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 59959
Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:40 pm
I am a fan of: Sexual Chocolate
Location: Just to the right of center

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by AZGrizFan »

She could see Canada from her front porch.
"Ah fuck. You are right." KYJelly, 11/6/12
"The future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam." Barack Obama, 9/25/12
Image
User avatar
Grizalltheway
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 35688
Joined: Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:01 pm
A.K.A.: DJ Honey BBQ
Location: BSC

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by Grizalltheway »

ASUG8 wrote:It's a fine line between honesty and having the sense of a dried out dog turd. :shock:
Fixed
Baldy
Level4
Level4
Posts: 9906
Joined: Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:38 pm
I am a fan of: Georgia Southern

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by Baldy »

Grizalltheway wrote:
ASUG8 wrote:It's a fine line between honesty and having the sense of a dried out dog turd. :shock:
Fixed
mainejeff wrote:And clinical insanity and the Presidency of the United States.
Synonyms. :nod:
User avatar
UNHWildCats
Level4
Level4
Posts: 6984
Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:47 pm
I am a fan of: New Hampshire
A.K.A.: UNHWildCats

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by UNHWildCats »

I can not believe I am doing this... And if anyone wants to torture me as a result, please do... but...

To be fair, she was talking about when she was a young child and her family lived in a remote area just over the border and the Canadian medical places were far closer to them.
User avatar
RobsPics
Level1
Level1
Posts: 352
Joined: Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:39 pm
I am a fan of: PSU

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by RobsPics »

UNHWildCats wrote:I can not believe I am doing this... And if anyone wants to torture me as a result, please do... but...

To be fair, she was talking about when she was a young child and her family lived in a remote area just over the border and the Canadian medical places were far closer to them.

Palin is a hypocrite because she praises Canadian health care when speaking in front of a Canadian audience, but she trash talks "socialized" health care when she speaks to US audiences.
User avatar
CID1990
Level5
Level5
Posts: 25486
Joined: Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:40 am
I am a fan of: Pie
A.K.A.: CID 1990
Location: กรุงเทพมหานคร

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by CID1990 »

UNHWildCats wrote:I can not believe I am doing this... And if anyone wants to torture me as a result, please do... but...

To be fair, she was talking about when she was a young child and her family lived in a remote area just over the border and the Canadian medical places were far closer to them.
There's always more to the story.
"You however, are an insufferable ankle biting mental chihuahua..." - Clizzoris
houndawg
Level5
Level5
Posts: 25042
Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:14 pm
I am a fan of: SIU
A.K.A.: houndawg
Location: Egypt

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by houndawg »

WTF is she doing sloppin' the knob up in Canada?
You matter. Unless you multiply yourself by c squared. Then you energy.


"I really love America. I just don't know how to get there anymore."John Prine
Baldy
Level4
Level4
Posts: 9906
Joined: Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:38 pm
I am a fan of: Georgia Southern

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by Baldy »

RobsPics wrote:
UNHWildCats wrote:I can not believe I am doing this... And if anyone wants to torture me as a result, please do... but...

To be fair, she was talking about when she was a young child and her family lived in a remote area just over the border and the Canadian medical places were far closer to them.

Palin is a hypocrite because she praises Canadian health care when speaking in front of a Canadian audience, but she trash talks "socialized" health care when she speaks to US audiences.
Obama has built his presidency by being a hypocrite. I have yet heard you say one thing negative about that... :ohno:
houndawg
Level5
Level5
Posts: 25042
Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:14 pm
I am a fan of: SIU
A.K.A.: houndawg
Location: Egypt

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by houndawg »

Baldy wrote:
RobsPics wrote:

Palin is a hypocrite because she praises Canadian health care when speaking in front of a Canadian audience, but she trash talks "socialized" health care when she speaks to US audiences.
Obama has built his presidency by being a hypocrite. I have yet heard you say one thing negative about that... :ohno:
I ask again: WTF is she doing giving speeches in Canada where she is considered a joke and who paid her to do so?
You matter. Unless you multiply yourself by c squared. Then you energy.


"I really love America. I just don't know how to get there anymore."John Prine
User avatar
ASUG8
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 17570
Joined: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:57 pm
I am a fan of: ASU
Location: SC

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by ASUG8 »

houndawg wrote:
Baldy wrote:
Obama has built his presidency by being a hypocrite. I have yet heard you say one thing negative about that... :ohno:
I ask again: WTF is she doing giving speeches in Canada where she is considered a joke and who paid her to do so?
Because Canada sends all their comedians to the US - it was the right thing to send them one of ours. :nod:
User avatar
dbackjon
Moderator Team
Moderator Team
Posts: 45616
Joined: Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:20 am
I am a fan of: Northern Arizona
A.K.A.: He/Him
Location: Scottsdale

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by dbackjon »

ASUG8 wrote:
houndawg wrote:
I ask again: WTF is she doing giving speeches in Canada where she is considered a joke and who paid her to do so?
Because Canada sends all their comedians to the US - it was the right thing to send them one of ours. :nod:
Punishment for beating us in Hockey
:thumb:
User avatar
goapps93
Posts: 8
Joined: Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:34 pm
I am a fan of: AppState
A.K.A.: jonmac

Re: Palin: I Sneaked OVer to Canada for "Socialist" Healthcare

Post by goapps93 »

UNHWildCats wrote:I can not believe I am doing this... And if anyone wants to torture me as a result, please do... but...

To be fair, she was talking about when she was a young child and her family lived in a remote area just over the border and the Canadian medical places were far closer to them.
Since when does anybody care about fairness when it comes to discussing politics? :? Thanks for pointing it out though. I'm not really a fan of Palin but come on Huffington Post, this is a non-story. She did not "go" across the border for health care, she was taken by her parents. And it was 40+ years ago, sheesh.
Post Reply