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3 minutes ago, wwest5829 said:

Do tell, is that what happens to military retirees who receive earned medical benefits around the globe. Plenty of American retirees in Ethiopia are there?

So only certain countries for your plan? Just make it Thailand only cuz you live there.

1 minute ago, wwest5829 said:

Sorry you chose to ignore my statement that both Medicare and military retiree medical programs are earned. While emotionally appealing to some, “free stuff” is not what is proposed. A citizen benefit return on taxes paid is what most think is a better and needed balance.

See my post above about Ethiopia.

1 minute ago, placeholder said:

Actually, given the much lower costs of medical care virtually everywhere else in the world, Medicare should pay rather than have Americans return for expensive treatments.

See my post above about Ethiopia.

3 minutes ago, John Drake said:

 

And that would also save on Medicare expenses, as many people in the US would elect to go outside the US for treatment that is less expensive to them than medigap and other plans in the US and less expensive for Medicare reimbursement by the government.  

Even under joseph this won't happen. And how about the Americans wanting financial recourse when they amputate the wrong leg in Ethiopia?  Won't happen.

25 minutes ago, John Drake said:

 

 

That is speculation. When? What hospitals? The embassy told us in its email to follow the rules for Thai vaccination procedures. What are those rules for Americans? Most everyone on these fora have said Americans and other expats will and should be last in line behind any Thais getting the vaccine. Will that actually be the case? Many, if not most Americans are in the age vulnerable group for Covid. Being last in line could be a death sentence. If Fauci wants to help send vaccines to the rest of world, which I do favor, then he should also make provisions for his fellow citizens and taxpayers who are unable to get the vaccine where they reside or who will be last in line.

Sounds like you want Americans First no matter where they live. All that ended on Jan 20.

3 minutes ago, wwest5829 said:

I would wish also but am thinking, not holding my breath. Actually, if we were to be serviced through our Embassy intervention that would help me further my real goal. To have US earned Medicare benefits extended globally on the same basis as the US already does for earned military retirees ...

Yes, more free stuff under joseph.

Medicare was not set up to provide for benefits outside the US (with extremely rare exceptions, like if the nearest medical facility is outside the US).

Maybe joseph will change the plan. If AOC gains control of him, don't worry, it will be free stuff all around.

2 hours ago, Lacessit said:

One of the first things President Biden has done is sign an executive order masks must be worn in all Federal offices and facilities. He has also mandated 14 days quarantine for all incoming international travelers. One can only wonder how many lives might have saved if Trump had followed the same sensible path.

14 day quarantine. Wonder where joseph got that idea. LOL.

6 hours ago, Susco said:

 

The major mistake Trump made, was running for president, because it has put him in the public spotlight.

 

Before he could cheat his way out of business deals, without too much trouble.

 

Now he is toxic, and nobody wants to do business with him, or people who support him, any more.

 

Read the news, how many big companies have announced publicly that they will not do business with him any more, and the list is still growing, for not to speak of those who quietly turn their back on him.

 

I personally think that before the end of the year, he will either flee the US, or be in an orange jump suit.

News flash. Trump's been in the spotlight for 30 years.

1 hour ago, Jeffr2 said:

What video?  Having a hard time coming up with a credible link to back up your false claims? 

 

We're waiting....

Sorry, I forgot the link.  Thank you for waiting.

57 minutes ago, earlinclaifornia said:

Watch this and see if your blood boils. Where are the firearms from the Law?

https://www.newyorker.com/news/video-dept/a-reporters-footage-from-inside-the-capitol-siege

Next time don't defund he police.

How do they determine that the coronavirus caused the deaths? Do they autopsy each body?

14 hours ago, Jeffr2 said:

Maybe they can name the missile MAGA.  It was developed under Trump's watch.  So much for stopping NK from developing weapons.  But he did have a few photo ops with the worlds worst dictator.

Hey, get over it already. Your boy joseph will be installed as president in the next few days. Forget about Trump. Listen to some of joseph's inspiring campaign speeches. Time to stop letting Trump live in your head rent free. You'll be glad you did.

21 minutes ago, polpott said:

The plan is to orchestrate widescale insurrections, similar to last Wednesday, at as many state capitols as possible, on the 17th. PA is a major target, orchestrated by Mr. My Pillow. Trump then calls martial law thus delaying the inauguration for the period of martial law is maintained, which is under the control of Trump, i.e. forever.

 

Another cunning plan to subvert US democracy which is already in the gutter. Oh how the rest of the world is laughing at this, self proclaimed, "bastion of Democracy".

 

 

Source for the plan?