The Ledge's Monthly Approval of President Obama-Do You Approve??? August 2009

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Originally Posted by Stew_Matthews

It is funny that British people moan like hell about the NHS but once a few foreigners 'diss' it, they will defend it to the death. In the UK, BUPA (private system)is a far bettter service than the NHS - even the Brits on here wouldn't disagree with that.

The NHS is 60 years old and has changed little. I guess if you were starting out today and asking people to hand over 10% of their earning to pay for a state health service/pension (as Brits do in National Insurance) they would want something different and better. So those who argue in the US that the health care model needs to be better than the existing UK one are right, I think.

On the original question of Obama, my expectations were low and he is meeting them.

Your not wrong! I've never said its wonderful...far from it. I just don't like to see incorrect info posted. Touch wood I've only ever been in hospital three times, twice to have my kids and once for an ear op. I had no real complaints.