re: #313 Locker

Oh I’m quite aware that anyone who wants single payer is a “socialist” from most conservative voices I hear. So is anyone who is in a union, likes Obama, voted for Obama, likes the color blue, doesn’t hate paying taxes, etc.

Just because that term is used to brand and dismiss anyone says something unpopular doesn’t make it the case. Single payer is another example.

Locker, Single payer is indeed Socialism. If the government controls payment to medical providers they in effect set all ofthe rules, what is & is not coverd & when treatment is denied etc .
No matter who does or does not like it, it is Socialism.