isthisafeverdream 1y ago • 100%
I 100% believe you, and it's no wonder you don't hear those kinds of stories more often. Don't need us common serfs getting any crazy notions.
isthisafeverdream 1y ago • 100%
The healthcare system here is fucked. $200+ was for a regular doctor visit, and I just had to see a specialist so I can't even imagine what that'll end up costing. The whole thing makes me boil thinking of these schmucks raking in billions off sick people, squeezing them for exuberant amounts of money for basic health services.
These companies have lost their fucking minds. I pay over $200 a month for insurance through my job. Recently I had to go in and get blood work done for a condition I have, and was charged over $200 for the office visit and lab work. When I called to figure out why it wasn't just a $30 copay like my card states, I was told that due to my high-deductible plan, I'm responsible for all costs until the deductible is reached, and only then will my copays start. When the fuck did this change? Now I'm responsible for the full cost of an office visit with a regular doctor at the rate of $200+ ON TOP of premiums, costs of service, Rx costs, etc. This isn't even for a serious condition, I can't even imagine what it would cost if regular visits were needed. I won't be paying these bills as medical debt under $500 isn't reported in my state. What can we do? How do we push back against them killing us like this? All these insurance companies have been reporting record profits since the pandemic, and before, while we're paying $1000s month for even the most basic of healthcare services. Meanwhile the liberals continue to dangle the idea of universal health care like a carrot every few years to sway votes. We should all be far more pissed off at them squeezing profits from us at for sake of our health, but where do we even start to push back in any effective way?
isthisafeverdream 1y ago • 100%
Would add "All The Rain Promises and More" by David Arora also
isthisafeverdream 1y ago • 100%
Excellent list!
isthisafeverdream 1y ago • 100%
I'm in the US, so it varies by state, but in Colorado where I live we have
-Alcohol (federally legal, widely accepted) tons of breweries, bars, there's even booze at the coffee shops.
-Tobacco is legal if you're over 21 locally (18 federally I believe), you can't smoke inside, and a lot of people really look down on it still.
-Cannabis, all forms, are legal and sold in stores within the state. Although it's still federally illegal, more and more states are legalizing, so it's only a matter of time. You can buy up to an ounce a day, or I think 7 grams of concentrates, or edibles like gummies, chocolates, candies, etc
-Psychedelics - Most recently Colorado decriminalized magic mushrooms, DMT, ibogain, and mescaline for personal use. You can grow within certain perimeters, possess as much as you want currently, but can not sell. Soon there will be mushroom therapy centers, and there are currently centers for IV ketamine therapy (you can also do mail order).
-Caffeine is legal, everywhere, and highly encouraged due to the American work culture.
I think those are the most notable currently, although things continue to change quickly in Colorado. Cheers!