Originally Posted by gynn (Post 1008751)

Watching Sky News over here, we tend to see a bit of Fox News coverage of American politics (same owner, the 'humble' Rupert Murdoch). That gives us the impression that Obama has made a complete mess of the Presidency, and the only possible solution is for him to be ousted in November. The Tea Party have been presented as the solution to America's ills.

So it's somewhat surprising to see the Tea Party completely overlooked by the Republicans when they came to select a candidate, and it is surprising too (although refreshing also) to see them make such a complete and total mess of their selection of candidate and his running mate.

Once again, God Help America!

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 1008790)

Don't be surprised if Fox "News" supports Romney/Ryan. Looks like Murdoch is happy with Mittens's choice.

Paul Ryan hailed by conservatives as donations pour into Romney campaign | World news | guardian.co.uk

Originally Posted by gynn (Post 1008853)

Nice to see President Obama sending his congratulations to London on the success of the Olympic Games.

London 2012 closing ceremony: How capital took Olympics to its heart | Mail Online

As a true statesman, it is what we've come to expect.

Mitt Romney's message of apology, admitting that he was a million miles wide of the mark in criticising London's ability to host the Games, seems to have got lost in the post.

It wouldn't do for someone hoping to be elected President to be shown to be so hopelessly wrong, would it!

The more we see of him, the more we are coming to realise what a complete joke the man is!

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1008859)

Some stunning pics in that link, esp the one of Tower Bridge at dawn.

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 1008964)

Turns out Mitt's buddy has had a go at the concept of our NHS in the past. Healthcare's only for those who can afford it in his world ! :rolleyes:

Is Paul Ryan's attack on the NHS healthy criticism? | Open thread | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

Originally Posted by Mancie (Post 1008965)

Much the same attitude Cameron and Osbourne have here..and that is what we should be concerned with. :(

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 1008964)

Turns out Mitt's buddy has had a go at the concept of our NHS in the past. Healthcare's only for those who can afford it in his world ! :rolleyes:

It probably would have been a good idea for this clown Ryan to check out a few simple stats before he opened his gob. If he wishes to make a comparison of the US health care system with that of the UK, then where better to look than with his own CIA. Here is the page comparing relative life expectancy for the US with other countries. Look at the US figure, see where it is in the table, then check out the UK.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publicat.../2102rank.html

Eat chyte, Ryan.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1008981)

Seems he ain't checked his facts out really number 50 for the USA number 30 for GB

Originally Posted by gynn (Post 1009005)

Why let the facts get in the way of political bigotry?

He believes that the kind of "socialised healthcare" we have in Britain jeopardises future tax cuts.

It is such a naive argument that you have to read it twice to believe that's what he's actually saying. What good are tax cuts if you are dead? :confused:

Universal health care is something we concluded was central to any civilised society over 60 years ago. It's unbelievable that anyone is still having the discussion. Cameron and Osborne aren't arguing against universal health care. They just have strange ways of seeing how it can be provided.