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It’s not that shocking if we take seriously the logical conclusions of a society that mediates relations between people by way of their relations to capital, i.
by nopenopenopeno 4y ago
It’s not that shocking if we take seriously the logical conclusions of a society that mediates relations between people by way of their relations to capital, i.e. capitalism.
Insofar as the domestic American economy functions as the core of a global empire, it is uniquely prone to these seemingly nonsensical conclusions. The United States is on its 4th generation into being the most unchecked industrial capitalist empire in history. I think it would actually be more surprising if we had a sensical healthcare system.
- dahfizz 4y agoWhen my car breaks, a mechanic can give me a detailed estimate which is very close to the final cost every time. There is no reason inherint to capitalism that healthcare couldn't work the same. Every other industry under capitalism has sane billing practices. Regardless, healthcare is far from being an "unchecked" free market. The government deals more in healthcare than any other market, except maybe student loans.
- dghlsakjg 4y agoCar mechanics are also bound by estimate accuracy laws in many states. If they go over without approval then they aren’t entitled to more money. I understand that medicine and mechanics aren’t the same thing, but I also have gotten elective procedures where the cost, down to the penny, was quoted up front.