'This whole racing-a-car-thing should be easy, right? After all,
everyone drives.
Wait a minute. I’ve had ex-Navy SEALs, current and former Major League Baseball pitchers, brain surgeons, and even rocket scientists tell me
that racing a car is the hardest thing they’ve ever done.
If you were to ask someone who has never raced how hard they think it
Would be, they’ll likely relate it to having driven a mountain highway,
or across the country. I’ve received responses like, “How hard could it be? I drive every day, and it’s not hard.”
That’s the problem.'
<https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-racing-is-so-different-and-difficult/>
Oh, and:
'Racing is much closer to flying fighter jets. All those other things
I’ve done in the sky are, at most, flying’s version of driving the twisties on the Tail of the Dragon, or Highway 1 in Northern California.
In other words, it’s nothing like it.'
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:45:16 AM UTC-4, Alan wrote:Oh, and:
'This whole racing-a-car-thing should be easy, right? After all,
everyone drives.
Wait a minute. I’ve had ex-Navy SEALs, current and former Major
League Baseball pitchers, brain surgeons, and even rocket
scientists tell me that racing a car is the hardest thing they’ve
ever done.
If you were to ask someone who has never raced how hard they think
it Would be, they’ll likely relate it to having driven a mountain
highway, or across the country. I’ve received responses like, “How
hard could it be? I drive every day, and it’s not hard.”
That’s the problem.'
<https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-racing-is-so-different-and-difficult/>
'Racing is much closer to flying fighter jets. All those other
things I’ve done in the sky are, at most, flying’s version of
driving the twisties on the Tail of the Dragon, or Highway 1 in
Northern California. In other words, it’s nothing like it.'
Apples and oranges. Try a non-precision approach in a 172 to minimums
with a 20 knot crosswind at night in heavy rain. That will get your attention. What I did yesterday not so much, but does take training.
On 2023-04-25 07:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:45:16 AM UTC-4, Alan wrote:Oh, and:
'This whole racing-a-car-thing should be easy, right? After all,
everyone drives.
Wait a minute. I’ve had ex-Navy SEALs, current and former Major
League Baseball pitchers, brain surgeons, and even rocket
scientists tell me that racing a car is the hardest thing they’ve
ever done.
If you were to ask someone who has never raced how hard they think
it Would be, they’ll likely relate it to having driven a mountain
highway, or across the country. I’ve received responses like, “How
hard could it be? I drive every day, and it’s not hard.”
That’s the problem.'
<https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-racing-is-so-different-and-difficult/>
'Racing is much closer to flying fighter jets. All those other
things I’ve done in the sky are, at most, flying’s version of
driving the twisties on the Tail of the Dragon, or Highway 1 in
Northern California. In other words, it’s nothing like it.'
Apples and oranges. Try a non-precision approach in a 172 to minimumsAnd, as usual, you think you know more than someone who is both a pilot
with a 20 knot crosswind at night in heavy rain. That will get your attention. What I did yesterday not so much, but does take training.
and an accomplished racing driver, and highly respect racing driving
coach (having raced in the Indy 500, and finishing 2nd in the 24 Hours
of Daytona)
A man who has literally done both told you which he feels is more challenging.
But you know better.
(The little shit's self-centred essay snipped)
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:33:49 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:Oh, and:
On 2023-04-25 07:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:45:16 AM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
'This whole racing-a-car-thing should be easy, right? After
all, everyone drives.
Wait a minute. I’ve had ex-Navy SEALs, current and former
Major League Baseball pitchers, brain surgeons, and even
rocket scientists tell me that racing a car is the hardest
thing they’ve ever done.
If you were to ask someone who has never raced how hard they
think it Would be, they’ll likely relate it to having driven a
mountain highway, or across the country. I’ve received
responses like, “How hard could it be? I drive every day, and
it’s not hard.”
That’s the problem.'
<https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-racing-is-so-different-and-difficult/>
And, as usual, you think you know more than someone who is both a
'Racing is much closer to flying fighter jets. All those other
things I’ve done in the sky are, at most, flying’s version of
driving the twisties on the Tail of the Dragon, or Highway 1
in Northern California. In other words, it’s nothing like it.'
Apples and oranges. Try a non-precision approach in a 172 to
minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in heavy rain. That
will get your attention. What I did yesterday not so much, but
does take training.
pilot and an accomplished racing driver, and highly respect racing
driving coach (having raced in the Indy 500, and finishing 2nd in
the 24 Hours of Daytona)
A man who has literally done both told you which he feels is more
challenging.
But you know better.
(The little shit's self-centred essay snipped)
Apples and oranges. Very different challenges and training. Both are potentially deadly to the unlucky, untrained, and unprepared. I
really do not think you can compare which is more difficult. Just too different.
My point is that you are not capable of the flying I do on a routine
basis. I am not capable of winning the auto races you run. Could I
drive around the track at something faster than everyday speeds in my
car. Yes. But compete? No.
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving than your
bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read the next one, if there
is one.
BTW, I see that as of today the subject of my last email is still an
open issue. Are you ever going to resolve it? I'm checking on a
regular basis.
On 2023-04-25 10:04, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:33:49 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:Oh, and:
On 2023-04-25 07:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:45:16 AM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
'This whole racing-a-car-thing should be easy, right? After
all, everyone drives.
Wait a minute. I’ve had ex-Navy SEALs, current and former
Major League Baseball pitchers, brain surgeons, and even
rocket scientists tell me that racing a car is the hardest
thing they’ve ever done.
If you were to ask someone who has never raced how hard they
think it Would be, they’ll likely relate it to having driven a
mountain highway, or across the country. I’ve received
responses like, “How hard could it be? I drive every day, and
it’s not hard.”
That’s the problem.'
<https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-racing-is-so-different-and-difficult/>
And, as usual, you think you know more than someone who is both a
'Racing is much closer to flying fighter jets. All those other
things I’ve done in the sky are, at most, flying’s version of
driving the twisties on the Tail of the Dragon, or Highway 1
in Northern California. In other words, it’s nothing like it.'
Apples and oranges. Try a non-precision approach in a 172 to
minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in heavy rain. That
will get your attention. What I did yesterday not so much, but
does take training.
pilot and an accomplished racing driver, and highly respect racing
driving coach (having raced in the Indy 500, and finishing 2nd in
the 24 Hours of Daytona)
A man who has literally done both told you which he feels is more
challenging.
But you know better.
(The little shit's self-centred essay snipped)
Apples and oranges. Very different challenges and training. Both are potentially deadly to the unlucky, untrained, and unprepared. IBut you, who do not do both...
really do not think you can compare which is more difficult. Just too different.
...know better than someone who does...
...right, Little Shit?
My point is that you are not capable of the flying I do on a routine basis. I am not capable of winning the auto races you run. Could I"Something faster than every day speeds"?
drive around the track at something faster than everyday speeds in my
car. Yes. But compete? No.
LOLOLOLOLOL
Race driving is the equivalent of "a non-precision approach in a 172 to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in heavy rain."...
...every time you go through a corner.
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving than yourWell as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm afraid you'll
bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read the next one, if there
is one.
have to wait until June.
BTW, I see that as of today the subject of my last email is still anYou're continuing to stalk?
open issue. Are you ever going to resolve it? I'm checking on a
regular basis.
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:Oh, and:
On 2023-04-25 10:04, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:33:49 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-25 07:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:45:16 AM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
'This whole racing-a-car-thing should be easy, right?
After all, everyone drives.
Wait a minute. I’ve had ex-Navy SEALs, current and former
Major League Baseball pitchers, brain surgeons, and even
rocket scientists tell me that racing a car is the hardest
thing they’ve ever done.
If you were to ask someone who has never raced how hard
they think it Would be, they’ll likely relate it to having
driven a mountain highway, or across the country. I’ve
received responses like, “How hard could it be? I drive
every day, and it’s not hard.”
That’s the problem.'
<https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-racing-is-so-different-and-difficult/>
But you, who do not do both...And, as usual, you think you know more than someone who is both
'Racing is much closer to flying fighter jets. All those
other things I’ve done in the sky are, at most, flying’s
version of driving the twisties on the Tail of the Dragon,
or Highway 1 in Northern California. In other words, it’s
nothing like it.'
Apples and oranges. Try a non-precision approach in a 172 to
minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in heavy rain.
That will get your attention. What I did yesterday not so
much, but does take training.
a pilot and an accomplished racing driver, and highly respect
racing driving coach (having raced in the Indy 500, and
finishing 2nd in the 24 Hours of Daytona)
A man who has literally done both told you which he feels is
more challenging.
But you know better.
(The little shit's self-centred essay snipped)
Apples and oranges. Very different challenges and training. Both
are potentially deadly to the unlucky, untrained, and unprepared.
I really do not think you can compare which is more difficult.
Just too different.
...know better than someone who does...
...right, Little Shit?
"Something faster than every day speeds"?
My point is that you are not capable of the flying I do on a
routine basis. I am not capable of winning the auto races you
run. Could I drive around the track at something faster than
everyday speeds in my car. Yes. But compete? No.
LOLOLOLOLOL
Race driving is the equivalent of "a non-precision approach in a
172 to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in heavy
rain."...
...every time you go through a corner.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm afraid
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving than your
bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read the next one, if
there is one.
you'll have to wait until June.
You're continuing to stalk?
BTW, I see that as of today the subject of my last email is still
an open issue. Are you ever going to resolve it? I'm checking on
a regular basis.
Of course, you cited only one sports person with relevant experience
claiming that racing is more difficult than driving. Go ask Thurmon
Munson. He was catcher for the Yankees for 11 years and 7-time All
Star.
Oh, you can't. He died in 1979 when he crashed his Cessna. He made a
mistake performing what should have been a routine landing in good
weather. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurman_Munson#Death
I was giving a CAP mission pilot (not FAA) checkride to a highly
experienced pilot who made the same mistake in a 172. I caught it and
made him do a go-around. He actually verbalized flaps down from the
landing checklist and then never extended the flaps. That, plus other
issues I saw, and he is no longer flying for CAP.
As for the rest, like I said you cannot make comparisons like driving
through a race course curve versus an instrument approach. Race
driving is more intense, flying gives you more time. More time right
up to the point where accumulated errors kill you. The Swiss cheese
of errors. Look it up.
As you have no meaningful personal experience with piloting aircraft
you are just plain lying making any person judgements on how
difficult it can be.
As for your open issue, it's just very interesting, very much in the
public domain, and potentially very damning to your CSMA/RSG
reputation. Just fix it and it ceases to be an issue. It's has been
dragging on for years after all. :-)
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. It was almost
painless and no activity restrictions. It took all of a week from
diagnosis to surgery. I was on the way to hospital when the famous
CRV incident occurred. But you have health care waiting lines in
Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would already have that
fixed. :)
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
[Tom, etc]…
…
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving than your
bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read the next one, if
there is one.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm afraid
you'll have to wait until June.
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. It was almost painless and no activity restrictions. It took all of a week from diagnosis to surgery. I was on the way to hospital when the famous
CRV incident occurred. But you have health care waiting lines in
Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would already have that
fixed. :)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 12:16:18 PM UTC-5, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
[Tom, etc]…
…
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving than your
bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read the next one, if
there is one.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm afraid
you'll have to wait until June.
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. It was almost
painless and no activity restrictions. It took all of a week from
diagnosis to surgery. I was on the way to hospital when the famous
CRV incident occurred. But you have health care waiting lines in
Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would already have that
fixed. :)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
I happened to see an old associate last night when we were out for dinner. First time since pre-CoVid. We chatted briefly; I offered my best wishes for their future back surgery (a mutual friend had mentioned this to me recently).
I didn’t go into with him on the second part that I’d been told, which was
that he has two years still to go before his operation, because he can’t afford
US private health insurance, so he has to wait until age 65 and Medicare.
On 2023-04-26 16:01, -hh wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 12:16:18 PM UTC-5, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
[Tom, etc]…
…
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving than your
bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read the next one, if
there is one.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm afraid
you'll have to wait until June.
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. It was almost
painless and no activity restrictions. It took all of a week from
diagnosis to surgery. I was on the way to hospital when the famous
CRV incident occurred. But you have health care waiting lines in
Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would already have that
fixed. :)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
I happened to see an old associate last night when we were out for dinner. First time since pre-CoVid. We chatted briefly; I offered my best wishes for
their future back surgery (a mutual friend had mentioned this to me recently).
I didn’t go into with him on the second part that I’d been told, which was
that he has two years still to go before his operation, because he can’t afford
US private health insurance, so he has to wait until age 65 and Medicare.
Yup.
I may have waited a couple of more months than I would have liked to get
my hernia surgery...
(It really didn't become a definite thing until February/March this year) ...but on the flip side, EVERY Canadian who needs the surgery can get it... ...without going bankrupt.
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:07:42 PM UTC-5, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 16:01, -hh wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 12:16:18 PM UTC-5, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
[Tom, etc]…
…
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving than your
bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read the next one, if
there is one.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm afraid
you'll have to wait until June.
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. It was almost
painless and no activity restrictions. It took all of a week from
diagnosis to surgery. I was on the way to hospital when the famous
CRV incident occurred. But you have health care waiting lines in
Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would already have that
fixed. :)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
I happened to see an old associate last night when we were out for dinner.
First time since pre-CoVid. We chatted briefly; I offered my best wishes for
their future back surgery (a mutual friend had mentioned this to me recently).
I didn’t go into with him on the second part that I’d been told, which was
that he has two years still to go before his operation, because he can’t afford
US private health insurance, so he has to wait until age 65 and Medicare.
Yup.
I may have waited a couple of more months than I would have liked to get my hernia surgery...
(It really didn't become a definite thing until February/March this year) ...but on the flip side, EVERY Canadian who needs the surgery can get it...Unfortunately, middle/upper class Americans who worked for decades with employer provided healthcare & no major health concerns just do not realize how profoundly bad the American healthcare system sucks for people who don’t have that health insurance “mafia membership” ID card to control their
...without going bankrupt.
out of pocket costs.
Of course, the joke’s on them when they get onto Medicare after age 65 and a few years go past and they need dental work: Medicare does not cover it. Receding gums meriting a tissue graft rebuild? Figure ~$4K .. per side.
-hh
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:Oh, and:
On 2023-04-25 10:04, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:33:49 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-25 07:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:45:16 AM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
'This whole racing-a-car-thing should be easy, right?
After all, everyone drives.
Wait a minute. I’ve had ex-Navy SEALs, current and former
Major League Baseball pitchers, brain surgeons, and even
rocket scientists tell me that racing a car is the hardest
thing they’ve ever done.
If you were to ask someone who has never raced how hard
they think it Would be, they’ll likely relate it to having
driven a mountain highway, or across the country. I’ve
received responses like, “How hard could it be? I drive
every day, and it’s not hard.”
That’s the problem.'
<https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-racing-is-so-different-and-difficult/>
But you, who do not do both...And, as usual, you think you know more than someone who is both
'Racing is much closer to flying fighter jets. All those
other things I’ve done in the sky are, at most, flying’s
version of driving the twisties on the Tail of the Dragon,
or Highway 1 in Northern California. In other words, it’s
nothing like it.'
Apples and oranges. Try a non-precision approach in a 172 to
minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in heavy rain.
That will get your attention. What I did yesterday not so
much, but does take training.
a pilot and an accomplished racing driver, and highly respect
racing driving coach (having raced in the Indy 500, and
finishing 2nd in the 24 Hours of Daytona)
A man who has literally done both told you which he feels is
more challenging.
But you know better.
(The little shit's self-centred essay snipped)
Apples and oranges. Very different challenges and training. Both
are potentially deadly to the unlucky, untrained, and unprepared.
I really do not think you can compare which is more difficult.
Just too different.
...know better than someone who does...
...right, Little Shit?
"Something faster than every day speeds"?
My point is that you are not capable of the flying I do on a
routine basis. I am not capable of winning the auto races you
run. Could I drive around the track at something faster than
everyday speeds in my car. Yes. But compete? No.
LOLOLOLOLOL
Race driving is the equivalent of "a non-precision approach in a
172 to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in heavy
rain."...
...every time you go through a corner.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm afraid
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving than your
bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read the next one, if
there is one.
you'll have to wait until June.
You're continuing to stalk?
BTW, I see that as of today the subject of my last email is still
an open issue. Are you ever going to resolve it? I'm checking on
a regular basis.
Of course, you cited only one sports person with relevant experience claiming that racing is more difficult than driving. Go ask Thurmon Munson. He was catcher for the Yankees for 11 years and 7-time AllWhy would Thurmon Munson be able to add anything of relevance to the discussion, Little Shit?
Star.
Oh, you can't. He died in 1979 when he crashed his Cessna. He made a mistake performing what should have been a routine landing in good weather. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurman_Munson#DeathSo he wasn't a very good pilot?
I was giving a CAP mission pilot (not FAA) checkride to a highly experienced pilot who made the same mistake in a 172. I caught it and
made him do a go-around. He actually verbalized flaps down from the landing checklist and then never extended the flaps. That, plus other issues I saw, and he is no longer flying for CAP.
As for the rest, like I said you cannot make comparisons like driving through a race course curve versus an instrument approach. Race
driving is more intense, flying gives you more time. More time right
up to the point where accumulated errors kill you. The Swiss cheese
of errors. Look it up.
As you have no meaningful personal experience with piloting aircraftI quoted someone who DOES have personal experience, Little Shit.
you are just plain lying making any person judgements on how
difficult it can be.
As for your open issue, it's just very interesting, very much in the public domain, and potentially very damning to your CSMA/RSGOr you could just not stalk people.
reputation. Just fix it and it ceases to be an issue. It's has been dragging on for years after all. :-)
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. It was almost painless and no activity restrictions. It took all of a week from diagnosis to surgery. I was on the way to hospital when the famousIf I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
CRV incident occurred. But you have health care waiting lines in
Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would already have that
fixed. :)
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:00:32 AM UTC-4, -hh wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:07:42 PM UTC-5, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 16:01, -hh wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 12:16:18 PM UTC-5, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
[Tom, etc]…
…
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving than your >>>>> bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read the next one, if >>>>> there is one.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm afraid
you'll have to wait until June.
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. It was almost >>> painless and no activity restrictions. It took all of a week from >>> diagnosis to surgery. I was on the way to hospital when the famous >>> CRV incident occurred. But you have health care waiting lines in
Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would already have that >>> fixed. :)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
I happened to see an old associate last night when we were out for dinner.
First time since pre-CoVid. We chatted briefly; I offered my best wishes for
their future back surgery (a mutual friend had mentioned this to me recently).
I didn’t go into with him on the second part that I’d been told, which was
that he has two years still to go before his operation, because he can’t afford
US private health insurance, so he has to wait until age 65 and Medicare.
Yup.
I may have waited a couple of more months than I would have liked to get my hernia surgery...
(It really didn't become a definite thing until February/March this year)
...but on the flip side, EVERY Canadian who needs the surgery can get it...
...without going bankrupt.
Unfortunately, middle/upper class Americans who worked for decades with employer provided healthcare & no major health concerns just do not realize
how profoundly bad the American healthcare system sucks for people who don’t have that health insurance “mafia membership” ID card to control their
out of pocket costs.
Of course, the joke’s on them when they get onto Medicare after age 65 and
a few years go past and they need dental work: Medicare does not cover it. Receding gums meriting a tissue graft rebuild? Figure ~$4K .. per side.
Only those with victim disorder regard health care as broken.
Receding gums are a personal issue?
In any event, you can buy dental insurance in the U.S.
dental benefits, but mostly with additional premiums.
For BC: If you receive income or disability assistance, you may be able to have basic dental costs covered. It depends on whether or not you are receiving public assistance.
"Everyone who receives assistance can access emergency dental services to relieve pain."
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/on-assistance/supplements/dental
At the national level I found this recent article:
"With the new budget having some dental care policies, it appears the government of Canada is beginning to see teeth as part of the human body.
According to the 2022 budget outline, a third of Canadians do not have dental insurance, and in 2018, more than one in five Canadians reported avoiding dental care because of the cost.
But that might finally start changing. The budget has proposed $5.3 billion to Health Canada, so dental care can be provided to the Canadians who need it most.
The amount will be spread out over five years, and it could begin late this year or in early 2023. There’s already $1.7 billion in funding in the works.
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 1:16:18 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:Oh, and:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-25 10:04, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:33:49 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-25 07:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:45:16 AM UTC-4, Alan
wrote:
'This whole racing-a-car-thing should be easy, right?
After all, everyone drives.
Wait a minute. I’ve had ex-Navy SEALs, current and
former Major League Baseball pitchers, brain surgeons,
and even rocket scientists tell me that racing a car is
the hardest thing they’ve ever done.
If you were to ask someone who has never raced how
hard they think it Would be, they’ll likely relate it
to having driven a mountain highway, or across the
country. I’ve received responses like, “How hard could
it be? I drive every day, and it’s not hard.”
That’s the problem.'
<https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-racing-is-so-different-and-difficult/>
Why would Thurmon Munson be able to add anything of relevance toBut you, who do not do both...And, as usual, you think you know more than someone who is
'Racing is much closer to flying fighter jets. All
those other things I’ve done in the sky are, at most,
flying’s version of driving the twisties on the Tail of
the Dragon, or Highway 1 in Northern California. In
other words, it’s nothing like it.'
Apples and oranges. Try a non-precision approach in a 172
to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in heavy
rain. That will get your attention. What I did yesterday
not so much, but does take training.
both a pilot and an accomplished racing driver, and highly
respect racing driving coach (having raced in the Indy 500,
and finishing 2nd in the 24 Hours of Daytona)
A man who has literally done both told you which he feels
is more challenging.
But you know better.
(The little shit's self-centred essay snipped)
Apples and oranges. Very different challenges and training.
Both are potentially deadly to the unlucky, untrained, and
unprepared. I really do not think you can compare which is
more difficult. Just too different.
...know better than someone who does...
...right, Little Shit?
"Something faster than every day speeds"?
My point is that you are not capable of the flying I do on a
routine basis. I am not capable of winning the auto races
you run. Could I drive around the track at something faster
than everyday speeds in my car. Yes. But compete? No.
LOLOLOLOLOL
Race driving is the equivalent of "a non-precision approach in
a 172 to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in heavy
rain."...
...every time you go through a corner.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm afraid
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving than
your bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read the next
one, if there is one.
you'll have to wait until June.
You're continuing to stalk?
BTW, I see that as of today the subject of my last email is
still an open issue. Are you ever going to resolve it? I'm
checking on a regular basis.
Of course, you cited only one sports person with relevant
experience claiming that racing is more difficult than driving.
Go ask Thurmon Munson. He was catcher for the Yankees for 11
years and 7-time All Star.
the discussion, Little Shit?
So he wasn't a very good pilot?
Oh, you can't. He died in 1979 when he crashed his Cessna. He
made a mistake performing what should have been a routine landing
in good weather.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurman_Munson#Death
I quoted someone who DOES have personal experience, Little Shit.
I was giving a CAP mission pilot (not FAA) checkride to a highly
experienced pilot who made the same mistake in a 172. I caught it
and made him do a go-around. He actually verbalized flaps down
from the landing checklist and then never extended the flaps.
That, plus other issues I saw, and he is no longer flying for
CAP.
As for the rest, like I said you cannot make comparisons like
driving through a race course curve versus an instrument
approach. Race driving is more intense, flying gives you more
time. More time right up to the point where accumulated errors
kill you. The Swiss cheese of errors. Look it up.
As you have no meaningful personal experience with piloting
aircraft you are just plain lying making any person judgements on
how difficult it can be.
Or you could just not stalk people.
As for your open issue, it's just very interesting, very much in
the public domain, and potentially very damning to your CSMA/RSG
reputation. Just fix it and it ceases to be an issue. It's has
been dragging on for years after all. :-)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. It was
almost painless and no activity restrictions. It took all of a
week from diagnosis to surgery. I was on the way to hospital when
the famous CRV incident occurred. But you have health care
waiting lines in Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would
already have that fixed. :)
On the subject of flying, my issue is that you are inserting the
competitive element of racing in a car compared to flying. Let's
level the field by looking at the aircraft race records. The only
long-term case available is Reno, and this year is the last one. Some
the last year issue is due to so many fatal accidents. Here is the
record of those Reno Air Race fatal accidents. How many fatal
accidents has your SCCBC race circuit had in its existence?
On 2023-04-28 08:32, Thomas E. wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 1:16:18 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:Oh, and:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-25 10:04, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:33:49 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-25 07:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:45:16 AM UTC-4, Alan
wrote:
'This whole racing-a-car-thing should be easy, right?
After all, everyone drives.
Wait a minute. I’ve had ex-Navy SEALs, current and
former Major League Baseball pitchers, brain surgeons,
and even rocket scientists tell me that racing a car is
the hardest thing they’ve ever done.
If you were to ask someone who has never raced how
hard they think it Would be, they’ll likely relate it
to having driven a mountain highway, or across the
country. I’ve received responses like, “How hard could
it be? I drive every day, and it’s not hard.”
That’s the problem.'
<https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-racing-is-so-different-and-difficult/>
Why would Thurmon Munson be able to add anything of relevance toBut you, who do not do both...And, as usual, you think you know more than someone who is
'Racing is much closer to flying fighter jets. All
those other things I’ve done in the sky are, at most,
flying’s version of driving the twisties on the Tail of
the Dragon, or Highway 1 in Northern California. In
other words, it’s nothing like it.'
Apples and oranges. Try a non-precision approach in a 172
to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in heavy
rain. That will get your attention. What I did yesterday
not so much, but does take training.
both a pilot and an accomplished racing driver, and highly
respect racing driving coach (having raced in the Indy 500,
and finishing 2nd in the 24 Hours of Daytona)
A man who has literally done both told you which he feels
is more challenging.
But you know better.
(The little shit's self-centred essay snipped)
Apples and oranges. Very different challenges and training.
Both are potentially deadly to the unlucky, untrained, and
unprepared. I really do not think you can compare which is
more difficult. Just too different.
...know better than someone who does...
...right, Little Shit?
"Something faster than every day speeds"?
My point is that you are not capable of the flying I do on a
routine basis. I am not capable of winning the auto races
you run. Could I drive around the track at something faster
than everyday speeds in my car. Yes. But compete? No.
LOLOLOLOLOL
Race driving is the equivalent of "a non-precision approach in
a 172 to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in heavy
rain."...
...every time you go through a corner.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm afraid
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving than
your bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read the next
one, if there is one.
you'll have to wait until June.
You're continuing to stalk?
BTW, I see that as of today the subject of my last email is
still an open issue. Are you ever going to resolve it? I'm
checking on a regular basis.
Of course, you cited only one sports person with relevant
experience claiming that racing is more difficult than driving.
Go ask Thurmon Munson. He was catcher for the Yankees for 11
years and 7-time All Star.
the discussion, Little Shit?
So he wasn't a very good pilot?
Oh, you can't. He died in 1979 when he crashed his Cessna. He
made a mistake performing what should have been a routine landing
in good weather.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurman_Munson#Death
I quoted someone who DOES have personal experience, Little Shit.
I was giving a CAP mission pilot (not FAA) checkride to a highly
experienced pilot who made the same mistake in a 172. I caught it
and made him do a go-around. He actually verbalized flaps down
from the landing checklist and then never extended the flaps.
That, plus other issues I saw, and he is no longer flying for
CAP.
As for the rest, like I said you cannot make comparisons like
driving through a race course curve versus an instrument
approach. Race driving is more intense, flying gives you more
time. More time right up to the point where accumulated errors
kill you. The Swiss cheese of errors. Look it up.
As you have no meaningful personal experience with piloting
aircraft you are just plain lying making any person judgements on
how difficult it can be.
Or you could just not stalk people.
As for your open issue, it's just very interesting, very much in
the public domain, and potentially very damning to your CSMA/RSG
reputation. Just fix it and it ceases to be an issue. It's has
been dragging on for years after all. :-)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. It was
almost painless and no activity restrictions. It took all of a
week from diagnosis to surgery. I was on the way to hospital when
the famous CRV incident occurred. But you have health care
waiting lines in Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would
already have that fixed. :)
On the subject of flying, my issue is that you are inserting the competitive element of racing in a car compared to flying. Let'sAnd as usual, you try and rewrite the narrative.
level the field by looking at the aircraft race records. The only long-term case available is Reno, and this year is the last one. Some
the last year issue is due to so many fatal accidents. Here is the
record of those Reno Air Race fatal accidents. How many fatal
accidents has your SCCBC race circuit had in its existence?
Do you remember what started this debt, you Lying Little Shit.
I think you do.
On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:54:39 AM UTC-5, Thomas E. wrote:
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:00:32 AM UTC-4, -hh wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:07:42 PM UTC-5, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 16:01, -hh wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 12:16:18 PM UTC-5, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
[Tom, etc]…
…
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving than your >>>>> bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read the next one, if >>>>> there is one.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm afraid >>>> you'll have to wait until June.
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. It was almost >>> painless and no activity restrictions. It took all of a week from >>> diagnosis to surgery. I was on the way to hospital when the famous >>> CRV incident occurred. But you have health care waiting lines in >>> Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would already have that >>> fixed. :)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
I happened to see an old associate last night when we were out for dinner.
First time since pre-CoVid. We chatted briefly; I offered my best wishes for
their future back surgery (a mutual friend had mentioned this to me recently).
I didn’t go into with him on the second part that I’d been told, which was
that he has two years still to go before his operation, because he can’t afford
US private health insurance, so he has to wait until age 65 and Medicare.
Yup.
I may have waited a couple of more months than I would have liked to get
my hernia surgery...
(It really didn't become a definite thing until February/March this year)
...but on the flip side, EVERY Canadian who needs the surgery can get it...
...without going bankrupt.
Unfortunately, middle/upper class Americans who worked for decades with employer provided healthcare & no major health concerns just do not realize
how profoundly bad the American healthcare system sucks for people who don’t have that health insurance “mafia membership” ID card to control their
out of pocket costs.
Of course, the joke’s on them when they get onto Medicare after age 65 and
a few years go past and they need dental work: Medicare does not cover it.
Receding gums meriting a tissue graft rebuild? Figure ~$4K .. per side.
Only those with victim disorder regard health care as broken.Or people who can look beyond the tip of their nose: healthcare costs
a third less in Switzerland despite them having a higher cost of living, and they have superior outcomes. Oh, and it’s also a public/private hybrid, so American advocates don’t have that deflection attempt either.
Receding gums are a personal issue?Just because I happen to know market prices? You may not be aware that I’ve been taking care of my parents finances for the past decade.
Plus it’s just one example: replacing a cap isn’t cheap without insurance either.
IIRC, Mom’s last one as $2K,
In any event, you can buy dental insurance in the U.S.Yup, at additional expense. If I recall correctly, our policy is a supplement
to the basic health insurance, so it’s only something like $102/month.
Some Medicare Advantage plans available in lieu of classic Medicare offer
dental benefits, but mostly with additional premiums.Which isn’t basic Medicare which was the point.
For BC: If you receive income or disability assistance, you may be able to have basic dental costs covered. It depends on whether or not you are receiving public assistance.
"Everyone who receives assistance can access emergency dental services to relieve pain."
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/on-assistance/supplements/dental
At the national level I found this recent article:
"With the new budget having some dental care policies, it appears the government of Canada is beginning to see teeth as part of the human body.
According to the 2022 budget outline, a third of Canadians do not have dental insurance, and in 2018, more than one in five Canadians reported avoiding dental care because of the cost.
But that might finally start changing. The budget has proposed $5.3 billion to Health Canada, so dental care can be provided to the Canadians who need it most.
The amount will be spread out over five years, and it could begin late this year or in early 2023. There’s already $1.7 billion in funding in the works.Sounds like they recognized the problem & are working to fix it.
When is the US going to follow suit?
-hh
On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 4:15:37 PM UTC-4, -hh wrote:
On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:54:39 AM UTC-5, Thomas E. wrote:
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:00:32 AM UTC-4, -hh wrote:Or people who can look beyond the tip of their nose: healthcare
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:07:42 PM UTC-5, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 16:01, -hh wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 12:16:18 PM UTC-5, Alan
wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan
wrote:
[Tom, etc]… Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017.
… As for my trip description it's no more
self-serving than your bragging race narratives.
Can't wait to read the next one, if there is one.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery,
I'm afraid you'll have to wait until June.
It was almost painless and no activity restrictions. It
took all of a week from diagnosis to surgery. I was on
the way to hospital when the famous CRV incident
occurred. But you have health care waiting lines in
Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would already
have that fixed. :)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
I happened to see an old associate last night when we were
out for dinner. First time since pre-CoVid. We chatted
briefly; I offered my best wishes for their future back
surgery (a mutual friend had mentioned this to me
recently).
I didn’t go into with him on the second part that I’d been
told, which was that he has two years still to go before
his operation, because he can’t afford US private health
insurance, so he has to wait until age 65 and Medicare.
Yup.
I may have waited a couple of more months than I would have
liked to get my hernia surgery...
(It really didn't become a definite thing until
February/March this year) ...but on the flip side, EVERY
Canadian who needs the surgery can get it... ...without going
bankrupt.
Unfortunately, middle/upper class Americans who worked for
decades with employer provided healthcare & no major health
concerns just do not realize how profoundly bad the American
healthcare system sucks for people who don’t have that health
insurance “mafia membership” ID card to control their out of
pocket costs.
Of course, the joke’s on them when they get onto Medicare after
age 65 and a few years go past and they need dental work:
Medicare does not cover it. Receding gums meriting a tissue
graft rebuild? Figure ~$4K .. per side.
Only those with victim disorder regard health care as broken.
costs a third less in Switzerland despite them having a higher cost
of living, and they have superior outcomes. Oh, and it’s also a
public/private hybrid, so American advocates don’t have that
deflection attempt either.
Receding gums are a personal issue?Just because I happen to know market prices? You may not be aware
that I’ve been taking care of my parents finances for the past
decade.
Plus it’s just one example: replacing a cap isn’t cheap without
insurance either. IIRC, Mom’s last one as $2K,
In any event, you can buy dental insurance in the U.S.Yup, at additional expense. If I recall correctly, our policy is a
supplement to the basic health insurance, so it’s only something
like $102/month. Some Medicare Advantage plans available in lieu of
classic Medicare offer
dental benefits, but mostly with additional premiums.Which isn’t basic Medicare which was the point.
Sounds like they recognized the problem & are working to fix it.
For BC: If you receive income or disability assistance, you may
be able to have basic dental costs covered. It depends on whether
or not you are receiving public assistance.
"Everyone who receives assistance can access emergency dental
services to relieve pain."
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/on-assistance/supplements/dental
At the national level I found this recent article:
"With the new budget having some dental care policies, it appears
the government of Canada is beginning to see teeth as part of the
human body.
According to the 2022 budget outline, a third of Canadians do not
have dental insurance, and in 2018, more than one in five
Canadians reported avoiding dental care because of the cost.
But that might finally start changing. The budget has proposed
$5.3 billion to Health Canada, so dental care can be provided to
the Canadians who need it most.
The amount will be spread out over five years, and it could begin
late this year or in early 2023. There’s already $1.7 billion in
funding in the works.
When is the US going to follow suit?
-hh
When is the U.S. going to recognize that these programs cost money
and collect added taxes to pay for them? Part D was never funded.
Thank George W for that attempt to buy the senior vote.
On Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 4:17:15 AM UTC-4, Alan wrote:Oh, and:
On 2023-04-28 08:32, Thomas E. wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 1:16:18 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-25 10:04, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:33:49 PM UTC-4, Alan
wrote:
On 2023-04-25 07:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:45:16 AM UTC-4,
Alan wrote:
'This whole racing-a-car-thing should be easy,
right? After all, everyone drives.
Wait a minute. I’ve had ex-Navy SEALs, current and
former Major League Baseball pitchers, brain
surgeons, and even rocket scientists tell me that
racing a car is the hardest thing they’ve ever
done.
If you were to ask someone who has never raced how
hard they think it Would be, they’ll likely relate
it to having driven a mountain highway, or across
the country. I’ve received responses like, “How
hard could it be? I drive every day, and it’s not
hard.”
That’s the problem.'
<https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-racing-is-so-different-and-difficult/>
And as usual, you try and rewrite the narrative.Why would Thurmon Munson be able to add anything of relevanceBut you, who do not do both...And, as usual, you think you know more than someone who
'Racing is much closer to flying fighter jets. All
those other things I’ve done in the sky are, at
most, flying’s version of driving the twisties on
the Tail of the Dragon, or Highway 1 in Northern
California. In other words, it’s nothing like it.'
Apples and oranges. Try a non-precision approach in a
172 to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in
heavy rain. That will get your attention. What I did
yesterday not so much, but does take training.
is both a pilot and an accomplished racing driver, and
highly respect racing driving coach (having raced in
the Indy 500, and finishing 2nd in the 24 Hours of
Daytona)
A man who has literally done both told you which he
feels is more challenging.
But you know better.
(The little shit's self-centred essay snipped)
Apples and oranges. Very different challenges and
training. Both are potentially deadly to the unlucky,
untrained, and unprepared. I really do not think you can
compare which is more difficult. Just too different.
...know better than someone who does...
...right, Little Shit?
"Something faster than every day speeds"?
My point is that you are not capable of the flying I do
on a routine basis. I am not capable of winning the auto
races you run. Could I drive around the track at
something faster than everyday speeds in my car. Yes. But
compete? No.
LOLOLOLOLOL
Race driving is the equivalent of "a non-precision approach
in a 172 to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in
heavy rain."...
...every time you go through a corner.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving
than your bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read
the next one, if there is one.
afraid you'll have to wait until June.
You're continuing to stalk?
BTW, I see that as of today the subject of my last email
is still an open issue. Are you ever going to resolve it?
I'm checking on a regular basis.
Of course, you cited only one sports person with relevant
experience claiming that racing is more difficult than
driving. Go ask Thurmon Munson. He was catcher for the
Yankees for 11 years and 7-time All Star.
to the discussion, Little Shit?
So he wasn't a very good pilot?
Oh, you can't. He died in 1979 when he crashed his Cessna.
He made a mistake performing what should have been a routine
landing in good weather.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurman_Munson#Death
I quoted someone who DOES have personal experience, Little
I was giving a CAP mission pilot (not FAA) checkride to a
highly experienced pilot who made the same mistake in a 172.
I caught it and made him do a go-around. He actually
verbalized flaps down from the landing checklist and then
never extended the flaps. That, plus other issues I saw, and
he is no longer flying for CAP.
As for the rest, like I said you cannot make comparisons
like driving through a race course curve versus an
instrument approach. Race driving is more intense, flying
gives you more time. More time right up to the point where
accumulated errors kill you. The Swiss cheese of errors. Look
it up.
As you have no meaningful personal experience with piloting
aircraft you are just plain lying making any person
judgements on how difficult it can be.
Shit.
Or you could just not stalk people.
As for your open issue, it's just very interesting, very much
in the public domain, and potentially very damning to your
CSMA/RSG reputation. Just fix it and it ceases to be an
issue. It's has been dragging on for years after all. :-)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. It was
almost painless and no activity restrictions. It took all of
a week from diagnosis to surgery. I was on the way to
hospital when the famous CRV incident occurred. But you have
health care waiting lines in Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived
here you would already have that fixed. :)
On the subject of flying, my issue is that you are inserting the
competitive element of racing in a car compared to flying. Let's
level the field by looking at the aircraft race records. The
only long-term case available is Reno, and this year is the last
one. Some the last year issue is due to so many fatal accidents.
Here is the record of those Reno Air Race fatal accidents. How
many fatal accidents has your SCCBC race circuit had in its
existence?
Do you remember what started this debt, you Lying Little Shit.
I think you do.
Debt? Freudian slip? Confusing this conversation with a certain debt
you owe? :-)
I do remember, but as I have also stated you are comparing race cars
to non race flying. My point continues to be that flying can be as
intense as racing cars, but admittedly for brief periods. An
apple-to-apples race car/aircraft comparison shows that aircraft are
likely more intense and dangerous than cars. Consider that racing
aircraft can routinely pull 7 g or more. Look at that Reno fatal
accident record. High g forces break things.
Of course you also have essentially zero flying experience while I
have raced go karts and once drove a Nascar Sportsman car for 30
minutes on a short oval.
On 2023-05-02 06:38, Thomas E. wrote:
On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 4:15:37 PM UTC-4, -hh wrote:
On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:54:39 AM UTC-5, Thomas E. wrote:
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:00:32 AM UTC-4, -hh wrote:Or people who can look beyond the tip of their nose: healthcare
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:07:42 PM UTC-5, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 16:01, -hh wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 12:16:18 PM UTC-5, Alan
wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan
wrote:
[Tom, etc]… Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017.
… As for my trip description it's no more
self-serving than your bragging race narratives.
Can't wait to read the next one, if there is one.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery,
I'm afraid you'll have to wait until June.
It was almost painless and no activity restrictions. It
took all of a week from diagnosis to surgery. I was on
the way to hospital when the famous CRV incident
occurred. But you have health care waiting lines in
Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would already
have that fixed. :)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
I happened to see an old associate last night when we were
out for dinner. First time since pre-CoVid. We chatted
briefly; I offered my best wishes for their future back
surgery (a mutual friend had mentioned this to me
recently).
I didn’t go into with him on the second part that I’d been
told, which was that he has two years still to go before
his operation, because he can’t afford US private health
insurance, so he has to wait until age 65 and Medicare.
Yup.
I may have waited a couple of more months than I would have
liked to get my hernia surgery...
(It really didn't become a definite thing until
February/March this year) ...but on the flip side, EVERY
Canadian who needs the surgery can get it... ...without going
bankrupt.
Unfortunately, middle/upper class Americans who worked for
decades with employer provided healthcare & no major health
concerns just do not realize how profoundly bad the American
healthcare system sucks for people who don’t have that health
insurance “mafia membership” ID card to control their out of
pocket costs.
Of course, the joke’s on them when they get onto Medicare after
age 65 and a few years go past and they need dental work:
Medicare does not cover it. Receding gums meriting a tissue
graft rebuild? Figure ~$4K .. per side.
Only those with victim disorder regard health care as broken.
costs a third less in Switzerland despite them having a higher cost
of living, and they have superior outcomes. Oh, and it’s also a
public/private hybrid, so American advocates don’t have that
deflection attempt either.
Receding gums are a personal issue?Just because I happen to know market prices? You may not be aware
that I’ve been taking care of my parents finances for the past
decade.
Plus it’s just one example: replacing a cap isn’t cheap without
insurance either. IIRC, Mom’s last one as $2K,
In any event, you can buy dental insurance in the U.S.Yup, at additional expense. If I recall correctly, our policy is a
supplement to the basic health insurance, so it’s only something
like $102/month. Some Medicare Advantage plans available in lieu of
classic Medicare offer
dental benefits, but mostly with additional premiums.Which isn’t basic Medicare which was the point.
For BC: If you receive income or disability assistance, you may
be able to have basic dental costs covered. It depends on whether
or not you are receiving public assistance.
"Everyone who receives assistance can access emergency dental
services to relieve pain."
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/on-assistance/supplements/dental
At the national level I found this recent article:
"With the new budget having some dental care policies, it appears
the government of Canada is beginning to see teeth as part of the
human body.
According to the 2022 budget outline, a third of Canadians do not
have dental insurance, and in 2018, more than one in five
Canadians reported avoiding dental care because of the cost.
But that might finally start changing. The budget has proposed
$5.3 billion to Health Canada, so dental care can be provided to
the Canadians who need it most.
The amount will be spread out over five years, and it could begin
late this year or in early 2023. There’s already $1.7 billion in
funding in the works.
Sounds like they recognized the problem & are working to fix it.
When is the US going to follow suit?
When is the U.S. going to recognize that these programs cost money
and collect added taxes to pay for them?
Part D was never funded.
Thank George W for that attempt to buy the senior vote.
When are you going to agree that the uptick in the deficit has been
caused by the huge tax break that Trump and the Rethuglicans gave
to the uber-rich?
On 2023-05-02 06:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 4:17:15 AM UTC-4, Alan wrote:Oh, and:
On 2023-04-28 08:32, Thomas E. wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 1:16:18 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-25 10:04, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:33:49 PM UTC-4, Alan
wrote:
On 2023-04-25 07:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:45:16 AM UTC-4,
Alan wrote:
'This whole racing-a-car-thing should be easy,
right? After all, everyone drives.
Wait a minute. I’ve had ex-Navy SEALs, current and
former Major League Baseball pitchers, brain
surgeons, and even rocket scientists tell me that
racing a car is the hardest thing they’ve ever
done.
If you were to ask someone who has never raced how
hard they think it Would be, they’ll likely relate
it to having driven a mountain highway, or across
the country. I’ve received responses like, “How
hard could it be? I drive every day, and it’s not
hard.”
That’s the problem.'
<https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-racing-is-so-different-and-difficult/>
And as usual, you try and rewrite the narrative.Why would Thurmon Munson be able to add anything of relevanceBut you, who do not do both...And, as usual, you think you know more than someone who
'Racing is much closer to flying fighter jets. All
those other things I’ve done in the sky are, at
most, flying’s version of driving the twisties on
the Tail of the Dragon, or Highway 1 in Northern
California. In other words, it’s nothing like it.'
Apples and oranges. Try a non-precision approach in a
172 to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in
heavy rain. That will get your attention. What I did
yesterday not so much, but does take training.
is both a pilot and an accomplished racing driver, and
highly respect racing driving coach (having raced in
the Indy 500, and finishing 2nd in the 24 Hours of
Daytona)
A man who has literally done both told you which he
feels is more challenging.
But you know better.
(The little shit's self-centred essay snipped)
Apples and oranges. Very different challenges and
training. Both are potentially deadly to the unlucky,
untrained, and unprepared. I really do not think you can
compare which is more difficult. Just too different.
...know better than someone who does...
...right, Little Shit?
"Something faster than every day speeds"?
My point is that you are not capable of the flying I do
on a routine basis. I am not capable of winning the auto
races you run. Could I drive around the track at
something faster than everyday speeds in my car. Yes. But
compete? No.
LOLOLOLOLOL
Race driving is the equivalent of "a non-precision approach
in a 172 to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in
heavy rain."...
...every time you go through a corner.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving
than your bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read
the next one, if there is one.
afraid you'll have to wait until June.
You're continuing to stalk?
BTW, I see that as of today the subject of my last email
is still an open issue. Are you ever going to resolve it?
I'm checking on a regular basis.
Of course, you cited only one sports person with relevant
experience claiming that racing is more difficult than
driving. Go ask Thurmon Munson. He was catcher for the
Yankees for 11 years and 7-time All Star.
to the discussion, Little Shit?
So he wasn't a very good pilot?
Oh, you can't. He died in 1979 when he crashed his Cessna.
He made a mistake performing what should have been a routine
landing in good weather.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurman_Munson#Death
I quoted someone who DOES have personal experience, Little
I was giving a CAP mission pilot (not FAA) checkride to a
highly experienced pilot who made the same mistake in a 172.
I caught it and made him do a go-around. He actually
verbalized flaps down from the landing checklist and then
never extended the flaps. That, plus other issues I saw, and
he is no longer flying for CAP.
As for the rest, like I said you cannot make comparisons
like driving through a race course curve versus an
instrument approach. Race driving is more intense, flying
gives you more time. More time right up to the point where
accumulated errors kill you. The Swiss cheese of errors. Look
it up.
As you have no meaningful personal experience with piloting
aircraft you are just plain lying making any person
judgements on how difficult it can be.
Shit.
Or you could just not stalk people.
As for your open issue, it's just very interesting, very much
in the public domain, and potentially very damning to your
CSMA/RSG reputation. Just fix it and it ceases to be an
issue. It's has been dragging on for years after all. :-)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. It was
almost painless and no activity restrictions. It took all of
a week from diagnosis to surgery. I was on the way to
hospital when the famous CRV incident occurred. But you have
health care waiting lines in Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived
here you would already have that fixed. :)
On the subject of flying, my issue is that you are inserting the
competitive element of racing in a car compared to flying. Let's
level the field by looking at the aircraft race records. The
only long-term case available is Reno, and this year is the last
one. Some the last year issue is due to so many fatal accidents.
Here is the record of those Reno Air Race fatal accidents. How
many fatal accidents has your SCCBC race circuit had in its
existence?
Do you remember what started this debt, you Lying Little Shit.
I think you do.
Debt? Freudian slip? Confusing this conversation with a certain debt
you owe? :-)
I do remember, but as I have also stated you are comparing race carsThat's not the way this went down.
to non race flying. My point continues to be that flying can be as
intense as racing cars, but admittedly for brief periods. An apple-to-apples race car/aircraft comparison shows that aircraft are likely more intense and dangerous than cars. Consider that racing
aircraft can routinely pull 7 g or more. Look at that Reno fatal
accident record. High g forces break things.
I was talking about my racing and you tried to suggest that your general aviation flying was the greater pastime.
I brought up that it requires far less focus and concentration that racing.
And you argued endlessly that I was wrong.
Now you want to drag the goalposts to an activity you have NEVER DONE.
Of course you also have essentially zero flying experience while IWow.
have raced go karts and once drove a Nascar Sportsman car for 30
minutes on a short oval.
30 minutes, huh? How close to the limit? Did you spin even once?
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 12:01:36 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-05-02 06:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 4:17:15 AM UTC-4, Alan wrote:Oh, and:
On 2023-04-28 08:32, Thomas E. wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 1:16:18 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-25 10:04, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:33:49 PM UTC-4, Alan
wrote:
On 2023-04-25 07:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:45:16 AM UTC-4,
Alan wrote:
'This whole racing-a-car-thing should be easy,
right? After all, everyone drives.
Wait a minute. I’ve had ex-Navy SEALs, current and
former Major League Baseball pitchers, brain
surgeons, and even rocket scientists tell me that
racing a car is the hardest thing they’ve ever
done.
If you were to ask someone who has never raced how
hard they think it Would be, they’ll likely relate
it to having driven a mountain highway, or across
the country. I’ve received responses like, “How
hard could it be? I drive every day, and it’s not
hard.”
That’s the problem.'
<https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-racing-is-so-different-and-difficult/>
That's not the way this went down.And as usual, you try and rewrite the narrative.Why would Thurmon Munson be able to add anything of relevanceBut you, who do not do both...And, as usual, you think you know more than someone who
'Racing is much closer to flying fighter jets. All
those other things I’ve done in the sky are, at
most, flying’s version of driving the twisties on
the Tail of the Dragon, or Highway 1 in Northern
California. In other words, it’s nothing like it.'
Apples and oranges. Try a non-precision approach in a
172 to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in
heavy rain. That will get your attention. What I did
yesterday not so much, but does take training.
is both a pilot and an accomplished racing driver, and
highly respect racing driving coach (having raced in
the Indy 500, and finishing 2nd in the 24 Hours of
Daytona)
A man who has literally done both told you which he
feels is more challenging.
But you know better.
(The little shit's self-centred essay snipped)
Apples and oranges. Very different challenges and
training. Both are potentially deadly to the unlucky,
untrained, and unprepared. I really do not think you can
compare which is more difficult. Just too different.
...know better than someone who does...
...right, Little Shit?
"Something faster than every day speeds"?
My point is that you are not capable of the flying I do
on a routine basis. I am not capable of winning the auto
races you run. Could I drive around the track at
something faster than everyday speeds in my car. Yes. But
compete? No.
LOLOLOLOLOL
Race driving is the equivalent of "a non-precision approach
in a 172 to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in
heavy rain."...
...every time you go through a corner.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving
than your bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read
the next one, if there is one.
afraid you'll have to wait until June.
You're continuing to stalk?
BTW, I see that as of today the subject of my last email
is still an open issue. Are you ever going to resolve it?
I'm checking on a regular basis.
Of course, you cited only one sports person with relevant
experience claiming that racing is more difficult than
driving. Go ask Thurmon Munson. He was catcher for the
Yankees for 11 years and 7-time All Star.
to the discussion, Little Shit?
So he wasn't a very good pilot?
Oh, you can't. He died in 1979 when he crashed his Cessna.
He made a mistake performing what should have been a routine
landing in good weather.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurman_Munson#Death
I quoted someone who DOES have personal experience, Little
I was giving a CAP mission pilot (not FAA) checkride to a
highly experienced pilot who made the same mistake in a 172.
I caught it and made him do a go-around. He actually
verbalized flaps down from the landing checklist and then
never extended the flaps. That, plus other issues I saw, and
he is no longer flying for CAP.
As for the rest, like I said you cannot make comparisons
like driving through a race course curve versus an
instrument approach. Race driving is more intense, flying
gives you more time. More time right up to the point where
accumulated errors kill you. The Swiss cheese of errors. Look
it up.
As you have no meaningful personal experience with piloting
aircraft you are just plain lying making any person
judgements on how difficult it can be.
Shit.
Or you could just not stalk people.
As for your open issue, it's just very interesting, very much
in the public domain, and potentially very damning to your
CSMA/RSG reputation. Just fix it and it ceases to be an
issue. It's has been dragging on for years after all. :-)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. It was
almost painless and no activity restrictions. It took all of
a week from diagnosis to surgery. I was on the way to
hospital when the famous CRV incident occurred. But you have
health care waiting lines in Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived
here you would already have that fixed. :)
On the subject of flying, my issue is that you are inserting the
competitive element of racing in a car compared to flying. Let's
level the field by looking at the aircraft race records. The
only long-term case available is Reno, and this year is the last
one. Some the last year issue is due to so many fatal accidents.
Here is the record of those Reno Air Race fatal accidents. How
many fatal accidents has your SCCBC race circuit had in its
existence?
Do you remember what started this debt, you Lying Little Shit.
I think you do.
Debt? Freudian slip? Confusing this conversation with a certain debt
you owe? :-)
I do remember, but as I have also stated you are comparing race cars
to non race flying. My point continues to be that flying can be as
intense as racing cars, but admittedly for brief periods. An
apple-to-apples race car/aircraft comparison shows that aircraft are
likely more intense and dangerous than cars. Consider that racing
aircraft can routinely pull 7 g or more. Look at that Reno fatal
accident record. High g forces break things.
I was talking about my racing and you tried to suggest that your general
aviation flying was the greater pastime.
I brought up that it requires far less focus and concentration that racing. >>
And you argued endlessly that I was wrong.
Now you want to drag the goalposts to an activity you have NEVER DONE.
Wow.
Of course you also have essentially zero flying experience while I
have raced go karts and once drove a Nascar Sportsman car for 30
minutes on a short oval.
30 minutes, huh? How close to the limit? Did you spin even once?
YOU changed the goalposts by quoting a race car driver for support. And no, I did not spin.
On 2023-05-02 06:38, Thomas E. wrote:
On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 4:15:37 PM UTC-4, -hh wrote:
On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:54:39 AM UTC-5, Thomas E. wrote:
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:00:32 AM UTC-4, -hh wrote:Or people who can look beyond the tip of their nose: healthcare
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:07:42 PM UTC-5, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 16:01, -hh wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 12:16:18 PM UTC-5, Alan
wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan
wrote:
[Tom, etc]… Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017.
… As for my trip description it's no more
self-serving than your bragging race narratives.
Can't wait to read the next one, if there is one.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery,
I'm afraid you'll have to wait until June.
It was almost painless and no activity restrictions. It
took all of a week from diagnosis to surgery. I was on
the way to hospital when the famous CRV incident
occurred. But you have health care waiting lines in
Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would already
have that fixed. :)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
I happened to see an old associate last night when we were
out for dinner. First time since pre-CoVid. We chatted
briefly; I offered my best wishes for their future back
surgery (a mutual friend had mentioned this to me
recently).
I didn’t go into with him on the second part that I’d been
told, which was that he has two years still to go before
his operation, because he can’t afford US private health
insurance, so he has to wait until age 65 and Medicare.
Yup.
I may have waited a couple of more months than I would have
liked to get my hernia surgery...
(It really didn't become a definite thing until
February/March this year) ...but on the flip side, EVERY
Canadian who needs the surgery can get it... ...without going
bankrupt.
Unfortunately, middle/upper class Americans who worked for
decades with employer provided healthcare & no major health
concerns just do not realize how profoundly bad the American
healthcare system sucks for people who don’t have that health
insurance “mafia membership” ID card to control their out of
pocket costs.
Of course, the joke’s on them when they get onto Medicare after
age 65 and a few years go past and they need dental work:
Medicare does not cover it. Receding gums meriting a tissue
graft rebuild? Figure ~$4K .. per side.
Only those with victim disorder regard health care as broken.
costs a third less in Switzerland despite them having a higher cost
of living, and they have superior outcomes. Oh, and it’s also a
public/private hybrid, so American advocates don’t have that
deflection attempt either.
Receding gums are a personal issue?Just because I happen to know market prices? You may not be aware
that I’ve been taking care of my parents finances for the past
decade.
Plus it’s just one example: replacing a cap isn’t cheap without
insurance either. IIRC, Mom’s last one as $2K,
In any event, you can buy dental insurance in the U.S.Yup, at additional expense. If I recall correctly, our policy is a
supplement to the basic health insurance, so it’s only something
like $102/month. Some Medicare Advantage plans available in lieu of
classic Medicare offer
dental benefits, but mostly with additional premiums.Which isn’t basic Medicare which was the point.
Sounds like they recognized the problem & are working to fix it.
For BC: If you receive income or disability assistance, you may
be able to have basic dental costs covered. It depends on whether
or not you are receiving public assistance.
"Everyone who receives assistance can access emergency dental
services to relieve pain."
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/on-assistance/supplements/dental
At the national level I found this recent article:
"With the new budget having some dental care policies, it appears
the government of Canada is beginning to see teeth as part of the
human body.
According to the 2022 budget outline, a third of Canadians do not
have dental insurance, and in 2018, more than one in five
Canadians reported avoiding dental care because of the cost.
But that might finally start changing. The budget has proposed
$5.3 billion to Health Canada, so dental care can be provided to
the Canadians who need it most.
The amount will be spread out over five years, and it could begin
late this year or in early 2023. There’s already $1.7 billion in
funding in the works.
When is the US going to follow suit?
-hh
When is the U.S. going to recognize that these programs cost moneyWhen are you going to agree that the uptick in the deficit has been
and collect added taxes to pay for them? Part D was never funded.
Thank George W for that attempt to buy the senior vote.
caused by the huge tax break that Trump and the Rethuglicans gave to the uber-rich?
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 12:04:31 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-05-02 06:38, Thomas E. wrote:
On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 4:15:37 PM UTC-4, -hh wrote:When are you going to agree that the uptick in the deficit has been
On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:54:39 AM UTC-5, Thomas E. wrote:
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:00:32 AM UTC-4, -hh wrote:Or people who can look beyond the tip of their nose: healthcare
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:07:42 PM UTC-5, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 16:01, -hh wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 12:16:18 PM UTC-5, Alan
wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan
wrote:
[Tom, etc]… Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017.
… As for my trip description it's no more
self-serving than your bragging race narratives.
Can't wait to read the next one, if there is one.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery,
I'm afraid you'll have to wait until June.
It was almost painless and no activity restrictions. It
took all of a week from diagnosis to surgery. I was on
the way to hospital when the famous CRV incident
occurred. But you have health care waiting lines in
Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would already
have that fixed. :)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
I happened to see an old associate last night when we were
out for dinner. First time since pre-CoVid. We chatted
briefly; I offered my best wishes for their future back
surgery (a mutual friend had mentioned this to me
recently).
I didn’t go into with him on the second part that I’d been >>>>>>>> told, which was that he has two years still to go before
his operation, because he can’t afford US private health
insurance, so he has to wait until age 65 and Medicare.
Yup.
I may have waited a couple of more months than I would have
liked to get my hernia surgery...
(It really didn't become a definite thing until
February/March this year) ...but on the flip side, EVERY
Canadian who needs the surgery can get it... ...without going
bankrupt.
Unfortunately, middle/upper class Americans who worked for
decades with employer provided healthcare & no major health
concerns just do not realize how profoundly bad the American
healthcare system sucks for people who don’t have that health
insurance “mafia membership” ID card to control their out of
pocket costs.
Of course, the joke’s on them when they get onto Medicare after
age 65 and a few years go past and they need dental work:
Medicare does not cover it. Receding gums meriting a tissue
graft rebuild? Figure ~$4K .. per side.
Only those with victim disorder regard health care as broken.
costs a third less in Switzerland despite them having a higher cost
of living, and they have superior outcomes. Oh, and it’s also a
public/private hybrid, so American advocates don’t have that
deflection attempt either.
Receding gums are a personal issue?Just because I happen to know market prices? You may not be aware
that I’ve been taking care of my parents finances for the past
decade.
Plus it’s just one example: replacing a cap isn’t cheap without
insurance either. IIRC, Mom’s last one as $2K,
In any event, you can buy dental insurance in the U.S.Yup, at additional expense. If I recall correctly, our policy is a
supplement to the basic health insurance, so it’s only something
like $102/month. Some Medicare Advantage plans available in lieu of
classic Medicare offer
dental benefits, but mostly with additional premiums.Which isn’t basic Medicare which was the point.
Sounds like they recognized the problem & are working to fix it.
For BC: If you receive income or disability assistance, you may
be able to have basic dental costs covered. It depends on whether
or not you are receiving public assistance.
"Everyone who receives assistance can access emergency dental
services to relieve pain."
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/on-assistance/supplements/dental
At the national level I found this recent article:
"With the new budget having some dental care policies, it appears
the government of Canada is beginning to see teeth as part of the
human body.
According to the 2022 budget outline, a third of Canadians do not
have dental insurance, and in 2018, more than one in five
Canadians reported avoiding dental care because of the cost.
But that might finally start changing. The budget has proposed
$5.3 billion to Health Canada, so dental care can be provided to
the Canadians who need it most.
The amount will be spread out over five years, and it could begin
late this year or in early 2023. There’s already $1.7 billion in
funding in the works.
When is the US going to follow suit?
-hh
When is the U.S. going to recognize that these programs cost money
and collect added taxes to pay for them? Part D was never funded.
Thank George W for that attempt to buy the senior vote.
caused by the huge tax break that Trump and the Rethuglicans gave to the
uber-rich?
Really????? Uptick? $3 trillion is an "uptick"?
Federal tax collections, spending and deficit, 2016-2021.
Year Taxes Spending Deficit
2016 $2,457.785 $3,077.942 -$620.157
2017 $2,465.566 $3,180.429 -$714.863
2018 $2,475.160 $3,260.473 -$785.313
2019 $2,549.061 $3,540.339 -$991.278
2020 $2,455.736 $5,598.021 -$3,142.285
2021 $3,094.789 $5,818.602 -$2,723.813
I'm no genius, but it looks to me like spending was the real cause.
The Biden budget for next year is $6.9 trillion and a deficit approaching $2 trillion.
On 2023-05-04 15:16, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 12:04:31 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-05-02 06:38, Thomas E. wrote:
On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 4:15:37 PM UTC-4, -hh wrote:When are you going to agree that the uptick in the deficit has been
On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:54:39 AM UTC-5, Thomas E. wrote: >>>>> On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:00:32 AM UTC-4, -hh wrote:
Or people who can look beyond the tip of their nose: healthcareOn Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:07:42 PM UTC-5, Alan wrote: >>>>>>> On 2023-04-26 16:01, -hh wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 12:16:18 PM UTC-5, Alan
wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan
wrote:
[Tom, etc]… Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. >>>>>>>>>> It was almost painless and no activity restrictions. It >>>>>>>>>> took all of a week from diagnosis to surgery. I was on
… As for my trip description it's no more
self-serving than your bragging race narratives.
Can't wait to read the next one, if there is one.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery,
I'm afraid you'll have to wait until June.
the way to hospital when the famous CRV incident
occurred. But you have health care waiting lines in
Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you would already >>>>>>>>>> have that fixed. :)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
I happened to see an old associate last night when we were
out for dinner. First time since pre-CoVid. We chatted
briefly; I offered my best wishes for their future back
surgery (a mutual friend had mentioned this to me
recently).
I didn’t go into with him on the second part that I’d been >>>>>>>> told, which was that he has two years still to go before
his operation, because he can’t afford US private health
insurance, so he has to wait until age 65 and Medicare.
Yup.
I may have waited a couple of more months than I would have
liked to get my hernia surgery...
(It really didn't become a definite thing until
February/March this year) ...but on the flip side, EVERY
Canadian who needs the surgery can get it... ...without going >>>>>>> bankrupt.
Unfortunately, middle/upper class Americans who worked for
decades with employer provided healthcare & no major health
concerns just do not realize how profoundly bad the American
healthcare system sucks for people who don’t have that health >>>>>> insurance “mafia membership” ID card to control their out of >>>>>> pocket costs.
Of course, the joke’s on them when they get onto Medicare after >>>>>> age 65 and a few years go past and they need dental work:
Medicare does not cover it. Receding gums meriting a tissue
graft rebuild? Figure ~$4K .. per side.
Only those with victim disorder regard health care as broken.
costs a third less in Switzerland despite them having a higher cost >>>> of living, and they have superior outcomes. Oh, and it’s also a
public/private hybrid, so American advocates don’t have that
deflection attempt either.
Receding gums are a personal issue?Just because I happen to know market prices? You may not be aware
that I’ve been taking care of my parents finances for the past
decade.
Plus it’s just one example: replacing a cap isn’t cheap without >>>> insurance either. IIRC, Mom’s last one as $2K,
In any event, you can buy dental insurance in the U.S.Yup, at additional expense. If I recall correctly, our policy is a
supplement to the basic health insurance, so it’s only something
like $102/month. Some Medicare Advantage plans available in lieu of >>>> classic Medicare offer
dental benefits, but mostly with additional premiums.Which isn’t basic Medicare which was the point.
Sounds like they recognized the problem & are working to fix it.
For BC: If you receive income or disability assistance, you may
be able to have basic dental costs covered. It depends on whether >>>>> or not you are receiving public assistance.
"Everyone who receives assistance can access emergency dental
services to relieve pain."
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/on-assistance/supplements/dental
At the national level I found this recent article:
"With the new budget having some dental care policies, it appears >>>>> the government of Canada is beginning to see teeth as part of the >>>>> human body.
According to the 2022 budget outline, a third of Canadians do not >>>>> have dental insurance, and in 2018, more than one in five
Canadians reported avoiding dental care because of the cost.
But that might finally start changing. The budget has proposed
$5.3 billion to Health Canada, so dental care can be provided to
the Canadians who need it most.
The amount will be spread out over five years, and it could begin >>>>> late this year or in early 2023. There’s already $1.7 billion in >>>>> funding in the works.
When is the US going to follow suit?
-hh
When is the U.S. going to recognize that these programs cost money
and collect added taxes to pay for them? Part D was never funded.
Thank George W for that attempt to buy the senior vote.
caused by the huge tax break that Trump and the Rethuglicans gave to the >> uber-rich?
Really????? Uptick? $3 trillion is an "uptick"?
Federal tax collections, spending and deficit, 2016-2021.
Year Taxes Spending Deficit
2016 $2,457.785 $3,077.942 -$620.157
2017 $2,465.566 $3,180.429 -$714.863
2018 $2,475.160 $3,260.473 -$785.313
2019 $2,549.061 $3,540.339 -$991.278
2020 $2,455.736 $5,598.021 -$3,142.285
2021 $3,094.789 $5,818.602 -$2,723.813
I'm no genius, but it looks to me like spending was the real cause.
The Biden budget for next year is $6.9 trillion and a deficit approaching $2 trillion.Sorry... ...no source = no need to refute.
And you get that there was a HUGE pandemic that began at the beginning
of 2020...
...right, Little Shit?
On 2023-05-04 14:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 12:01:36 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-05-02 06:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 4:17:15 AM UTC-4, Alan wrote:Oh, and:
On 2023-04-28 08:32, Thomas E. wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 1:16:18 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote: >>>>>>>> On 2023-04-25 10:04, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:33:49 PM UTC-4, Alan
wrote:
On 2023-04-25 07:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:45:16 AM UTC-4,
Alan wrote:
'This whole racing-a-car-thing should be easy,
right? After all, everyone drives.
Wait a minute. I’ve had ex-Navy SEALs, current and >>>>>>>>>>>> former Major League Baseball pitchers, brain
surgeons, and even rocket scientists tell me that
racing a car is the hardest thing they’ve ever
done.
If you were to ask someone who has never raced how
hard they think it Would be, they’ll likely relate >>>>>>>>>>>> it to having driven a mountain highway, or across
the country. I’ve received responses like, “How >>>>>>>>>>>> hard could it be? I drive every day, and it’s not >>>>>>>>>>>> hard.”
That’s the problem.'
<https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-racing-is-so-different-and-difficult/>
That's not the way this went down.And as usual, you try and rewrite the narrative.Why would Thurmon Munson be able to add anything of relevanceBut you, who do not do both...And, as usual, you think you know more than someone who >>>>>>>>>> is both a pilot and an accomplished racing driver, andApples and oranges. Try a non-precision approach in a >>>>>>>>>>> 172 to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in
'Racing is much closer to flying fighter jets. All
those other things I’ve done in the sky are, at
most, flying’s version of driving the twisties on >>>>>>>>>>>> the Tail of the Dragon, or Highway 1 in Northern
California. In other words, it’s nothing like it.' >>>>>>>>>>>
heavy rain. That will get your attention. What I did
yesterday not so much, but does take training.
highly respect racing driving coach (having raced in
the Indy 500, and finishing 2nd in the 24 Hours of
Daytona)
A man who has literally done both told you which he
feels is more challenging.
But you know better.
(The little shit's self-centred essay snipped)
Apples and oranges. Very different challenges and
training. Both are potentially deadly to the unlucky,
untrained, and unprepared. I really do not think you can
compare which is more difficult. Just too different.
...know better than someone who does...
...right, Little Shit?
"Something faster than every day speeds"?
My point is that you are not capable of the flying I do
on a routine basis. I am not capable of winning the auto
races you run. Could I drive around the track at
something faster than everyday speeds in my car. Yes. But >>>>>>>>> compete? No.
LOLOLOLOLOL
Race driving is the equivalent of "a non-precision approach >>>>>>>> in a 172 to minimums with a 20 knot crosswind at night in
heavy rain."...
...every time you go through a corner.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery, I'm
As for my trip description it's no more self-serving
than your bragging race narratives. Can't wait to read
the next one, if there is one.
afraid you'll have to wait until June.
You're continuing to stalk?
BTW, I see that as of today the subject of my last email
is still an open issue. Are you ever going to resolve it? >>>>>>>>> I'm checking on a regular basis.
Of course, you cited only one sports person with relevant
experience claiming that racing is more difficult than
driving. Go ask Thurmon Munson. He was catcher for the
Yankees for 11 years and 7-time All Star.
to the discussion, Little Shit?
So he wasn't a very good pilot?
Oh, you can't. He died in 1979 when he crashed his Cessna.
He made a mistake performing what should have been a routine
landing in good weather.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurman_Munson#Death
I quoted someone who DOES have personal experience, Little
I was giving a CAP mission pilot (not FAA) checkride to a
highly experienced pilot who made the same mistake in a 172.
I caught it and made him do a go-around. He actually
verbalized flaps down from the landing checklist and then
never extended the flaps. That, plus other issues I saw, and
he is no longer flying for CAP.
As for the rest, like I said you cannot make comparisons
like driving through a race course curve versus an
instrument approach. Race driving is more intense, flying
gives you more time. More time right up to the point where
accumulated errors kill you. The Swiss cheese of errors. Look >>>>>>> it up.
As you have no meaningful personal experience with piloting
aircraft you are just plain lying making any person
judgements on how difficult it can be.
Shit.
Or you could just not stalk people.
As for your open issue, it's just very interesting, very much >>>>>>> in the public domain, and potentially very damning to your
CSMA/RSG reputation. Just fix it and it ceases to be an
issue. It's has been dragging on for years after all. :-)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017. It was
almost painless and no activity restrictions. It took all of
a week from diagnosis to surgery. I was on the way to
hospital when the famous CRV incident occurred. But you have
health care waiting lines in Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived >>>>>>> here you would already have that fixed. :)
On the subject of flying, my issue is that you are inserting the
competitive element of racing in a car compared to flying. Let's
level the field by looking at the aircraft race records. The
only long-term case available is Reno, and this year is the last
one. Some the last year issue is due to so many fatal accidents.
Here is the record of those Reno Air Race fatal accidents. How
many fatal accidents has your SCCBC race circuit had in its
existence?
Do you remember what started this debt, you Lying Little Shit.
I think you do.
Debt? Freudian slip? Confusing this conversation with a certain debt
you owe? :-)
I do remember, but as I have also stated you are comparing race cars
to non race flying. My point continues to be that flying can be as
intense as racing cars, but admittedly for brief periods. An
apple-to-apples race car/aircraft comparison shows that aircraft are
likely more intense and dangerous than cars. Consider that racing
aircraft can routinely pull 7 g or more. Look at that Reno fatal
accident record. High g forces break things.
I was talking about my racing and you tried to suggest that your general >> aviation flying was the greater pastime.
I brought up that it requires far less focus and concentration that racing.
And you argued endlessly that I was wrong.
Now you want to drag the goalposts to an activity you have NEVER DONE. >>>
Of course you also have essentially zero flying experience while IWow.
have raced go karts and once drove a Nascar Sportsman car for 30
minutes on a short oval.
30 minutes, huh? How close to the limit? Did you spin even once?
YOU changed the goalposts by quoting a race car driver for support. And no, I did not spin.Nope.
The subject was always racing vs the kind of flying YOU DO, Little Shit.
And if you didn't spin, you weren't pushing limit.
Pushing the limit is what you do in road racing...
...all...
...the...
...time.
On Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 6:02:20 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:Oh, and:
On 2023-05-04 14:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 12:01:36 PM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-05-02 06:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 4:17:15 AM UTC-4, Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-28 08:32, Thomas E. wrote:
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 1:16:18 PM UTC-4, Alan
wrote:
On 2023-04-26 05:58, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-4, Alan
wrote:
On 2023-04-25 10:04, Thomas E. wrote:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:33:49 PM UTC-4,
Alan wrote:
On 2023-04-25 07:55, Thomas E. wrote:
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:45:16 AM
UTC-4, Alan wrote:
'This whole racing-a-car-thing should be
easy, right? After all, everyone drives.
Wait a minute. I’ve had ex-Navy SEALs,
current and former Major League Baseball
pitchers, brain surgeons, and even rocket
scientists tell me that racing a car is the
hardest thing they’ve ever done.
If you were to ask someone who has never
raced how hard they think it Would be,
they’ll likely relate it to having driven a
mountain highway, or across the country.
I’ve received responses like, “How hard
could it be? I drive every day, and it’s
not hard.”
That’s the problem.'
<https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-racing-is-so-different-and-difficult/>
Nope.That's not the way this went down.And as usual, you try and rewrite the narrative.Why would Thurmon Munson be able to add anything ofBut you, who do not do both...And, as usual, you think you know more than
'Racing is much closer to flying fighter
jets. All those other things I’ve done in
the sky are, at most, flying’s version of
driving the twisties on the Tail of the
Dragon, or Highway 1 in Northern
California. In other words, it’s nothing
like it.'
Apples and oranges. Try a non-precision
approach in a 172 to minimums with a 20 knot
crosswind at night in heavy rain. That will
get your attention. What I did yesterday not
so much, but does take training.
someone who is both a pilot and an accomplished
racing driver, and highly respect racing
driving coach (having raced in the Indy 500,
and finishing 2nd in the 24 Hours of Daytona)
A man who has literally done both told you
which he feels is more challenging.
But you know better.
(The little shit's self-centred essay snipped)
Apples and oranges. Very different challenges
and training. Both are potentially deadly to the
unlucky, untrained, and unprepared. I really do
not think you can compare which is more
difficult. Just too different.
...know better than someone who does...
...right, Little Shit?
"Something faster than every day speeds"?
My point is that you are not capable of the
flying I do on a routine basis. I am not capable
of winning the auto races you run. Could I drive
around the track at something faster than
everyday speeds in my car. Yes. But compete? No.
LOLOLOLOLOL
Race driving is the equivalent of "a non-precision
approach in a 172 to minimums with a 20 knot
crosswind at night in heavy rain."...
...every time you go through a corner.
Well as I currently have a hernia awaiting surgery,
As for my trip description it's no more
self-serving than your bragging race narratives.
Can't wait to read the next one, if there is
one.
I'm afraid you'll have to wait until June.
You're continuing to stalk?
BTW, I see that as of today the subject of my
last email is still an open issue. Are you ever
going to resolve it? I'm checking on a regular
basis.
Of course, you cited only one sports person with
relevant experience claiming that racing is more
difficult than driving. Go ask Thurmon Munson. He was
catcher for the Yankees for 11 years and 7-time All
Star.
relevance to the discussion, Little Shit?
So he wasn't a very good pilot?
Oh, you can't. He died in 1979 when he crashed his
Cessna. He made a mistake performing what should have
been a routine landing in good weather.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurman_Munson#Death
I quoted someone who DOES have personal experience,
I was giving a CAP mission pilot (not FAA) checkride
to a highly experienced pilot who made the same
mistake in a 172. I caught it and made him do a
go-around. He actually verbalized flaps down from the
landing checklist and then never extended the flaps.
That, plus other issues I saw, and he is no longer
flying for CAP.
As for the rest, like I said you cannot make
comparisons like driving through a race course curve
versus an instrument approach. Race driving is more
intense, flying gives you more time. More time right
up to the point where accumulated errors kill you.
The Swiss cheese of errors. Look it up.
As you have no meaningful personal experience with
piloting aircraft you are just plain lying making any
person judgements on how difficult it can be.
Little Shit.
Or you could just not stalk people.
As for your open issue, it's just very interesting,
very much in the public domain, and potentially very
damning to your CSMA/RSG reputation. Just fix it and
it ceases to be an issue. It's has been dragging on
for years after all. :-)
If I had your health insurance... ...or was rich.
Hernia? I had one repaired a few years back in 2017.
It was almost painless and no activity restrictions.
It took all of a week from diagnosis to surgery. I
was on the way to hospital when the famous CRV
incident occurred. But you have health care waiting
lines in Canada. :) Too bad. If you lived here you
would already have that fixed. :)
On the subject of flying, my issue is that you are
inserting the competitive element of racing in a car
compared to flying. Let's level the field by looking at
the aircraft race records. The only long-term case
available is Reno, and this year is the last one. Some
the last year issue is due to so many fatal accidents.
Here is the record of those Reno Air Race fatal
accidents. How many fatal accidents has your SCCBC race
circuit had in its existence?
Do you remember what started this debt, you Lying Little
Shit.
I think you do.
Debt? Freudian slip? Confusing this conversation with a
certain debt you owe? :-)
I do remember, but as I have also stated you are comparing
race cars to non race flying. My point continues to be that
flying can be as intense as racing cars, but admittedly for
brief periods. An apple-to-apples race car/aircraft
comparison shows that aircraft are likely more intense and
dangerous than cars. Consider that racing aircraft can
routinely pull 7 g or more. Look at that Reno fatal accident
record. High g forces break things.
I was talking about my racing and you tried to suggest that
your general aviation flying was the greater pastime.
I brought up that it requires far less focus and concentration
that racing.
And you argued endlessly that I was wrong.
Now you want to drag the goalposts to an activity you have
NEVER DONE.
Wow.
Of course you also have essentially zero flying experience
while I have raced go karts and once drove a Nascar Sportsman
car for 30 minutes on a short oval.
30 minutes, huh? How close to the limit? Did you spin even
once?
YOU changed the goalposts by quoting a race car driver for
support. And no, I did not spin.
The subject was always racing vs the kind of flying YOU DO, Little
Shit.
And if you didn't spin, you weren't pushing limit.
Pushing the limit is what you do in road racing...
...all...
...the...
...time.
Not all the time, but between the green and checkered flags but only
when other flags are shown, like yellow, blue, red and black. You
lied again.
Anyway, it's obvious that if all is going well in good weather flying
is not as stressful as driving a car in a race. But, most people
could drive a car in a race, but likely not good enough to be
competitive with experienced drivers.
Today I did, in simulated IFR weather, 4 instrument approaches in 1
hour 10 minutes with a CFII in the right seat as the safety pilot.
You can see the track at https://flightaware.com/live/flight/CAP1264
for a few days until the May 5 flight drops off the list of 5 recent
flight available without a paid subscription.
Those approaches were LPV 34 MQJ with missed approach and hold entry,
LNAV 16 MQJ with missed approach, VOR 33 UMP abandoned 2 miles out
for conflicting traffic, then back to LNAV 16 MQJ and a landing. We
wanted to do ILS 25 MQJ but there were 2 other aircraft practicing
that one so we had to invent a plan B.
You are 100% engaged in setting up and monitoring then transitioning
to the next task. No time to rest for over an hour.
Can you fly those approaches? I could drive your #21 at Mission
Raceway. Not win a race, but I know how to hit an apex and scope out
braking points. I would probably finish last, but I would finish.
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