Canadian Premier will undergo heart surgery later this week in the United States

[tuolumnejim]

I guess that wonderful socialized medicine just isn't rainbows and pony's for everyone up north eh? 

N.L. Premier Williams set to have heart surgery in U.S.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. -- Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams will undergo heart surgery later this week in the United States.

Deputy premier Kathy Dunderdale confirmed the treatment at a news conference Tuesday, but would not reveal the location of the operation or how it would be paid for.

Mr. Williams' decision to leave Canada for the surgery has raised eyebrows over his apparent shunning of Canada's health-care system.

"It was never an option offered to him to have this procedure done in this province," said Ms. Dunderdale, refusing to answer whether the procedure could be done elsewhere in Canada.

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A popular Progressive Conservative premier, Mr. Williams has also seen his share of controversy. During the 2008 federal election, Mr. Williams vehemently opposed the Conservative government, launching his "Anything But Conservative" -- which has been credited with keeping the Tories from winning any seats in the province.

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[DefiantSix]

I guess that Canadian health care really is the envy of the whole ****ing socialist world.  (It's the only 'single-payer' regime where life-saving treatments are just a quick jaunt across the border.)

[Randy]

I guess that Canadian health care really is the envy of the whole ****ing socialist world.  (It's the only 'single-payer' regime where life-saving treatments are just a quick jaunt across the border if you have the money.)

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[Ralph Wiggum]

I wonder what Mikey Moore thinks about this. 

[DefiantSix]

I wonder what Mikey Moore thinks about this. 

I doubt when there are too many occasions where Mikey Mooron could be found guilty of "thinking" at all. 

[TheSarge]

Bronzy....goldy...