Another reason Bush must go

[bossanov]

In the second debate Bush clearly stated that he did not want to import prescription drugs from Canada.

In the third debate Bush states that he is now looking into importing this year's flu vaccine from Canada.

Is this hypocritical or what?

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: bossanov
In the second debate Bush clearly stated that he did not want to import prescription drugs from Canada.

In the third debate Bush states that he is now looking into importing this year's flu vaccine from Canada.

Is this hypocritical or what?

But but but the Neocons are so proud of their Flip Flopper.

 

[jtusa]

Originally posted by: bossanov
In the second debate Bush clearly stated that he did not want to import prescription drugs from Canada.

In the third debate Bush states that he is now looking into importing this year's flu vaccine from Canada.

Is this hypocritical or what?

Not a hypocrisy if the vaccinations are tested and verified to be safe before they come in, which is the reason he stated he wanted to regulate/prevent drugs from Canada.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Originally posted by: bossanov
In the second debate Bush clearly stated that he did not want to import prescription drugs from Canada.

In the third debate Bush states that he is now looking into importing this year's flu vaccine from Canada.

Is this hypocritical or what?

After the Swine Flu immunization fiasco, it's difficult to find US manufacturers that are willing to accept the liability of producing vaccines.

 

[imported_Condor]

Originally posted by: bossanov
In the second debate Bush clearly stated that he did not want to import prescription drugs from Canada.

In the third debate Bush states that he is now looking into importing this year's flu vaccine from Canada.

Is this hypocritical or what?

I heard it when Kerry said that he wanted to import American drugs from Canada. All them doobies are starting to tell.

 

[DT4K]

I think there are a lot of Bush supporters(myself included) who would admit that his answer to the canadian drugs question was pretty pathetic. Kerry clearly won that issue and made Bush look like an idiot.
Of course what Kerry failed to mention was that if we allow the importation of drugs from canada, the loss of profit margins from US sales will be made up by raising the prices at which the drugs are sold to Canada. So what would most likely happen is we would split the difference. If buying in Canada is now 30% cheaper, the price would go up 15% in Canada and go down 15% in the US. So yeah, we would save some money, but Kerry is exaggerating the amount.

I am in favor of allowing that though if that is what it takes to stop US drug purchasers from subsidizing the canadian purchasers.

 

[jst0ney]

Originally posted by: DT4K
I think there are a lot of Bush supporters(myself included) who would admit that his answer to the canadian drugs question was pretty pathetic. Kerry clearly won that issue and made Bush look like an idiot.
Of course what Kerry failed to mention was that if we allow the importation of drugs from canada, the loss of profit margins from US sales will be made up by raising the prices at which the drugs are sold to Canada. So what would most likely happen is we would split the difference. If buying in Canada is now 30% cheaper, the price would go up 15% in Canada and go down 15% in the US. So yeah, we would save some money, but Kerry is exaggerating the amount.

I am in favor of allowing that though if that is what it takes to stop US drug purchasers from subsidizing the canadian purchasers.

what he said expect the supporting bush thing

 

[DT4K]

Originally posted by: jst0ney

Originally posted by: DT4K
I think there are a lot of Bush supporters(myself included) who would admit that his answer to the canadian drugs question was pretty pathetic. Kerry clearly won that issue and made Bush look like an idiot.
Of course what Kerry failed to mention was that if we allow the importation of drugs from canada, the loss of profit margins from US sales will be made up by raising the prices at which the drugs are sold to Canada. So what would most likely happen is we would split the difference. If buying in Canada is now 30% cheaper, the price would go up 15% in Canada and go down 15% in the US. So yeah, we would save some money, but Kerry is exaggerating the amount.

I am in favor of allowing that though if that is what it takes to stop US drug purchasers from subsidizing the canadian purchasers.

what he said expect the supporting bush thing

See, not everyone who is voting for Bush is just a "Yes" man. I disagree with him on a number of issues and am not afraid to admit it.

 

[PELarson]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose

Originally posted by: bossanov
In the second debate Bush clearly stated that he did not want to import prescription drugs from Canada.

In the third debate Bush states that he is now looking into importing this year's flu vaccine from Canada.

Is this hypocritical or what?

After the Swine Flu immunization fiasco, it's difficult to find US manufacturers that are willing to accept the liability of producing vaccines.

Chiron, a American company, seemed willing to manufacturer the vaccines. Granted they where doing it in England and it appears they have had quality control problems.

 

[Thegonagle]

Prohibiting reimportation of American pharmaceuticals is hypocritical if you profess to believe in free markets. Yes, the price differences will even themselves out if allowed to flow a natural course, and I think it should be allowed to happen. Allowing some free trade but prohibiting other free trade amounts to favoritism, and looking at the people in Bush?s cabinets and other appointments that we?ve probably never heard of? (to paraphrase Bush himself) it?s not difficult to see who he favors. (Mostly energy and pharmaceutical interests, in case you haven?t been paying attention.)

 

[CaptnKirk]

Flu vaccines - 52 % from England, 48 % from France, ALL production outsourced.
Both companies actually owned by US Corporations, but labs in foriegn countries.

Why ? We don't even control out own destiny when it comes to Pharmaceudicals.
Proffit for these companies is more important than our citizens well-being.
It's ALL imported, this 'Danger of Imported Medicine' is a sham.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: bossanov
In the second debate Bush clearly stated that he did not want to import prescription drugs from Canada.

In the third debate Bush states that he is now looking into importing this year's flu vaccine from Canada.

Is this hypocritical or what?

The laws are alredy in place to import drugs from Cananda. The problem is that it simply is not safe. Their are counterfit drugs, etc. There is no way to gaurentee those drugs would be safe. THIS IS THE PROBLEM. I hate Bush, but there is nothing he can do about it.

AS for importing the flu vaccine from Canada, do you see the problem here and why it's not being pursued.

 

[imported_Condor]

Originally posted by: Thegonagle
Prohibiting reimportation of American pharmaceuticals is hypocritical if you profess to believe in free markets. Yes, the price differences will even themselves out if allowed to flow a natural course, and I think it should be allowed to happen. Allowing some free trade but prohibiting other free trade amounts to favoritism, and looking at the people in Bush?s cabinets and other appointments that we?ve probably never heard of? (to paraphrase Bush himself) it?s not difficult to see who he favors. (Mostly energy and pharmaceutical interests, in case you haven?t been paying attention.)

Anyone else here see the reimportation of American Pharmaceuticals as just plain dumb? Nothing personal to Thegonagle - his post just gave me an opportunity to vent. I expect that sort of DS idea to come from Kerry, but you would think our nations brightest minds could come up with something better than paying for them to be shipped to Canada and then paying Canadian gvt or whoever a profit. How about a plan where our government does wholesale procurement from the originators? Even a buyers club? This isn't even a critical post, just an amazed one.

 

[Grunt03]

I guess you missed the part where he said if the FDA approvrd the drugs we would import them........

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: Condor

I heard it when Kerry said that he wanted to import American drugs from Canada. All them doobies are starting to tell.

What the hell are you talking about, re. "doobies"?