Glenn Beck from Fox News talks about his 40 seconds research to compare the healthcare system between The United Stated of America and India
In support of health care reform, SEIU’s website recently highlighted the case of Karlyn Zimbelman, an American who received successful medical treatment abroad because she couldn’t foot the $40,000 bill for hip replacement surgery she would have been forced to pay in the United States. And so, she went to India, where the surgery and 13 days of medical care cost her $12,500 — $16,500 with travel and other costs.
Beck ran parts of a video testimonial from Ms. Zimbelman, who had the audacity to say the following: “I think the American health care system is excellent, but I just think it’s so expensive. Where’s the money going?” Beck then offered the following explanation of the cost differential (emphasis added):
The best I can figure is all that money goes to high-tech hospitals and doctors who studied at Harvard rather than Gajra Raja medical school. Oh sure, yeah, you know, it’s weird. You can buy a Gucci bag on any New York street corner for like four bucks. No different than the 3,000 dollar real thing. They’re identical!
But he wasn’t finished. Beck continued (emphasis added):
And also, in our research that it took us, oh about 40 seconds, we figured out that some of that money here in America winds up in the pocket of a skilled doctor that helps off-set the 20 years of schooling that he endured and the loans he took out. And – you’re not going to believe this one, Karlyn – some of that money seems to go to the 1 million SEIU workers in the healthcare industry that make slightly more here than in India. Because, you know, they have an American lifestyle, maybe a couple of cars, great union benefits, and homes with something that we in America like to call flush toilets.
And finally (emphasis added):
I don’t want a discounted doctor. I don’t want discounted wages. I don’t want any of this stuff. If I wanted to live in India, I’d live in India. I want not the Indian lifestyle, I want the American lifestyle. I’m sure, no offense to India, I’m sure it’s beautiful and everything. I’ve heard especially this time of year, especially by the – you know that one big river they have there that sounds like a disease? Come on, it does. I mean, if somebody said, ‘I’m sorry, you have a really bad case of Ganges,’ you’d want Cipro.”
Thus, within the span of a few minutes, Beck implied that there are no quality medical schools in India; implied that medical care in India is a shoddy imitation of real health care; implied that the entire nation is an undeveloped backwater without even so much as indoor plumbing; and compared the Ganges River, a holy body of water for one of the world’s oldest and largest religions, to a disease.
What does this say about Beck’s respect for the millions of Indian-Americans living in the United States, let alone the Indian people? What does it say about his respect for the faith traditions of others? What does it say about his views on the tens of thousands of doctors who graduate Indian medical schools every year in the hopes of serving the world’s second largest nation? Or on the tens of thousands of doctors who studied medicine in India but now practice it in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, or Australia?
Most importantly, why does Beck feel that ignorant, bigoted rants like these are funny? Or does he simply have so little respect for his viewers that he thinks he must resort to this kind of xenophobia in order to maintain his ratings?
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FUCK this faggit.
this faggit.
People need to …
People need to realize that Glenn Beck is not an idiot. He’s a very clever manipulator, and he is almost single-handedly altering the perception of politics and world event of many ignorant and impressionable Americans.
And the kicker? He’s making a ton of money doing it.
who let this joker …
who let this joker on television????
he is dick head guy
he is dick head guy
Dude do ppl really …
Dude do ppl really watch his show?? he is sick..
for medical care …
for medical care here…and this is coming from someone who is going to med school. as a future doctor, the fact that I think our medical costs are too high says something. Everyone takes out loans for college, but not everyone gets paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for something so necessary to life. The fact that some people cannot afford health care and are not provided with it is disappointing! It is not like you can live a healthy life without having a doctor! I’ll stop ranting now lol.
i hate hate hate …
i hate hate hate hate hate fox news! if you’re going to talk, please know what you are talking about before you go on air so you do not end up sounding like a complete and utter asshole. There is nothing wrong with being a conservative, but being a downright ignorant and stupid bigot!! The doctors in india are educated in med schools, too…just because you know nothing about how prestigious they are doesn’t mean you should put them down! and there is really something wrong with the price we pay
Glenn Beck is a …
Glenn Beck is a cheap insecure jackass.
This is a pathetic …
This is a pathetic segment. Further degradation of the “quality” of your show, Glenn.
when u r dying u …
when u r dying u don’t think abt brand name products like “gucci”…….when ppl don’t have enough mny for their problems u r not the one who pays our bills u racist……….
Listen u DRUGGIST.. …
Listen u DRUGGIST…Your slutty wife TANYA was sleeping with Tiger and Joe Libermann and a FOX news producer!!!! Oppps..
(i 2 hv evry rite to disgrace eny1 d way i wnt)
… was it a …
… was it a reality show from a mental institution?
This guy needs some …
This guy needs some serious medications and intense psychotherapy; he is too late for any real education.
@subhankar1
With …
@subhankar1
With the unbelievable amount of that is falling out of his mouth, I am starting to doubt the “reformed” part. Sounds like bs that someone would say if they were clearly on something
glen beck moothevi
glen beck moothevi
dei ketta varthaya …
dei ketta varthaya enakku varu thu. glen beck american style unga culture thaan oorukke world ke theriyume.life style lam.oru kelviya soldratha kettu potta payyan pesuraan paaru.ivane paakkurathukku mental mathiri irukkan namma oora iruntha kilpauk kathukku ivana kondu poiduvaanga.idiot india la chennai helth care la evlavu develop aagirukku theriyuma.unga oorla thaanda doctor consultukku $200 minimum.health insurance illama eththana per us la irukkaanga.india la free hospitale irukku atleast
When you die with …
When you die with your disease not being cured due to expensive medical care here in America , what you gonna do with your AMERICAN LIFESTYLE , Mr Glenn?
LOL an IDIOT,never …
LOL an IDIOT,never seen NEW WORLD outside window sitting on a ‘flush toilet’ thinking his DEBT, cheating WIFE Tania@Joe Liberman or Fox Producer!
Cant even pronounce Ganges, let alone Ganga! Coz He has troubled life.Half educated idiot, divorced parents, Mom died mysterious, Wife divorced him n left Kids with medical problems. Been a victim of Catholic Priest Special Interest as KID! And is DRUGGIST with medical problems(his Yale Doctors cant help n now can NOT go to India now!)
Right Mr Bake?
Lol, typical dumb …
Lol, typical dumb American.
You got your few …
You got your few seconds of fame you bird brained idiot. Stop your people coming to India for treatment you fool. We are proud that we get worldclass treatment at affordable rates. Can you imagine of hospital bills without insurance in US. Read you Idiot. You head, you cannot compare cars with healthcare. An heart is an heart wherever it is operated on. Think why it is cheaper in India than in US instead of making comments you sick fool.
why is evryone even …
why is evryone even listeing to this reformed drug addict retard
american lifestyle. …
american lifestyle.. . thatz y many ppl r in debt… living beyond there means.. n y listen to his ass, typical red neckk
Glenn, u need 2 try …
Glenn, u need 2 try and get yourself to India sometimes. The footage of India that you probably saw on some fancy American channel about poverty is just a figment of the past. The country is developing at a fast paced rate. If u walked into one of the specialty hospitals in India, you’d be amazed with the competence of the doctors and the infrastructure that you’ll find here. We take pride in serving our guests (and if we make a couple of billion $’s along with that thats even better).
There is no denying …
There is no denying the fact the medicaltourism along with outsourcing are here to stay. Eventually its your fault, a glitch in YOUR country’s medical system that’s forcing YOUR people to rely on US for help.Stop complaining and quit making a joke out of urself.if u really want to do something then rather that gloating about your system being the best, prove that you are the best by providing competitive rates that would make sure that UR people does not have to rely on US for medical treatment.
I’ve lived in …
I’ve lived in Mumbai most of my life before I moved to the US…Trust me I’m going back home the day I graduate. At least I’ll find a decent job back home along with affordable doctors…Its your problem mate deal with it rather than making racial slurs.
BTW if you guys need to know ” WE STILL PARK OUR ELEPHANTS IN OUR GARAGES” …Thats where you still think we are at right!!!! add that to your 40 seconds of research Glenn.