Brit Reacts To AOC SPEECH AT THE DNC CONVENTION & WHAT THE MEDIA THOUGHT 

As an American, our health care system is a total clusterfuck.

America desperately needs universal healthcare. It's a deliberate misrepresentation of the proposal to state that private insurance would be outlawed. Nobody should have to lose their home and retirement savings and major assets because of an illness or accident, but that's what millions of Americans experience on a regular basis. Just as an aside, I'll point out that members of Congress in the United States enjoy superb healthcare insurance paid for by the taxpayers. If it's good enough for them without being a socialist takeover of the legislative branch, I fail to see why it is anathema to extend the same care to the citizens that these people represent. The United States is largely innovative in medical research, pharmaceutical development, and trauma care, yet the average citizen, even with "good" insurance through private/employer-sponsored policies cannot afford the basics of preventative medicine and dental care. It's shameful.

My father died in 1976 when I was 6 years old. My family had no health insurance from that point on because my mother collected death benefits from Social Security. We made too much money for health insurance and food stamps. Got paid once a month and come to find out, my mother had RA, so she couldn't work. I was 19 when I obtained coverage due to full-time work. Everyone in America should be able to have healthcare provided from cradle to grave. Power to the People ✊🏻✊🏽✊🏿🗳💙🇺🇸

The older gentleman you noticed during AOC's speech is civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson. He started as a protege of Martin Luther King Jr and went on to be a civil rights leader in his own right. He also ran to be the Democratic nominee for president 2x in the 1980s but didn't win the nomination either time. One son is a former US Representative and the other is a current Representative (both Democrat-Illinois).

I’m 44 in Michigan. If it weren’t for Medicaid and Social Security I’d be dead.

In America, our healthcare is for profit, NOT for the people. I want healthcare for everyone. Being able to access adequate healthcare shouldn't depend on your social or economic class. Getting injured or becoming sick should not cause someone financial ruin and people shouldn't have to suffer because they can't afford to be seen.

No Kabir, we are NOT happy in a system where an accidental bone break can literally bankrupt you. It's insane. We need a better system, big time.

I love AOC! Also, around 44% of Americans are not financially prepared if a medical emergency was to occur. Our healthcare system is totally screwed up.

AOC, like Jasmine Crockett, is a force of nature for good AND a badass.

I have been worked at a major health insurance company for 46 years-it has gotten terrible and it should never be a profit industry.

AOC writes her own speeches...

AOC is a Hell of a speaker, and, a Hell of a Representative. She's one of the few politicians in Congress that restore my faith in the US.

I love Kabir! I know he's British but it really feels like he's a true African American at heart to me✊🏽! OUR GIRL AOC AIN'T NEVAH SCURRED TO SPIT STRAIGHT 100% FAAAACTZ WHEN THE MOMENT REQUIRES IT! AOC AND CONGRESSWOMAN CROCKETT✊🏽! 🇺🇲✊🏽💙🇺🇸✊🏽💙🇺🇸💙✊🏽🇺🇸💙✊🏽🇺🇸

AOC has massive public appeal in the US. She’s basically a rock star. I think she’d probably succeed at gaining any public office she wanted.

All of the keynote speakers were absolutely awesome inspiring❤

I'll vote for her when she runs. Proud to see Presidential qualities this early in a woman's career. She is a national treasure.

When an insurance company is able to deny me the medication that my doctor says I need because they don't like the cost, something is seriously broken in our system.

I know some people love to hate on her but there's a reason she was picked to speak on opening night. She's a born politician and I watched this live last night and no one else brought the house down like she did. I half expected her to crowd surf and was disappointed when that didn't happen. ❤ AOC

5:15 That's the Reverend Jesse Jackson. In 1984, Jesse Jackson became the second African American (after Shirley Chisholm) to mount a nationwide campaign for President of the United States, running as a Democrat. He has Parkinons, so hard to tell what he was thinking from his face. He's definitely a noteworthy figure. They did not cut to a shot of him by accident. The payed hommage to him earlier in the night.

100% unhappy with U.S. healthcare. I would take your system in a heartbeat

Kabir I thank you for getting involved with our political battle. You do it right, unbiased and fair.

HELL NO, I'm not happy about my health care plan. I pay almost $900 PER MONTH for health, dental & eye insurance (that's MY cost for a 58-year-old with group insurance "benefits" from my prior employer). And, I am one of the fortunate few who can afford such a "Cadillac" plan.

If the health insurance industry was dissolved tomorrow, I wouldn't care. The million or so people working in the billing department and insurance companies you ask? I DON'T CARE! They are leeches. If they are homeless and sick they can take comfort knowing no one is chasing THEM for a bill when they go to the doctor.

I want national healthcare like every developed nation except the US has. It is disgusting that our healthcare is for profit.

I'll bet she wrote her own speech, I have seen her wing it and it was just as good. She did a great description of the differences in our two parties. no one is happy with our healthcare system, but many fear change.

FLRODIA MAN HERE! If you hear someone tell you that the U.S. healthcare system of insurance and debt-slavery is A-ok, then the person you're talking to is either evil or stupid. Healthcare should absolutely be tax funded, just like it is in developed nations.

I am a pretty moderate democrat and AOC has always been described as very far left but I have always been impressed every time I have listened to her.

The NHS has its drawbacks, but I'll take it over US healthcare. Think about it. "You pay us a couple hundred dollars per month, and if you need healhcare that exceeds $10K or so, we'll maybe think about paying for most of it. Some plans are better and some are even worse, but that's about the standard middle class plan through corporate insurance.

Thank you Kabir for not buying into the right-wing grift so many RU-vidrs do.

Kabir, I thank you for looking into, and reacting to, real issues that affect our daily lives in the USA. This was so much more appreciated and meaningful, rather than just another mundane food, restaurant or shopping review. Respectfully from a subscriber.

My stepmother had supposedly good insurance through the hospital system she wotked for as a nurse. When a persistent cough and fatigue wasn't helped by a series of antibiotics, her insurance okayed a visit to a pulmonologist. She ended up not going because the in network pulmonologist was 500 miles away. From the time she initially had symptoms until they diagnosed her with stage 4 lung cancer. She died 8 months after she initially went to her doctor.

I am a veteran, and go to the VA for my healthcare, but I have seen so many of my friends struggle with healthcare or get no healthcare at all, because they can't afford it. Medical care should be a right for everyone. I would definitely love to see us adopt a healthcare model like GB has.

This was a great speech and I appreciate your insight.

American here....imo health benefits suck here. My husband was diagnosed with Lymphoma before his citizenship was gained. Therefore, he didnt have health insurance. Luckily, we were able to get charities to help pay for a lot of his chemo, however, we were still left with over $50k of medical bills. We will literally be paying that off for the rest of our lives. I would much rather be under a universal healthcare system than what we have now. Side note: it has been 5 years since his diagnosis, 4 years since gaining his citizenship/acquiring insurance, and we still haven't made a dent in the debt. However, we are thankful his lymphoma is currently stable and he is still with us. ❤

Not happy with health care and I am a healthcare worker…

AOC always brings reality and motivation

11:25 - They always lie about universal healthcare eliminating private health insurance. Exactly zero candidates have proposed eliminating private health insurance. What has been proposed is a universal bottom tier of insurance. If you want something better, you can pay private insurance for more coverage.

American here, we NEED universal health insurance. Insurance coverage here is tied to your job (if they offer benefits & you get enough hours to qualify) if you lose your job you may be able to continue your coverage through COBRA, but you have to pay 102% of the premium. Many policies have high deductibles that have to be met every year before insurance will pay, then there is coinsurance and copays that are out of pocket. On top of that many policies have a cap of how much they will cover per condition. Say 1 million dollars, which may seem like a lot unless you or a family member has a chronic condition, serious illness or injury then that gets used up pretty quickly. We, one of the wealthiest nations, routinely have people dying because they can't afford to go to the doctor or buy medicine. Absolutely shameful.

One of the only politicians i actually like and relate to.

As an American, Keep in mind. There is the Affordable Care Act which is NOT affordable. There there is the insurance that people who have jobs that offer it have to pay part of their salary to use. Then there is Medicare for those on Social Security whether it's retirement, or disability. Through Medicare the payment comes from your monthly check you get. Then some things they do not cover, other things it's hard to get the DME - Durable Medical Equipment, and more. I am on Medicare and I have specific issues that make it hard for me to get ANY medical help and no insurance company can help. We need to be able to have a plan that will also cover Homeopathic care.

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First, thank you for listening to more than one news source. You've made me like you again. Next, to answer your question: I've advocated for universal health care in the U.S. to make us more like most of the rest of the industrialized world. It's a bit better since Obama gave us the Affordable Care Act making it possible for more people to afford health insurance, the best he could do with a Republican Congress dedicated to making sure nothing Obama proposed passed. But we still need universal health care. And Humanity's assertion that it would get rid of private health insurance is false. Wealthy people and others who can afford would still be free to pay as much as they like for private health insurance. Responding to another of Humanity's points of misinformation: President Biden gave VP Harris leadership on many issues. She wasn't just a minion. Most recently, she was part of the negotiations that freed hostages in Russia. And Harris has made appearances, given interviews, that have been extensively covered here. The Republican candidate, in contrast, has not been giving many interviews or speeches and those he's done are just plain weird. As you move forward with seeking balance, you might also enjoy Raphael Warnock's speech at the DNC Aug 19..

I loved Jasmine Crockett's speech, as well.

Our medical system does need to be changed but the biggest change we need is for insurance companies not to come between doctors and patients. Insurance companies denying treatment is sickening. The delay in fighting for the treatment can cause all means of suffering. I worked for two different insurance companies and the need for profit was so great that we had to deny as many claims as possible. We would rush through reviewing 25 to 50 claims a day and look for any reason not to pay it. The on staff doctors constantly changed the rules on us too. They would take two random claims a week from your work to see if you paid anything you should not. If even one was wrong you were over the limit. The other company was so cheap that they would give you a flower in a vase for your birthday along with a letter telling you , if you don't return the vase the next day, they would deduct the cost from your pay check. I couldn't stand the companies. I went to work at a hospital where I could help people not hurt them.

I haven’t had to pay a cent for health care including several life saving operations due to my employee insurance and small premiums.

I feel the pain of the rent check. Under my current property manager my rent has doubled, so that more than half of my monthly income goes to paying rent.

Healthcare is the best by far in the USA, but you will go bankrupt in a quick second utilizing care. The costs aren't fair whatsoever. Even for something as routine as delivering a baby, you are hurting big time financially.

If you don't work for a BIG employer that provides Medical Benefits, you PAY BIG for Healthcare. If you, your spouse or your KIDS get sick, you will go into DEBT and possibly lose your home to pay for it. We do NOT have a safety net for MOST people in this country. If WE don't take care of each other, who will? The callus attitude that you are "less than" because you cannot afford Medical Benefits is disgusting. Farmers, Bar Tenders, Auto Mechanics, Plumbers, HVAC Techs, Small Business owner/operators, etc. do not have GROUP Medical Benefits for themselves or their employees. We need something MUCH better than what we have. Too many Americans are under the delusion that the U.S.A is the BEST country in the world in ALL things. I love my country, but we don't have all of the answers and there are MILLIONS of people living in other countries that are much more satisfied with their way of life then most of us here are, so... there's that.

Presidential campaigns take about 2 years. For a contested Primaries you see debates usually starting in the fall of the previous year. Primary voting starts with the Iowa Caucus followed by the New Hampshire primary. Fundraising likely starts another year before that. Fox News is biased against the Democrats on all things political. MSNBC is the opposite of Fox. Do not expect fair coverage of the opposing party from either of these networks. I get VA care, so I don't much have to worry as long as it stays pretty much as is. I do think that healthcare should be available to all citizens. You nailed it Kabir. The VP's formal powers are breaking ties in the Senate, or filling in for the President if he can't go. Other than that the role is more ceremonial. If this was football she'd be on the sideline holding a clipboard or tablet while Biden is under center running the offense.

I have good health insurance but im lucky. I know poeple who struggle a lot financially. I know some one who bumped up their wedding day so he could get on his new wifes health insurance. We do need a change, is uk style right? I dont know. But i do know something needs to change.

AOC always speaks with passion and for America and Americans.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON THE , MACHINATIONS OF HOW BRITISH POLITICS WORK. AS AN AMERICAN IT WOULD BE SO FASCINATING FROM A BRIT, TO SEE HOW Y'ALL DO THINGS WHILST YOU HAVE A MONARCHICAL SYSTEM, HOW DOES THAT INTERPLAY WITH YOUR PRIME MINISTER!

Literally have to shop around and figure out your own healthcare Or else you’ll overpay a company without realizing it.

My insurance is OKAY, but I work in medical billing and every day I see families that have crippling deductibles

Kabir Glad To See You're Watching The DNC, Don't Forget To Read My Comments From Your Reaction To "Harris Makes Huge Mistake" They Will Enlightened/Clear Up Your Questions With Facts, Not Fox News Propaganda 👌

One thing you will notice about this campaign, that begun as Biden and Harris first ran for office, but has become more intense now - they are looking more to the people not currently watching basic news channels. Instead Harris is now reaching a lot more people online and doing these road trips. Most of the national news media in the US is beginning to notice they are not the be all, end all of political discourse. They will have to change or keep doing as they have been to a smaller and smaller viewing audience.

Healthcare is terrible. My kids braces are over $6k. I pay $500 as a single mom for me and my kids to have the cheapest healthcare with a $14k deductible and $40 co-pays. It is a struggle.

7:22 RE: your observation about the marathon duration of the American political cycle. We are actually on a truncated timeline. Because Kamala effectively became the nominee by acclamation, there was no primary phase (the stage of the cycle in which voters choose candidates state by state) on the Democrats' side. American congressional House representatives (equivalent to MPs in the House of Commons) serve two year terms. Effectively, they are in a perpetual state of fundraising and campaigning. The average House Rep spends at least twice as much effort to retain their seat as they spend in actual legislative duties. In some hotly contested "swing districts" (those in which their party does not hold a wide majority), it might be much, much more. The abbreviated process by which Kamala secured the nomination has been criticized by the Republicans. They say that voters were disenfranchised because they had no say in the nomination process. Trump has gone so far to call Biden's departure (encouraged by prominent Democrats) "a coup". This is a cynical joke. First, Kamala's rise has been immensely popular. I haven't heard a Democrat yet complain about not having a voice. Second, Republicans never care about disenfranchised Democrats - especially when they win electorally despite losing the national popular vote. Third, there is no constitutional requirement that the primaries be part of the process at all. Election delegates are appointed by officials elected at the state level. Fourth, Donald Trump should know what a proper coup is. He attempted to carry one off in 2021.

I detect NO LIES in what she said!!!!! A damn dollar!!!

You should really check out Representative Warnock’s speech! He took everyone to church!!!

As an American I'm happy to see the changes that have been made over the last decade but no I'm not happy to continue in private health care. I just got a $752 ambulance bill in the mail today. That's after my insurance paid. That's the total I have left. I'm dreading getting the hospital bill here in a few days. Imagine that's only the ambulance bill.

I don't know anyone who's happy with our healthcare system, but I know people who are even more afraid of government healthcare than they are of going bankrupt on an illness or injury they can't afford. They think they won't be able to see doctors in a timely manner, even though most doctors already have waitlists. They think panels of bureaucrats will determine if they live or die, even though insurance companies already do worse than that by initially denying most procedures that require pre-approval and your doctor's office has to have extra staff to fight with them to move forward.

Not happy with health care. Seeing huge problems especially at work for numerous years

I got an X ray last year and got a bill for $2500. Just an X ray

Sge makes us proud 🇵🇷🇵🇷

You should do a video on the roll call. Do they do conventions in the UK?

I would prefer to have UK style Healthcare.

You should show what msnbc says than show what Fox News says. It will be funny to see how each side creates a story. Keep up the good work

Medical sucks in US anf costs too much!

As an American who is very grateful and blessed to have great health insurance through my job and even a clinic just for my companies employees that I can go to without paying any fee, except for medication, our health care system as a whole is horrible. You hear of price gouging when it comes to like items at stores or gas it blows them out of the water. Just for me to get an epidural during the birth of my children. It was almost me paying out of pocket After insurance $2000. I would much rather, something similar to the UK and people that don’t want to use that can still go to private doctors if they want to

You have a better grasp of how American government works than 75% of Americans

I'd prefer a Canadian or UK type of medical system, but REALLY, I'd prefer an expanded Medicare for all type system.

She ain’t wrong! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

AOC is super refreshing in the world of politics as she has gone thru the struggle like most of us middle and lower class peeps have. What do these millionaires know about deciding whether I should eat or pay my bills this month?

"The American political cycle is really long" Yup. That's why they call it an "election year".

I'm glad that she is learning how to be effective.

Love AOC! She is a true illustration of the American dream.

I’ve been excited about AOC since she burst onto the political stage. She represents to me the future of progressive politics in the US. This year I discovered your new Deputy PM, Angela Rayner, who gives me the same vibes.

AOC is a progressive who supports progressive policies, including universal health care. She also supported Bernie Sanders when he ran for president. Kamala Harris ran for president as a moderate before Biden picked her as VP. She and Biden seemed to have become more progressive with their policies since then.

I'm an American and I think a universal healthcare system would be amazing, if we could solve the overcrowding problem. The UK's NHS is so overwhelmed and understaffed that you have to wait months to see a doctor. I was paying some attention to the recent UK election cycle and one thing I remember hearing is that NHS doctors are seeing patients get sicker and sicker, simply because they can't get appointments. Having a privatized healthcare system is expensive, but at least you can see a doctor when you need to. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) made getting insurance cheaper and easier to get, allowing millions more Americans to get coverage. Both systems have their advantages and drawbacks. It's a matter of balance.

100% would prefer a universal healthcare system, and would happily pay a bit more in taxes to ensure that everyone else could be taken care of.

FOx sucks

The US has several instances😢 systems one Affordable care Act which is based on income. We also have Medicare ad Medicare . Medicare is usually for the seniors 55 and older. Which is taken out of our paychecks. It really can not be said that e don’t have a health insurance system. They are available to us unless it is wiped out by the politicians.

You should watch more from the DNC it was on fire this year. You should check our Senator Rev. Warnock from GAs speech, Adam Kinzinger's speech, and the state by state roll call as well as Waltz and Harris' speech.

Our medical care has come a long way, but it still needs to improve. Healthcare should be available to everyone. I think the UK has a better system.

TRUTH!

I make decent money, I get to work from home, my employer pays for my health insurance...and yet it's not enough. I still have to meet a crazy deductible amount before insurance will cover my medical expenses. For years I didn't even have insurance and that meant I couldn't afford to go to the doctor. Heaven forbid we the people be able to take proper care of ourselves. Healthcare should be a right, not a luxury! ETA: I love that Kamala has had a shorter than usual campaign timeline. I would love for a shorter election campaign! It's exhausting the way it is now because it just doesn't end. As soon as one election is decided, it's time to for the next to start...for an election 2-4 years in the future! Also, there were Fox News anchors giving Harris's and Walz's kids crap for *gasp* being proud of their parents!? They are a conservative media company, so they are usually very biased against the Democratic party. Not surprising to hear their criticisms, but also hard to agree with them when they're always just against the "libs" for the sake of it.

That God for public aid. Without my medications for my epilepsy would cost 525.45

I’m just counting the days until I am eligible for Medicare in a couple of years, and can finally get out from under our private health insurance disaster. It’s especially difficult for self employed people like myself with no job provided health care plan.

Now I see why I don’t watch Fox News lol . They are like AI making up there own stories 😅

I would prefer an NIH system myself, especially since I have pre-existing conditions.

Absolutely NOT happy with our healthcare. Would take UK system over ours for sure

You’re watching a future president.

I live in MN and i have great insurance to go with my medicare. I think it would be amazing if all americans had medical insurance like i get in my state.

Kabir, if this is your politics and you think you understand a nation by listening to a couple speeches, then it's time for us to part ways. Best wishes to you.

Both groups have billionaire elites. That said, generally millionaires/billionaires support the Republicans stronger as their policies support lower taxes for the rich.

Health Insurance here in the US is garbage. Paying so much out of every paycheck and still going to the doctor and paying a co-pay and then insurance covers next to nothing so it's a necessary thing that you pay so much for that doesn't cover anything. Not even speaking of the dental system, where good dental insurance doesn't cover anything either. I am gladly and proudly voting for Kamala and Walz; I would proudly vote for AOC too if she would ever run! I wanted Bernie!

NHS HANDS DOWN

AOC is 34 years old.

First up, let's pronounce her name the correct way!! Kamala (Comma-la), say it with me, now (phonetically) ... Comma-la, Comma-la, Comma-la