I met the President.

[@LeeWave96]

That awkward moment where Obama finds the video of you slapping him.

[@WHATTHEBUCKSHOW]

This is awesome Peter! !!!!

[@DeltaVisionOFFICIAL]

Kissass

[@omarcorrea]

Oh boy Peter, get ready for the political banter to reach level 11.

[@nicepeter]

I'm ready dude. In fact I'm eager for it. If people don't care, and talk, and unify behind what they believe in, everything stays the same.

[@omarcorrea]

nicepeterToo True story

[@monochromeyoshi]

+nicepeterToo why don't you upload here or on your normal channel?

[@VaciliNikoMavich]

You met the President?! That's so cool! That truly is an honor :)

[@MorpheusTheBro]

Coming from a Brit, I can't believe that people don't get free health care in america. It's taken for granted in the UK. You shouldn't have to pay to be healthy..

[@MakoRuu]

Not to start an argument with you, mate. But your country has a population of less than eighty million. Ours, not including unregistered illegal aliens, has a population of almost three hundred and twenty million. Our economy simply can't support free national health care.

[@ThyDerangedGoat]

MakoRuu Aliens? Please don't say you think people from other countries are aliens...

[@MorpheusTheBro]

You have a point. fair enough. But america IS one of the richest countries in the world. I think it can handle it. I dunno. We'll see how things pan out I guess

[@MakoRuu]

You are correct on that. But it's rich because the asswipes who control all the money only divvy out a small portion to the rest of us. Those of us working sixty hours a week for $7.25 an hour trying to feed a family of four can barely eek out a living. Rent is outrageous, and owning a home is almost completely out of the question unless you have a really awesome job or live in the country.

[@SliC3oFicE]

***** They couldn't afford it no matter what, in Canada almost half our governments budget goes to our healthcare, but its well worth it. You may wait a few hours, but if you don't want too theres still private doctors you can pay to see almost instantly

[@joelwills8712]

So in America you have to pay to go to the Hospital?

[@ninahdaniela]

They do. I live in Portugal and last year i got an appendix operation and i got to pay nothing. I saw a guy on internet posting a bill of 500k dollars for the same operation... It's crazy!

[@mayssm]

Let's put it like this: I have a full time job and my employer allows me to purchase healthcare. If I have a family, insurance premiums are $900+ a month. To put that in perspective, many of the people I work with make about $350 a week. On top of that, you have a $3,000 yearly deductible you have to pay for each person, before insurance even helps pay. So if you have 4 people in your family, and all of them use insurance, you could have to pay $22,000+ a year.

[@fjKobold]

Hi NicePeter, I'm from Spain and here we used to have a free healthcare system that was really good but now the guverment want to be like on the USA and that's horrible. Nobody should never choose between pay their bills or their drugs, it's crazy...I hope you change your system for a free one

[@ghcstie]

I live in Canada, and I can't understand what kind of person would complain about losing a few dollars to taxes that could save another person's life. smh@ America

[@xxXMathisX6x6x6]

It's not as simple as that but I like your sentiment.

[@Nordepod]

I live in England and all I can say is that the National Health Service, although judged from time to time for the occasional slip up, is free. 'Oh but look at that huge increase is Income tax', no, no. Stop just stop and put yourself in a poor person's shoes with a curable disease. Now, would you prefer to be in hospital, or dying slowly of a very much curable disease? If it's done well, as it is in England, there's little or more commonly no corruption and no middle man. Free healthcare should be a human right and I have no idea why the UN hasn't attempted to enforce this already.

[@calumsherwood8323]

Well said. I have two beautiful children that, if it wasnt for the nhs i probably would of been able to afford to have had

[@ClemiHW]

I'm French and I agree.

[@nickg131]

ACA =/= NHS. The ACA is costing more people coverage than it is covering people. The net loss is around 25million more people are uninsured now than were before Obamacare. The only difference is WHO isn't covered. And it's plain extortion. Increase in taxes, a fine if you don't pay it, AND huge hikes in premiums and deductibles. I would be 100% for a system like Canada's, which works. But the ACA is NOT designed to work. It's designed to fail. That is the only explanation for them hiring a Canadian web design company who had been fired for failing to make a working health care site, and spending 10x more than estimated on it, in addition to the huge loss in insurance coverage caused by ridiculous regulations. Oh, and if you can't afford the huge increase in cost that 80% of the country is facing, you get fined! Because obviously you can afford to pay a fine if you can't afford insurance. "We are going to make you purchase insurance you don't want, for more than you paid before, from our website that doesn't work, for more limited choices in coverage and doctors, or we will fine you" (Unless of course you're one of the many campaign contributors or government employee who are exempt from this "Great" law.

[@ilovepinatas3179]

I really wish we here in America could have a system like yours or at least enough care for our fellow man to be willing to pay extra in taxes or something of that sort to help some poor guy who could be healed or helped who otherwise couldn't do so.

[@vladzf9655]

I live in Mexico and we have free health care also and it really sucks. It takes months to get checked for a doctor so a lot of people just go to private ones. I considerer that the americans should be careful with this one, as it can turn out to be a bad thing if they give too much power and money to the health service.

[@Xle19xAB]

NicePeter, when I was 14, I had to have spinal surgery. Luckily, my family was insured and the insurance company picked up the tab. Well, the tab was $107,000. So yeah, I'm definitely on board with everyone having insurance. Having to shell out THAT much money so suddenly could potentially ruin a family. There's going to be some problems getting all of it ironed out, but I'm all for a bit more compassion in the world.

[@LJComposer]

The UK has something called the National Health Service, which is a fancy meaning for free healthcare. The only downside is that you have to wait your turn on busy days.

[@Doctor119]

Not any different in the U.S. When my fingernail was completely ripped off by a conveyor belt, I sat in a lobby for 20 minutes with a bleeding finger before a doctor could see me. We do not have more hospitals, more doctors, or faster care than any other country with free health care. It's just expensive for no reason.

[@LJComposer]

Try having different tests and waiting for two hours each

[@seanstanley]

Louis James Your system sounds like it doesn't work. I'm not sure what Doctor119 is talking about, I've been to the hospital many times, sometimes through the ER, and never had to wait.

[@SarahBrownLittleFawn]

Louis James I was taped to a stretcher for 3 hours after a car wreck in which I went through a windshield, head-first. (Seat-belt was worn but suffered mechanical failure.) This was in America. The staff came in, had me sign release forms, and when they found out I didn't have insurance they left me there, without even turning on the lights. I paid the bill, in its entirety out of my pocket. It was over $10,000, and I could have easily slipped into a coma and died, leaving my family to pay. 2 hours sounds bad, (and I am sorry that you have to wait) but Americans pay, *out of pocket,* exorbitant sums for worse care than that. They didn't even remove the shards of glass or clean the blood off of my face before I was discharged.

[@lordarrani5872]

Maybe I'll just move to Britain. Too many dumb people here to get healthcare passed over here. :/

[@xKingx16]

Never understood the dislike for free health care.

[@xKingx16]

Ohhh, I see. thanks for info.

[@vyor2]

***** You know, those greedy companies, they only hold 1/6 of our economy, it's not like if they go bankrupt that the stock market crashes and we have another great depression! No, that's far too logical!

[@xKingx16]

Wait...don't kill me,just curious Why is Canada alright with Free Heath care then.

[@vyor2]

xKingx16 It isn't free, nothing is ever free. "There is no such thing as a free lunch." That is a very old roman saying. makes a lot of sense doesn't it? Do you know how much europe pays in taxes? For instance, italy has a 23% minimum income tax... so ya... do you want too pay that much? That is 23% of your income gone.

[@vyor2]

xKingx16 Their debt is going up. They also have no law requiring you too get insurance. They do not force companies too pay millions of dollars too cover their employees... their law didn't cause it too be unaffordable too be a doctor, they don't say what good health care is(hence the dropped coverage for 15% of people).

[@Achw3l]

As a Norwegian, I cannot believe it's taken this long for an American healthcare act to pass through. All my life I have taken healthcare for granted, be it cheap or even free. It has helped families all over the country to focus their financial resources on other (less frustrating) stuff

[@SiberianHat]

I live in Brazil and we have healthcare. It's still far from perfect, as it is fairly new, but I believe it'll be much better with time.

[@rodolfomenegari3755]

Nice opinion, SiberianHat! I live over here too, and I know our country situation. However... with our actual politics, I don't have this vision. Our politics need change... and our people too. But, if we keep fighting (without agresion, of course), it could be possible! And sorry about my english! I am not an exemplar english student xD

[@EmaAtwell]

i live in germany. health insurance is something that i am absolutely used to and took for granted until i realized that its not something to take for granted. i don't know enough about the situation and the arguments and debates so i can't really say anything and i won't. all i can say is that i enjoy my health insurance. Awesome that they invited you guys to talk. what an honor! congrats on all you've done and how far you've come peter. in general:)

[@ArjanLoeve]

same thing for the netherlands!

[@budgie227]

I live in the UK and get free health care ...and education

[@chebab6219]

Living without health insurance must be so weird :O

[@Nioco2]

I'm from Germany and we have health insurance since 1883. And I think it should be a right for every person to see a doctor, when needed.

[@SamuelJFord]

I live in the UK. My healthcare is free. I honestly can't understand the argument over it in the US, it just seems to be ethically right.

[@dourabbawinner]

Because a lot of America is poorly educated and stupid as hell.

[@graygardain]

The problem is that for most Americans it isn't free. All the law does is force all Americans to buy health insurance, and if they cannot afford it, they get fined by the government for not having health insurance.

[@deat3456w]

graygardain Thank you. ITS NOT FREE! they force you to buy or pay taxes

[@MadCannibal123]

dourabbawinner Says the person starting his/her sentence with the word because. This is not a valid reason, American education is not as "terrible" as the media would have you believe, if you think this then you're the one that is truly uneducated.

[@MadCannibal123]

Your health care is not free, it is paid for in your/your guardian/neighbors taxes. The same why this health care would be paid for. The same way the police, military, etc. are paid for.

[@nitogmc]

Hi Peter, I just saw this video. It's 2020 already, I was thinking "hey, nice Peter posted his erbS in his personal YT space, before opening the erb channel, how must that channel look like?". I ended up scrolling down some videos, watching you happily tell your experiences and thoughts, and then I stumbled into a vid of you meeting the president. Your speech of the 2nd part of the video got me: KZbin celebs are normal people who have the same hopes and dreams as anyone else. I'm glad I've been following you since the end of season 1 (it's been around 10 years, and I'm Spanish, so I have to say your songs helped me develop my English greatly) and I hope you and eL keep doing what you do best, which is making people happy, and if it is through ERBs I'll be the first to sing along the lyrics. Thanks for everything and stay awesome. Hope this message gets to you ^^

[@lollipopcherrypop4243]

Wow I didn't realize that KZbin was like this big. I mean a meeting with the president?! That's Amazing.

[@SarahBrownLittleFawn]

I applied for insurance under the ACA for my family, Mr. Shukoff. We apparently make 3 dollars too much per month to qualify for Medicaid and 50% too little to qualify for government subsidies. We work full time as contract employees and have for several years. Our employer is not responsible for our insurance. This means that my family is responsible for paying 40% of our monthly income, in premiums alone. That is before the costs of any doctor visits or medicine. My co-pay and medicine costs are the highest that anyone pays under the ACA, because at 40% of our income, we can only afford the Bronze level plan. Now, before the ACA, I could have bought a plan for 10% of my income, but those plans have all but disappeared to cover the costs of providing insurance to everyone in America. And true, I wouldn't have been able to afford insurance before, but now I can be fined on my taxes for not having it. And a refusal to pay your taxes is tax evasion, an offense that can land you in jail. So, no, I do not support the ACA in any way, as I feel it adversely affects the poor. I still think you are cool, Mr. Shukoff, but I don't respect the decision to involve politics in this amazing channel's message. Much love and respect to you.

[@Askjerry]

I feel like us KZbinrs are a family... perhaps a dysfunctional family at times... but I really enjoy interacting and meeting other people who like to just get online and share their thoughts, ideas, projects, music, whatever. Keep it going Peter!

[@EmaAtwell]

i agree!

[@BradyMcwilliam]

I grew up in America but now live in Australia and the healthcare system over here is way better. When I go to the doctor I show them my card sign a paper and that's it. No bills no matter what, it's great :)

[@JacobianIRL]

I mean, im not a fan of Obama, but how often do you get to just sit in a meeting with a president of the United States??

[@brubeckjazz]

I'm in Canada and was in a school of nursing for 2 years. I learned tons about how free health care is amazing and how it benefits everyone at all economical levels in ways we normally don't think of. Though it isn't free health care, this insurance is an amazing movement for The States and should definitely be supported.

[@superdrummergaming]

My premium doubled and I'm now paying for services I don't need and will never use. My healthcare WAS great. Now it's terrible.

[@Zuki644]

Some of the wealthier people have to put money in the governmental coffers for the poorer ones to have normal and accessible healthcare. That's called social solidarity. Don't be a jerk, it's better for the poor people.

[@superdrummergaming]

I'm not wealthy by any means. My premium doubling was a big hit financially. The wealthy aren't footing this bill, it's the middle class. I'm not in a position to help the less fortunate so I don't want the added burden. It's bad for the country as a whole. And as far as better for the poor people, I truly don't care. Rule number one is take care of you and yours, and this reform seriously screwed over me and mine. Selfishness and capitalism are good. Survival of the fittest. There ARE jobs available. Work hard or die. The planet is overpopulated anyway. That's the cold truth.

[@thisisntme]

superdrummergaming That is a fucked up attitude and nowhere near the truth. Every successful person on this planet got help along the way. If you think you can do it all your own, you are sadly mistaken. You sound like an Ayn Rand follower, am I correct?

[@Zuki644]

superdrummergaming This attitude doesn't benefit the country. You're not thinking in community but in a rather harmful individualistic way. Imagine if everyone was thinking the same. The doctors would leave you dying on the side of the road for saving you doesn't benefit them. This leads to anarchy. Social solidarity is an essential part of a working country and of democracy.

[@productFocusedDev]

Thanks, Nicepeter. The healthcare bill is awesome. I'm 24 and had to have a kidney transplant a few months ago. People don't choose to be sick. I'm glad people are getting the help they need.

[@froll1999]

I think it is ridiculous that there is a debate about whether people should be able to go to a hospital and not worry about if it will bankrupt them. I think that Obamacare/ACA is not far enough, and that you need a single-payer healthcare system like pretty much every other first world country has.

[@WulfDude1]

i a canadian endorse this message with the awesome truth and wisdom of common sense oh no too late it already has it thank you fetzie even though i as a canadian have no right to say much im in fullthrottle agreement

[@asserius9058]

I think it is ridiculous that there is a debate about whether people should have to pay for other people to go the hospital and worry if it will bankrupt them. Achievement over need.

[@itsthatgirljennifer]

I'm so excited for you! Your energy always puts me in the best mood.

[@TheJenstar5]

hey NP. Since you know the POTUS now..how about you tell him that creditors need to forgive medical debt? so that us kids (who work hard,drug free, pay taxes) that didn't KNOW about credit when we turned 18; can have a chance at buying a car or even a house by the time we turn 40. .that would be nice. And very much appreciated.

[@olorii]

I appreciate your outlook and it will be great to hear more about this in the future! I personally have had trouble finding information that is accurate and unbiased, and hopefully you will bring the info I'm looking for straight from the source. It is also nice to know that there is SOMEONE out there who does think it's a good thing. I had about given up on the whole thing and was beginning to figure that I was the crazy one... It's nice to hear confirmation that it may just be a good thing afterall. :) Thanks NicePeter

[@bobjenz]

Dude - that was AWESOME. Congrats! :D

[@AwesomeDeBawesome]

I live in Holland, and I cannot remember a time without health insurance. It was therefore hard for me to understand the ungoing debate in America. This hypothetical situation made it clearer for me: You get hit by a car (doesn't matter whos fault it is), break some stuff and have to get patched up. The hospital has its costs: doctors patching you up, nurses caring for you after the patching up, general hospital costs, etc. Let's say the whole debacle cost you $40.000. Most people (especially lower class people) cannot afford that kind of money. Hypthetically speaking, your house could be taken away from you, just because you got hit by a car and didn't have enough money for that. For things like this, for people that do not have the insane amount of money laying around to cover their medical bills, it is a very good thing that there is a safety net. From a socio-economical point of view it is very important that people with low incomes aren't milked dry even further, because it provides them with less opportunities to improve their situation. You need to give those people a chance to give their children a better life, which is much harder if you don't have health insurance. Your country is a very special place, full of freedom and oppertonities. That's why this debate is so relevant for your country. Your history has taught you that freedom is one of the biggest rights, Europe colonizing America (Sorry Native Americans) and you fought for your own freedom against the colonizing countries: Great Britain, Holland, France, etc. I think this is why you value your freedom so much, and you should keep that. (Too short of a history lesson, I know. I hope you can see what I mean, without getting into the details.) Nevertheless I think your freedom is limited by NOT having health insurance. People that could have the opportunity to give their children better education could suddenly not afford it because someone in their family broke their leg! Therefore, I believe Obamacare is an amazing step forward in the right direction. Do not take this man for granted, by the way. You might not agree with his political views, but Obama has addressed many problems other presidents never dared to touch. As a foreigner, your gun policy seems a bit out of control (lots of shootings at schools, e.g.) and Obama discussed that subject. I think this man is/was (he has almost had is two terms) a great asset for America. Someone said, I'm sorry that I cannot remember who: "America is like a speeding train going downhill, and the president is the man tasked to stop that train from derailing." Never forget that he has one of the toughest jobs in the world, and that he could never fulfill all his promises when he became president (ending the war in Afghanistan e.g. had to be done much faster), because politics is a very intricate business. I think your country has learned a great deal from him. Excuse me for my grammatical errors: it is late here and I'm Dutch.

[@Radi03030]

reminds me of when I went to the doc because I was getting constant migraines. I got a prescription for a headache releaver and a $1900 bill.

[@Leftyloveshuskies]

To all the U.S. young people who do not think you need health insurance because "I am very healthy.", read this. I was young, healthy, athletic and just got back from a 2 week scuba trip. Then my knee started to hurt really bad so I had an MRI. Three months later and after many tests I was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia and was told I would probably loose my leg (thankfully I did not). I have been treated twice for this disease and am now in remission. I would not be alive today enjoying Nice Peter if I did not have medical insurance when all this started.

[@Harry94074]

UK free health care

[@MichaelNovakYT]

In Denmark there have been free healthcare since the danish constitution was signed in the early 50's so I've had it all my life, and let me tell you; It is AWESOME to not have to pay to go see my doctor if I think something might be wrong, or when I break something and have to go to the hospital, and I personally think it should be like that in every country. Still can't understand why you guys in the US don't have it all as a mandatory thing yet. Anyways, I'm so happy for you, Lloyd, Hannah Hart, Mark Douglass, The Fine Brothers, Tyler Oakley Vsauce, and the rest of whom I couldn't see on the picture got to meet the fricken president! Great man :D

[@MichaelNovakYT]

osloper Jo nu du siger det. Det var vidst i 1947 eller sådan noget :)

[@YonasonWeideman]

Thumbs up for NicePeter, thumbs down for Obamacare.

[@PojelV]

thumbs in your ass cause you listen to what Fox News says there's no legitimate argument you can make to the ACA (obamacare) being a bad thing, let alone worse than the old system

[@YonasonWeideman]

Who says I watch Fox News? I don't. They support huge fascist government just as much as CNN or MSNBC do.

[@MikeDaner2630]

Jonathan Weideman then why don't you like healthcare? What's you reason(s)?

[@PojelV]

Jonathan Weideman You failed to reply to the second part of my comment. Also, Fox News started saying stuff about obamacare that wasn't correct and it got picked up by the rest of the media. Just cause you don't watch it, doesn't mean you never heard what they said, i'm from Europe and I know this.

[@YonasonWeideman]

I'd agree DelphStudios. My hours are already being cut down. We had a meeting last week and people were totally pissed. I fortunately don't depend on that income because I'm a student, but I realize that others do and I feel bad for them.

[@MrRydude17]

I'm from the UK, and it still surprises me when people talk about medical bills in America. You guys really don't deserve to be dealing with that crap

[@acousticxjen]

Obamacare is making my families medical insurance skyrocket. One of our prescriptions that normally costs 90$ now costs $700...thanks obamacare.

[@leetlc441]

Obamacare isn't exactly the best thing to have if you are middle/upper class especially. I can't say I like the fact Obama's people are trying to force it on us either. However, lefties will be lefties. No matter how bad it is, they will still think it's amazing. Same with righties as well.

[@GalvakzaMusic]

and because this, dying people aren't left on the street due to fear of a helper being charged for the bills for taking these people to hospital

[@OverworkedITGuy]

Interesting, since if you already had a plan that met the requirements, your coverage/costs didn't change, and if your coverage wasn't up to snuff you have even more ability now to shop for affordable coverage than you did before and can get a subsidy if your income level is low enough. Unless your provider is using the law as an excuse to price gouge, I can't take your claims of an almost 800% increase in medical costs seriously. If that is true, you should probably look into choosing an insurance company that doesn't use blatantly shady business practices.

[@bctopper]

DarkKuno Not true. My insurance dropped my plan. Has happened to many people. I re-applied for the same plan with same insurance co and it was $40 extra a month. Obamacare has made everything more expensive.

[@GalvakzaMusic]

bctopper True, by this does help the poorer people. And I can fully understand if you don't want to pay extra for some homeless guy's surgery, so I can see your point. It'll help the needy, not so much the middle/upper class. Although my input shouldn't mean much, I live in Ireland.

[@roosvervelde3180]

I think it's great, that something that started so small, now is so important for even the US as a country. I'm also very proud that this is what youtube turned out to be. And it's great that the president is so open towards this community and even asked it for help. Your president is awesome!

[@bctopper]

I know that my insurance premiums went up $40 extra a month for the same coverage. Seems like subsidizing to me.

[@bendavila287]

I have had epilepsy since I was 17 and have spent more a decade unable to get health insurance in the united states. (Not an Ideal situation for someone with a neurological disorder.) Being able to get health insurance has meant a great deal to me. Thank you for taking part in this discussion. Those of us with pre existing conditions understand the importance of the affordable care act. It is important that we help everyone else to understand the importance of having health insurance and access to affordable care.

[@danielkhokhlovich7146]

Hey-hey. I am from Ukraine. I don't know a person that wouldn't like to meet the USA president.#Prayforukraine. But our situation is better than it used to be. Russia sucks.

[@Skimox]

Very cool that you got to meet him. I'm from Canada. Since its inception I have been really happy that public healthcare is coming to the US. It breaks my heart to hear all the stories of americans that cannot afford healthcare. It blows my mind that capitolist greed has kept healthcare away for so long, and its even more mind boggling that so many people have been convinced its a bad thing. Private healthcare has been the US people's most selfish action for a long time now. Its nice to see Obama caring for WE the people.

[@SuperPhoenix1971]

Australia (where I live) has the best health care system in the world, its free for GP. We can see a doctor in 20 minutes without an appointment and its free!!! Basic hospital: Free, Vaccinations: Free . If you have a life threatening illness, you get priority care for free, if you have health insurance, there is no waiting list for surgery. Medication is affordable $5.00 per month for the pill. My mum is retired and her healthcare is completely free. I had major knee surgery and it was only $8,000 in a Private hospital with the best surgeon in the country (I could get a loan out of my Superannuation to pay for it but I got most of it back anyway because it was necessary surgery). I feel so sorry for you guys over in the States, its like a third world country to us in terms of healthcare. I don't know anything about OBAMAcare but if is anything like what we have over here, do it.

[@Pewwer42]

It took 4 months, numerous phone calls, tons of incorrect answers, countless error messages, a suggested call to the IRS, and one healthcare.gov person who threatened to hang up over the joke "not unless you count cats" (in reply to "do you have any dependents) to get my fiancee health care. The Affordable care act is horribly broken, far more expensive to this nation then it should be, and riddled with harmful side effects. That being said if you are against it you shouldn't unsubscribe to Nice Peter, he's still a good guy.

[@altanurag4641]

I'm french, and I don't understand... Before Obamacare Did you really let poor people die or suffer in the US ? Just because they have no money ? That's weird... I went to USA, as a tourist, and people seems to be much more nice.

[@VaxzEastHitSnail]

I live in America and I can confirm that it is a horrible place to live.

[@hoodwynk1389]

Basically everything outside our leadership is awesome

[@SammiScoop_1]

No we don't let our poor people die they get medicaid and our old people get medicare. Also if people can't pay they still have to be treated. However before Obamacare insurance companies didn't cover pre-existing conditions. Also if you did't have a job that provided insurance you would kind of screwed. America isn't terrible place to live we do have our problems but really what country doesn't.

[@ritzeldraws]

Antartica.....or is that just a continent?

[@gamingspacemonkey]

most smart people don't vote as often as we should and the dumb people vote for things that they know nothing about. remember the stop online piracy act? How about how we treat gun control?.

[@mjq96]

I live in the UK, and I never quite realised how lucky compared to other countries we are to have our NHS - National Health Service, which allows everybody to have free healthcareat any hospital. (as it is paid for in taxes by everyone).

[@ItsJustMusicals]

I live in Europe and I'll tell you this: there NO SUCH THING as FREE healthcare. You have two ways of maintaining "free" healthcare in a country: through State funds or through taxes. Here's the deal: it's NOT enough. The taxes have to be raised to pay for the healthcare system because, you know, people don't work for free and medical supplies cost money. I can bet with anyone that the moment the US government raises the taxes to support it, Americans will flip out. The other way is opting for State funds. The State uses the money they already have for it. And so you'll be raising your debt because you won't have enough money. And no country can support healthcare by spending more money in it than the money the State makes. So what will happen is what's happening in some European countries (like mine): the State will go near bankrupt because they can't afford to give free healthcare to everyone. And as people age, so will their salaries (the thing that pays health care) disappear and the taxes decrease. There's no way around this: no matter how awesome free healthcare seems, it's not a good idea for the country in general. It's a better option to keep State services to the minimum and leave the rest to private offerings. Now what the US government should do is prevent the insurance companies etc from exploiting the fact that there's no public healthcare. Corporation greed is the only thing that ruins the American model of health care.

[@deat3456w]

Thank you, man. Its not free!

[@BrendanBeckett]

Universal single payer is funded by taxes, yes, but it's vastly cheaper per person. Middle class and lower would be paying enormously less in taxes than they would for private insurance.

[@SaitoGray]

Well i didn't pay for my cure. I paid tax, but i prefer pay 1000€ of tax by years than 12 000$ for an injection.

[@xxXMathisX6x6x6]

I totally agree, it's not free. And unfortunately, almost nobody is telling the American public that their tax rates are the lowest they've been in decades, and in other developed nations, tax rates are much higher. I totally agree with your main points on the issue, however, I think it is unlikely and nearly impossible to to negotiate down high insurance and healthcare costs. What we need is to increase bargaining power, because you can't fairly negotiate prices for essential medical costs that keep you alive. I mean, "fair" prices for heart transplants range from several thousand dollars in Arkansas to a hundred thousand or more in the Northeast region. In some cases, insurance companies allow you to bargain for better prices, but the costs are simply out of control. So I think the technique in Europe was to negotiate large contracts in bulk to get providers to be competitive with one another and reduce their rates. This competition on a national scale seems to be a goal of the ACA.

[@WhatMyr]

I'm on my mom's insurance so I need to be a full time student to qualify, but sometimes there's these brief moments of time where I'm not because of paper work needing to be filed, that isn't until like classes are set in stone and such, which I get. But I know people who can't afford healthcare, people who get rejected, and as someone who could very easily get rejected himself, like by being too sick or too poor or whatever to register, I really like obamacare and all the things the president is doing to try to help people who just need the help and don't have anywhere to turn. and congrats on getting to meet the president and being even more super special than usual, peter :)

[@Jusher5]

People use "liberal" like it's a bad word or something! I'm a Canadian that lived in Tennessee and all I gotta say is that I'm happy that I'm back in Canada so I can have my healthcare back. Seriously. You pay a bit more in taxes, but don't have to worry about getting hurt. "Oh but I don't want to pay more in taxes!" but what are you doing right now with health insurance? I know I don't want to pay $50 for a check up. I'd rather pay little bits in taxes and get regular check ups. Also ohmygodyoumetthepresidentthat'ssocoolohmygoooood!

[@Zuki644]

On the other hand in my country we have universal healthcare and private sector as well. We do pay taxes, but the doctors simply don't give a shit about you and offer a rather low quality service if you don't provide them money through not very legal means (envelope). It's how the system works here, if you can't pay on top of taxes, they let you die, or don't give a shit about your problem until it's very serious.

[@kronosbr]

Im so happy for you Peter. Youre a great guy. Hope all the best for you and your country. Cheers from Brazil.

[@ultrakev9]

Still not sure why I'm being forced to sign up for something that I would otherwise take the risk of doing without. Oh wait, I can refuse it, I'd just have to pay a hefty fine. (Because that seems fair and reasonable in what used to be a free country.)

[@Trollololololful]

Well this has been eye-opening. Had respect for NicePeter, never knew he was a sheep though.

[@missionDan]

being a brit, i find it incredulous that there are plenty of americans that don't have access to free healthcare! of course i can only assume your taxes will rise inline with the costs involved

[@TreyMatanich]

i support it because i believe that healthcare is a human right

[@vickibarnard3599]

I live in england we get free health care Im happy

[@101OmegaProject101]

I would love to visit England some time. I'm American will I get yelled at by people that live there because I'm a tourist? I know some Americans yell at British tourists.

[@vickibarnard3599]

nope we love tourists where i live (London) even if some english people dont like them they have to put up with it because it is a huge part of our economy and peoples lives come to england youll be fine

[@101OmegaProject101]

Vicki Barnard Woo! I was scared because I saw Top Gear UK visit America and they got rocks thrown at them.

[@101OmegaProject101]

Vicki Barnard If you ever visit America, visit places like Massachusetts, Seattle, New York, Miami, and Maui. Very nice places and (most of the times) you don't have to worry 'bout MURICANS laughing at your accent. Seattle is my personal favorite. (BRING 50 RAINCOATS)

[@vickibarnard3599]

Ive been to ny and boston before but nowhere else it would be awesome to see the rest of the US of A :)

[@shadofist]

Australian here. We have health care. Im not in poverty. My job hasn't been killed . I can go to the doctor and not worry if im going to be in debt for the rest of my life. I can go to a hospital and get my hip replaced for a little over $10,000. Not $100,000.

[@Katie_Caboose]

I have has insurance through my work for 6+ years (I am 24). I've had the same job since I was 17, so it's never been an issue. I personally don't know much about Obamacare; and honestly, I haven't met many people who do. I think there should be a movement to educate people about, I'd certainly like to know more.

[@DustyLizard85]

What? We're not supposed to know anything about it, we're just supposed to pick a side and start yelling at the other side about that. Do you even America?!

[@CarfDarko]

Pretty funny that I felled the same way like you did when meeting the president when we talked for two minutes at Paradiso Amsterdam last year ;). Keep up the awesomeness Peter, hope to see you back in Amsterdam this year!

[@Joesotherself]

Hi I'm from Wales in the UK and - Although I know literally nill about American politics - I must say that free healthcare is the best thing about not being an American. If that makes sence. In Britain we have the NHS (National Health Service) which covers pretty much every area of healthcare. If you need a dental thing done, need a new pair of glasses, if you have mental health problems, anything, you can get it done under the NHS. Quite frankly, that kicks ass. If anyone tried to take the NHS away, we'd scream bloody murder! Also knowing that if a homeless man got hit by a car, he could be rushed to hospital, treated, and not have any colossal debts after that he'd have no chance in hell of paying - surely that's worth paying a bit more in taxes. Its not as if you're being asked to pay everyone's health bills at once, everyone pays a tiny percentage. The idea of 'Why should I pay for someone elses kidney transplant?' is pretty selfish. What if one day you had to have a kidney transplant? You'd be happy for everyone else to chip in then wouldn't you? It's such a great system, it's more fair than many people realise. Seriously man - What's the deal?

[@Deco5757]

living in australia and universal health care is amazing its pretty funny that america doesnthave it yet

[@patriciakeys9935]

Oh M GOD MICHAEL STEVENS!!!!! I'm that guy's student yo!

[@wc-8336]

How did Obama react to "Obama vs. Mitt Romney?"

[@TheSaxAppeal]

I agree, I love the ACA and I support our president to the fullest I can.

[@musicsky2299]

I'm sitting here in canada watching this, that would suck to not have health care

[@davidreyna6859]

Nice. I'm glad you can spread the word on America's changing ways.

[@vanhalenman60]

I totally agree with Obama care because i have had to go to free clinics myself and grew up in a rather poor area, and i think that most of the people who complain are either people who dont quite understand it or relatively wealthy/middle class people who never had to go to a free clinic or grow up in a tough spot.

[@xBbQz]

what ur not understanding is the pain u remember of "free clinic" which was horrible for the long waits or horrible service what ever the case.. with this mandatory heath care all the clinics will be like this now.. just now instead of going in and waiting 2 hours u might have to schedule it weeks in advance because face it if i'm gonna be paying the amount it costs for this i and everyone and there brother is gonna be in the clinic about every cough and stuffy nose. and welcome to the reason why people from other country have actually crossed the borders to come to America to avoid

[@vanhalenman60]

Vincent Giammatteo there are positive and negative effects to everything and this is just one of those risks that we take

[@StKilda1930]

Vincent Giammatteo you have no idea what you are talking about. I have never had to wait for less than a day for an operation: nor an appointment, there is a reason the USA has terrible healthcare rated 37th in the world; even Cuba has better health care.

[@StKilda1930]

Vincent Giammatteo you have no idea what you are talking about. I have never had to wait for less than a day for an operation: nor an appointment, there is a reason the USA has terrible healthcare rated 37th in the world; even Cuba has better health care.

[@darko.v]

Congratulations Obama, for meeting Peter :)

[@MisterMeatBall100]

Yeah. Nicepeter > Obozo

[@UberChipf0rk]

The cultural difference is kind of amazing. Here we have Americans talking about how obligatory Healthcare is socialist and dictator-like, while in Germany we've had this since Bismarck, and I'm pretty sure almost everyone is glad about it. It's just now doing its babysteps in America, and I really hope for you people that issues will be adressed and it can grow into something adult (aka fair and affordable by everyone - but wait, isn't that "Socialist", too?) soon enough.

[@qwsecrfvevrfvfr111]

no we wont my nation is stupid, corrupt, and run by coporations, really nothing more then a coporate dicatorship, where the only deocmaoy is the negation between the oil tycoons who fund our elections america had been brainwahsed to fear communisnt by a histroty, and american cant tell the diffrence between socails and communism so no, where stupid, so can you guys federalized the EU and take away the number one spot from us so we stop thinking where so hight and mightly so we can get shit done?

[@MrBoburell]

I've always had health coverage for myself and my family. I grew up in a house headed by a nurse, and I left high school and joined the Navy. I don't know what it's like not having access to healthcare, but as a healthcare analyst, I can provide some context for why the Affordable Care Act is orders of magnitude better than what we previously had, even for people who already had insurance. For example, economists estimate that nearly 30% of healthcare insurance premiums are due to hospitals recouping uncompensated care. That is to say, if you have insurance, you were already paying for the healthcare of people who didn't. This is due to the fact that hospitals incur about $40,000,000,000 per YEAR in lost revenues due to indigent patients' inability to pay. That's not even taking into account that over 50% of all bankruptcies in America pre-ACA were due to medical bills. These medically-induced bankruptcies cost our economy several more billions, not to mention structural costs like enhanced staffing levels in emergency medicine due to chaotic healthcare use by indigent patients, opportunity costs in research and development and primary care, lost wages, increased use of sick leave or unpaid time off, plus the epidemiological effects on people who do have access to healthcare being exposed to contact with people who don't. The economic and operational impact of the ACA cannot be overstated. Hundreds of billions of dollars in real costs and economic activity are already being reduced, including the slowest 5-year trend in medical inflation in living memory. Oh, and also? Pre-ACA, 45,000 people a year were dying due to lack of access to affordable healthcare. That's 15 September 11s every year. So, it'd be nice to cut that number down a bit....

[@SassyBonassy]

I'm not American, but I think ObamaCare is a fantastic idea, and really can't understand the nay-sayers. I have heard no compelling argument to oppose it, just rabble rabble rabble! So awesome you got to meet Barry, he seems like such a cool guy. (Yeah, I can call him Barry, he and I are both Irish ;) )

[@thecursed01]

it has a lot of flaws and downsides, but you could consider it as a great first steop towards general healthcare (while the system we had in germany that was great until the 90ies is getting worse and worse, still okay though)

[@AllMods1]

I personally like the idea, I love helping people that truly do need it, but the downside is that it puts thousands and thousands of people out of jobs and will totally bankrupt some businesses. Another thing is that we are forced to have healthcare which should be a choice. It is also punishable by law. Personally it will affect my family in a bad way because were just kinda getting by right now and don't have the money to pay a premium.

[@ShatteredPsyche]

I am Canadian, and I do in fact find the debate ridiculous. It is the twenty-first century; any country which denies treatment to millions of ill based solely upon their wealth is barbaric and backwards, end of discussion.

[@kingnikolaj]

As a Dane, I can only say get free health care..Now!

[@isaaclaw2724]

nothing is ever free

[@kingnikolaj]

well our taxes are pretty high, but it pays for docs. and hospitals...

[@kingnikolaj]

***** do you need what much military? no, ya don't

[@Dasmaster1]

***** All I can say is... Boo hoo?

[@Generalfussi]

I'm from Germany and we got those health care since 1871 from Bismarck. And it's amazing!

[@abiduestafelu]

I'm from Argentina and here a lot of medical stuff is free, I allways thinked that on US sucked the medical stuff...

[@vvventure]

And University is free, is a shame that people don't aprecciate it. I always believe that if you don't personally progress here is because you don't want to (I'm not saying is easy, but is possible for anybody)

[@abiduestafelu]

Yep.

[@nameless763]

Here in Denmark, we've had Healthcare for many, many years, and I can tell that it is definitely a positive thing!

[@Gump1147]

Canadian here. Try and forget about finances, economics like debt or inflation, or money for a moment. They aren't real. That is to say, they are only real because man said so. We're all living on a rock in space. We make enough food for 11 billion people. Our current population is 7.2 billion. A third of the globe goes to bed hungry. Over population is a huge concern to our leaders. I live in British Columbia, Canada. All 7.2 billion people could occupy this Province's land area and survive. Egypt had huge protests recently. Millions of people gathered in one city. Billions could gather here. My point is, we're being lied to about far more than healthcare. To deny someone healthcare, when it's available,because they can't afford it should be a crime. Money isn't real. People are. Tell your President to abolish the Federal Reserve Bank, just like I'm telling my Prime Minister, I want the Bank Of Canada restored. That's the 1st step. Call money out for what it really is. A lie.

[@MrPosotive]

fucking Canadians... didnt even bother with a TL:DR

[@Gump1147]

Super. Too important for short cuts buddy....but just for you. :) *tl:dr* We're basically slaves and being misinformed about healthcare is the least of our problems.

[@jasminekee238]

Yay! I'm so proud of you! I remember seeing you in Howell, Michigan where you preformed for maybe 30 of us teenagers! I still have pins and my "I shaved my balls today" shirt. I'm glad you have been doing what makes you happy and following your dreams. Think about it, you've been following your dreams and now you're meeting the president!

[@TheSockPuppetShow]

SO MANY STUPID PEOPLE COMMENTING ON THIS VIDEO GAAAAH. Good on you Peter.

[@Lizafer319]

I did sign up. And I was automatically accepted for health insurance. I was elated. Well, I needed to go to the dentist and no office in my area accepts the insurance that I was given. So, I think that is a great step to get people health insurance. But only a step. If nobody is accepting my insurance, then there is not really a point to it. I feel that we are moving in the right direction, and the key is to remember that there is always room for growth. always room to adapt and make better options for people. On the same token, people need to realize that this IS a new program. There is always going to be hiccups and missteps when creating and learning something new. The hiccups for me are worth it if someone will see me when I'm sick or in pain. It's easy to complain about what's not going right. Try to think of what is, like the fact that once you find a doctor or dentist willing to accept your insurance, you finally get to have that piece of mind, that health check, that dental problem, taken care of. Remember when you were young and learning how to tie your shoes? Remember how, unless you were Chuck Norris, it took more than once to get it down? This health care thing is like that. Patience, Patience, Patience. We'll get there.

[@JPtheHammer]

Oh, Obama care is great, and allows people who couldn't previously afford health care to afford it now. That's why my grandparents who used to have good healthcare can't afford to pay for their healthcare now, and the plan they CAN afford, they have about 1/5th the coverage they used to.

[@nicepeter]

I hear you dude, and I'm gonna make sure they hear you too. I'm emailing back and forth with some people at the white house and I'm trying to share the thoughts that people have, positive and probably more importantly the negative. I want to know how they respond to things like this, and I'll try to get you some real feedback from them.

[@MadCannibal123]

Gonna point out that it's not Obama's care fault that this happened to your Grandfather, it's the Insurance and health care's fault. The policies change because they want to get more money out of it, not because they care about humans. To these people, we're just walking greenbacks.

[@JPtheHammer]

nicepeterToo You're a good man, Peter. I appreciate it.

[@JPtheHammer]

MadCannibal123 I don't disagree. They should have enacted better rules against policy changes.

[@nickg131]

nicepeterToo What do you think about the fact that millions more have lost insurance than gotten healthcare since the rollout? Government regulations forcing men and post menopausal women to purchase maternity care, while giving exemptions to many members of government? How about the increase in premiums, but worse coverage for your dollar? All but the very lowest earners are paying as high as 100% more with the new government regulations, and having less after deductible percentage covered, as well as deductibles sometimes tripling. Before Obamacare, I was covered through Boeing, Blue Cross Blue shield, I paid about $200 a month to cover the 4 people in my house. We had $1,500 deductibles, and 90% coverage after. Free office visits, and the plan included dental. Since Obamacare, I was dropped because it didn't offer me maternity coverage, so the government required my plan be cancelled. Comparable coverage in terms of premium per month, $200 a month for ONLY ME, no dental, $6,000 deductible, 70% coverage after deductible, and I lost 80% of my doctor choices. Oh, also, the new marketplace is state specific. Meaning if I get sick or hurt while outside the state I live in, I am not covered by insurance at all. I am all for GOOD national healthcare systems, like Canada has. (My fiancee lives in the UK, and their NHS system is failing horribly) But the ACA is NOT a good system by any means. Obama has said in the past that he wants a single payer system, and this is their first step. They hired a Canadian web design company who had been fired in the past for MAKING NON-WORKING HEALTHCARE WEBSITES. There was no bid, the job was just awarded to them. It still doesn't work properly, after costing 10x as much as was announced. I apologize if I come across as an ass hole, but the propaganda that this system is good for anyone except the bottom 10% of income earners makes me mad. Costs aren't going up a little for everyone (Which would be fine with me) they are doubling and tripling for many. So yes, those who weren't insured now are. But MORE who WERE now AREN'T, and it's 100% at the feet of the ACA and its ridiculous regulations. Thanks for reading.

[@R05ANEGRA]

I'm in the Republic of Ireland. Residents are entitled to subsidised healthcare, and those on low incomes get either a GP visit card (so you can see the doctor for free) or a Medical card which means most things are free- although costs are rising. Prescriptions are €2.50 each now and blood tests are €20 for medical card holders. A lot cheeper than if we had to pay the full cost. Even without a medical card or GP card, costs are capped though- visiting A&E (the emergency department at the hospital) is €100 and a hospital say will never cost you more than €1000 a year, no matter what treatment you need. TL;DR: It's not free, but it won't bankrupt you.

[@you166mhz]

you should have ask him why cut the military budget but still uses them as photo op ...

[@JBGargamel]

EXACTLY

[@gwyng1gwyng1]

As much as I knock our NHS in England, I am so grateful for free healthcare. I find it completely insane that a country as significant as America does not have this! I also find it completely bizarre that people would be against this idea!

[@gokumetrix80]

oh wow you just met another human being what special.

[@princenaemon]

A human being known from others more than other people. God fucking damnit, can't some people accept that some are excited and embrace that? Can we have ONE VIDEO without a total jackass ( or multiple ) in the comment section?

[@gokumetrix80]

Icestone he is just a human being am I right? because his job is being president doesn't mean he is special. the same goes with artist's and celebrity's . he can get exited nothing wrong with that but it's not something special. at the end no one cares not even you.

[@TheControversialToon]

***** Actually they are special in the sense of popularity. Nobody knows the average person, but they do know the public person. If someone says: "I met with a friend last day" or "I met with the president last day", what statement is more impressive? They are not necessarily better persons or more intelligent, they are public and that's what's special.

[@gokumetrix80]

TheControversialToon I see.., I get it now

[@Jays-Days]

I have health insurance. To avoid being fined. What a country.

[@orangeoranges11]

i just want free healthcare

[@chrisjones6369]

Nothing's ever free.

[@WarpScanner]

Chris Jones Yeah, you're got steal. Its hard work! Just ask the bankers. And oil businesses. And various wonderful right winged 'charities' like "the can kicks back".

[@amytreakle7604]

I am in love with the idea of everyone being able to access healthcare! My issue is that my husband and I, two 23 year olds, aren't making enough money with our minimum wage 25 hour a week jobs to afford to pay the "cheapest" healthcare that Obamacare has to offer, which for us was 140 a month. At the end of the month after our bills, which are as minimal as possible (though yes, we do pay for internet, I guess we don't have to, we'd have 35 extra bucks a month), and groceries, which are also minimal, and gas for our cars to get to work- and we are left with 100 dollars to TRY and create a savings out of. He just got out of the military, but if anything it is making it harder for us to find affordable health care. So yes. I love the idea, but only in theory. In practice? I can't afford it, and without health insurance, I am going to be billed for NOT having health insurance next year on my taxes. Come on. Maybe I'm missing something here? Tell me NicePeter! And congrats on meeting the prez, that must have been empowering!

[@RadPuppies]

I think it's great you met the president, but he used you as a pawn and you fell for it.

[@theMRsome12]

well healthcare is good... i know the usa isnt used to it. but they should.

[@LinathePink]

Don't bring any ridiculous propaganda here, please.

[@theMRsome12]

LinathePink it isn't XD why would i? i'm not even american

[@drougals]

He was asked to do it, not forced.

[@RCPlanes59]

theMRsome12 I think Lina was referring to Dianne's comment

[@stephanivevo]

Congrats Peter!! What an awesome thing! I'm from Canada and I think the debate is kind of silly - our healthcare plan is amazing and I wish the same for our neighbours south of the border. Good job to you and Lloyd!!!! :)

[@AscendedMazin777]

A victory for good people!

[@AscendedMazin777]

***** What do you think? I think it is a personal judgment based on wisdom and knowledge of what is good and bad for the self and others that's subjective by educational experience. But there is more to it than that.

[@vyor2]

AscendedMazin777 wtf?

[@EvU1967]

I'm living in the Netherlands- I was hospitalized for 3 months just because a bus driver did not take time to look ahead before driving a crossroad: our collective insurance(which cost us € 1200.-($ 1650.-) per year, 1 parent, 2 kids) makes it possible for everyone to be helped when needed. To bad a couple of readers/ subscribers only want to "strike you down" because your interested in what their opinion is upon ObamaCare. Keep up the good work Peter! :-)

[@420timkelly]

Did the President enjoy the rap battle between him and Mitt Romney?

[@Zaephar]

Good for you, Peter. I'm sure that was an amazing experience that not many people can be part of.

[@sirderpington7704]

did you rap to him XD

[@TheGelbeBohne]

Hi, i'm from germany and we have health care for a long time and i think it's a good thing. I think doctors and medicine should be available for everyone who NEEDS it

[@Ma7safar]

That means OBAMA SUBSCRIBED for NICEPETER channel He must saw the battle between him and Mitt Romney too!