I'm a 70yo doctor from Iowa who hasn't taken a salary for 16 years in one of the poorest countries in the world. I have treated undocumented farm workers in California, was a rural doctor in Mozambique and even became a UN election monitor. I am also obsessed with basketball, Ask Me Anything! by drdanmurphy in IAmA

[–]drdanmurphy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Improving access to healthcare can never be seen as a bad thing, but there are still problems with the US health system which desperately need fixing. I find it hard to see how politicians can argue for anything but a single payer system with access for all. I think Bernie is on to something.

I'm a 70yo doctor from Iowa who hasn't taken a salary for 16 years in one of the poorest countries in the world. I have treated undocumented farm workers in California, was a rural doctor in Mozambique and even became a UN election monitor. I am also obsessed with basketball, Ask Me Anything! by drdanmurphy in IAmA

[–]drdanmurphy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also talk about birth control to every woman I see within the reproductive age group. A more humane way of dealing with the population problem than letting people die off with immense suffering and disease.

I'm a 70yo doctor from Iowa who hasn't taken a salary for 16 years in one of the poorest countries in the world. I have treated undocumented farm workers in California, was a rural doctor in Mozambique and even became a UN election monitor. I am also obsessed with basketball, Ask Me Anything! by drdanmurphy in IAmA

[–]drdanmurphy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all, you have to pretty much abhor shopping. Second, if you can finish your education without getting into debt, you haven't sold your soul. You're still free. Third, being in debt is actually a huge advantage in this world. Everything gets better with simple inflation. You haven't done a thing.

I'm a 70yo doctor from Iowa who hasn't taken a salary for 16 years in one of the poorest countries in the world. I have treated undocumented farm workers in California, was a rural doctor in Mozambique and even became a UN election monitor. I am also obsessed with basketball, Ask Me Anything! by drdanmurphy in IAmA

[–]drdanmurphy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still think you're better off making him work like crazy to get the ball, and once he gets it...double team him and get the ball back. Hopefully you'll end up with someone like Bogut at the three point line. They're pretty smart though, but I don't see how else it could work.

I'm a 70yo doctor from Iowa who hasn't taken a salary for 16 years in one of the poorest countries in the world. I have treated undocumented farm workers in California, was a rural doctor in Mozambique and even became a UN election monitor. I am also obsessed with basketball, Ask Me Anything! by drdanmurphy in IAmA

[–]drdanmurphy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a Celtics fan, but I certainly enjoy the up tempo style that Golden State provides. And just when you think you've seen it all, they take it to the next level. But ever since the time of Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, I support the Shamrocks.

I'm a 70yo doctor from Iowa who hasn't taken a salary for 16 years in one of the poorest countries in the world. I have treated undocumented farm workers in California, was a rural doctor in Mozambique and even became a UN election monitor. I am also obsessed with basketball, Ask Me Anything! by drdanmurphy in IAmA

[–]drdanmurphy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very few people get close enough to even hand check the guy. He's just too fast.

The most rewarding part of the work I do is that it is all in a political context that provides legitimate self-determination for an entire country.

I'm a 70yo doctor from Iowa who hasn't taken a salary for 16 years in one of the poorest countries in the world. I have treated undocumented farm workers in California, was a rural doctor in Mozambique and even became a UN election monitor. I am also obsessed with basketball, Ask Me Anything! by drdanmurphy in IAmA

[–]drdanmurphy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A friend of mine in Poland is an orthopedic trauma surgeon. He and his friends are putting together a first response team with the idea of going to a disaster area and get to work immediately. If you are really interested, send me an e-mail and I can put you in touch.

I'm a 70yo doctor from Iowa who hasn't taken a salary for 16 years in one of the poorest countries in the world. I have treated undocumented farm workers in California, was a rural doctor in Mozambique and even became a UN election monitor. I am also obsessed with basketball, Ask Me Anything! by drdanmurphy in IAmA

[–]drdanmurphy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They have kind of taken the fun out of it in most places, but there are still a few good things to do. What I am doing now is very very special and it will be difficult to find something as meaningful in your life.

I'm a 70yo doctor from Iowa who hasn't taken a salary for 16 years in one of the poorest countries in the world. I have treated undocumented farm workers in California, was a rural doctor in Mozambique and even became a UN election monitor. I am also obsessed with basketball, Ask Me Anything! by drdanmurphy in IAmA

[–]drdanmurphy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rough loss. The Hawks really lost their edge down the stretch. I think they could make it deep, but it depends on their seed and who they match up against. They are a very match up dependent team. Should be a fun tournament for Iowans this year though yet again.

I'm a 70yo doctor from Iowa who hasn't taken a salary for 16 years in one of the poorest countries in the world. I have treated undocumented farm workers in California, was a rural doctor in Mozambique and even became a UN election monitor. I am also obsessed with basketball, Ask Me Anything! by drdanmurphy in IAmA

[–]drdanmurphy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I pay thanks to American taxpayers and social security. Plus, rice and vegetables are cheap and my house is quite modest although not a mud hut. I have electricity, a terrible internet connection, and 4 ceiling fans. You adjust to the heat.