>But it'd have to be a major major overhaul of everything.

Absolutely true.

>We'd have to ultimately change our health
>seeking behaviors and become a healthier nation as a whole on
>top of the political and economic changes to the ways in which
>health care dollars are spent (admin, pharma, etc).

Not necessarily true re: becoming a healthier nation. Yes, we are the fattest nation on Earth but that really shouldn't effect our ability to put a single payer, universal health care policy in play. Obviously major political, economic, and administrative changes are needed.


We spend a
>ton of $ on healthcare all across the board. I'm not saying it
>can't happen - but given the health care system right now,
>it'd be a huge mistake to have a single payer system.

Again, not necessarily. Yes, there would need to be an overhaul of how people treat the system. And we would need to change the mindsets of every American. It's not that it's impossible, it's just that there are several roadblocks in our way: mainly conservative politicians and insurance companies. And as long as the Republicans hold office, we won't have a single payer system.

>I haven't seen the movie and I'm looking forward to it.

Ditto.