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23. Forget "concern troll". I prefer attention getter. n/t

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Look, I know a lot of people don't want to discuss the problems of the ACA [View all] cali Nov 2013 OP

Most of the pundits talking about how a web site works know nothing of how they JoePhilly Nov 2013 #1

Some of the website stuff is an absolute embarrassment. IdaBriggs Nov 2013 #2

that's what this woman said in the interview I heard on NPR this a.m. cali Nov 2013 #6

Woo hoo! I beat out NPR - lol! IdaBriggs Nov 2013 #11

Then you know the "multiple submit" problem is a common one. JoePhilly Nov 2013 #13

"Most sites include a warning right on the UI telling you to be patient -- " EXACTLY. IdaBriggs Nov 2013 #21

Glad it's not me PasadenaTrudy Nov 2013 #25

The administration has been clear that there are significant problems cali Nov 2013 #3

Perceptions also change ... I remember when the war in Syria was going to destroy Obama's JoePhilly Nov 2013 #18

yes, perceptions change and hopefully this one will cali Nov 2013 #27

What changed that was not perception. It was facts that emerged showing sabrina 1 Nov 2013 #82

that's just not true alc Nov 2013 #43

Very few projects run the way you describe. Ideally, most would ... JoePhilly Nov 2013 #52

Have you ever purchased a complex service that didn't take several DAYS to process? tridim Nov 2013 #4

I'm not complaining, but keep being an apologist who can't analyze anything cali Nov 2013 #8

Have you ever purchased a complex service that didn't take several DAYS to process? tridim Nov 2013 #16

What's pathetic, tri, is your apologist nonsense about everything cali Nov 2013 #41

Not offended, I just asked a question. tridim Nov 2013 #53

This post is unfair and insulting to Cali. IdaBriggs Nov 2013 #14

Jury let it stand 2-4 Capt. Obvious Nov 2013 #19

Juries on DU are odd. I didn't even alert. IdaBriggs Nov 2013 #34

Have you ever purchased a complex service in two HOURS? nt tridim Nov 2013 #20

The question isn't about purchasing a complex service, but basic IdaBriggs Nov 2013 #37

Do you understand that the bulk of the website is back-end stuff that we will never see? tridim Nov 2013 #48

No way! Back end stuff on a website being IMPORTANT? IdaBriggs Nov 2013 #66

Yes seveneyes Nov 2013 #40

The back-end, marketplace interface is probably more complex than any of us know. tridim Nov 2013 #44

Entirely new health insurance policy for a family seveneyes Nov 2013 #47

Which company? tridim Nov 2013 #49

Sorry you feel that way. The jury didn't. nt tridim Nov 2013 #28

"But keep complaining Cali, you're very skilled at it." is insulting. IdaBriggs Nov 2013 #42

I just find the hoopla over the ACA to be so strange Capt. Obvious Nov 2013 #5

My doctor doesn't accept Romneycare. virgogal Nov 2013 #9

So your doctor doesn't accept private insurance? Capt. Obvious Nov 2013 #12

This is my same response to Repugs who say "Democrats will force doctors to accept Obamacare" stevenleser Nov 2013 #22

Haven't a clue-----I'm on Medicare but she told my daughter,who was jobless virgogal Nov 2013 #24

Some doctors don't accept Medicare or Medicaid (Masshealth) Capt. Obvious Nov 2013 #35

Most primary care doctors in Anchorage don't accept new Medicare patients. Blue_In_AK Nov 2013 #78

Are you sure she wasn't talking about whatever MA calls Medicaid? pnwmom Nov 2013 #86

Commonwealth Care is different from Masshealth (Medicaid) Capt. Obvious Nov 2013 #87

not possible. that would mean your doc doesn't accept private insurance scheming daemons Nov 2013 #30

+1 uponit7771 Nov 2013 #38

She explains above Capt. Obvious Nov 2013 #45

Doctors commonly take a range of private insurance plans, but not all Yo_Mama Nov 2013 #70

"... It's the chief point of access for people." True, but there are alternatives .... Scuba Nov 2013 #7

I think that's a very good point cali Nov 2013 #10

Sure, you can apply over the phone, but B2G Nov 2013 #51

Not sure why it seems that way. Most folks acknowledge the shortcomings and want to work on those. stevenleser Nov 2013 #15

you said 'go ahead and label you "concern troll"' ….. Okay Cali, you're a concern troll. KittyWampus Nov 2013 #17

that's fine. you know what I think of you. cali Nov 2013 #32

Forget "concern troll". I prefer attention getter. n/t Dawgs Nov 2013 #23

the site is better now than it was two weeks ago scheming daemons Nov 2013 #26

I'm glad to hear that. I hope you're right cali Nov 2013 #33

and I hope you're right scheming daemons Nov 2013 #39

I heard the NPR interview BlueStreak Nov 2013 #29

Some here are hurling themselves into the same sort of bubble... Demo_Chris Nov 2013 #31

...cause big complicated programs with millions of people trying to sabotage it should be a cake... uponit7771 Nov 2013 #54

'Millions of people trying to sabotage it'? B2G Nov 2013 #55

yes, the gop involves millions of people.. few if any want the program to survive.... uponit7771 Nov 2013 #60

What does that have to do with the computer systems? B2G Nov 2013 #62

they under funded the development of the website and the integration. uponit7771 Nov 2013 #64

How so? B2G Nov 2013 #68

By holding back the 20 billiion that was needed for this G8 nationwide effort. Half a billion might uponit7771 Nov 2013 #69

You have no idea what you're talking about B2G Nov 2013 #71

I am, and have seen the issues with under funding efforts like this. This is typical under funded uponit7771 Nov 2013 #72

Please provide a link showing the budget was 20 billion B2G Nov 2013 #74

Would that fact change your mind any? tia uponit7771 Nov 2013 #76

About you being wrong? B2G Nov 2013 #77

... no about, my statement regarding GOPers wanting to sabotage the website? A simple yes uponit7771 Nov 2013 #79

Oh I'm sure they "want" to B2G Nov 2013 #80

I have not been yelling anything and I'll take your non answer as a no, that it wouldn't change uponit7771 Nov 2013 #81

I'm interested in where you get your 20 billion figure B2G Nov 2013 #85

No one has sabotaged anything... Demo_Chris Nov 2013 #58

...the GOP has been gung ho for it?! REALLY?! uponit7771 Nov 2013 #61

+1 Demo Puzzledtraveller Nov 2013 #65

Lots of people lack the "intuition" required of "intuitive" programming... HereSince1628 Nov 2013 #36

You know Cali. I seldom, if ever agree with you. But on this, I do. bluestate10 Nov 2013 #46

Focusing only on the website Puzzledtraveller Nov 2013 #56

being a critic is easy, I've been one rickford66 Nov 2013 #50

...because everything and every part of government works perfectly. Oh sure it does ...duh L0oniX Nov 2013 #57

For some, truth is overrated and sometimes disapproved. Much better to be an enthusiastic lemming. AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2013 #59

that people here are trying desperately to quash any discussion cali Nov 2013 #63

Whine whine whine Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #67

there's nothing even remotely whiny about the OP cali Nov 2013 #73

it was whiny. people have acknowledged the problems. you merely pointed out Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #75

lol. you're the whiny one, prez. you whine over every mild criticism cali Nov 2013 #90

Why didn't they consult with Elad? Boudica the Lyoness Nov 2013 #83

Have you ever written an OP that was supportive of Obamacare? n/t pnwmom Nov 2013 #84

yes, many many. cali Nov 2013 #89

People don't want to talk about it? AceWheeler Nov 2013 #88

not even a little bit weird. not close to being a straw man either cali Nov 2013 #91