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In reply to the discussion: What the hell is Barack Obama's presidency for? [View all]pragmatic_dem
(410 posts)it goes up every year, but this is record, but the fact that there is no relief for middle class is more than just disappointing - that's $1200 I am not going to spend supporting local business.
PLUS there are new "lifestyle" premiums - they can charge you $800 a year more if you have BMI out of range.
Oh, and benefits went down and they are now WAY more restrictive on which Dr. I can see and which drugs I can get.
Of course there are the layoffs to India every quarter and the freeze on raises - adjusted salary is same as it was in mid-1970s.
Democratic party is doing a shitty job reaching the middle class, we are paying for both rich and poor.
For those who can get health care now, I am happy.
When will the middle class get some representation? Many of us voted for Obama - or do we not matter and you'd like us to vote for someone else?