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Kennah

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38. What's ironic is these GOP governor's do not get that they are creating universal healthcare

Sat Nov 10, 2012, 01:41 AM

Nov 2012

If every state created an exchange, then there would be no "laboratory" wherein the federal government could start to demonstrate it's role under universal healthcare. By having some states create an exchange, we get to see which model works best here in the U.S. A centralized system similar to the NHS in the UK, or a system similar to that which exists in say Switzerland.

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Koch-Backed Group Warns Chris Christie [View all] highplainsdem Nov 2012 OP

I know this isn't very "Christian" but... Swede Atlanta Nov 2012 #1

Why do they care? Are they just mean pricks or what? ThomThom Nov 2012 #9

Because if people get to go to the doctor, Volaris Nov 2012 #44

I don't think they have any principled stance on this or anything else. randome Nov 2012 #48

omg, anal warts? I am SO glad I can't see pictures in my brain. WheelWalker Nov 2012 #17

hell, they ARE anal warts. lastlib Nov 2012 #23

They are anal warts ashling Nov 2012 #53

cool -- a fight betw Christie and RWNJ means he won't be GOP candidate in 2016 grasswire Nov 2012 #2

yeah InsultComicDog Nov 2012 #34

Your right he could beat any Republican. oldbanjo Nov 2012 #39

unless he "goes Romney" & does constant etch-a-sketches wordpix Nov 2012 #58

Maybe it's the wine, but ... frazzled Nov 2012 #3

I don't know about your level of inebriation... tularetom Nov 2012 #4

Anyone who gets healthcare from this system DBoon Nov 2012 #19

What's ironic is these GOP governor's do not get that they are creating universal healthcare Kennah Nov 2012 #38

Your logic is right on, so they must be nuts... Have a lot more wine and maybe 1monster Nov 2012 #5

Maybe that's what they want, so they can say Obama is trying dmr Nov 2012 #22

Yes. Posturing. Although unfortunately there are too many Rep. Govs. glinda Nov 2012 #28

Tax the Rich november3rd Nov 2012 #64

I couldn't figure that out either. MadrasT Nov 2012 #57

They always eat their own... SoapBox Nov 2012 #6

once again i must remind you so-called "liberal" bigots ldf Nov 2012 #49

Sexual innuendo is getting to be so yesterday nolabels Nov 2012 #59

Acting in the best interest of your constituents rocktivity Nov 2012 #7

A fight between the Koch brothers and Christie? dflprincess Nov 2012 #8

being Independent is his calling card - they are just making it easier for him to kick back tomm2thumbs Nov 2012 #11

Agreed but he needs to not get into any planes. glinda Nov 2012 #29

Me too PD Turk Nov 2012 #36

The trouble with extremist power freaks...they tend to be cannibals HereSince1628 Nov 2012 #10

actually I think Jeb would have to change his name first - and maybe some facial surgery tomm2thumbs Nov 2012 #12

God, the GOP is crazy. OhZone Nov 2012 #13

Shouldn't they be in prison or something???? progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #14

Americans for Prosperity Botany Nov 2012 #15

Awww... DBoon Nov 2012 #20

What a beautiful photo. Lovely baby. glinda Nov 2012 #30

Should it really be "An American for Prosperity" ? nt mwooldri Nov 2012 #56

Or they'll what? Lose harder in 2014? 2016? n/t DRoseDARs Nov 2012 #16

Billionaires Are Getting Pretty Brazen About Having Politicians On Payroll! TomCADem Nov 2012 #18

Wow...Koch brothers are getting desperate. justice1 Nov 2012 #21

Don't ya'know that GOPper governors don't give a shit about their Iliyah Nov 2012 #24

For the SECOND time, that's President Barack Obama. n/t jtuck004 Nov 2012 #25

Rebrand the GOP as the Koch Party. Just get it over with. Eliminate the middle men. freshwest Nov 2012 #26

This should be fun! BattyDem Nov 2012 #27

Democrats facing the the Koch brothers, won over half their races. justice1 Nov 2012 #32

Well then ... let's hope Christie embraces them! BattyDem Nov 2012 #37

We can get Citizens United overturned, eliminate some of the Koch brothers juice. crunch60 Nov 2012 #45

I think either way Christie is screwed davidpdx Nov 2012 #61

Christie should be at the top of the Democrats' target list next year. David__77 Nov 2012 #31

If they keep pushing him, I can really see Christie flipping Independent. sarcasmo Nov 2012 #33

I would expect a few to flip to Independent, and caucus with Republicans. justice1 Nov 2012 #41

He will do good as a Independent, oldbanjo Nov 2012 #42

For republicans, it's more important to be republican than to be American. gtar100 Nov 2012 #35

Or what? They'll spend a couple hundred million more and lose again? 6000eliot Nov 2012 #40

Holy Shite! How petty can they get? Populist_Prole Nov 2012 #43

Who the hell wants to stand..... DeSwiss Nov 2012 #46

I don't get these two assholes. drm604 Nov 2012 #47

For people who are supposedly libertarian-Republicans, CheapShotArtist Nov 2012 #62

I really wish Obama would sic the DOJ on these fuckers. nt Comrade_McKenzie Nov 2012 #50

The Koch brothers' threats no longer have any teeth. yardwork Nov 2012 #51

Precisely. Christie will love this "threat". nt bemildred Nov 2012 #52

Christie knows that if he holds up health care any longer he will lose next year. Walk away Nov 2012 #54

This is so hilarious... cosmicone Nov 2012 #55

I got a feeling that Christie does not give a shit what they think... and-justice-for-all Nov 2012 #60

Tax Penalties november3rd Nov 2012 #63