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In reply to the discussion: Observations at a Health Fair: Why the Rethugs are against the ACA [View all]Grins
(7,203 posts)14. "...once people realize how much the program is helping them..."
"They know that once people realize how much the program is helping them they will want to vote in the party that helped establish it, aka the democrats. "
Absolutely correct. William "The Bloody" Kristol knew what happened in the UK when they installed the National Health Service - conservatives were toast for years because they opposed it. Today, the Tories support the NHS as it has become a third rail in British politics.
Absolutely correct. William "The Bloody" Kristol knew what happened in the UK when they installed the National Health Service - conservatives were toast for years because they opposed it. Today, the Tories support the NHS as it has become a third rail in British politics.
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The Real Truth Is That That GOP Wants The Takers And Useless Eaters To Die.
TheMastersNemesis
Oct 2013
#1
And voting Democratic will keep the ACA active for everyone, no matter their medical condition
DhhD
Oct 2013
#12
#4 is precisely the point Orrin Hatch made--that if the ACA is allowed to function, the
tblue37
Oct 2013
#9
Most importantly, any one that is currently paying for health insurance and don't have
bluestate10
Oct 2013
#13
How is forcing people to purchase health insurance in a govt-setup marketplace or pay a fine liberal
Leopolds Ghost
Oct 2013
#25
Washington Monthly. However I would have to look it up since it came out a long time ago.
Leopolds Ghost
Oct 2013
#40