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JHan

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6. good post. ++++++++

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Republicans are about to make Medicare-for-all much more likely [View all] Jimbo101 Jun 2017 OP

I am hoping people realize the danger of what Republicans are going to do to them MiddleClass Jun 2017 #1

obamacare was originally created by the heritage foundation precisely as a right-wing alternative unblock Jun 2017 #2

good post. ++++++++ JHan Jun 2017 #6

Pubs inserted more than 200 amendments while pretending Hortensis Jun 2017 #7

good points. unblock Jun 2017 #9

Subsidies, where strictly Democrat MiddleClass Jun 2017 #13

Exactly, and that's why technically unworkable MiddleClass Jun 2017 #8

Your post highlights how absurdly this country indulges Cosmocat Jun 2017 #19

The Heritage Foundation needs to GTFO out of our government. Initech Jun 2017 #42

boy medicare starting at 55 burnbaby Jun 2017 #3

I think that would solve our biggest problem right now MiddleClass Jun 2017 #10

People over 55 are much more likely to have a Phoenix61 Jun 2017 #27

That was what HRC was proposing. Gradual expansion. ehrnst Jun 2017 #32

Yeah, Democrats will be like "incrementalists, we did it your way and it failed. We're geek tragedy Jun 2017 #4

Straight forward, direct approaches to public policy is the only way to go Yavin4 Jun 2017 #5

I think Trumpcare will be the wooden stake into the republican party's workinclasszero Jun 2017 #11

While I agree with your thinking MiddleClass Jun 2017 #14

And another caveat not fooled Jun 2017 #17

"They will phase in the hurt gradually" Ligyron Jun 2017 #22

Think about it, Bush called it voodoo economics in 1980 MiddleClass Jun 2017 #25

Bill Clinton did NOT fight for socialized health care. Jim Lane Jun 2017 #20

that is exceptionally misleading in terms of the ACA dsc Jun 2017 #21

I'm not assigning blame. I'm stating the FACTS about the situation under the ACA. Jim Lane Jun 2017 #23

Again, clarity is welcomed MiddleClass Jun 2017 #28

Did you forget the 4th group? Merlot Jun 2017 #34

Thanks for clearing that up. MiddleClass Jun 2017 #26

but will it be funded? pansypoo53219 Jun 2017 #12

That's the main reason why I say lower Medicare to 55 MiddleClass Jun 2017 #15

And if they do pass their boondoggle of a bill Dems will regain power. airmid Jun 2017 #16

I hope our side has people writing up such a plan as we speak IronLionZion Jun 2017 #18

Exactly, no Obama care type of internal battles MiddleClass Jun 2017 #29

Do you understand that we will not get that opportunity? If we lose the ACA, we get nothing. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #37

Good info in this excellent thread. Ligyron Jun 2017 #24

Republican Trump may call it "mean" but he endorsed it and was ready to SIGN it. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2017 #30

Some states will try to create healthcare for all More_Cowbell Jun 2017 #31

Pessimistic hibbing Jun 2017 #33

As if Democrats could ever pass Single-Payer JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 2017 #35

That is bullshit...and any who don't fight for the death for Obamacare are foolish...we will never Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #36

This would be so much easier to do if Mitch McConnell was properly imprisoned. joet67 Jun 2017 #38

I fear their definition of "All" Crash2Parties Jun 2017 #39

That there is a lot of optimism about the American electorate MrScorpio Jun 2017 #40

Single payer - it's time. Cut the BS and just get it done. Constantly jerking Americans from one WestSeattle2 Jun 2017 #41