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boston bean

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5. I agree. But we have to be smart and realistic.

Reply to MoonRiver (Reply #4)

Wed Sep 13, 2017, 08:01 PM

Sep 2017

Everything else is just feel goodism.

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I have a concern that democrats will lose on this healthcare gambit. Now hear me out. [View all] boston bean Sep 2017 OP

You beat me to it. Good observation. haveahart Sep 2017 #1

It will have to be the Dem Party consensus for 2020 BigmanPigman Sep 2017 #2

Its free college all over again. nt LexVegas Sep 2017 #3

True. boston bean Sep 2017 #6

I agree, but it makes me sick that we have to strategize like this. MoonRiver Sep 2017 #4

I agree. But we have to be smart and realistic. boston bean Sep 2017 #5

I know bb, but still makes me sad for how low we have sunk. MoonRiver Sep 2017 #35

Maybe we should have a war on our soil. Blue_true Sep 2017 #29

OK, let's fill some blanks DonCoquixote Sep 2017 #7

Ummmm defending and expanding obamacare will help millions more than a failed boston bean Sep 2017 #8

Precisely. NurseJackie Sep 2017 #25

indeed you are right DonCoquixote Sep 2017 #33

Does this country want it? shadowmayor Sep 2017 #9

I don't mind a battle. What is at stake is getting in power boston bean Sep 2017 #10

2010 was a low turnout election. guillaumeb Sep 2017 #11

all midterms are lower turn out however there was an increase in turnout in 2010. boston bean Sep 2017 #12

The Democrats can either fight to change the debate, or fight on the GOP's terms. guillaumeb Sep 2017 #13

Fighting for the ACA is not fighting on republicans terms. boston bean Sep 2017 #14

Indirectly it is, because the ACA allows the insurance companies guillaumeb Sep 2017 #15

Fighting for positive change to the ACA is a winning issue. boston bean Sep 2017 #16

And fighting for an even better change is also a winning issue. guillaumeb Sep 2017 #17

You do realize private insurance companies are fully involved in meedicare. boston bean Sep 2017 #18

They are Medicare Advantage. guillaumeb Sep 2017 #21

Ok??? boston bean Sep 2017 #22

A thought. guillaumeb Sep 2017 #23

I think the point many people miss is that all democrats want healthcare for all. boston bean Sep 2017 #24

Agreed. guillaumeb Sep 2017 #26

To play devils advocate for a moment... Docreed2003 Sep 2017 #28

Good questions, to which I respond: guillaumeb Sep 2017 #30

Good points... Docreed2003 Sep 2017 #31

I couldn't agree more. After repeal and replace failed, many Republicans were willing to look at Trust Buster Sep 2017 #19

So long as people have problems paying for heath care, Dems need to keep fighting to improve access Bad Thoughts Sep 2017 #20

Any push from Dems right now is purely symbolic... Docreed2003 Sep 2017 #27

Much is about how it is branded and sold. kentuck Sep 2017 #32

"Trying is the first step toward failure." -- Homer Simpson QC Sep 2017 #34