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2016 Postmortem

JRLeft

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9. A right wing friend of mine stated that, that is the free market at work. He said the market should

Reply to FrenchieCat (Original post)

Sat Sep 8, 2012, 12:38 AM

Sep 2012

determine whether you are covered or not. He would then go on to state: "There is always the emergency room. And if you have a catastrophic illness you will probably die in 6 months anyway." He followed it up by saying: "It is better than mooching off of the government". I asked him: "What if you got sick?" He said: "I would die, therefore I would not have to pay, and then he left." The right wing mind is sick. He believes he is a moderate republican.

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Sooo Obamacare will be repealed, and Pre-existing Condition Seniors will be given a Voucher/Coupon? [View all] FrenchieCat Sep 2012 OP

Anything not single payer is destined to become a nightmare. Systematic Chaos Sep 2012 #1

wait until the vouchers are "established" ... zbdent Sep 2012 #2

Ryan claims they will set up an exchange for seniors, much like the ones for Obamacare Hippo_Tron Sep 2012 #3

Unfortunately, Ryan has touched on one of the main problems with ACA eridani Sep 2012 #13

I agree 100%, though the ACA is an improvement over what we have now Hippo_Tron Sep 2012 #16

And I think that will have to be done at the state level. eridani Sep 2012 #19

Republicans have changed their tune lately abumbyanyothername Sep 2012 #4

Yeah but replace it with what? Proud Liberal Dem Sep 2012 #6

My mom and I had a conversation about this just about an hour ago!! Avalux Sep 2012 #5

Let's call it what it is ... Health Care Coupons ... Clip and Save cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #7

Obamacare vs. Romneydoesn'tcare...from one of the DNC speeches. cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #8

A right wing friend of mine stated that, that is the free market at work. He said the market should JRLeft Sep 2012 #9

The issue I have with the whole debate is neither party has a long-term solution davidn3600 Sep 2012 #10

While this is certainly true Telly Savalas Sep 2012 #15

Obama needs the House and the Senate. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2012 #11

Take two tax cuts, roll back some regulations and call us in the morning. Brother Buzz Sep 2012 #12

Idiots november3rd Sep 2012 #14

Actually, No. Etch-a-sketch time. Romney's Spokesperson has already WALKED BACK the statements. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #17

How Couponcare will work (or not work) meow2u3 Sep 2012 #18