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LonePirate

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52. I find it alarming when a Democrat releases a health care plan that does not cover all Americans
Thu Oct 31, 2019, 05:41 PM
Oct 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
Many DownriverDem Oct 2019 #1
Under MFA ritapria Oct 2019 #2
We don't know that, that's why we need details. Just because someone says so doesn't make it fact... George II Oct 2019 #3
And all those countries also have a Sales Tax. Which we need, but everyone ignores. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #4
Denmark, which is held up at one of the leading examples, has a personal income tax of 55%!! George II Oct 2019 #17
And a 25% value added tax on all sales. comradebillyboy Oct 2019 #27
In other words, you can earn money, but you'd better not spend it! George II Oct 2019 #28
Still they do manage a good standard of living with what's comradebillyboy Oct 2019 #30
Why a sales tax? boomer_wv Oct 2019 #25
If you want benefits, you have to PAY for them. See the responses above yours oldsoftie Oct 2019 #35
Sure. boomer_wv Oct 2019 #37
You can exempt the lower income people. Why are these other countries happier? oldsoftie Oct 2019 #41
Sales taxes are regressive Buzz cook Oct 2019 #32
See #17. 27 & 30. If you want benefits, you have to PAY for them. EVERYONE. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #36
It's a RW boomer_wv Oct 2019 #38
Bullshit. Everyone instantly screams "RW talking point!". It helps in these other countries. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #39
It is boomer_wv Oct 2019 #40
They would probably also support curing cancer. I support it because it would work oldsoftie Oct 2019 #42
If you boomer_wv Oct 2019 #43
I already explained how you can exempt the lower income folks. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #45
EVERYONE in those BlueMTexpat Nov 2019 #59
Isnt that the point of the programs we're trying to pass? Yes. oldsoftie Nov 2019 #61
The thing is that BlueMTexpat Nov 2019 #63
I doubt the EU has nearly as big a problem as the US with untaxed income. oldsoftie Nov 2019 #65
I believe that you mean BlueMTexpat Nov 2019 #58
Yet people in these other countries are usualluy rated happier than the US. oldsoftie Nov 2019 #62
I think that you really BlueMTexpat Nov 2019 #64
Just tell us what the average Jane/Joe will pay at different income levels. Hoyt Oct 2019 #29
Has Biden detailed down to the penny what his costs? TCJ70 Oct 2019 #5
Here's the details Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #6
Mahalo, Kasper, for the details of Biden's Cha Oct 2019 #9
Hi Cha! Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #15
Please, let's not get into whataboutism, please. We're talking about a proposal that Sanders.... George II Oct 2019 #7
Bernie on releasing a plan to pay for MFA: "I don't think I have to do that right now." Cha Oct 2019 #8
I forgot about that criticism of Warren. Good catch! George II Oct 2019 #10
Thanks, George.. Cha Oct 2019 #12
Just my opinion but EW should have untethered herself from sanders long ago- worked out her Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #16
I agree, Kasper.. Cha Oct 2019 #19
+1 mcar Oct 2019 #44
When the candidate mentions higher taxes, he or she should expect people to want and deserve emmaverybo Oct 2019 #11
OMG melman Oct 2019 #13
If DU were twitter, which maintains accurate metrics, you would be my #1 follower... George II Oct 2019 #18
Oh melman Oct 2019 #22
No, don't bother. Yes, I realize what you "explained" here, but you're leaving out quite a bit.... George II Oct 2019 #23
Had no idea!! Thanks for the education... the things you learn here!! InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #54
Joe Biden's health plan looks like the winner Cha Oct 2019 #14
Doubt it isn't costed, but the establishment will take any ammo to concern troll WobblyDem Oct 2019 #20
He's been talking about this for 3-4 years. George II Oct 2019 #21
Exactly. WobblyDem Oct 2019 #31
But Ted Kennedy was acting on this back when Bernie was still writing essays, and not voting. ehrnst Oct 2019 #49
We don't know if it's "costed" or Not because BS Cha Oct 2019 #33
Dems with good personalities aren't dems immune to money WobblyDem Oct 2019 #34
I Don't Care.. Quit Bashing Dems. Cha Oct 2019 #46
Do you know what that first statement entails? I.e., George II Oct 2019 #47
THANK YOU! Cha Oct 2019 #48
Hear hear! (nt) ehrnst Oct 2019 #51
+1000. (nt) ehrnst Oct 2019 #50
does this help? myohmy2 Oct 2019 #24
No. Six pages of "options" for overhauling the healthcare coverage of 325 million people? George II Oct 2019 #26
I find it alarming when a Democrat releases a health care plan that does not cover all Americans LonePirate Oct 2019 #52
It is "Alarming" when a health plan can't be backed up with Cha Oct 2019 #53
Joe Biden's slap at Bernie Sanders sends Elizabeth Warren a warning Gothmog Oct 2019 #55
Yeah, yeah. What'll the cost be for MfA to protect us Hortensis Nov 2019 #56
Get 'im Joe! Cha Nov 2019 #57
So now the attention may turn to Bernie. crazytown Nov 2019 #60
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