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Imallin4Joe

(752 posts)
Tue Dec 8, 2020, 08:19 AM Dec 2020

Give me(us) something to believe in.

Last edited Tue Dec 8, 2020, 01:16 PM - Edit history (1)

Why is universal healthcare considered a left-wing fantasy?

Take EU nations as an example.

UHC is hardly a left-wing issue in Europe. It's widely supported by EU progressives, moderates and even many conservatives. Yes there are some cons that want to privatize but they tend to be a small minority throughout the EU.

EU politicians know that a push to privatize UHC would be their own political suicide. Similar to here, how some GOPers refuse to touch Social Security knowing it would be pol career suicide. In some Asian governments, chair fights would break out on legislative floors if some tried to push privatization of UHC.

Covid is changing people hearts and minds. Job losses are leaving many without health coverage. People's suffering will grow due to loss of coverage. I get it, not everyone supports UHC but covid is bringing more and more onboard with supporting a newer, better HC system.

UHC/MCFA should become a centrist fight.

The Democratic Party can stand tall and distinguish itself from the other side while also showing a major spine. In times of crisis, the people like to see a spine. The people need to see it.

Covid is a crisis that has everyone looking around for help that isn't there.

Dems can sell it to the public by framing it like this..
UHC will be critical in our fight against Covid and future pandemics.

STOP treating UHC like a left-wing cause when it needs to become a fight for ALL Dems.

Give the people something to believe in and we just may lure in those elusive swing voters that swing elections our way. As far as the way people think or their opinions regarding UHC, covid is changing the game.

Now is the time to fight for UHC/MCA.

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Give me(us) something to believe in. (Original Post) Imallin4Joe Dec 2020 OP
Finding what we should believe in is our own, individual responsibility. Hortensis Dec 2020 #1
I agree and you make valid points. Imallin4Joe Dec 2020 #2
Well, Javier Becerra is the HHS nominee! Becerra was involved Hortensis Dec 2020 #3
That's great news, indeed! Imallin4Joe Dec 2020 #4
Yes. We have the executive branch people Hortensis Dec 2020 #5
Yes my gawd I hope we win both Ga seats!! Imallin4Joe Dec 2020 #6

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
1. Finding what we should believe in is our own, individual responsibility.
Tue Dec 8, 2020, 08:32 AM
Dec 2020

No one can do it for us, although our party leaders can and do beg us to please believe.

Acting on what we believe in is our individual responsibility. No one can do it for us, although our party leaders can and do beg us to please just vote responsibly.

The Democratic Party is committed to universal healthcare, has finally made great progress against enormous opposition, and is committed to finishing the job and then going on from there.

The lack of commitment is in those who are not on board. They have already lead the nation to the top of the mountain and shown us all the future we can have, but they can't make people believe if they don't want to and they can't make them vote.

Imallin4Joe

(752 posts)
2. I agree and you make valid points.
Tue Dec 8, 2020, 10:38 AM
Dec 2020

I'm just saying, good policy can entice swing voters who are in rough shape due to the pandemic. They would likely be swayed to vote for our side. People are getting very desperate in so many parts of this nation. Pretty much everywhere.

Now is the time to present the case for UHC.



Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
3. Well, Javier Becerra is the HHS nominee! Becerra was involved
Tue Dec 8, 2020, 10:46 AM
Dec 2020

in creating the ACA and instrumental in protecting it from Republican and far-left attempts to destroy it. And of course he's strongly committed to achieving UHC starting with adding the single payer option blocked in 2010.

Anyone who cares enough to be paying attention should be feeling good, knowing good policy is coming.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
5. Yes. We have the executive branch people
Tue Dec 8, 2020, 11:37 AM
Dec 2020

we need, and they’ll do all they can on their own.

If we win these two Senate seats though, we will have a bare majority in the Senate that will allow us to accomplish enormously more. Hope, hope. We are in Georgia and have already voted.


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