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global1

(25,241 posts)
Wed Apr 26, 2017, 02:28 PM Apr 2017

I'm Convinced That When It Come To Health Care....

the Repugs don't understand the complexities of health care insurance and don't know what the hell they are talking about when they are asked questions and commenting on their own proposed bill. They pontificate like they know what they are saying - but it is all just rhetoric without substance or understanding.

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a kennedy

(29,647 posts)
2. I WANT WHAT THEY ALL HAVE......
Wed Apr 26, 2017, 02:32 PM
Apr 2017

and they don't know the details. They've never had to read the fine print on the policy because THEY GET EVERY MEDICAL SERVICE FOR FREE!!!!!!

stopbush

(24,396 posts)
4. No, it's not free. By law, they have to purchase insurance through the DC exchange.
Wed Apr 26, 2017, 02:40 PM
Apr 2017

Now, if you want to say that taxpayers are paying their salaries, ergo they are getting healthcare free, that's another argument...and not a great argument.

Eliot Rosewater

(31,109 posts)
6. Well, yes but they are writing exemptions in the law so they will still get untouched
Wed Apr 26, 2017, 02:42 PM
Apr 2017

Obamacare while the rest of us are fucked royally.

WillowTree

(5,325 posts)
11. For now, you can.
Wed Apr 26, 2017, 04:26 PM
Apr 2017

One of the provisions in ACA is that all members of Congress and their staffs have to purchase their coverage through the exchanges.

asiliveandbreathe

(8,203 posts)
3. Most here know what Essential Benefits are - just a reminder at link
Wed Apr 26, 2017, 02:38 PM
Apr 2017
http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/gop-health-care-debate-what-are-essential-benefits-n737646

...snip....

Outpatient care -

This covers most scheduled doctor visits, such as to check a rash, or a non-emergency stomach ache. Insurance companies negotiate deals for these and often designate "networks" of doctors and clinics with approved charges. Individuals who walk in without coverage pay much, much more.

Just 1 of 10 Essential Benefits.....don't get sick folk's.....

Eliot Rosewater

(31,109 posts)
5. They are exempting themselves so why would they care to know what is in it.
Wed Apr 26, 2017, 02:40 PM
Apr 2017

The goal is kill as many poor and black people as possible.

I keep saying this, someday folks are gonna agree with me.

kydo

(2,679 posts)
7. Really? What convinced you?
Wed Apr 26, 2017, 02:47 PM
Apr 2017

For me it was back in the 90's, when this really smart lady was given a task by the President to solve our health-care crazy nuts stupid system. This lady had an awesome plan. But it never happened, why? republicans! They couldn't make money on it so they want nothing to do with it.

They didn't know what they were talking about back then and it's only gotten worse since.

MedusaX

(1,129 posts)
10. They just don't give a fuck because they believe healthcare is a privilege..
Wed Apr 26, 2017, 04:24 PM
Apr 2017

They got money ....
They can buy any policy they want...
So Healthcare is not a problem for them...

And for those who find that it is a problem....
sounds like a personal problem to the Repugs..
Cuz remember healthcare is a privilege
And not a problem for the privileged

Got No money?
Then Get some.

Got Some money but not enough?
Then Prioritize...
How bad do you want healthcare?
Must not be bad enough.

Whole new meaning to the phrase
Fuck Off & Die...

pansypoo53219

(20,972 posts)
12. i do not think they LIKE the concept of HOW onsurance works.
Wed Apr 26, 2017, 04:34 PM
Apr 2017

its the whole BOOTSTRAP mentality. YOU ARE NOT MY BROTHER!
get a job.

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