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area51

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Fri Apr 19, 2013, 03:50 AM

Apr 2013

Regarding the OP, think of how happy they'd be if we had transitioned to single-payer, and bankruptcy wouldn't be a possibility.

Bankruptcy is still a possibility under GingrichCare.

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Fancy That - Some RW Friends Of Ours Are Suddenly Supporters Of Obamacare [View all] stopbush Apr 2013 OP

I hope they relay that message to their other RW friends! napi21 Apr 2013 #1

forget about the relay! let's hope they remember the help when times get better. eom ellenfl Apr 2013 #25

They won't. When it comes down to their turn in trouble, it's "I earned it!" Ikonoklast Apr 2013 #60

I guess they haven't had to face the death panels yet. wryter2000 Apr 2013 #2

Lack of something most of us take for granted - empathy for people you don't know. AAO Apr 2013 #6

The sad thing is there are so many people like them wryter2000 Apr 2013 #13

I really believe it's as simple as that AAO Apr 2013 #28

I agree. nt laundry_queen Apr 2013 #46

With pain The Wizard Apr 2013 #48

Nothing new here, but I wonder if that will mercymechap Apr 2013 #3

Reeducation camps may be needed if this gets out of hand. AAO Apr 2013 #29

Yes, they will feel that they are deserving, and others are moochers -- we had next-door Nay Apr 2013 #58

I thought no turn-down for PE conditions starts Jan 2014? thesquanderer Apr 2013 #4

Same here. nt City Lights Apr 2013 #8

I don't think so. We have a member here with cancer who was kept on because of the ACA last year. freshwest Apr 2013 #21

You are correct, for adults. bvar22 Apr 2013 #11

For people up to incomes of $88K, there are tax credits pnwmom Apr 2013 #49

You can keep the SAME coverage under COBRA, for a limited period of time. Bette Noir Apr 2013 #42

Next year the tax credits will reduce payments for people with incomes up to $88K. n/t pnwmom Apr 2013 #50

You may be right. I heard things second hand from my wife. stopbush Apr 2013 #45

How can he afford insurance if he lost his job? leftstreet Apr 2013 #5

If things are desperate after termination, mwooldri Apr 2013 #37

How can anyone afford a COBRA if you're out of work? stopbush Apr 2013 #56

Tell her luck had nothing to do with it Gman Apr 2013 #7

Definitely. Do it gently, but seems to me a teachable moment has arrived. calimary Apr 2013 #9

Well said. For those who are big on private everything, I've let them know that in such systems as freshwest Apr 2013 #22

Let them know that we voted for Obama because we love our country.... Swamp Lover Apr 2013 #10

the thing is... SemperEadem Apr 2013 #12

I know someone (elderly now) who refused to pay her yearly fair share... lexw Apr 2013 #14

Don't mean to insult your friends Downtown Hound Apr 2013 #15

CORRECT Skittles Apr 2013 #20

Colbert's Law strikes again Jack Rabbit Apr 2013 #16

I hope they did get insurance. But I'm not so sure about this. BlueStreak Apr 2013 #17

I think you're right TxDemChem Apr 2013 #24

Unfortunately, the federal pre-existing condition program created by the ACA Tanuki Apr 2013 #27

Egads !! I didn't know that BlueStreak Apr 2013 #38

"why has it been suspended" - 'because it's too expensive.' closeupready Apr 2013 #57

I know someone who STILL rails against all things "Liberal",... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #18

Good for them. DeSwiss Apr 2013 #19

Sad thing is this is how it always goes. I hope you remind her that dems feel we want southernyankeebelle Apr 2013 #23

Old joke zipplewrath Apr 2013 #26

Health care really is the key BlueStreak Apr 2013 #39

Fancy that. n/t Flying Squirrel Apr 2013 #30

My rightwing Dad sure loves his Medicare! He doesn't think of it as a "govt entitlement" Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #31

Under Obama care you'll get insurance... Mr.Pain Apr 2013 #32

Not flaming, and you are making valid points ... Kennah Apr 2013 #33

I used to think that insurance was a socialist ideal. Mr.Pain Apr 2013 #34

Not surprised at all that repugs like for-profit health insurance just1voice Apr 2013 #35

I am so fucking sick and tired of people like this. SheilaT Apr 2013 #36

Now if your friends could only grasp one level better mick063 Apr 2013 #40

+1 area51 Apr 2013 #51

Having been diagnosed with a terminal condition, juajen Apr 2013 #41

The waiting period is two years. Bette Noir Apr 2013 #43

Interesting how that happens, eh? tex-wyo-dem Apr 2013 #44

Imagine everyone being covered always, imagine Medicare for all. grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #47

Like they say "There's no atheists in foxholes" freeridemro Apr 2013 #52

Let me guess--despite it all, they will still vote Republican DFW Apr 2013 #53

the usual republican reaction, "It only matters when it happens to me" Javaman Apr 2013 #54

you nailed it SHRED Apr 2013 #55

THAT is awesome NoMoreWarNow Apr 2013 #59

Losing insurance DissidentVoice Apr 2013 #61