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Enrique

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5. sometimes the pro-ACA argument does take that form

Reply to uppityperson (Reply #2)

Mon Sep 30, 2013, 12:34 PM

Sep 2013

opponents of Obamacare don't care if people die, etc.

And regarding "just a start", an frequent line from Obama's campaign went something like "I will not be the first president to try to reform the health system, but I intend to be the last". i.e. suggesting that he would fix it once and for all.

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The Truth Is People Who Have Insurance Die. [View all] redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 OP

I think most people would agree JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #1

Of course. Who would or is arguing that? ACA is just a start, but is also very needed. uppityperson Sep 2013 #2

sometimes the pro-ACA argument does take that form Enrique Sep 2013 #5

I hd to go to the hospital for an operation and was surprised hollysmom Sep 2013 #3

Sorry, I've been Tien1985 Sep 2013 #4

Took me two months to get a colonosopy/endoscopy AgingAmerican Sep 2013 #6

Do you genuinely think any of us are stupid enough to need this explained? TroglodyteScholar Sep 2013 #7

Not intended to be condescending redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #8

insurance is designed to generate profits, NOT PROVIDE health care for sick people nt msongs Sep 2013 #9

That would be the ultimate goal. HappyMe Sep 2013 #10

Thank you for stating that, and I hope you recovered well from your surgery. nt adirondacker Sep 2013 #11

It is a start. A very shaky start in the wrong direction. Egalitarian Thug Sep 2013 #12

What is truly nuts is havine 20 percent of the country holding the rest of us hostage. redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #13

Agreed. I'm glad to hear your surgery worked out for you. n/t Egalitarian Thug Sep 2013 #15

My surgery was fabulous, it was a blessing we had that card that day. redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #16

THAT is the REAL "Death Panel"... bvar22 Sep 2013 #14

a big step towards single payer IronLionZion Sep 2013 #17