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elleng

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14. Very hard for me to understand such self-centeredness,

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Mon Oct 28, 2013, 09:23 PM

Oct 2013

or selfishness,, or just plain IGNORANCE!

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When the "young and healthy" become the "old and infirm." [View all] Cerridwen Oct 2013 OP

At least the 'old and infirm' get Medicare. For now n/t leftstreet Oct 2013 #1

I wonder how many of them would give up Medicare Cerridwen Oct 2013 #6

?? leftstreet Oct 2013 #11

That's why I asked. I wasn't sure. Cerridwen Oct 2013 #16

What Medicare and the ACA both need is Rozlee Oct 2013 #54

and who wants to pay taxes for schools, elleng Oct 2013 #2

Thank you. I have no children. Cerridwen Oct 2013 #3

Yup, and I want a fire department!!! elleng Oct 2013 #5

You "socialist" you! LOL Cerridwen Oct 2013 #8

Yes, I'll admit it!!! elleng Oct 2013 #12

Well not me, dammit. And take down that stop light! I'm not using it right now! Squinch Oct 2013 #15

Agreed 100%...there are things that the profit motive cannot help. Moostache Oct 2013 #55

Guhhhh, that's probably my biggest political pet peeve Posteritatis Oct 2013 #13

Very hard for me to understand such self-centeredness, elleng Oct 2013 #14

Why, that's the backbone of Phentex Oct 2013 #18

Good point . . . aggiesal Oct 2013 #51

Not to mention us young-and-healthies can still wind up young-and-maimed or something. Posteritatis Oct 2013 #4

Good point. Thank you for adding it. Cerridwen Oct 2013 #7

It's been on my mind since discovering a chair in the dark with considerable force last week Posteritatis Oct 2013 #9

Owowowowowowowowow!!!!! Squinch Oct 2013 #17

First, I must ask your forgiveness. Cerridwen Oct 2013 #19

I laughed after I finished stripping the kitchen walls' paint with words alone Posteritatis Oct 2013 #21

Really? That was all I needed to get that Cerridwen Oct 2013 #24

Nah, the pointy-object variety Posteritatis Oct 2013 #31

I am beginning to think there are a lot ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #10

Yeah. It's like people supporting ACA Cerridwen Oct 2013 #20

I cannot believe it sometimes here. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #39

I can believe it. Cerridwen Oct 2013 #44

What are the deductibles and copays when the fire department responds to your call? n/t Fumesucker Oct 2013 #22

Remember, in some places if you have not paid your fee... Phentex Oct 2013 #23

If you had a $5K deductible on top of your fire department premium? Fumesucker Oct 2013 #26

I have a spare 5K. Doesn't everyone? Phentex Oct 2013 #28

Well, everyone except *those* people Fumesucker Oct 2013 #30

I would gladly pay more to put out their fires, too... Phentex Oct 2013 #32

It depends where you live. Cerridwen Oct 2013 #25

You pay a premium and then pay a portion of the bill before the FD will actually start the pumps? Fumesucker Oct 2013 #27

A link to a story that Cerridwen Oct 2013 #29

The early history of the US is not exactly a prime example of modern considerations. Gravitycollapse Oct 2013 #33

It is when the current political luddites Cerridwen Oct 2013 #35

Yes, but your contention that such antiquated practices are common is false. Gravitycollapse Oct 2013 #36

Good for you. Cerridwen Oct 2013 #37

I was involved in some of those DU threads Fumesucker Oct 2013 #34

So you propose mandating the young and poor support the expenses of the old and wealthy? Demo_Chris Oct 2013 #38

I said "old and infirm." Not sure where you got Cerridwen Oct 2013 #40

I'm not exactly young myself, it's my daughter who's money you want... Demo_Chris Oct 2013 #57

Pretty much the whole concept of the mandate TDale313 Oct 2013 #53

Yes. It is designed to siphon the last few bucks from the young and poor... Demo_Chris Oct 2013 #59

we need single payer. It's that simple. TDale313 Oct 2013 #60

I support single payer. Obamacare has some fantastic provisions... Demo_Chris Oct 2013 #62

Several generations ago, it was understood that the young took care of the old Blaukraut Oct 2013 #41

In response to your last question: Cerridwen Oct 2013 #42

You're so welcome! Blaukraut Oct 2013 #43

You and I don't. Cerridwen Oct 2013 #45

I know at least hubby and I are, and will be, ok. Not sure about our girls down the road. Blaukraut Oct 2013 #48

Lol. Heh. I have a Tribble(tm). Cerridwen Oct 2013 #50

You never know when you may need it JAbuchan08 Oct 2013 #46

I hope you are okay. Cerridwen Oct 2013 #47

I don't mind talking about it JAbuchan08 Oct 2013 #49

I'm happy to read that Cerridwen Oct 2013 #52

I know a right winger who died not too long ago and never made out a will.... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #56

When they privatize the fire department, your analogy will be appropriate. 1000words Oct 2013 #58

I have no kids but I like being around healthy, educated people Skittles Oct 2013 #61