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27. He didn't lie. The person insured can still keep the same insurance

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The President lied... [View all] kentuck Nov 2013 OP

The President isn't running for re-election. Laelth Nov 2013 #1

obamacare frog64 Nov 2013 #17

Seriously? That's the depth of your political consideration? Nuclear Unicorn Nov 2013 #18

Yep. Laelth Nov 2013 #39

I think that ultimately this will show how worthless those cheap insurance policies were for the CTyankee Nov 2013 #2

In effect, this is the first regulations on insurance companies ever. kentuck Nov 2013 #4

Yes, that's why nearly every state has a insurance commission. GeorgeGist Nov 2013 #5

And why they have been exempt from anti-trust laws... kentuck Nov 2013 #8

They aren't exempt. Heretofore its been illegal to sell policies across state lines. Nuclear Unicorn Nov 2013 #15

"Why Are Insurers Exempt From Antitrust Laws?" kentuck Nov 2013 #19

I don't think we're that far apart on our respective statements Nuclear Unicorn Nov 2013 #22

A snip from your link: kentuck Nov 2013 #23

Yeah, that sort of thinking/excuse-making is in vogue at the moment Nuclear Unicorn Nov 2013 #26

The President never said they could keep their same plan at the same price. kentuck Nov 2013 #30

I don't know where you live, but in Wisconsin, the Commission is a tool of for-profit insurance. Scuba Nov 2013 #11

"eternal vigilance" as Jefferson said...that is the price of liberty... CTyankee Nov 2013 #12

It can't be worse secondvariety Nov 2013 #20

I am now even more convinced that the ACA will lead to universal health care in the style of many CTyankee Nov 2013 #7

I think you are right davidpdx Nov 2013 #25

I stopped paying for medical insurance in 2002 BECAUSE I could see it was worthless. bemildred Nov 2013 #10

Your point is well made. Republicans don't care about the dead. IdaBriggs Nov 2013 #3

This is so dumb treestar Nov 2013 #6

^^^This!^^^ eom BlueCaliDem Nov 2013 #35

I have been trying to figure this out ever since the 'shit hit the fan,' so to speak. pangaia Nov 2013 #36

He's a politician treestar Nov 2013 #47

Bill Maher said last night riverbendviewgal Nov 2013 #9

Republicans making hay on a lie of their own making? Skidmore Nov 2013 #13

The comparative statement was supposed to be ridiculous on its face. kentuck Nov 2013 #14

Maybe DU needs a satire icon. Nine Nov 2013 #21

A politician? Lying? Zeke L Brimstone Nov 2013 #16

welcome to DU gopiscrap Nov 2013 #40

Thanks much :-) Zeke L Brimstone Nov 2013 #43

you're welcome hope we can learn for each other gopiscrap Nov 2013 #44

I think some of your wording is misleading however. Nine Nov 2013 #24

I think you are correct about the grandfathered plans but.... kentuck Nov 2013 #28

Ah, I see. Nine Nov 2013 #34

He didn't lie. The person insured can still keep the same insurance B Calm Nov 2013 #27

Yes, the President did not say they could keep the same plan at the same price. kentuck Nov 2013 #29

That's just it. Turbineguy Nov 2013 #31

Best summary I have seen underpants Nov 2013 #32

Most of those cheap plans people wanted to keep were shit even before ACA. alarimer Nov 2013 #33

What a dirty rotten President. He lied and now the Insurance-Lambs are suffering. BlueJazz Nov 2013 #37

Oh man...There's a difference between lying and just being wrong /nt demwing Nov 2013 #38

fucking pukes and their propagandist megamedia..... BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2013 #41

Well the private sector is efficient like that IronLionZion Nov 2013 #42

I do not think he lied about that Samantha Nov 2013 #45

Leaving aside your comparison of Zavulon Nov 2013 #46