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octoberlib

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18. The public option wasn't viable

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Sun Nov 24, 2013, 09:33 AM

Nov 2013

Because too many congressmen are in bed with insurance lobbyists. They wouldn't have had the votes. Obama's constant use of the bully pulpit wouldn't have changed a thing. Our system needs some reform .

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Why the left should defend ACA [View all] eridani Nov 2013 OP

I have to agree with the Nation's staff on this. n/t Laelth Nov 2013 #1

defend a bad idea poorly executed - no thanks. KG Nov 2013 #2

Your view is TeaLeftist and out of the realm of reality. Do you refuse to vote too then complain RBInMaine Nov 2013 #3

this is performance art, right? KG Nov 2013 #4

Nope, just political REALITY. Holding out for purity are ya? Dropping out? Gee, there's a plan. RBInMaine Nov 2013 #5

hilarious. KG Nov 2013 #7

Yes. TeaLeft zero-reality foolishness is always hilarious. And pathetic too. RBInMaine Nov 2013 #12

oh, no. I've been berated by anonymous pixels on the Internets! my whole day, nay, my whole life is KG Nov 2013 #13

How is fattening the coffers of insurance companies "a STEP toward greater social PROGRESS"? WinkyDink Nov 2013 #8

It is a STEP. A STEP. Not purity. You don't get it. TeaLeft purity foolishness. RBInMaine Nov 2013 #11

Lulz. TransitJohn Nov 2013 #15

Nope, I will never defend a regressive law or a mandate... Demo_Chris Nov 2013 #6

TeaLeft nonsense. Unreal. WAY outside the realm of reality. RBInMaine Nov 2013 #10

Absolutely SPOT ON ! Great editorial. Here is how you can help: RBInMaine Nov 2013 #9

next step ... add public options to state plans. JoePhilly Nov 2013 #20

I agree with you - TBF Nov 2013 #14

Kill the bill because ProSense Nov 2013 #16

TY, PS! freshwest Nov 2013 #21

They've tried 50 years to get something enacted, definitely a start. Needs a lot of improvement. nt Hoyt Nov 2013 #17

The public option wasn't viable octoberlib Nov 2013 #18

I see single payer coming tavalon Nov 2013 #19