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CTyankee

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22. I have wanted to suggest that to some DUers from those states but I thought it would be

Mon Mar 31, 2014, 03:12 PM

Mar 2014

taken as an affront. I realize that lots of people just can't up and move out of their state, but I would hope some could, esp. those who live in states bordering on an ACA state.

I'm glad to hear that you are considering moving to an ACA state. Hey, come to CT! We're deep blue and have an excellent system with the exchange, thanks to our very progressive governor. Our entire House and Senate representation are liberal Democrats so we are happy campers.

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Update on governors accepting or refusing the expanding of ACA (Obamacare): [View all] Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 OP

shame on those governors refusing the expansion ... napkinz Mar 2014 #1

Thanks for posting that! nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #7

Thanks for that last one! I'll be sharing it. n/t freshwest Mar 2014 #9

Thanks! I think people need to know some governors are refusing to allow the ACA expansion Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #19

"Wisconsin: Gov. Scott Walker (R) on Feb. 13, 2013, said Wisconsin will not participate ..." Scuba Mar 2014 #2

That's 26 states and DC. ProSense Mar 2014 #3

You're welcome! nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #6

...and Florida's asshole extrodinaire Rick Scott still kills people. L0oniX Mar 2014 #4

Yup, he's hell-bent on it. nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #5

Indiana is one of these idiotic states. Brigid Mar 2014 #8

I have wanted to suggest that to some DUers from those states but I thought it would be CTyankee Mar 2014 #22

Sounds awesome. :) nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #35

Great post! Thanks Sarah! n/t freshwest Mar 2014 #10

Thanks Sarah! sheshe2 Mar 2014 #11

You're welcome. The refusal to expand by some governors will cause people to leave nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #18

I'm a statistic... TeeYiYi Mar 2014 #12

I am in exactly the same situation. Brigid Mar 2014 #13

Yes it is. What will happen when people start relocating to states that have the expansion? nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #15

I'm putting the idea on the agenda for when when I finish school. Brigid Mar 2014 #16

I can foresee that happening with many people! I'd do it too Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #17

It was the WAY you broached the situation.... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #27

Don't blame HER for your reaction Glitterati Mar 2014 #29

And YOU sang the same tune... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #30

Just countering your BS Glitterati Mar 2014 #32

but it has to BE bullshit for that to work..... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #33

Of course, you would be wrong again. Glitterati Mar 2014 #37

Nope you cannot run away from that.... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #39

Too old to run Glitterati Mar 2014 #40

difference is...your poo is the bull kind... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #41

ROFL, you're too funny Glitterati Mar 2014 #42

You do know the history of the word... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #45

No time for a conversation with you Glitterati Mar 2014 #46

Yeah right......changed your mind huh? VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #47

I know someone who needs surgery and lives in Georgia. The governor there said no to expansion... Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #14

Some will, yes Glitterati Mar 2014 #20

Georgia (like Florida, where I live) is quite a piece of work, isn't it? nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #21

It's particularly galling, because Glitterati Mar 2014 #23

It's the people in those states. When I moved up to N. Florida (near GA) from Miami... Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #26

the beatings will continue until morale improves... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #28

I know what you mean Glitterati Mar 2014 #31

I know! I think it boils down to racism. Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #34

While many ARE racist, it's not racism that drives them Glitterati Mar 2014 #38

Oh Lordy. He does this out of revenge? Such a delight. nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #48

It's just so crazy as to be unfathomable Glitterati Mar 2014 #49

I know! I think in addition to stupidity, there's that element of "I'm tough and I'm in-your-face" Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #52

Try "Better Off Without 'Em" by Chuck Thompson. Brigid Mar 2014 #44

I'm looking to buy it on Amazon as we speak. Thanks for the suggestion!! nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #50

The Repuke Governor is NC is a real piece of work. A Koch brothers' puppet. Lex Mar 2014 #24

All Southern states are in the same bind. It's as if they were jinxed. nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #25

kick napkinz Mar 2014 #36

Excellent post malaise Mar 2014 #43

Republicans running in Illinois are still campaigning against ACA mucifer Mar 2014 #51

I guess they do their party's bidding, and their party is fully against healthcare for all nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #53

Any updates on VA? Dems swept the election last year. nt IronLionZion Mar 2014 #54

Only this: the gov said that the VA House of Delegates is making ACA money go to other states Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2014 #55