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Because the more desperate, and focused on mere survival, people are, the less they'll complain. nomorenomore08 Apr 2014 #1
^ this. nt TBF Apr 2014 #12
Answer: The Right thinks the poor should suffer more than they already have been suffering... YoungDemCA Apr 2014 #2
its not even THAT complicated, Volaris Apr 2014 #13
And if a few of our favored on this board lillypaddle Apr 2014 #47
Because that security comes at a high price... derby378 Apr 2014 #3
Obama DOES get it, and he knows it! mindwalker_i Apr 2014 #4
I sure hope so. pangaia Apr 2014 #20
Answer: The Right-Wingers will say and do anything to make more money, have more power and control Cal33 Apr 2014 #5
Pic of Obama and Biden in the Rose Garden Today~Celebrating BFD Cha Apr 2014 #6
especially when they offer NO PLAN Skittles Apr 2014 #7
"I don't get it." Yeah, you do, but you're too polite to say it out loud. Scuba Apr 2014 #8
Because Republicans don't want the government to work for people. neverforget Apr 2014 #9
It's not just the republicans lillypaddle Apr 2014 #46
I get it. Most Republican politicans are selfish assholes..that is it.. Stuart G Apr 2014 #10
Healthy people are harder to fool. DesertDiamond Apr 2014 #11
You gotta see this: Brigid Apr 2014 #23
thanks Brigid kpete Apr 2014 #40
They are enemies of the people. moondust Apr 2014 #14
I don't know. Brigid Apr 2014 #15
I think that is so horrible and I'm so sorry. I want the Democrats Pirate Smile Apr 2014 #18
+ a GAZILLION !!!!! Even MORE than a gazillion, pangaia Apr 2014 #21
I agree Andy823 Apr 2014 #19
Write a letter to the president, asking him to call out those governors by name Doctor_J Apr 2014 #43
Well he's got it there...History is Not Kind to those who take away the Rights of the People KoKo Apr 2014 #16
Because they're not actually "folks." Habibi Apr 2014 #17
Exactly. Enough of this folksy "folks' stuff. pangaia Apr 2014 #22
Dear Mr. President, it's simple: soe combination of wacko, sociopathic, or psycopathic. indepat Apr 2014 #24
Simply because they don't care... KrazyinKS Apr 2014 #25
Hate your next door neighbor, but don't forget to say grace hibbing Apr 2014 #30
Two words: Social Darwinism. Nanjing to Seoul Apr 2014 #26
Corporations liberal N proud Apr 2014 #27
Because they're "those people".... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #28
perhaps the voters will ask themselves this same question..... spanone Apr 2014 #29
Oh, come on rickyhall Apr 2014 #31
Because Republicans lied themselves into a corner savalez Apr 2014 #32
Great quote for the history books! nlkennedy Apr 2014 #33
Because a people with healthcare will be less stressed, healthier, and Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2014 #34
You may have a point. bluestate10 Apr 2014 #38
Yes indeed. A healthy, happier people will be more logical and rational. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2014 #39
Two attitudes I think can attribute OwnedByCats Apr 2014 #35
Because they are idiots! And hate anything you do that is good! Nt Logical Apr 2014 #36
why are right wing republicans working so hard... Doctor_J Apr 2014 #37
A healthy, educated, and confident citizenry is NOT going to fall for conservative BS IronLionZion Apr 2014 #41
A certain group of insurance executives libodem Apr 2014 #42
Okay, wavering Democratic candidates ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #44
Because it's not perfect, Mr. President lillypaddle Apr 2014 #45
KICK! Cha Apr 2014 #48
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