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In reply to the discussion: Let's tie Obama's hands behind his back, then bludgeon him on "weak" job numbers [View all]Bluerthanblue
(13,669 posts)and will never be eligible as things stand.
Yet I still support Pres.O and supported health care reform. It is FAR from what I had wanted, or what we need, but it is a step forward. Even Dennis Kuchinich saw that and decided to support it when push came to shove.
If we don't come together even when the joining is less than ok- we have NO chance at all.
The Republicans would like nothing more than to completely dismantle the fragile saftey nets we have left in place. And like they've continued to do most of my 50+yrs, their supporters will stand strongly behind them, even though it means destroying their own future.
It's about more than "me". It's about the future for everyone. No, I wasn't personally 'helped' by Health Care Reform- I'll most likely have to pay a fine because I won't be able to afford to purchase any health insurance policy that would cover me- but the fact is, there ARE those who have been helped, and who will benefit when HCR is fully implemented.
The Republican agenda would hurt so many. The only people it benefits are those who already are well able to get what they need.