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OnyxCollie

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7. Considering that large numbers of baby boomers

Reply to veganlush (Reply #4)

Sun May 13, 2012, 02:08 AM

May 2012

are leaving private insurance for Medicare, and that it's in the interest of private insurers to have the government force citizens to buy a shitty product with no price caps, I think your analysis is lacking.

Including premiums and deductible, I have to spend over $4,500 of after-tax income a year before my insurance company spends one dime. As such, I have insurance I can't afford to use.

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"When State and Corporate interests merge" [View all] SHRED May 2012 OP

For Profit Health Care SoutherDem May 2012 #1

So true! SHRED May 2012 #2

More than harsh, it's insane rhetoric worthy geek tragedy May 2012 #3

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yeah, that must have been why dupont and jp morgan tried to foment coup against him. HiPointDem May 2012 #8

is it in the interest veganlush May 2012 #4

good points SHRED May 2012 #5

Considering that large numbers of baby boomers OnyxCollie May 2012 #7