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George II

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81. Inasmuch as you threw out a negative (and false) comment about Clinton supporters....
Mon Jan 18, 2016, 04:24 PM
Jan 2016

....but haven't been able to say where or when, I guess I can say the same about you.

I believe that the real reason behind being for Single Payer is that the current level of profits djean111 Jan 2016 #1
The ones who scream the loudest for this system are usually "Pro-Life" as well... Moostache Jan 2016 #65
Even with Medicare I can't afford either eye or dental care... StarzGuy Jan 2016 #78
Try http://www.zennioptical.com/ Cheap glasses from $6.95 masmdu Jan 2016 #86
In Europe, dental care is covered. I think vision is too, but really discretionary things JDPriestly Jan 2016 #88
It amazes me that Clinton supporters are twisting Warren Stupidity Jan 2016 #2
Not a Clinton supporter but Sanders plan doesn't build on what is there- KittyWampus Jan 2016 #5
What is your plan to universal healthcare? How is it b etter than Bernies' Medicare for all? Vincardog Jan 2016 #8
I have medicare.. one_voice Jan 2016 #22
I agree with you. Curmudgeoness Jan 2016 #24
Yup. I agree with you as well. one_voice Jan 2016 #38
Do you think it would be better if a bunch of prople AllyCat Jan 2016 #26
I wonder if a 'buy in' system would be one_voice Jan 2016 #37
I agree that Medicare as it is now is not good enough. pangaia Jan 2016 #66
If you read Bernie's plan, you will see that it's much better and cheaper passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #82
Two points. Vinca Jan 2016 #9
His plan may be for the final version passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #10
Sander's plan builds on the already existing Medicare system by expanding it to everyone. Enthusiast Jan 2016 #19
It has to be done in steps though SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #20
If this country can wage two wars simultaneously surely we can a get a health care system up Enthusiast Jan 2016 #25
OK SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #30
People a lot more knowledgeable and better informed than I am will work out the details. Enthusiast Jan 2016 #39
Yes, the experts will work it out SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #40
The medicare system is already in place it doesn't have to be turned on, A Simple Game Jan 2016 #62
It won't be nearly that easy n/t SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #68
No of course it won't be that easy, but it won't be like starting over with the ACA either. A Simple Game Jan 2016 #69
I think it will take 2 years. KentuckyWoman Jan 2016 #42
I think it's doable SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #45
The health insurance companies are the problem with our health care. -none Jan 2016 #60
Who said anything about letting insurance companies participate in single-payer? SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #67
That was the way I read with what you wrote. -none Jan 2016 #71
Interesting SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #72
One can describe something without using any words naming it. -none Jan 2016 #74
If I had meant insurance, I would have said insurance SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #75
Which means insurance didn't cover it. -none Jan 2016 #90
No, it means no such thing SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #91
Here ya go- just released - Medicare for All LiberalElite Jan 2016 #34
It sounds reasonable to me. Of course I'm not a health care bandit either. Enthusiast Jan 2016 #43
What is there, is a functioning sulphurdunn Jan 2016 #73
If you know of a plan that "builds on what's there" and gives us universal healthcare, rhett o rick Jan 2016 #85
NO Clinton supporters are "attacking universal healthcare" at all. I don't know where you get that. George II Jan 2016 #77
You are at least consistent. Warren Stupidity Jan 2016 #80
Inasmuch as you threw out a negative (and false) comment about Clinton supporters.... George II Jan 2016 #81
i have a chronic illness that requires that i keep up on research nashville_brook Jan 2016 #3
... KentuckyWoman Jan 2016 #4
That's just terrible sammythecat Jan 2016 #48
yep. one of the comments broke my heart. a woman in mississippi... nashville_brook Jan 2016 #59
My wife suffered a COBRA plan until it timed out. hunter Jan 2016 #6
My heart goes out to you. truedelphi Jan 2016 #11
Most everyone in the U.S.A. who has medical insurance thinks they have good insurance... hunter Jan 2016 #36
Any thinking person knew what the ACA was all about the minute after the truedelphi Jan 2016 #7
I remember the day it passed. Obama called it insurance finance reform. Autumn Jan 2016 #33
Any time someone asks where the money will come from... eggplant Jan 2016 #12
With the subsidies, much of that money the insurances take in is tax payers money. Autumn Jan 2016 #13
Yep. eggplant Jan 2016 #27
What it will take is Bernie Sanders. Autumn Jan 2016 #14
K&R! This post deserves hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Jan 2016 #15
When I had a lupectomy almost two years ago, phylny Jan 2016 #16
If that were the case you'd have reason for a lawsuit. 7962 Jan 2016 #23
How would single payer prevent what you describe? Recursion Jan 2016 #56
How do I know what it will or won't prevent? phylny Jan 2016 #87
And pay for preventative checkups and physicals as well 7962 Jan 2016 #17
Medicare only covers one physical NewJeffCT Jan 2016 #79
Correct. Just imagine the massive bureaucracy running those insurance corporations. WASTE. joanbarnes Jan 2016 #18
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #21
K&R cantbeserious Jan 2016 #28
Gotta keep this kicked. nt Bigmack Jan 2016 #29
Can you deduct medical expenses from your taxes if they are ten percent? senseandsensibility Jan 2016 #31
You can't include premiums in the total SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #32
actually yes you can include premiums in some circumstances. KentuckyWoman Jan 2016 #41
thank you for the correction! SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #44
Thanks, KW. senseandsensibility Jan 2016 #46
Kicking nt LiberalElite Jan 2016 #35
If anyone is expecting Medicare to be free, think again Jim Beard Jan 2016 #47
Don't you think the cost would go down when healthy people are entered into the mix? Vinca Jan 2016 #58
Anyone woh would rather pay a $800/month "premium"than a-- eridani Jan 2016 #49
Even my SO gets it Kalidurga Jan 2016 #61
Just got a note from another single payer advocate advising-- eridani Jan 2016 #89
Even at the worst case extreme I'd rather pay my entire current insurance premium as a tax GoneFishin Jan 2016 #50
There are a multitude of problems in U.S health care... tomp Jan 2016 #51
Herein lies the big rub. chervilant Jan 2016 #57
Americans pay more per capita on public health than Britons Bad Dog Jan 2016 #52
K & R ctsnowman Jan 2016 #53
K & R because math.. mountain grammy Jan 2016 #54
You say he's on Medicare? (nt) Recursion Jan 2016 #55
Kicking nt LiberalElite Jan 2016 #63
The Clinton machine in the pockets of insurance companies, with the ACA, a republican plan. ViseGrip Jan 2016 #64
I'm on chemo myself and although I am fortunate enough to still have reasonably decent Douglas Carpenter Jan 2016 #70
Kicked and recommended! Absolutely. PatrickforO Jan 2016 #76
Life in American Healthcare Kennah Jan 2016 #83
That could be it's own OP. KentuckyWoman Jan 2016 #84
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