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The latest talking point does seem to be "we can't get there from here". drm604 Jan 2016 #1
The "no we can't" mentality is frustrating. Vinca Jan 2016 #2
Think back to every progressive achievement - LiberalElite Jan 2016 #3
I support Bernie-at least in the primaries... Wounded Bear Jan 2016 #13
Single payer will do nothing to reduce... meaculpa2011 Jan 2016 #4
The trick to cost reduction is negotiation of prices with providers eridani Jan 2016 #5
Medicare overhead is 3%. private insurance overhead is 20%. Canada has single payer Doctor_J Jan 2016 #7
and the Part D fiasco screwed it up... Wounded Bear Jan 2016 #14
And with that 3% overhead comes a 20% fraud rate RB TexLa Jan 2016 #23
A public option on a level playing field would become single payer Major Nikon Jan 2016 #12
Not to mention eight-figure salaries for the CEOs, hifiguy Jan 2016 #18
Administrative costs Major Nikon Jan 2016 #24
prof Krugman's love for president Obama and Hillary Clinton has rendered his opinions Doctor_J Jan 2016 #6
Yep capitulatiuon ypsfonos Jan 2016 #8
Oh, Paul, you know how much I love you...but... CTyankee Jan 2016 #9
Strange for an economist to be so silent on the ECONOMICS of single payer n/t eridani Jan 2016 #17
In essence ejbr Jan 2016 #10
Each doctor or group of doctors has a team of employees... SHRED Jan 2016 #11
And doctors have to do it themselves, too, hifiguy Jan 2016 #19
kickety countryjake Jan 2016 #15
NO WE CAN'T! NO WE CAN'T! Odin2005 Jan 2016 #16
... hifiguy Jan 2016 #20
Needs more JPEG! Odin2005 Jan 2016 #22
K&R!!!!!! burrowowl Jan 2016 #21
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