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jwirr

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60. That really does not surprise me as the eugenics movement

Sat Apr 30, 2016, 02:29 PM

Apr 2016

actually got a lot of its philosophy from some of the early English writers. I am glad to see that today at least he had to resign.

It really is ironic that in the USA a lot of these people call themselves right to life. What is the difference between an abortion or a slow death from neglect? IMO the first is by far the easier way to die.

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Paul Ryan wants to end Obamacare protections for people with pre-existing conditions [View all] babylonsister Apr 2016 OP

He sure does. KamaAina Apr 2016 #1

In my defense, I did search for Paul Ryan on DU and this didn't show up. babylonsister Apr 2016 #3

No, please don't delete it... Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #5

Good point; thanks, Ghost. nt babylonsister Apr 2016 #26

I had forgotten about them. KamaAina May 2016 #72

Maybe it's just me, but I don't understand your reply.. Ghost in the Machine May 2016 #79

High Risk Pool = $3000/month Baobab May 2016 #70

Yeah, those risk pools were practically worthless at state level. Hoyt Apr 2016 #2

Yup. Smoke and mirrors. ELIMINATION OF Hortensis Apr 2016 #39

GOPDon'tCare at its finest! lastlib May 2016 #74

WHEN are people going to wake up and realize that the repuke Party is a Domestic Terrorist Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #4

I agree Andy823 Apr 2016 #8

Ghost... perfect way to describe the Repubs.... CherokeeDem Apr 2016 #30

excellent graphic description hopemountain Apr 2016 #51

I too agree BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2016 #62

Makes perfect sense. Turbineguy Apr 2016 #6

Being sick is a moral failing to Republicans. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2016 #9

This way the immortals can pay less BeyondGeography Apr 2016 #7

This will be academic unless someone bows down to giving United Health Care more money. jtuck004 Apr 2016 #10

FALSE. United Health Care has only covered a tiny fraction of the ACA market. We don't need them. pnwmom Apr 2016 #18

And they are mainly in red states IronLionZion Apr 2016 #56

My state didn't establish a state exchange. Manifestor_of_Light May 2016 #64

Do you need subsidies? IronLionZion May 2016 #65

And, of course, Ryan has his whole family and himself completely covered in his CTyankee Apr 2016 #11

I despise that little prick with a purple passion. Punkingal Apr 2016 #12

wishing bad things on people like Ryan is bad karma so I won't do it. CTyankee Apr 2016 #14

I don't wish bad things on him...I just despise him. Punkingal Apr 2016 #16

Ryan, you who excercise manically to prevent heart disease that took your father, appalachiablue Apr 2016 #13

Gee thanks Bill mdbl Apr 2016 #58

*BEST VERSION, TYT's Cenk on MEDICARE, Ryan's Budget & Bill C., Other Prominent Dems. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #61

Doesn't every Republican want to get rid of ACA? eom Festivito Apr 2016 #15

Well of course he does! blackspade Apr 2016 #17

So, for anyone who thinks Hillary is the same as the Rethugs, the ACA will be the first thing to go pnwmom Apr 2016 #19

Yup! dbackjon Apr 2016 #34

"A pox on him and his family!" Fritz Walter Apr 2016 #20

Everyone gets sick eventually! It sucks being trapped at a job because you cannot afford Dustlawyer Apr 2016 #21

Pension Scarsdale Apr 2016 #55

You would probably qualify for MediCAID to pay most of the supplementary costs. maddiemom May 2016 #81

And then the states will sue to not be forced Ilsa Apr 2016 #22

Obamacare is about prevention to keep the risk down. chowder66 Apr 2016 #23

This is what the insurance companies are asking for. Yo_Mama Apr 2016 #24

With that system, many times when someone gets seriously ill, Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #25

Ryan calls for health insurance for only healthy people, car insurance for people that do not drive Johonny Apr 2016 #27

I call bullshit, Mr. Asshole. SoapBox Apr 2016 #28

'Who are really kind of uninsurable.' Volaris Apr 2016 #46

When I had Obamacare for 1 1/2 years it was because NO ONE would insure me after Cobra Boomerproud May 2016 #68

Paul Ryan's idea to cover pre-existing conditions via high-risk pools is a scam. Here's how. Justice Apr 2016 #29

Eddie Munster doesn't get it MFM008 Apr 2016 #31

How about we just get rid of the health insurance companies all together? MoonchildCA Apr 2016 #32

Don't worry there's no difference between Clinton and a GOP president dbackjon Apr 2016 #33

You got that right. There's a big fucking difference realmirage May 2016 #76

I just don't understand. dawg Apr 2016 #35

When will doctor assisted suicide SCVDem Apr 2016 #36

I am beginning to believe a gun and a bullet needs to be next to the aspirin in the medicine cabinet airplaneman Apr 2016 #41

I wonder if he even knows what that means? He is talking jwirr Apr 2016 #37

UK Welfare Minister Lord Freud overheard saying Disabled People 'Not Worth Full Wage'. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #59

That really does not surprise me as the eugenics movement jwirr Apr 2016 #60

I have health insurance for the first time in 6 years.......... mrmpa Apr 2016 #38

while we fight Hillary versus Bernie - this type of selfish crap from the gop is the real enemy MariaThinks Apr 2016 #40

+1,000,000 greatauntoftriplets Apr 2016 #57

+1000 realmirage May 2016 #77

those people threatening not to vote Skittles May 2016 #84

Conservatives hate the AFFORDABLE part of ACA Zambero Apr 2016 #42

There really are no cost controls in ACA. We gave them up in 1995 with GATTS. Baobab May 2016 #71

The high risk pool that was in my state prior to Obamacare only covered about 5 specific Vinca Apr 2016 #43

Wall Street has declared war on us. Initech Apr 2016 #44

Republicans are High-Risk on All Levels Praek3 Apr 2016 #45

That's right....fuck the sick and the elderly roomtomove Apr 2016 #47

Fuck him, he never has to worry about health care. Rex Apr 2016 #48

he probably does redruddyred Apr 2016 #54

This is the same old tired Rpublcan garbage Jeb Bartlet Apr 2016 #49

fuck him demtenjeep Apr 2016 #50

Republicans are truly a death cult. area51 Apr 2016 #52

paul ryan's "high risk" group doesn't exist redruddyred Apr 2016 #53

Go fuck yourself, Ryan GOPblows431 Apr 2016 #63

The absolutely BEST FlaGranny May 2016 #66

Is Ryan's absence of heart a pre-existing condition? kairos12 May 2016 #67

And many of us want to end the scourge that is Paul Ryan. nt valerief May 2016 #69

I'm not surprised. He's a true modern Republican-- very cruel. Overseas May 2016 #73

Death Panels. KentuckyWoman May 2016 #75

A miserable son of a bitch. Loki May 2016 #78

I was forced into a Texas risk pool Evar May 2016 #80

I hear and read about things Skittles May 2016 #85

Haha, this is literally the only part of the law that had universal approval Arkana May 2016 #82

Paul Ryan is a fucking asshole! Dont call me Shirley May 2016 #83

Up to half of all Americans have a pre-existing condition krawhitham May 2016 #86