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In reply to the discussion: Did anyone watch the CNN - Paul Ryan Townhall Trainwreck? [View all]Rural_Progressive
(1,105 posts)37. Stupid,Smart,or Wise
Stupid people don't learn from their own experiences
Smart people do learn from their own experiences
Wise people learn from other people's experiences
Seems it's pretty tough to be a wise and a republican
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There wasn't a public option in the ACA, but should have been. It would have increased competition
Qutzupalotl
Jan 2017
#46
Ryan's response was that of a heartless tool - He read off premium increases for several states
eleny
Jan 2017
#11
"They had seven years to work on improving the ACA but the Repubicans didn't bother doing their job.
lambchopp59
Jan 2017
#40
I've been very, very lucky in my life. My father taught me about insurance and the
Stonepounder
Jan 2017
#14
On a few answers I thought he was pushing for everyone to have insurance and it was a good thing
Thinkingabout
Jan 2017
#32