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Wed Mar 8, 2017, 05:14 AM

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Chaffetz: Poor people would have health coverage if they didn't spend money on that new iPhone [View all] Miles Archer Mar 2017 OP

Each day I loathe them more and more. CurtEastPoint Mar 2017 #1

I am feeling particularly sickened by them today. Cracklin Charlie Mar 2017 #32

This is why I could never be a Republican. This Chaffetz fucker, who has never missed a meal in FSogol Mar 2017 #2

And what is up with his name. It's Chavez Drahthaardogs Mar 2017 #16

Are you kidding? He's Latino and is disguising it with the spelling of his name? brush Mar 2017 #74

I don't like him either, Mendocino Mar 2017 #75

Be serious. If you're going to Anglicize your name, you don't choose Eastern European consonants... Hekate Mar 2017 #103

When he arrives at the Pearly Gates, OY! calimary Mar 2017 #127

They never talk about the price gouging and profiteering vlyons Mar 2017 #3

Precisely Sherman A1 Mar 2017 #12

But wait isn't the Republican mantra Watchfoxheadexplodes Mar 2017 #4

I so want to spend a little time with that little shit. Botany Mar 2017 #5

He's a real winner, ain't he? kentuck Mar 2017 #6

Wait, I thought they all had free Obamaphones. tanyev Mar 2017 #7

Oooo, good catch Hekate Mar 2017 #104

Yeah, that's not how it works. RedWedge Mar 2017 #8

I just kinda fell in love with this post. n/t phylny Mar 2017 #23

+1000 Vinnie From Indy Mar 2017 #24

This should be an OP kcr Mar 2017 #30

Touche BumRushDaShow Mar 2017 #35

Can I upvote a post? Dem2 Mar 2017 #38

Thank you. dalton99a Mar 2017 #41

wish we could rec. posts. JHan Mar 2017 #45

Yep, I'd RECOMMEND THIS POST! Raster Mar 2017 #46

Please make this an OP obamanut2012 Mar 2017 #47

And you don't have to buy them new. Ilsa Mar 2017 #49

this crazycatlady Mar 2017 #63

Basic plan 4g data caps are usually hell, though Occulus Mar 2017 #122

Excellent! Mr. Evil Mar 2017 #64

slow clap Beaverhausen Mar 2017 #72

Excellent, RedWedge. And so well put. Thank you! Hortensis Mar 2017 #73

Good stuff. Guess Chaffetz is advocating for using pay phones but you'll have health care... brush Mar 2017 #76

Well, maybe Bettie Mar 2017 #77

I don't have one and get along fine. n/t OnlinePoker Mar 2017 #93

You don't have a cell phone? Retired? brush Mar 2017 #99

No cell phone, yes retired...2 years OnlinePoker Mar 2017 #111

Wonderful post! neeksgeek Mar 2017 #82

Not to mention, the expense scaling between a phone and health care is just ridiculous cemaphonic Mar 2017 #88

And there are smart phones, other than iPhones, that require a one-time expense of $100-$200 Ms. Toad Mar 2017 #90

not to mention, a $500 iPhone does not equal a $200K operation wordpix Mar 2017 #96

Excellent post. There was a time that welfare moms weren't supposed to have a phone in the home Hekate Mar 2017 #100

And later, it was a t.v. murielm99 Mar 2017 #133

Post removed Post removed Mar 2017 #136

Excuse me, lotusaura, have we met before? Because you are being pretty rude in your assumptions ... Hekate Mar 2017 #140

Goodness, that was quick. Seems the 3-post newbie had but a fleeting stay here. Hekate Mar 2017 #141

Please send this... 3catwoman3 Mar 2017 #115

He's a heartless bastard. And yes, this post should be an OP. calimary Mar 2017 #128

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2017 #135

Thank you! That about covers it, well done! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #137

First Of All RobinA Mar 2017 #9

We bought our smart phone brand new for $99.00. Stonepounder Mar 2017 #59

Right. Even the top-tier, most expensive iPhone sold costs about $40/mo for 24 months. NYC Liberal Mar 2017 #68

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2017 #134

cell phone does not cost treestar Mar 2017 #10

It reminds me of those commercials that tell you that because you saved money kcr Mar 2017 #39

It's TracPhone, not iPhone, you jackass. yallerdawg Mar 2017 #11

Or it's the Obamaphone... mwooldri Mar 2017 #120

I want this Jackass to have to live on about $11,000 a year with zero assets. sinkingfeeling Mar 2017 #13

and pay for his $200K operations out of pocket wordpix Mar 2017 #97

The GOP should just come out and say they hate people and get it over with. Initech Mar 2017 #14

they are in political life just for the money. bdamomma Mar 2017 #21

Chaffetz has banked health insurance and a retirement Blue_true Mar 2017 #54

They hate poor people superpatriotman Mar 2017 #29

The Republican Party is literally a threat to the human race. Fuck off Chaffetz. This is the one BeckyDem Mar 2017 #15

Hope people finally start seeing these people Thrill Mar 2017 #17

Deplorables won't see republicans for what they are. Blue_true Mar 2017 #55

Everyday I hate these asshats more and more! n/t Akacia Mar 2017 #18

wow, that is rather rude comment isn't it? bdamomma Mar 2017 #19

The eternal conservative unworthy-poor meme. Hortensis Mar 2017 #20

They will choose.. your next opponent Deb Mar 2017 #22

I so hate these mofos! smirkymonkey Mar 2017 #25

Darwinian Governance SticksnStones Mar 2017 #26

(Answer: cannon fodder. Plus control of women.) Hekate Mar 2017 #110

Hey, Jason C., even with YOUR health insurance. . . DinahMoeHum Mar 2017 #27

the loathing of poor americans and lower middleclass americans has always been a mainstay beachbum bob Mar 2017 #28

Yet that's one of their biggest voting blocks... nt HopeAgain Mar 2017 #34

conservatives appeal to the racism and bigotry of those in lower end of the spectrum beachbum bob Mar 2017 #37

I'm stealing that for a political button from zazzle: "2018 Is Coming". WinkyDink Mar 2017 #42

America: HughBeaumont Mar 2017 #58

+1 Proud Liberal Dem Mar 2017 #95

this is the fucking republican mindset in a nutshell. they hate the people that elect them. spanone Mar 2017 #31

WeDontCare - The Republicans' Answer to Health Insurance MineralMan Mar 2017 #33

DonTCare LeftInTX Mar 2017 #81

You're watching a craftman in action. Turbineguy Mar 2017 #36

Why do Utahns put up with that evil clown? I'm hoping ecstatic Mar 2017 #40

Why do we in Iowa put up with our version exboyfil Mar 2017 #43

Just when I think I cannot DESPISE Rep. Jason Chaffetz --R, Liar/Hypocrite/Traitor, UT--... Raster Mar 2017 #44

Republicans have a specific mental image that a poor person in America procon Mar 2017 #48

Keep insisting that all Americans deserve the health plan they're getting. NT Ilsa Mar 2017 #50

"I couldn't afford insurance, even after using my food stamps for lobster Ilsa Mar 2017 #51

Totally misses the point JustAnotherGen Mar 2017 #52

And some people use their smart phones as their main device for Internet connectivity since they Lanius Mar 2017 #130

Yep JustAnotherGen Mar 2017 #142

So, the top IPhone costs around $700 total. Blue_true Mar 2017 #53

save save and save some more bora13 Mar 2017 #57

When have Republicans ever done arithmetic right? tclambert Mar 2017 #138

I missed something eyeofnewt Mar 2017 #56

Wealthcare..... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2017 #60

"Choices" for many may be choosing between prescription drugs and food. nt oasis Mar 2017 #61

My iPhone cost less than one month's health care coverage. ehrnst Mar 2017 #62

The cost of an I-phone pays for Mendocino Mar 2017 #66

This is the "Lobster-eating, Cadillac-driving welfare queens" for 2017 Blue_Tires Mar 2017 #65

The Latest Iteration of Reagan's Welfare Queen Myth dlk Mar 2017 #67

Not only iPhones... moonseller66 Mar 2017 #69

"Those darn phones are expensive": Fox News helps GOP rep. save face after comparing health care to Miles Archer Mar 2017 #70

I once knew a conservative politician who thought everyone had a cell phone BSdetect Mar 2017 #71

Has this JA ever priced an Iphone? The damn phone costs LESS than ONE MONTH of health ins! napi21 Mar 2017 #78

It's not that he's never priced an iPhone. GoCubsGo Mar 2017 #113

And the cost of an iphone will cover, what? Triple bypass? annabanana Mar 2017 #79

Hubby's triple bypass cost 80K. sarge43 Mar 2017 #119

Who would Republican Jesus screw? sarcasmo Mar 2017 #80

Chaffetz is a cockroach Blue_Tires Mar 2017 #83

Cockroach is a much better... 3catwoman3 Mar 2017 #125

News flash for you, Jason neeksgeek Mar 2017 #84

When I was down on my luck and relocated cities three years ago Lanius Mar 2017 #152

Was this equal to Reagans pink Cadillac slight? Watchfoxheadexplodes Mar 2017 #85

This is what evil looks like... liberalmuse Mar 2017 #86

This Will Be videohead5 Mar 2017 #87

Dear POS Chaffetz Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #89

Proving again Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2017 #91

Total fucking idiot! lark Mar 2017 #92

Exactly mvd Mar 2017 #94

As people have mentioned upthread, area51 Mar 2017 #98

Maybe he could go fuck himself. Freedomofspeech Mar 2017 #101

Live poor, Fuckface. Iggo Mar 2017 #102

A just God would have The Wizard Mar 2017 #105

This is typical winger thinking MrScorpio Mar 2017 #106

We would all have health coverage... Orsino Mar 2017 #107

Both his DC and Provo boxes are full. stollen Mar 2017 #108

The GOP is offering up nothing besides death and misery. Solly Mack Mar 2017 #109

Rednecks could have teeth if they didn't spend money on new pickup trucks. Beartracks Mar 2017 #112

Let us hear applause for ...Rep Jason Chaffetz...(R-UT)....yes applause...why? Stuart G Mar 2017 #114

ASS Angry Dragon Mar 2017 #116

Just Stupid erpowers Mar 2017 #117

*shocked* I have a new iphone? Why didnt anyone tell me I had one? Thank goodness though because now cstanleytech Mar 2017 #118

And if the GOP Cong Critters thought they had more money ... lpbk2713 Mar 2017 #121

- Bigredhunk Mar 2017 #123

Support Chaffetz's potential 2018 opponent... RobertDevereaux Mar 2017 #124

Heads up, guys! HERE! There is an alternative. calimary Mar 2017 #129

As if $700 will cover healthcare. muntrv Mar 2017 #126

Not to mention alot of people get those phones with payment plans that they slowly pay it off as cstanleytech Mar 2017 #132

And not every smart phone is a $700 iPhone xor Mar 2017 #144

Conservatives hate the poor and have denigrated and scapegoated them since the 19th century Lanius Mar 2017 #131

Hey Jason 47of74 Mar 2017 #139

Ahhhhh soooo that's where that's coming from. xor Mar 2017 #143

And to add to everyone's comments, Health Savings Accounts are such a stupid idea.... steve2470 Mar 2017 #145

OK, aside from the repugnance of this comment, let's look critically at the claim that PatrickforO Mar 2017 #146

Why are these (R)'s dumber than a fence post? nolabels Mar 2017 #147

Betcha Apple is loving this guy lame54 Mar 2017 #148

That remark is gonna leave a mark...an empty mark of where he used to work, the dumb fuck Chaffetz downeastdaniel Mar 2017 #149

I guarantee he'll be re-elected Calculating Mar 2017 #150

Chaffetz is a moron Calculating Mar 2017 #151