For once, focus your bloodlust on Republicans --instead of the DLC/Firebaggers/ANYONE WITHOUT AN (R)

[PBass]

69. As a liberal, I am very happy. I like progress, and I like doers, not talkers.

First of all, John Cole (Balloon-Juice) stopped defending Bush around 2003 (you said 2006 or 2007).

Second of all, thanks to the ACA, 16 million new people of all ages will soon qualify for Medicaid. 80% of insurance company profits must be spent on patient care. No more "preexisting conditions". No more caps on insurance company spending. I could go on. The 'pros' are absolutely awesome. If you can't be happy for that, then you are probably a pretty miserable person in general.

Regarding the cons, in some of the "complainer" posts, it would be good to see people express their big problems with Obamacare, in a succinct way. Start being more specific if you want a dialogue, otherwise why are you here? Big frowny posts aren't very persuasive.

You can't afford health insurance? Then you'll get financial aid to pay for it.

If you CAN afford health insurance (and choose not to pay) then you have to start paying for it. You can pay the IRS penalty instead, but you'd still be paying into the system (and not getting the benefits). You have pay for your coverage just like everybody else does.

"To the total victory of the rich."

Huh, rich people aren't Democrats? (confused) Maybe you should check out ViolentOverthrow.com, DU is a website for Democrats. We're not interested in completely destroying capitalism, just in making it fair for as many people as possible. Sorry if that makes you sad

By the way, Balloon-Juice.com is a GREAT blog. A former conservative is able to explain their BS maybe better than anybody.