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kristopher

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19. "saying this narrative that the ACA needs to be tossed shows us..."

Reply to joshcryer (Reply #14)

Fri May 5, 2017, 07:09 PM

May 2017

By saying this narrative that the ACA needs to be tossed shows us that we aren't able to actually get anything done. And by Republicans neutering every aspect of government it makes people, the people who need it the most in particular, allow them to continue winning elections.

No it doesn't. Explaining that Medicare for all is how we establish cost control and get quality care for everyone is an easy to understand concept when the locus of failure for the 'free market approach' is understood.

It's very much like the way free markets are a failure when providing centralized electric services.

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We need to recognize that the ACA needs to go. [View all] kristopher May 2017 OP

You need to get your congressman straight. LuvLoogie May 2017 #1

yep, joe wilson... spanone May 2017 #20

Thanks. Corrected. kristopher May 2017 #25

So you have to be more Diverse to get better health care? yuiyoshida May 2017 #2

Problem is explaining that to the ignorant white wing fools who elected these cretins. Hoyt May 2017 #3

Well, Walsh (and Repubs) are trying to make it racial kristopher May 2017 #4

Taxpayers foot the bill for most of the sickest citizens (through Medicare and Medicaid) PA Democrat May 2017 #5

The impression I get initially from your comment was "Taxpayers foot the bill" kristopher May 2017 #6

"The sickest citizens" are also tax-payers. WinkyDink May 2017 #7

I think I worded my post poorly. PA Democrat May 2017 #15

It's a common phrasing; just a pet peeve of mine! I heard it too much as a teacher! On a WinkyDink May 2017 #30

White wingers do not think they are racists. I'm telling you, I know. I confronted the Aholes a Hoyt May 2017 #8

I agree with all you say - I grew up redneck. kristopher May 2017 #18

" . . . then he gets political . . . " HughBeaumont May 2017 #9

That's ok. It was meant to be the first step toward single-payer. Obama knew what he was doing. nikibatts May 2017 #10

Yep! kristopher May 2017 #21

Well, the Medicare for All bunch is getting half its wish at least. ucrdem May 2017 #11

How can I not know that? kristopher May 2017 #24

If you think Obamacare will fall and from its ashes will rise a glorious Medicare for All ucrdem May 2017 #26

I also wish morality was discussed more. And fiscal responsibility as well. Nanjeanne May 2017 #12

+1000 smirkymonkey May 2017 #13

Good post. Thank you! dmr May 2017 #17

The ACA was never designed to work long term. joshcryer May 2017 #14

"saying this narrative that the ACA needs to be tossed shows us..." kristopher May 2017 #19

We need to be unafraid of actually having conversations about single payer. PatsFan87 May 2017 #16

It's not true that everywhere else uses single payer BainsBane May 2017 #22

I think you're quibbling kristopher May 2017 #23

The point is universal healthcare. BainsBane May 2017 #27

No, the point is GETTING universal care kristopher May 2017 #28

Joe Walsh isn't reading your post BainsBane May 2017 #29

Have it your way. kristopher May 2017 #31