General Discussion

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)

7. If I thought it had a chance to pass, I'd agree. But it's as likely as Repeal and Replace.

Wed Sep 13, 2017, 08:51 AM

Sep 2017

Because the details haven't been considered, and lord knows talking about what happened in Vermont is VERBOTEN, let alone the lessons learned from it.

I believe that many Democrats are doing what GOP leaders have done who really didn't think that defunding Planned Parenthood was going to produce the result of fewer abortions, and would in fact do the opposite, but knew if they didn't jump on that train, they would be primaried.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

80 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Sanders will introduce universal health care, backed by 15 Democrats [View all] workinclasszero Sep 2017 OP

Thank you all!! RandiFan1290 Sep 2017 #1

K & R democrank Sep 2017 #2

He never supported the ACA. Millions will lose health insurance because of Sanders' ego IMO. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #3

If I thought it had a chance to pass, I'd agree. But it's as likely as Repeal and Replace. ehrnst Sep 2017 #7

I agree. What irony it will be if it turns out that the Dems end up killing the ACA. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #9

Really? So it won't be bacause the GOP has rabidly had it in for the ACA KPN Sep 2017 #11

I am merely saying, if the Dems turn away from the ACA and chase single payer, then Republicans Trust Buster Sep 2017 #15

Guess I see it exactly the opposite based on my interactions with KPN Sep 2017 #22

I can already hear the Repubs talking point in response to this legislation. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #31

They already do claim that and have from the get go. They've already labeled it KPN Sep 2017 #43

We don't have the numbers in Congress. Forward is a fixed ACA IMO. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #44

Do you think I am/we are stupid? KPN Sep 2017 #45

good points here thank you N/T tiredtoo Sep 2017 #51

... Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #54

No, it will Sen. Sanders fault for not introducing a bill that fights for the ACA and a public Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #71

Millions will lose health insurance because the GOP will kill the ACA. One way or the other. Autumn Sep 2017 #33

You do know he has voted consistently for the ACA, right? Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #67

We need all hands on deck now to fight for the ACA ...not a single payer bill Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #72

Those are not exclusive. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #74

Show me where any Democrat or Sen Sanders is working on the ACA right now. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #77

uh what? At this point in time all we can do is vote against repeal. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #78

I agree. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #69

And it will promptly be dead because the Republicans control the Congress. Lee Adama Sep 2017 #4

Right - it won't even make it to the floor. George II Sep 2017 #8

Baby Steps sacto95834 Sep 2017 #18

The issue has been talked about for decades. John Dingel has introduced legislation... George II Sep 2017 #56

And now we have Senators HarmonyRockets Sep 2017 #68

IMO, too many Americans simply don't understand how insurance works in the first place. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2017 #80

Kick dalton99a Sep 2017 #5

It's the pro-jobs pro-business plan IronLionZion Sep 2017 #6

Plus it gives voters a clear choice workinclasszero Sep 2017 #10

Wealthy people can still buy luxurious plans if they want to IronLionZion Sep 2017 #14

Fine by me workinclasszero Sep 2017 #16

Yep! mountain grammy Sep 2017 #23

I'll continue to take metro or bus IronLionZion Sep 2017 #24

You got it! workinclasszero Sep 2017 #28

To say nothing about Emirates First Class "Suite", Airport Lounge pangaia Sep 2017 #40

There are Americans who fly overseas for surgery IronLionZion Sep 2017 #63

And they did not choose single payer in the 90's and they won't now either. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #73

Excellent! KPN Sep 2017 #12

The thousand mile journey starts with the first step right? workinclasszero Sep 2017 #13

Exactly -- KPN Sep 2017 #19

More people are joining the walk daily it seems workinclasszero Sep 2017 #26

Like your spirit and style. KPN Sep 2017 #27

TY workinclasszero Sep 2017 #30

It's how we got to where we are IMO. KPN Sep 2017 #34

I think you.. workinclasszero Sep 2017 #36

And if we lose the ACA what then? Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #75

K&R UCmeNdc Sep 2017 #17

Is this or is this not what Democrats should be doing? mountain grammy Sep 2017 #20

THIS KPN Sep 2017 #29

Yes. This is just what the Democrats should be doing. Autumn Sep 2017 #37

+100 Duppers Sep 2017 #38

YES it is! workinclasszero Sep 2017 #60

Bernie and the ACA Kosey Sep 2017 #21

Yes -- KPN Sep 2017 #32

Precisely. Duppers Sep 2017 #39

Bernie and the ACA Kosey Sep 2017 #25

Hooray for SENATOR SANDERS and the other SOLID PROGRESSIVE SENATORS supporting this!!! Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #35

+1 Bradical79 Sep 2017 #47

+2 mountain grammy Sep 2017 #58

What about dental care? It can greatly affect your health judesedit Sep 2017 #41

Hmm... not sure about this specific plan he has in mind Bradical79 Sep 2017 #46

Dental Care is included HarmonyRockets Sep 2017 #70

What about dental care? It can greatly affect your health judesedit Sep 2017 #42

Dental is in there too. KTM Sep 2017 #48

I can't afford ACA so I'm all for this. Joe941 Sep 2017 #49

Nothing is Free SeloverB Sep 2017 #53

I'm in the same boat workinclasszero Sep 2017 #61

About Dental Care SeloverB Sep 2017 #50

At the very least it'll get the discussion going as to what all this is nini Sep 2017 #52

Most Americans do understand Medicare which is why Bernie calls it Medicare for All. nt Autumn Sep 2017 #57

Don't be so sure they'll understand that nini Sep 2017 #59

Family members of those who have it know what it does, that's a lot of people. Autumn Sep 2017 #62

Can we please call it Berniecare? Not Ruth Sep 2017 #55

Yeah that's gonna happen. Meanwhile the GOP will find a way to wreck ACA while we're gloating. ucrdem Sep 2017 #64

16 Senators now. Jeanne Shaheen just signed on Arazi Sep 2017 #65

Yay! workinclasszero Sep 2017 #66

It doesn't matter. The GOP controls the Senate, House and presidency. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #76

I'm hearing lots of nay-saying MontanaMama Sep 2017 #79