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In reply to the discussion: Is it insulting Bernie when we require him to fight for ACA instead of pushing progressive dreams ? [View all]Ms. Toad
(38,514 posts)There is nothing wrong wtih doing both. The immediate need, obviously, is to make sure the ACA is not repealed - but long term, there is nothing wrong with having proposals for single-payer in on the table.
The insistence that progressives can't walk and chew gum at the same kind is insulting.
I called the senator whose vote will make a difference on Friday, and will continue to call him, to urge him to vote no on Graham-Cassidy. I also support the introduction of fixes (bipartisan or otherwise) to the ACA, single payer, medicare for all, universal care, and other progressive plans that are the only way to permanently dismantle the current insurance system that will always be pushing for bills that line their pockets - which means excluding my daughter for coverage. I'm just not actively working on them right now because the threat that ACA will be removed is more immediate.
See how easy that is?