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In reply to the discussion: Sanders will increase total fedreal taxes with 25 % to pay for his health plan and free college. [View all]CherokeeFiddle
(297 posts)31. This is Republican scare mongering
And it is VERY easy to spot. Do you know why?
Read the rest of the article which demonizes Bernie's support for *gasp!* carbon tax!
Where is the talk about how much money people would save because they are no longer having to pay astronomical prices on their prescription drugs or having to premiums? No where.
This was put forth today in the Daily Beast. Be vigilant of what you read folks! Because you are seeing that right here up above!
The Republican National Committee Is Weaponizing Bernie Sanders Single-Payer Plan
........."Obamacare failed spectacularly and devastated the American healthcare system," the talking points read. "If we allow for a complete government takeover, hardworking families nationwide will face crippling tax increases, higher wait times, and worse care."
There is little to no chance that his proposal becomes law; at least not anytime soon. But that hasnt stopped Republicans from trying to take political advantage of it.
Two days before Sanders even introduced the bill, the RNC put out an accumulation of clips intended to highlight both the cost of the proposed legislation and other Democrats who have previously voiced opposition to the idea, intending to create a wedge on the issue.
Last Wednesday the RNC continued their crusade and released a video attempting to portray failures of the single-payer system throughout the world with dire and scary music overlaid. It ends with the message: Dont Let Democrats Bring a $32 Trillion Nightmare to the United States. http://www.thedailybeast.com/the-republican-national-committee-is-weaponize-bernie-sanders-single-payer-plan

The Republican National Committee Is Weaponizing Bernie Sanders Single-Payer Plan
........."Obamacare failed spectacularly and devastated the American healthcare system," the talking points read. "If we allow for a complete government takeover, hardworking families nationwide will face crippling tax increases, higher wait times, and worse care."
There is little to no chance that his proposal becomes law; at least not anytime soon. But that hasnt stopped Republicans from trying to take political advantage of it.
Two days before Sanders even introduced the bill, the RNC put out an accumulation of clips intended to highlight both the cost of the proposed legislation and other Democrats who have previously voiced opposition to the idea, intending to create a wedge on the issue.
Last Wednesday the RNC continued their crusade and released a video attempting to portray failures of the single-payer system throughout the world with dire and scary music overlaid. It ends with the message: Dont Let Democrats Bring a $32 Trillion Nightmare to the United States. http://www.thedailybeast.com/the-republican-national-committee-is-weaponize-bernie-sanders-single-payer-plan

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Sanders will increase total fedreal taxes with 25 % to pay for his health plan and free college. [View all]
factfinder_77
Sep 2017
OP
Why in the hell isn't McCaskils (sp) idea being floated more? Single payer for pre existing ...
uponit7771
Sep 2017
#1
From the people with the PEC but it'll be affordable vs getting shafted like they would with private
uponit7771
Sep 2017
#67
The point is that it will never happen. Anyone that thinks taxes like that are coming is delusional.
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#24
There is zero chance an $844 annual premium for 4 people can fund a good healthcare program. nt
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#53
Or perhaps to show you the reality we face...best to save the ACA, next a public option then
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#25
I mean that this is a ridiculous pipe dream at a time when millions are threatened with the loss of
6000eliot
Sep 2017
#15
You are definitely wrong. I've always believed that Medicare for All was the way
6000eliot
Sep 2017
#22
It has nothing to do with Sen. Sanders. It just won't happen and millions will lose coverage. There
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#26
And these things are going to happen now, in the current political atmosphere, how, exactly?
6000eliot
Sep 2017
#17
It was a joke-Trump wants to go back the past and I say let's go back to the tax rate back then.
jalan48
Sep 2017
#33
I wish we could go back to those times where everyone had deductions ...not just the rich
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#38
Ridiculous...there is no point in even discussing Medicare for all at this moment as
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#39
Yeah and if we proposed half the stuff suggested here we would lose every election in the forseeable
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#29
Yes, I do. The tax brackets have been lowered, and lowered, and lowered over and over again.
Coventina
Sep 2017
#49
I understand that, but that is something free college and universal healthcare could help to
Coventina
Sep 2017
#82
Whatever other countries are doing, especially the Scandinavian ones, that gives them universal
Coventina
Sep 2017
#65
The people that will be paying more in taxes are the ones who can afford to, the 1%
Not Ruth
Sep 2017
#52
So, if I pay $10,000 in taxes, I pay $12,500... and get to eliminate my $10,000 Employer Med Plan?
TheBlackAdder
Sep 2017
#61
Well, the way the article is presented seems to place a scare that a 25% increase is a bad thing.
TheBlackAdder
Sep 2017
#88
You gotta start somewhere. But 15%, 25%, 35% or whatever will surely pound the 1%ers.
TheBlackAdder
Sep 2017
#90