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Adrahil

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11. I understand your trepidation....

Reply to someone else (Reply #8)

Mon Mar 17, 2014, 07:29 PM

Mar 2014

... and while I LIKE the idea of single payer, the idea of going single payer with the possibility of the Republicans controlling it scares the hell out of me. WE absolutely need a public option thought.

But the ACA is better than nothing, and big step in the right direction, even if it has issues.

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Obamacare Enrollment Has Now Reached 5 Million [View all] DonViejo Mar 2014 OP

I'm curious how many have gone into the states Medicaid programs. Autumn Mar 2014 #1

It's funny that the media is always saying the numbers bigdarryl Mar 2014 #2

Well, the administration used the 7 million number too progree Mar 2014 #17

I have little faith the ACA will work someone else Mar 2014 #8

It's already working brush Mar 2014 #9

Clarksville, Tn. dotymed Mar 2014 #23

You do know about the subsidies that come with the ACA don't you? brush Mar 2014 #24

The ACA will help. I would rather have a public option, Autumn Mar 2014 #10

I understand your trepidation.... Adrahil Mar 2014 #11

Well, aren't behind times.. You need to keep up. Do some research and then Cha Mar 2014 #14

Yes, it is indeed a travesty, an abomination progree Mar 2014 #16

Those are the biggies marions ghost Mar 2014 #22

I added a couple more (kick) progree Mar 2014 #27

It worked for my family bhikkhu Mar 2014 #21

Saved so much ALBliberal Mar 2014 #3

Welcome to DU! BumRushDaShow Mar 2014 #4

Does for 2 of my 3! My son has coverage now through work Dustlawyer Mar 2014 #5

I'm glad for you. Two of our family members have, too. pnwmom Mar 2014 #7

Hello. bigwillq Mar 2014 #18

K & R !!! WillyT Mar 2014 #6

how many are rollovers? 70% 90% 99% ? ..nt quadrature Mar 2014 #12

The new Republican health plan is based on the premise that you can keep your current insurance. Kablooie Mar 2014 #13

Thanks Don.. Thanks Obama! Cha Mar 2014 #15

I'm going to add to that number today. Arugula Latte Mar 2014 #19

Good for you! riqster Mar 2014 #25

My wife and I just completed the DiverDave Mar 2014 #20

Wow, that is great! Arugula Latte Mar 2014 #28

What's the March 31 deadline? nt bananas Mar 2014 #26