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cynzke

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43. That is a really
Sun Nov 17, 2013, 02:09 PM
Nov 2013

an important point. Even though 5% percent have been impacted in some way, doesn't mean in a worse way, but that is how its being presented in the media. These people whine about losing their insurance. They didn't. They are being offered enrollment in their insurance companies' new plans or they can shop. No one has lost the ABILITY to get health insurance. When Obama said you could keep your doctor, you can. There are several ways. Of those 5% whose plans were cancelled and replaced by new insurance policies, how many lost access to their doctors and how many of the new plans continued with the same network of doctors? Not everyone lost their doctors. And if some people actually lost their doctors, they can call their doctor and find out what insurance companies their doctor is working with and sign up with that insurance company. Worse comes to worse, pay to see your doctor out of your own pocket. The ability to see your doctor has not been taken away from you but insurance companies have say over whether they will or will not pay for that for you.

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EXCELLENT. russspeakeasy Nov 2013 #1
My plan is Get Sick and Die Ace Acme Nov 2013 #2
I have 3 retirement plans. merrily Nov 2013 #12
I'm too late for #1, and genderly disqualified for #2, but I'll look into #3. Ace Acme Nov 2013 #13
lol my sister lives in Bermuda TxDemChem Nov 2013 #14
Dunno about the men's merrily Nov 2013 #31
Succinct, hilarious, and so very sad underpants Nov 2013 #3
K & R Thinkingabout Nov 2013 #4
Presumably most don't have a pre-existing condition oberliner Nov 2013 #5
When they get sick ThoughtCriminal Nov 2013 #6
I didn't either until I went to the doctor after lunch chowder66 Nov 2013 #9
Wow oberliner Nov 2013 #19
I have a friend who got one chowder66 Nov 2013 #23
My guess is,,,,, SmittynMo Nov 2013 #7
Because the media is controlled by asshole billionaires who hate the 99%. nt valerief Nov 2013 #34
One little problem: "I am totally unaware ..." How about something like this in its place: SDjack Nov 2013 #8
I'm down with that 47of74 Nov 2013 #16
I dont understand robbob Nov 2013 #10
Sigh... gcomeau Nov 2013 #15
A bill with this pledge just passed in the House!! Major Hogwash Nov 2013 #11
Fox viewers are signing at unprecendentedly quick rate ffr Nov 2013 #17
This House is a joke. tblue Nov 2013 #18
player haters Burf-_- Nov 2013 #20
Well people have a right to be stupid. It says it right there in the Constitution or rhett o rick Nov 2013 #21
One more part Vietnameravet Nov 2013 #22
I would add Curmudgeoness Nov 2013 #24
Yeah, I'm sick and tired of freeloaders who go the the ER and expect US to foot the bill. No more! Pterodactyl Nov 2013 #45
This isn't exactly what I am saying. Curmudgeoness Nov 2013 #46
Absolutely. They should take responsibility &pay for their own insurance or pay for the consequences Pterodactyl Nov 2013 #47
Triumph of the low information voter. Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #25
I'm still mad that I had to switch from that old 420i television set. Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #26
I am in favor of the ACA.... ejpoeta Nov 2013 #27
I think Rethugs don't realize it's too late to put the genie back in the bottle. Rozlee Nov 2013 #28
I realize the whole thing is confusing - for some - like me... VPStoltz Nov 2013 #29
One of my all time favorites. Thanks for posting this. russspeakeasy Nov 2013 #30
I vote yes! mdbl Nov 2013 #32
You just don't understand the free market. Claims cut into profits. Therefore, the best tclambert Nov 2013 #33
So .............. it's about choice? underpants Nov 2013 #35
freedom to be screwed allan01 Nov 2013 #36
If you like your plan, you should be able to keep it. Pterodactyl Nov 2013 #37
What strikes me funny is.... mdbl Nov 2013 #38
Not even 5% - Only about 3% are adversely impacted BlackOpz Nov 2013 #40
That is a really cynzke Nov 2013 #43
lol... good 1 :), question for anyone about 2014 income on the website Divine Discontent Nov 2013 #39
Some Dumb Ass cynzke Nov 2013 #41
Meet the 39 xloadiex Nov 2013 #42
I would never vote for any of those representatives. Pterodactyl Nov 2013 #44
This ACA business is a perfect example of politicized reality Ian_rd Nov 2013 #48
Correction: Serve a teabagger or a repuglican a plate of.... mdbl Nov 2013 #49
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