Hillary Clinton

anotherproletariat

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12. I absolutely disagree with this premise. Such huge programs would take years to implement

Tue May 10, 2016, 03:19 PM

May 2016

and unless he hopes to find some hidden goldmine, under Sanders, the government will have to start taxing everyone long before any benefits are realized. This is exactly why his plan is not feasible. Even if the repubs were to go along with this (I know...when hell freezes over), the general public would not support a sizeable tax increase across the board for the promise of services in the future. Particularly because those paying the highest tax burdens are the ones who are least likely to benefit.

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Bernie's plans - short term great for families, long term... [View all] kstewart33 May 2016 OP

In today's society, everything is about NOW liberal N proud May 2016 #1

"Medicare for All" sounds great. yallerdawg May 2016 #2

You can't have Denmark style benefits without Denmark style taxes. SunSeeker May 2016 #3

A great post. kstewart33 May 2016 #10

My benefits are through work. LisaM May 2016 #4

Under Sanders plan you would no longer be covered by your employer CajunBlazer May 2016 #5

My employer would very likely step up to the plate and make up some of the difference. LisaM May 2016 #7

Okay, here is the deal CajunBlazer May 2016 #8

Right. I do believe in a somewhat limited form of socialism. LisaM May 2016 #11

"Our society is not homogenous" - you it the nail on the head CajunBlazer May 2016 #14

Bernie has a plan? Does it mention... SharonClark May 2016 #6

Everyone get a free trip to the Vatican! Walk away May 2016 #9

I absolutely disagree with this premise. Such huge programs would take years to implement anotherproletariat May 2016 #12

Very good point. kstewart33 May 2016 #13