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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: Democratic naysayers are dead wrong on Medicare for All [View all]LonePirate
(13,408 posts)8. Democrats in Congress won't pass something unless it's supported by their voters.
So, strongly support MFA and help Congress pass it! Don't blame Congress when you can take action to help it pass.
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Democrats in Congress won't pass something unless it's supported by their voters.
LonePirate
Nov 2019
#8
Some Dems insist on paying the "freedom tax" that accompanies private insurance "choice"
LonePirate
Nov 2019
#3
So we shouldn't try to pass anything that might generate backlash? Heck, that's every possible bill.
LonePirate
Nov 2019
#6
No, some Dems prefer progress and change. Some Dems want to leave things alone.
LonePirate
Nov 2019
#9
You specifically implied there would be backlash and it would lead to another 45.
LonePirate
Nov 2019
#13
Except there is backlash for everything - MFA, climate change, guns, voter rights, etc.
LonePirate
Nov 2019
#19
So we shouldn't improve health care for all Americans because we might lose some elections?
LonePirate
Nov 2019
#25
Tinkering with ACA is like throwing a shot glass of water on a five alarm fire. It's a time waster.
LonePirate
Nov 2019
#14
If millions of Americans without sufficient health care is not a five alarm fire, then what is?
LonePirate
Nov 2019
#27
Your assumption is wrong! There is no democrat that doesn't want to see everyone have health ins
Thekaspervote
Nov 2019
#38
What's divisive is cowering to the GOP and not even trying to implement change.
LonePirate
Nov 2019
#42
If the GOP will oppose everything, then I prefer pushing a real solution instead of a half-measure.
LonePirate
Nov 2019
#49
Congress passed the ACA with a public option, couldn't get the votes in the Senate.
betsuni
Nov 2019
#56
Some Dems understand that nothing can be accomplished without winning an election and know we
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#57
How can we tell if we can afford something if the details of how it's funded and....
George II
Nov 2019
#18
What if in this environment, Public Option with increased subsidies gets us to goal faster?
Hoyt
Nov 2019
#36
Support for a public option has been increasing, and for Medicare-for-All has been decreasing
Gothmog
Nov 2019
#37