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In reply to the discussion: Health Stocks Crumble as Fears of 'Medicare for All' Snowball [View all]BlueWI
(1,736 posts)32. Sure - even if it passed it would be compromise legislation.
But you can't campaign and win based on 2000 page bills. You have to clarify the principles and seek the best solution.
Right now under ACA/private plans, we have declining coverage for many, too many uninsured, fewer jobs offering coverage, and too much inflation in the sector still. How will the current system deal with these challenges? It's important to have the debate, and some of us will have to live with a system that isn't our first choice. It's that way now, in fact.
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Health Stocks Crumble as Fears of 'Medicare for All' Snowball [View all]
workinclasszero
Apr 2019
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Yes we need to worry where these people who are literally killing Americans for money
workinclasszero
Apr 2019
#2
Look at the link I put up about people WITH insurance who must now risk their lives and delay or put
workinclasszero
Apr 2019
#8
I would be ok with the ACA if we can fix some of the issues and loopholes in the law
TheRealNorth
Apr 2019
#31
I know it's more than him, but I prefer Medicare for America, which is what Beto supports
Indygram
Apr 2019
#29
I have issues with anything less than Medicare for all. Sustainability for instance.
rgbecker
Apr 2019
#16
The ACA with price control, regulation and a public option takes care of all your isues.
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#19
Hey, I get that you want to continue with your subsidized plan thru your employer..
rgbecker
Apr 2019
#33
Personally, I'd worry more for the people doing the paperwork and mopping the floors.
Lancero
Apr 2019
#22
Spoiler if the GOP uses MFA to beat us in 20 , you won't be in good company.
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#27