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babsbunny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 09:41 PM Original message |
Senator Sanders Offers Medicare-for-All Amendment in Senate |
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midnight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
1. Let's get this done. |
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clear eye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 08:17 PM Response to Reply #1 |
62. Tollfree numbers for calling your Senators |
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Skink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
2. This would really stick it to the private companies.... |
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Mind_your_head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
3. Kick for single-payer for ALL |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 09:48 PM Response to Original message |
4. YES. |
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druidity33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
5. K&R for Bernie! nt. |
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clear eye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 08:20 PM Response to Reply #5 |
63. It is also being cosponsor by two Democrats |
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femmocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
6. The debate will be interesting! |
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Phoebe Loosinhouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 10:12 PM Response to Original message |
7. In a nutshell - this IS the answer |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 10:23 AM Response to Reply #7 |
27. Seems like it would be a no-brainer |
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Kansas Wyatt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 01:18 PM Response to Reply #7 |
45. Politicians do not get their pockets stuffed by the Insurance, Pharma, & Medical Industries. |
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Miss Authoritiva (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 05:08 PM Response to Reply #7 |
52. Absolutely... |
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davidwparker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 05:19 PM Response to Reply #7 |
54. +1 |
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TicketyBoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 10:15 PM Response to Original message |
8. This is the best way to do it. |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
9. Bernie Sanders is an American hero. Thank you, Senator. I wish there were more Dems |
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Oak2004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 01:07 PM Response to Reply #9 |
43. Not a Dem, a VT Progressive Party founder who has an agreement |
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glitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 06:13 PM Response to Reply #43 |
57. Any chance of that party becoming official and national any time soon? nt |
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Oak2004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 11:45 PM Response to Reply #57 |
73. It would take other states organizing themselves, first, for that to happen |
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glitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-07-09 02:50 PM Response to Reply #73 |
74. Good advice, Thanks! nt |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 06:33 PM Response to Reply #43 |
58. Yes, I'm well aware of that Oak2004. Hence, my comment about wishing there were more Dems |
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Old Codger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 10:22 PM Response to Original message |
10. hope |
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Union Yes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
11. The best Dem in DC is an independant. Wish there were many more like Sen Sanders. |
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mascarax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 10:48 PM Response to Original message |
12. I too wish there were more -- many more -- like Bernie |
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clear eye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 08:26 PM Response to Reply #12 |
64. Oh, they're beyond "triggers". |
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G_j (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 10:51 PM Response to Original message |
13. K&R! |
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leftstreet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 10:55 PM Response to Original message |
14. K&R |
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madamesilverspurs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
15. Giant K&R nt |
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tmyers09 (706 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
16. PLEASE LET THIS HAPPEN! |
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thesquanderer (647 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 08:51 AM Response to Reply #16 |
22. Kucinich amendment |
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clear eye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 08:28 PM Response to Reply #22 |
65. My guess is that the Senators think that both amendments are equally poisonous |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-05-09 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
17. Bernie is the Bomb!!!!! |
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pleah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 12:04 AM Response to Original message |
18. K&R |
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Lugnut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 01:23 AM Response to Original message |
19. K&R for Bernie! |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 06:52 AM Response to Original message |
20. THIS is the single best answer. |
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peace frog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 08:05 AM Response to Original message |
21. YES! |
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rosesaylavee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 09:21 AM Response to Original message |
23. Wow! |
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Mark D. (420 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
24. The Self-Centered |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 11:02 AM Response to Reply #24 |
32. Yes, selfishness and ignorance are the two biggest enemies here |
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dreamnightwind (863 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 11:59 AM Response to Reply #24 |
36. +1 |
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Vidar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
25. K&R. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 10:22 AM Response to Original message |
26. We can do this! |
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no limit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
28. This wont pass. But its a great thing. Single payer should have been on the table from the beginning |
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clear eye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 08:33 PM Response to Reply #28 |
66. No one expects it to pass, but it's important political theater. |
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azul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
29. If such a party as "Independent American" formed to challenge |
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clear eye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 08:36 PM Response to Reply #29 |
67. You do know you're on a Democratic Party board |
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AllyCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 08:41 PM Response to Reply #29 |
69. I would. |
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olegramps (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 10:51 AM Response to Original message |
30. Medicare for all would provide US industry a huge advantage. |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 10:57 AM Response to Original message |
31. Just making a STATEMENT is a great step forward |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 11:02 AM Response to Original message |
33. Alright - K&R!! |
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juno jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 11:09 AM Response to Original message |
34. K&R! n/t |
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Bette Noir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
35. Three cheers for Bernie! |
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avaistheone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 12:09 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. Hip hip hooray. |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 12:17 PM Response to Original message |
38. Single payer would turn the conversation around to preventive care and deep science again. |
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dana_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 12:20 PM Response to Original message |
39. thank you Senator Sanders and the others!! |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 12:22 PM Response to Original message |
40. Gotta love Bernie! nt |
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jpak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
41. K&R |
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jonestonesusa (630 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
42. K & R! |
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ooglymoogly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
44. You betcha....You go Bernie kr nt |
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Stumbler (599 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
46. Time for me to call Frankin and Klobuchar to support Sanders. |
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gtar100 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
47. Excellent. |
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glinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
48. Heart Bernie. Medicare for all would solve a lot of problems. |
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winyanstaz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
49. K & R....oh yes....I love me some Senator Sanders too... |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
50. I just contacted both my Senators asking them to vote yes on this amendment. --nt |
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N_E_1 for Tennis (437 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
51. K & R |
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Dinger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 05:14 PM Response to Original message |
53. That's It, I'm Moving To Vermont! K & R! |
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d3m0l1sh3r (26 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 05:28 PM Response to Reply #53 |
55. I want to see some real reasons against this, or any healthcare reform... |
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DrZeeLit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
56. Thank the gods for Bernie! (my Senator!) xoxox |
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bread_and_roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
59. yes! big K&R here (n/t) |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
60. Kicked and recommended. |
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howmad1 (959 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 07:05 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. Now, if only some other important folk got behind this: |
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AllyCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 08:40 PM Response to Original message |
68. Thanks for an amendment number. I will call them in the a.m. |
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vssmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
70. I sent emails |
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wial (362 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
71. why ever not? |
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muntrv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 09:43 PM Original message |
Excellent idea. This is what Obama should have pushed right from the beginning. |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-06-09 09:43 PM Response to Original message |
72. Good. Socialism we can believe in. Which is Centralism in the real world. |
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