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KitSileya

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41. Howard Schultz is running against the Democratic party

Reply to Delmette2.0 (Original post)

Wed Jan 30, 2019, 12:56 AM

Jan 2019

He simply talks about how both sides are bad when it comes to the repubs, but specifically attacks Democratic policies and principles. That means he's far from an independent, he's a republican, period. Doesn't matter what he calls himself.

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Howard Schultz is on The View saying the Medicare for All is free. [View all] Delmette2.0 Jan 2019 OP

How would he get the idea? Borchkins Jan 2019 #1

You have that right! Delmette2.0 Jan 2019 #8

I personally don't care what he says. If he wants to run as a Dem, OK, otherwise just noise. walkingman Jan 2019 #2

You are not wrong. still_one Jan 2019 #3

I think it can be free for the lower income people... Joe941 Jan 2019 #4

Yes, there is alwys allowances for that. Delmette2.0 Jan 2019 #9

I would presume he has no idea how medicare and social security work comradebillyboy Jan 2019 #5

Health Insurance at Starbucks Homoudont Jan 2019 #16

Disqualifyingly ignorant or a f--king liar? He speaks, you decide! RockRaven Jan 2019 #6

Medicare is NOT FREE leftieNanner Jan 2019 #7

You hit on all the other items i wanted to quickly add in. Delmette2.0 Jan 2019 #10

And Thanks for starting the conversation leftieNanner Jan 2019 #11

The point is it can be. Joe941 Jan 2019 #12

How can it be free? leftieNanner Jan 2019 #32

The rich pay via 70% tax. Joe941 Jan 2019 #36

AHA! leftieNanner Jan 2019 #38

Another Donnie two scoops. redstatebluegirl Jan 2019 #13

Exactly. Entitled and totally out of touch with anyone but himself. Vinca Jan 2019 #15

Maybe without the rampant racism and misogyny FakeNoose Jan 2019 #33

Fuck Gimme a Tax Break So I Can Keep All My Money Howard Schultz. Autumn Jan 2019 #14

Yep, he had to talk around it, Delmette2.0 Jan 2019 #18

He's either clueless or lying. Probably both. nt SunSeeker Jan 2019 #17

+1 Just waiting for this cat's violetpastille Jan 2019 #27

"Free" is a Conservative talking point, a false narrative, nothing new. ooky Jan 2019 #19

Yea, I get that now. Delmette2.0 Jan 2019 #20

medicare, an earned benefit, deducted from paychecks and from social security checks if msongs Jan 2019 #21

I guess if you don't have to worry about affording retirement or Delmette2.0 Jan 2019 #22

Medicare isn't even free Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2019 #23

It is not subsidized. Blue_true Jan 2019 #40

Even Now It's Not Free Me. Jan 2019 #24

I know, even in retirement I'm still paying. Delmette2.0 Jan 2019 #25

Yea me too, I'm retired and on Medicare ooky Jan 2019 #26

medicare pamdb Jan 2019 #28

He is running to confuse the voters and protect the 1% KWR65 Jan 2019 #29

Another "centrist" with Republican views. Screw you Schultz. Power 2 the People Jan 2019 #30

Maybe only correct thing he said from your post: important issue - financial security, elleng Jan 2019 #31

Bernie's Medicare for All plan still requires people to pay 2.2 % of income in premiums MichMan Jan 2019 #34

If he runs, he will keep talking about his plan. Delmette2.0 Jan 2019 #35

For some it would be more. WeekiWater Jan 2019 #37

It's paid by taxes it's not free. Voltaire2 Jan 2019 #39

Howard Schultz is running against the Democratic party KitSileya Jan 2019 #41