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In reply to the discussion: Medical Doctors for Single Payer Urge Supreme Court to Strike Down Individual Insurance Mandate [View all]Proud Liberal Dem
(24,416 posts)20. Like with the Republican's "blank sheet of paper"
there is no "replace" waiting in the wings when it comes to Medicare-for-all SP, unfortunately.
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Medical Doctors for Single Payer Urge Supreme Court to Strike Down Individual Insurance Mandate [View all]
Better Believe It
Feb 2012
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I hear that. Doesn't matter, though, most people can't even afford it, and won't get it.
Zalatix
Feb 2012
#6
It matters very little. People simply don't have the money. The math always wins.
Zalatix
Feb 2012
#49
It can work. There are to be provisions for those who have trouble affording it and those who
The Wielding Truth
Feb 2012
#50
Wait. We're talking health ins. right? They would have to buy it anyhow and with out some change it
The Wielding Truth
Feb 2012
#60
SS Ins. and Unemployment Insurance did not bankrupt "the people". Corruption did.
The Wielding Truth
Feb 2012
#73
Our government is one of "Enumerated Powers". So an "Enumerated Basis" for exercise of
Romulox
Feb 2012
#22
Weak precedent, that mandate did not dictate the good rifle, shot, balls, and powder
TheKentuckian
Feb 2012
#23
" The Federal government doesn't have the power to order us to buy products." !!!
bvar22
Feb 2012
#33
Uh, no. We are now the FARTHEST away from universal health care we have ever been.
Edweird
Feb 2012
#64
The Health Care Industry and Big Pharma Protection Act is not a progressive step forward.
Better Believe It
Feb 2012
#13
+1. Insurers know the Exchanges and Medical Loss Ratio will tie their hands and make them
Hoyt
Feb 2012
#26
If there is any justice in this country the Supreme Court will strike down the insurance mandate
Better Believe It
Feb 2012
#32
"and that alternative is a single payer national health insurance system"
kenny blankenship
Feb 2012
#42
Please post the links proving insurance industry opposition to the legislation.
Better Believe It
Feb 2012
#28
Yes, how could they not LOVE a legal requirement that gives them over 300 million
Lydia Leftcoast
Feb 2012
#44
Plus they aren't a small island country that still has a military more suitable
Lydia Leftcoast
Feb 2012
#45
Very well explained, but I fear that the die-hards in the party are blind to reality
Dragonfli
Feb 2012
#41
Fifty Doctors in Support of Single Payer File Amicus Brief Against Individual Mandate
Better Believe It
Feb 2012
#47
This lead post doesn't appear on the front page because the number of recommends is irrelevant
Better Believe It
Feb 2012
#55
Forcing people to buy crappy overpriced insurance. Who thought that one up?
limpyhobbler
Feb 2012
#67
Precisely. This is just bemoaning from people who aren't getting what they want now.
joshcryer
Feb 2012
#72
You're right. Just more whining from the 99% who don't appreciate corporations and Wall Street
Better Believe It
Feb 2012
#78
Forcing millions to buy an insurance industry policy will postpone single payer by at least 20 years
Better Believe It
Feb 2012
#77