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Fri Aug 1, 2014, 06:05 PM

Aug 2014

Those here who say you should make this into a letter to the editor or a letter to the White House, or put it somewhere else on the record, are correct. You should. Make sure whoever represents you in the state legislature and in Congress get it, too. This anecdotal evidence is worth its weight in gold-pressed latinum!

So glad to hear this, btw, Lyric! So delighted to hear this! GREAT news!!!

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The ACA Saved A DU'ers Life Last Week [View all] Lyric Aug 2014 OP

I'm so glad the piece-of-shit used car salesman was able to help your family member. msanthrope Aug 2014 #1

Damn you beat me to it! I was gonna say "Waddaya mean? It's Single Payer or NOTHING!!!" MADem Aug 2014 #34

It's single payer or DIE A NEEDLESS PREVENTABLE DEATH IronLionZion Aug 2014 #54

No system is perfect, not even the UK NHS that everyone touts. They have some troubles. MADem Aug 2014 #58

South Korea is another one I like to hold up as an example davidpdx Aug 2014 #85

There was a tv show on that awhile back on PBS. It was pretty good. MADem Aug 2014 #86

Thanks for the link davidpdx Aug 2014 #87

You could always try running it through a proxy....! MADem Aug 2014 #88

Was that really necessary? kath Aug 2014 #41

Yes...as one of BHO's most ardent supporters on this board and a good Democrat, msanthrope Aug 2014 #42

Ugh. Hissyspit Aug 2014 #56

I'm Sicilian, Hissyspit. We wait in the tall grass. nt msanthrope Aug 2014 #61

I got your back. I support the POTUS and I see what he's trying to do. MADem Aug 2014 #57

Damn straight. I will never forget the name-calling of this President. nt msanthrope Aug 2014 #60

He has gotten less respect here than the wee cowboy, in many instances. MADem Aug 2014 #63

You mean Romney? nt LWolf Aug 2014 #69

No--I mean President Obama, who has been called a "piece of shit used-car salesman" here. nt msanthrope Aug 2014 #70

Oh. LWolf Aug 2014 #71

I think thou doth protest too much. In fact, when one is writing a post msanthrope Aug 2014 #72

Nope. LWolf Aug 2014 #73

No, actually, the post to me did not make a clear point. Why not speak plainly, instead msanthrope Aug 2014 #74

Did I recommend that post? LWolf Aug 2014 #75

The admin, in their utter helpfulness, have provided you with a search box, up on the right. msanthrope Aug 2014 #80

The admins have also LWolf Aug 2014 #81

This is great! Thank you for posting this. JNelson6563 Aug 2014 #2

How dare you use socialism to save a life! onehandle Aug 2014 #3

The ACA is the antithesis of socialism. Doctor_J Aug 2014 #4

Saving Rhythm's life was WORTH that half-trillion windfall. stopbush Aug 2014 #17

Post removed Post removed Aug 2014 #20

And Just How Would a "Real Leader" Manage Getting Medicare for All On His Own? Indykatie Aug 2014 #21

You are just so special. Bless your heart. Hekate Aug 2014 #28

Precisely! nt MADem Aug 2014 #64

Exactly 4b5f940728b232b034e4 Aug 2014 #82

Best wishes to Rhythm as she recovers!! Coventina Aug 2014 #5

From one endo cancer survivor to another.... woodsprite Aug 2014 #6

Rhythm says that hers was 1A Lyric Aug 2014 #10

Great story Gothmog Aug 2014 #7

You should send this in a letter to the WH. femmocrat Aug 2014 #8

This is what it's all about. hamsterjill Aug 2014 #9

The ACA is a huge step in the right direction. riqster Aug 2014 #11

the other reason people don't see the doctor hfojvt Aug 2014 #12

I think you are right about that. JaydenD Aug 2014 #13

Yes, exactly. Lyric Aug 2014 #14

If Republicans had their way Stargazer99 Aug 2014 #15

Such good news. So glad she had the No Vested Interest Aug 2014 #16

This is what is good about the ACA as the social safety net heretofore has been treestar Aug 2014 #18

And many DUers... Omaha Steve Aug 2014 #19

((THANKYOU and Peace to your family)) blm Aug 2014 #22

Good news, thanks for sharing. mountain grammy Aug 2014 #23

Lyric, this is truly wonderful news. greatlaurel Aug 2014 #24

Her energy level is already getting much better. Lyric Aug 2014 #79

Glad to hear of it VA_Jill Aug 2014 #25

Obamacare rocks on! Saving lives... So great! Nt riderinthestorm Aug 2014 #26

What a relief for you and Rhythm. I think this makes my day. Please send a letter to the Prez... Hekate Aug 2014 #27

There are a million stories in the naked city... Rhythm Aug 2014 #29

hugs to you!! Coventina Aug 2014 #30

I am so happy for you and your family, Rhythm, pnwmom Aug 2014 #31

So glad for you! nt msanthrope Aug 2014 #48

Best wishes in your recovery! Ilsa Aug 2014 #51

Best of wishes Rhythm! joshcryer Aug 2014 #52

Good for you! IronLionZion Aug 2014 #62

"The ACA fills that gap until something better comes along." Exactly. nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #77

Great news! Thanks again Mr President! nt Walk away Aug 2014 #32

Yay! thanks flamingdem Aug 2014 #33

i am so happy for her. thx for the story. Liberal_in_LA Aug 2014 #35

I am so very happy for Rhythm and all those who love her, Lyric! What a fortunate Cha Aug 2014 #36

Kicked, Recommended, and Bookmarked! calimary Aug 2014 #37

wonderful. Thank you so much for telling us. rurallib Aug 2014 #38

That's wonderful, Lyric! sheshe2 Aug 2014 #39

That is wonderful, best wishes for a speedy recovery. n/t slipslidingaway Aug 2014 #40

K&R - nt Ohio Joe Aug 2014 #43

I'm so glad that everything fell into place. Curmudgeoness Aug 2014 #44

That is wonderful news, and I am so glad that it was caught early. PDJane Aug 2014 #45

She is one of 26,000 per year that will be saved by ACA eridani Aug 2014 #46

I am glad to hear it! (Good to see you, it's been awhile.) Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #47

Yeah, I know I haven't been around much... Lyric Aug 2014 #78

Thats how its done madokie Aug 2014 #49

Kick. This law, flawed as it is, fundamentally changes things for all of us for the better. Squinch Aug 2014 #50

It saved my life too Marrah_G Aug 2014 #53

That's wonderful news, thanks for sharing! IronLionZion Aug 2014 #55

Thank you for sharing your story. emsimon33 Aug 2014 #59

I am happy They found it early. Sky Masterson Aug 2014 #65

That's no good . Sara Palin said The built in death panel was supposed to kill her .Was she lying ? geretogo Aug 2014 #66

I'm definitely happy that Rhythm was helped as I'm glad millions of seniors were given relief under TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #67

I'm very happy to hear LWolf Aug 2014 #68

Remember, republican party is actively working to kill your family members randys1 Aug 2014 #76

Kick! Cha Aug 2014 #83

Please pass along my best wishes for a speedy recovery davidpdx Aug 2014 #84