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In reply to the discussion: Democrat To Offer A ‘Lifeline’ For Single-Payer Health Care [View all]magical thyme
(14,881 posts)14. Foolishness my ass. It worked in Canada; it could work here
Vermont led the way on this, and kicked down door #1. This kicks down door #2. When people in the states that reject it sees how it works in other states, they will demand it.
We're not as mobile a society as we used to be. A lot of people are trapped where they are right now, and have been since the real estate market crashed.
Sometimes (most of the time) incrementally is the only way to get what you want. Often incrementally is the *best* way to get what you need, because it enables you to see what does and doesn't work elsewhere and craft a better solution.
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The red states have been defunding everything they can get their hands on. How much of this
jwirr
May 2012
#40
We have had this in the works for a long time. If it passes the Senate how likely is it to pass the
jwirr
May 2012
#41
He needs more people in Congress to help. He can't do it alone, but he never gives up...
freshwest
May 2012
#43
"Don't get sick, and if you do get sick, die quickly" is the only plan the GOP will support. nt
cstanleytech
May 2012
#13