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15. Aye!

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All Those Who Stand with Sen. Sanders, Sen. Warren and Sen. Harris on Medicare For All [View all] berni_mccoy Sep 2017 OP

It's one thing to support single payer, but do you really think it is realistic to believe that StevieM Sep 2017 #1

Maybe, maybe not Poiuyt Sep 2017 #9

Well, he told them the replacement for the ACA would be PatrickforO Sep 2017 #25

Sure - it's a "WIN" for him. ihaveaquestion Sep 2017 #64

I've said it before...Trump could easily win in 2020 if he went this direction LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #66

He doesn't read what he signs IronLionZion Sep 2017 #68

They'd have to get some Repubs to vote for it, first. That's the biggest hurdle. Honeycombe8 Sep 2017 #84

Apparently Senators Sanders, Warren, and Harris do! Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #87

I seriously doubt any of those senators actually believes that Donald Trump will embrace StevieM Sep 2017 #94

I'm just wondering why there is this criticism of these Senators for standing up for something most Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #96

I don't know if you are referring to my post, or speaking generally, but if you re-read my post StevieM Sep 2017 #105

This is how we get the conversation moving. Warren, Sanders, and Harris understand that, I think. Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #109

That's not even the point. Ken Burch Sep 2017 #126

Actually, it is the point. The OP said that he felt we could get Trump to sign it. StevieM Sep 2017 #127

OK. I agree that that's not realistic. Ken Burch Sep 2017 #130

Agreed. I just think we should also agree that Donald Trump is not looking to do anything StevieM Sep 2017 #131

Just political posturing. They don't have the numbers in Congress. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #2

Its only political posturing if they forget about it when it actually becomes possible. Posturing JCanete Sep 2017 #12

Hear, hear! AllyCat Sep 2017 #17

I believed that thinking to be wrong in the primaries and wrong now. We agree to disagree. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #33

So they should do nothing? zentrum Sep 2017 #48

They should organize on the grass roots level to turn out the vote in 2018 thereby creating the Trust Buster Sep 2017 #58

Perhaps Political Posturing is Proper BBG Sep 2017 #72

The other big difference zentrum Sep 2017 #75

You seem unaware zentrum Sep 2017 #76

Republicans will not agree with Medicare for all and they run the show. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #77

Gerrymander your Pragmatism BBG Sep 2017 #78

Really? Then why did Feingold and every Democrat running for Senate in 2016 in those critical swing still_one Sep 2017 #102

The majority of the country zentrum Sep 2017 #90

Yes but they have to do their job as Senators JonLP24 Sep 2017 #82

The idea, the cause zentrum Sep 2017 #91

Get out much? MFA is exactly how we are now organizing... countryjake Sep 2017 #95

It's good to have the bill and the votes ready for when we do IronLionZion Sep 2017 #69

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #88

I support Democrats just fine. Pointing out that we don't have the political power in Congress Trust Buster Sep 2017 #110

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #111

Not at all. I advocate improving living conditions in ways that are actually politically attainable. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #112

Its time to have a serious conversation about single payer. Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #113

And I believe their time and energy could yield attainable results if they work on fixing the ACA. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #114

Many people believe that a statement of intent is merely posturing LanternWaste Sep 2017 #140

I support universal coverage but I need to know more about the transition plan tymorial Sep 2017 #3

It's easy. They make less (non) profit. AllyCat Sep 2017 #16

Hi. Those are legit concerns. I think there are a couple options mvd Sep 2017 #22

Yes, it's long overdue. Glorfindel Sep 2017 #4

Listen to the talk here Plucketeer Sep 2017 #27

Yes it is. That and guns, and..... pangaia Sep 2017 #31

The ACA is what we need to work...and then start with a public option; this sort or posturing will Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #83

I stand for reasonable, affordable Healthcare for all. democratisphere Sep 2017 #5

Yes. I do. I know its aspirational but it's a bold call for the future riderinthestorm Sep 2017 #6

"This is our best hope at achieving Universal Healthcare" Weekend Warrior Sep 2017 #7

Yes, if not now, when? Time to stake out our position Arazi Sep 2017 #8

ME wholeheartedly! nt babylonsister Sep 2017 #10

Why the hell not? dchill Sep 2017 #11

Hell yes! MsLeopard Sep 2017 #13

I don't think Republicans want Americans to have decent health coverage... yuiyoshida Sep 2017 #14

Aye! AllyCat Sep 2017 #15

DURec leftstreet Sep 2017 #18

I think that is our only option going forward. Delmette2.0 Sep 2017 #19

YES...should have happened already! mudstump Sep 2017 #20

Tell you what. Name me Jakes Progress Sep 2017 #21

I'd post a video.. disillusioned73 Sep 2017 #35

Believing it is not politically possible to pass universal health care is not the same as Nitram Sep 2017 #45

Theres that litmus word again.. disillusioned73 Sep 2017 #60

You are a condescending fellow, aren't you. Nitram Sep 2017 #79

That comes from being so much smarter Jakes Progress Sep 2017 #124

I think I've met him too. If anyone can actually "meet" someone like that. Nitram Sep 2017 #132

I am FOR single payer.. disillusioned73 Sep 2017 #133

Classical is right. Jakes Progress Sep 2017 #137

Here ya go.. disillusioned73 Sep 2017 #138

A little duck and side-step? Jakes Progress Sep 2017 #139

I'm with them! PatrickforO Sep 2017 #23

The banking system is very poorly understood. Ligyron Sep 2017 #89

Fuck yeah. DinahMoeHum Sep 2017 #24

It sounds good, Bernie, but........... leftofcool Sep 2017 #26

Don't forget not fooled Sep 2017 #106

Here here!!!! CloudsInMyCoffee Sep 2017 #28

K&R! Present! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2017 #29

K&R mvd Sep 2017 #30

It's a slogan, not a plan at the moment. comradebillyboy Sep 2017 #32

Huge K&R,, disillusioned73 Sep 2017 #34

I suppose, diillusioned, "acting like a Democrat" means agreeing with you on every policy position? Nitram Sep 2017 #46

No.. disillusioned73 Sep 2017 #57

So you have some miraculous power to know exactly what the perfect Democratic should always believe? Nitram Sep 2017 #80

You've gotta learn.. disillusioned73 Sep 2017 #134

K&R LongTomH Sep 2017 #36

** raises hand ** n/t CousinIT Sep 2017 #37

I personally love my Medicare plan. dottie66 Sep 2017 #38

Yes, and expanding Medicare is a far easier transition than repealing Obamacare and passing Nitram Sep 2017 #47

social issues are nice chaking53 Sep 2017 #39

Going to be lots of jobs in Florida. AtheistCrusader Sep 2017 #41

Hell to the yes. AtheistCrusader Sep 2017 #40

K&R. n/t ms liberty Sep 2017 #42

I stand with them but it just not that simple. Some changes will have to be made to Medicare and haveahart Sep 2017 #43

OH YEAH! Lazy Daisy Sep 2017 #44

Yes! Hun Joro Sep 2017 #49

Unrealistic and risks the ACA...so I do not support this bill it has no chance Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #50

I agree leftofcool Sep 2017 #74

Supporting this to the max! n/t RobertDevereaux Sep 2017 #51

I'm in, and have been since Teddy Kennedy Greybnk48 Sep 2017 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author comradebillyboy Sep 2017 #53

thats an issue we all need to stand with no matter whos face is on it samnsara Sep 2017 #54

I protested for single payer in front of the WH back in 2007. So yeah. Again. And again. ancianita Sep 2017 #55

Hell yeah! tosh Sep 2017 #56

Here here... floWteiuQ Sep 2017 #59

yes DBoon Sep 2017 #61

Absolutely. Time to push and push and push for Universal Healthcare. GoneOffShore Sep 2017 #62

Damn right. area51 Sep 2017 #63

Here is Senator Warren's rationale for supporting . . FairWinds Sep 2017 #65

I'm for it. sinkingfeeling Sep 2017 #67

It's about time (past time, really) n/t dragonlady Sep 2017 #70

Trump would sign it if they could get it to his desk Moral Compass Sep 2017 #71

Yes - it's time we joined other industrialized nations. klook Sep 2017 #73

How about Universal Health Care in whatever form we can get it? ehrnst Sep 2017 #81

Did they sponsor a Medicare for all bill? nt Honeycombe8 Sep 2017 #85

I STAND WITH SENATOR SANDERS, SENATOR HARRIS, AND SENATOR WARREN! Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #86

I stand with Medicare for all. I don't have to follow anyone to do that. Lil Missy Sep 2017 #92

This isn't a novel idea, a good one even back in the early 90's. arthritisR_US Sep 2017 #93

Standing for Medicare for All democrank Sep 2017 #97

Recommended. H2O Man Sep 2017 #98

You can definitely count me in! Mr. Evil Sep 2017 #99

It's the only way average Americans will be able to have health care workinclasszero Sep 2017 #100

Medicare is an insurance program, complete with premiums, deductables, and co-pays. ucrdem Sep 2017 #101

It sure isn't free, and a comprehensive supplemental, dental, and drug plan can cost 350 dollars or still_one Sep 2017 #103

The ACA doesn't need fixing. It needs replacing. ZX86 Sep 2017 #104

If the ACA goes the alternative for many will be death. ucrdem Sep 2017 #107

Millions upon millions of Americans are without health care right now under the ACA. ZX86 Sep 2017 #108

It might if it existed but it doesn't. What's on the table is "skinny repeal" ucrdem Sep 2017 #115

And therefore what? ZX86 Sep 2017 #116

Therefore joining in the call to replace the ACA endangers people's lives. ucrdem Sep 2017 #117

So Republicans decide the Democratic agenda? ZX86 Sep 2017 #118

No, but ripeness is all, and until there's a D in the oval office again ucrdem Sep 2017 #119

And by "the best we can hope for is to maintain the gains we've already made" ZX86 Sep 2017 #120

Yes, and for all that, it's achieving its purpose of making health care more affordable. ucrdem Sep 2017 #121

More affordable health care when millions upon millions have nothing is a failure. ZX86 Sep 2017 #122

It's not a failure to the people it helps. ucrdem Sep 2017 #123

Indeed. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #135

Yup! krispos42 Sep 2017 #125

I am with you and with Sen. Sanders, Sen. Warren and Sen. Harris on Medicare For All. Willie Pep Sep 2017 #128

I have good employer insurance (and i'm even retired) but I'm all for Medicare for all blueinredohio Sep 2017 #129

Here. LWolf Sep 2017 #136