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Lanius

(599 posts)
70. That's good at least one Republican has seen the light
Sun Jan 15, 2017, 03:11 PM
Jan 2017

but it took a personal tragedy for Jeff Jeans to realize the importance of the programs like the ACA. It seems Republicans (at least most I know) lack basic empathy -- they can't see something from another's perspective until they or their family or friends are affected directly. It's very problematic for our county.

'We really want a replacement too,' elleng Jan 2017 #1
What "empathy" Zambero Jan 2017 #2
And had photos of himself madaboutharry Jan 2017 #15
I called his office today and suggested if he was sincere about a replacement to help people still_one Jan 2017 #4
Thanks for calling. elleng Jan 2017 #12
I left a recorded message. Ironically, they didn't have a live person to take the call still_one Jan 2017 #17
Give it time rpannier Jan 2017 #27
Wouldn't surprise me if that happened still_one Jan 2017 #63
The insurance lobby would stop giving them money if he did that! Dustlawyer Jan 2017 #62
Paul Ryan," don't worry I'll give you a $259 voucher to cover your costs". kimbutgar Jan 2017 #3
AND..I'll let you have your own Health savings account!!! Bengus81 Jan 2017 #43
Maybe they will bring back the GOP chicken healthcare barter plan. SummerSnow Jan 2017 #55
Welcome to DU, Bengus81! calimary Jan 2017 #68
Why is it Flatpicker Jan 2017 #5
Because it simply does not occur to Republicans to care for other human beings. Glitterati Jan 2017 #7
And you will know them by their actions. You nailed it! ffr Jan 2017 #19
OMG!!! MyOwnPeace Jan 2017 #58
many in my family were Republicans DonCoquixote Jan 2017 #8
Because for the last 40+ years... Docreed2003 Jan 2017 #9
I think the point is, there are Republicans who've come to embrace the ACA. herding cats Jan 2017 #13
I believe it's not just republicans who were helped, but their family members who were helped etc Pachamama Jan 2017 #30
I'm not sure what's more sickening-- how evil the GOP is or how many people keep voting for them Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #42
Republicans only care about something that affects them personally. mnhtnbb Jan 2017 #33
Thanks for posting. That kind of anti-choice people are the worse type. raccoon Jan 2017 #34
That's how many people behave. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2017 #35
Same reasons for the decline of unions and socialism IronLionZion Jan 2017 #50
repukes only care about themselves Skittles Jan 2017 #56
I am not surprised DonCoquixote Jan 2017 #6
This x 1000 Docreed2003 Jan 2017 #10
Sorry, Mr. Jeans but certain principles are sacrosanct. HassleCat Jan 2017 #11
Having ability to directly confront Ryan - whether on or off TV - fantastic. Justice Jan 2017 #14
K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Jan 2017 #16
Why would you repeal the Affordable Care Act without a replacement? ffr Jan 2017 #18
It pisses them off so much that President Obama gets credit for the ACA, Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2017 #22
And that my Friend is it in a nutshell madokie Jan 2017 #31
It's all about cilla4progress Jan 2017 #47
Because the "undeserving" do not deserve it in their minds GeoWilliam750 Jan 2017 #36
I am happy one of the early questions was from someone who was a republican, business owner and Thinkingabout Jan 2017 #20
Why would they repeal it w/o a replacement? area51 Jan 2017 #21
I always wonder if republicans in his situation pennylane100 Jan 2017 #23
They already have a replacement. Kablooie Jan 2017 #24
About state lines Phoenix61 Jan 2017 #26
Of course it is. It's Republican logic. Kablooie Jan 2017 #29
It's hard to imagine "WHY" these Republicans are so determined to deny our citizens health care world wide wally Jan 2017 #25
Those who have never been hungry, those who have never PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2017 #28
OFGS, people. Why ask "Why?"? The answer is as it has ALWAYS been with Republicans: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$. WinkyDink Jan 2017 #32
That smirk on Ryan's face made me furious. Vinca Jan 2017 #37
it's freaking sickening... makes me wish for the days of the French Revolution Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #41
Nice article and no doubt thousands of others like it but.... Bengus81 Jan 2017 #38
The expendables bucolic_frolic Jan 2017 #39
and I assume Ryan just laughed it off, like the psychopath he is? Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #40
You Know What? Jughead Jan 2017 #44
He Could Not Care Less colsohlibgal Jan 2017 #45
Typical Republican! No capacity for empathy. denvine Jan 2017 #46
I would think the lobbyists for the insurance and TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #48
Jeans, a lifelong Republican who was originally opposed to Obamacare. Until he needed it. Grins Jan 2017 #49
Yes sir but what about the tax break for the really really rich? underpants Jan 2017 #51
Does anyone think he really even gives a damn?? ailsagirl Jan 2017 #52
No, no, you people have it all wrong. Listen to some rightwing nuts that voted for them say.... George II Jan 2017 #53
Ryan doesn't give a rat's ass about this man. He is all for repealing it and not replacing it. SummerSnow Jan 2017 #54
I hate Paul Ryan with a burning white hot passion. smirkymonkey Jan 2017 #57
Paul Ryan has the compassion of a crocodile and the empathy of a sea urchin minstrel76 Jan 2017 #59
Ryans little speech is completely fact-free AND plan-free BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2017 #60
Ryan is a snake SteamAddict Jan 2017 #61
Jeff Jeans was on CNN w/Don Lemon Friday night. moondust Jan 2017 #64
Jeff Jeans said he ... was originally opposed to the Affordable Care Act. knightmaar Jan 2017 #65
That seems pretty typical xor Jan 2017 #66
That was a critical thing for an ex-deplorable to admit flamingdem Jan 2017 #69
This is why I'm a Leftist War Horse Jan 2017 #67
That's good at least one Republican has seen the light Lanius Jan 2017 #70
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