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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders will foil Senate Republicans' single-payer trolling [View all]GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)5. Listen, I support universal healthcare
But there is no form of universal healthcare that will not require tax increases. Sure middle-class people will save on healthcare costs, but if we promise healthcare for everyone and no increases in taxes we are doomed.
And the fact is upper middle-class people and the upper class will have to pay more to cover all Americans since so many Americans make less than $30,000 a year. My taxes would increase significantly other granted my health care cost would go down.
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Bernie Sanders will foil Senate Republicans' single-payer trolling [View all]
geek tragedy
Jul 2017
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Another solution would be the following. Sanders should meet with the Democratic leadership
still_one
Jul 2017
#1
I pay over $18000 a year in premiums for two people. I'd rather have a high tax, trust me.
Turn CO Blue
Jul 2017
#26
That's their only tactic that has been proven to work in the past so they're sticking with it.
BigmanPigman
Jul 2017
#4
Sanders's decision to not take the opportunity to push single payer is the big development
geek tragedy
Jul 2017
#23
From article: "Daines is interested in calling attention to Democrats' internal discord."
R B Garr
Jul 2017
#25
Somewhat Surprised. Sanders Introduced a Single Payer Bill During ACA Process...
TomCADem
Jul 2017
#10
Is it OK to applaud and support actual Democrats here? And the Democratic Party?
Eliot Rosewater
Jul 2017
#29