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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders will foil Senate Republicans' single-payer trolling [View all]LiberalLovinLug
(14,173 posts)But after that, as the rest of the world knows, it is cheaper. You pay less in extra taxes than you would for your previous health insurance.With the added bonus that everyone is covered from cradle to grave, and "pre-existing conditions" are gone forever.
This is the way Democrats should be presenting it. Be honest that there will be a cost to establish it, but explain how when everyone is in the pool, it is cheaper for everyone.
But I know, its the whole mandate thing that Republicans use for propaganda. ie..forcing everyone to pay for it. And the initial start up cost will be used and lied about as being an ongoing cost. Democrats have to have a planned and orchestrated messaging campaign. Healthcare should be a right, like fresh air and water. And that America is a place where we help our neighbour, and he helps you. Pound it out that it will be cheaper and cover everyone. Frame it in the right way and you'd see more acceptance.