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Showing Original Post only (View all)We are about to reap the consequences of our shitty, dumb healthcare [View all]
In an epidemic, a system where people can't afford to go to the doctor, who can't afford to go to the hospital, who don't get paid sick leave, who can't afford to get tested, who can't afford treatment even if one is needed and available....will lead to _many_ more deaths.
The usual "sorry, you're on your own" attitude is not going to play well.
The only silver lining, and it is cold comfort, is that it _might_ make an actual healthcare for all plan a real possibility, when people see the ridiculous alternatives played out in real time.
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ProfessorPlum
Feb 2020
OP
They're way ahead of ya. Pence is heading up the Coronavirus task force
flibbitygiblets
Feb 2020
#63
I'm waiting for someone to implement it as the Final Solution for the homeless problem.
NBachers
Feb 2020
#3
Yes. The story about the guy who got stuck with a big bill just for getting himself tested
DanTex
Feb 2020
#7
The ACA is far more than a band-aid. It's real, and it actually got people insurance.
ehrnst
Feb 2020
#50
Just the vast majority of industrialized nations don't use single payer to achieve UHC
ehrnst
Feb 2020
#67
If you are talking about a country's ability to manage Coronavirus as an example, it doesn't add up.
beastie boy
Feb 2020
#10
I would rather stick with Canada's system as well. But that was not my point.
beastie boy
Feb 2020
#58
I thought Bernie supporters don't care if he manages to get anything done...
Moderateguy
Feb 2020
#13
That is accurate. No Sanders supporters are flippant about Sander's policy priorities nt
ramen
Feb 2020
#17
Get ready for the "even if we had MFA right now, it wouldn't do X to stop the Coronavirus"
stopbush
Feb 2020
#16
"Tell me this, have you EVER seen trumps and GOP project exactly what they do? "
brutus smith
Feb 2020
#25
Don't you know? All you have to do is ask the church for help and they will be right there.
Ferrets are Cool
Feb 2020
#27
These bastards sent this to California, Oregon and Washington State
MakeAmericaLoveAgain
Feb 2020
#40
They dropped these people with possible Coronavirus out West! Payback for Impeachment?
MakeAmericaLoveAgain
Feb 2020
#55
Suffering through the idiot's press conference with "bobble-head pence" actively breathing ...
Hulk
Feb 2020
#45
Our healthcare system is in shambles and I hope to god we get a M4A in place
Vivienne235729
Mar 2020
#72
It is NOT enormously popular w the majority of Republicans or independents.
Vivienne235729
Mar 2020
#75
I don't believe that poll. I believe in what I see. Middle and right leaning
Vivienne235729
Mar 2020
#82
It's not fear. But I know you have a your talking points you gotta stick to. Got it.
Vivienne235729
Mar 2020
#84
We already pay twice as much as it would cost for a single payer healthcare plan
ProfessorPlum
Mar 2020
#80