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pampango

(24,692 posts)
Sat Jun 28, 2014, 02:13 PM Jun 2014

Krugman: republicans are 0 for 6 in Obamacare predictions.

For reference: I count at least six distinct predictions of Obamacare doom made by the usual suspects, not one of which has come true. Here they are:

1. Enrollment will be very low, and 2. Even if people sign up, they won’t pay their premiums. - Reality: Signups exceeded expectations, and the vast majority paid.

3. More people will lose coverage cancelled by Obamacare than gain it. - Reality: Sharp drop in the number of uninsured.

5. Young people not signing up, and death spiral. - Reality: Pretty good demographics.

It’s quite an impressive track record, actually. And what’s even more impressive is that none of the usual suspects will even consider admitting having been wrong.

http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/26/zero-for-six/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=1&

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Krugman: republicans are 0 for 6 in Obamacare predictions. (Original Post) pampango Jun 2014 OP
Considering their track record, why am I not surprised? Viva_Daddy Jun 2014 #1
k&r Electric Monk Jun 2014 #2
Make it more like 0 for 5x. SmittynMo Jun 2014 #3
The one thing they will never admit, never... Stuart G Jun 2014 #4
Maybe That's The Problem with Republicans Dirty Socialist Jun 2014 #6
If by "impressive" Mr Krugman means "Tragically Unimpressive" then Hell Yeah. Of course Cha Jun 2014 #5
K & R Scurrilous Jun 2014 #7
k&r for the truth. n/t Laelth Jun 2014 #8

SmittynMo

(3,544 posts)
3. Make it more like 0 for 5x.
Sat Jun 28, 2014, 04:29 PM
Jun 2014

They predicted they could overturn the ACA, how many times? Fifty something? So, zero for 54, or something? They're batting .000

Stuart G

(38,420 posts)
4. The one thing they will never admit, never...
Sat Jun 28, 2014, 04:50 PM
Jun 2014

Is that this ACA has/will save countless thousands of lives. Many families will save lives of loved ones because they got care in time due to ACA. That these people are too arrogant and hateful to ever admit that.

Dirty Socialist

(3,252 posts)
6. Maybe That's The Problem with Republicans
Sat Jun 28, 2014, 07:06 PM
Jun 2014

More old, unproductive people collecting Pensions and Social Security checks. Cuts into the profits of the uber rich. For shame!

Cha

(297,157 posts)
5. If by "impressive" Mr Krugman means "Tragically Unimpressive" then Hell Yeah. Of course
Sat Jun 28, 2014, 06:43 PM
Jun 2014

they wouldn't admit their lies.. 'cause they got the Suckas to believe them. Until they get sick.. and then all bets are off.

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