Democratic Primaries
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Seems like Oliver is a supporter of M4A!!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
George II
(67,782 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
HerbChestnut
(3,649 posts)Maybe you could try watching the video. You know, maybe try listening to someone who has a different opinion than yours? John Oliver does really good work.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
oldsoftie
(12,548 posts)The weak spot on this is that while every candidate says they would like a system similar to what European countries have, NONE of them are willing to fund it in the way that those countries do; where EVERYONE PAYS. They all favor fantasy projections of "savings" and making "the rich" pay for everything. Neither of which will raise nearly enough to cover the true costs.
There are no honest studies to show that this is remotely realistic.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
HerbChestnut
(3,649 posts)...people will see an increase in taxes in exchange for eliminating premiums, copayments, and deductibles. That tax increase will likely be less than what people are currently paying for healthcare. It's also worth mentioning that M4A insurance would cover doctor visits, hospital visits, surgeries, eye care, dental care, home healthcare, and prescription drug costs after $200. It's a good deal.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
squirecam
(2,706 posts)Bernie at least said that taxes would go up on everyone, while Warren had promised that middle class taxes would not go up.
What I dont believe is that the tax increase will be less then premiums/copays/deductibles. And the only way to prove what Bernie promises is to show how much it costs. Which, as he admitted, he doesnt know.
If you want to make the argument that M4A should be enacted even if taxes rise on everyone thats fine. But if you want to keep promising that it wont cost more, you are going to have to actually release the numbers.
This all presumes that it could even be enacted. Which, as AOC recently admitted, it cannot.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LonePirate
(13,424 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Ohio Joe
(21,756 posts)I approve of Bernies M4A
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Lunch Lady
(32 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
MerryBlooms
(11,770 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DanTex
(20,709 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided