Ryan says it's not a "voucher" because the government would send the payment directly to the insurer

YewNork

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Wed May-04-11 06:10 AM
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Ryan says it's not a "voucher" because the government would send the payment directly to the insurer

Then, maybe we should tell him that he's not really paying income tax.

His employer is just sending some money directly to the IRS.

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eShirl

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Wed May-04-11 06:13 AM
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1. If that's not a voucher, what is?

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nonperson

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Wed May-04-11 06:17 AM
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2. More Republican double-speak

Right out of "1984".

Ryan is an ass hat and he has plenty of like-company in his party.

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YewNork

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Wed May-04-11 06:19 AM
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3. He's implying that a voucher (or coupon) would have to be some physical piece of paper.

OK, so it's an eVoucher.

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onpatrol98

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Wed May-04-11 01:26 PM
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14. Good one!

:rofl:

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Donnachaidh

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Wed May-04-11 06:33 AM
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4. direct deposit to the insurance companies who give to his campaign?

Payback, corporate welfare -- take your pick. :shrug:

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jtrockville

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Wed May-04-11 08:49 AM
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8. Well, how else are insurance companies going to stay in business?

Given that health insurance companies don't provide anything of value, yet add enormous costs to consumers who want health care... how else will these folks stay in business if we don't prop them up with these kinds of scams?

After all, isn't that what this country is all about? Government of, by, and for the corporations?

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Scuba

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Wed May-04-11 06:55 AM
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5. Needs a strong Democratic opponent in 2012. C'mon Janesville, whaddya got???

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Donnachaidh

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Wed May-04-11 10:21 AM
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10. there IS a strong local Dem already in the running

But I'm having a brainfart trying to remember where I saw the interview -- Cenk or Lawrence had him on just this past week.

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Scuba

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Wed May-04-11 11:27 AM
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11. Thanks Donna. Let's try to get some support for ABR(anybody but Ryan).

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Scuba

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Wed May-04-11 11:28 AM
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12. David Catonese... here's some info

http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/0411/Paul_Ryans_opponent_.html

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Scuba

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Wed May-04-11 11:33 AM
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13. Not Catanese. Rob Zerban. Haste makes waste.

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drm604

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Wed May-04-11 07:01 AM
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6. So what?

It's still privatization of Medicare. How do the mechanics of payment matter?

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BonnieJW

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Wed May-04-11 07:17 AM
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7. No mention

of how a senior on several meds, heart disease and diabetes would be able to find affordable private insurance coverage.

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zbdent

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Wed May-04-11 08:55 AM
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9. admits it's a direct bribe ...

would Ryan be all for the voucher if it went to Planned Parenthood? A Muslim doctor?

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