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45. What a buzz kill...

Reply to NurseJackie (Reply #42)

Sun Mar 26, 2017, 08:47 PM

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BERNIE SANDERS TO SPONSOR SINGLE-PAYER HEALTHCARE BILL [View all] Omaha Steve Mar 2017 OP

Bernie's the Man! jalan48 Mar 2017 #1

All that is needed to get President Trump to support Single Payer GeoWilliam750 Mar 2017 #82

we should buy a commercial on Fox yurbud Mar 2017 #102

LOL-you make a good point. jalan48 Mar 2017 #103

The fact that the ACA is market based should do it IronLionZion Mar 2017 #122

I've said it a few days ago ... Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #125

K & R! 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 2017 #2

K&R CentralMass Mar 2017 #3

He does this every year Recursion Mar 2017 #4

Good! 'Cause someone oughta! Where the hell are the actual Democrats? mpcamb Mar 2017 #35

Post removed Post removed Mar 2017 #69

True chwaliszewski Mar 2017 #70

The "real" world is what we make it Red Knight Mar 2017 #71

13 million (over 40%) say otherwise Omaha Steve Mar 2017 #73

Much of the "real world" already has what Bernie is asking bekkilyn Mar 2017 #90

Very true. Much of the real world does already have it. Amimnoch Mar 2017 #94

Now is the perfect time do it on the heels of the failed GOP bill. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #128

It is an interesting tactic, but who would support from their side? Amimnoch Mar 2017 #135

There were plenty of Trump voters. They had a panel of Trump voters, also ... Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #144

No, almost no countries have national single payer systems Recursion Mar 2017 #97

No, many have both. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #129

Which is a national multi-payer system Recursion Mar 2017 #131

My father and uncle are doctors in France ... Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #145

Yeah, that's what I meant: France is closest to that model Recursion Mar 2017 #147

We ALL live in the real world. Ken Burch Mar 2017 #98

"Be realistic. Demand the impossible!" 1968 Paris Anarchists Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #130

"I will continue to be an impossible person as long as those who are now possible REMAIN possible." Ken Burch Mar 2017 #132

Nicely done! Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #143

You do make some very compelling points Ken. Amimnoch Mar 2017 #137

We have a big mindset problem bekkilyn Mar 2017 #138

No one disputes that having a sympathetic president, congress, and state legislatures matters. Ken Burch Mar 2017 #139

NO NANCE. DAMMIT. *DEMAND* single payer, you MIGHT GET the Public OPTION. yodermon Mar 2017 #101

Some D's just won't support Berniecare Omaha Steve Mar 2017 #106

Sometimes I think moderate R's would pose less opposition bekkilyn Mar 2017 #115

We would never have had the New Deal if there hadn't been strong grassroots support for socialism... Ken Burch Mar 2017 #134

There's probably more pressing issues they're working on Blue_Tires Mar 2017 #140

Start bringing in the hospital organizations and various lobbies and I'll believe it's not just a Jonny Appleseed Mar 2017 #5

The "Stunt" is on-going Plucketeer Mar 2017 #25

I hope .... paleotn Mar 2017 #39

Yeah Plucketeer Mar 2017 #56

Canada doesn't have a system like Sanders is proposing Recursion Mar 2017 #100

That's nice Plucketeer Mar 2017 #105

In Canada we have The Health Act LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #118

The Health Act mandate has no teeth, though Recursion Mar 2017 #127

well, it is the law of the land LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #133

It's the HR676 bill he's going to introduce... Heartstrings Mar 2017 #6

202-224-3121 - congressional switchboard. Calling counts, since they count calls. JudyM Mar 2017 #7

Also emailing, faxing...anything! Heartstrings Mar 2017 #18

I absolutely love this bill, free healthcare for all HoneyBadger Mar 2017 #59

Please explain to me why Congress will act on this bill again? still_one Mar 2017 #153

This message was self-deleted by its author Chevy Mar 2017 #8

Considering that slightly more humbled_opinion Mar 2017 #9

The work insurance would probably become supplement to Medicare like my Blue Cross LiberalArkie Mar 2017 #12

*ditto* CountAllVotes Mar 2017 #14

+100 skylucy Mar 2017 #26

So do I! Voluntary, but True Blue American Mar 2017 #54

It just proves the power of the Unions CountAllVotes Mar 2017 #57

Why are their Mcare premiums so high? Mine are about a third of that. Stardust Mar 2017 #149

Medicare premiums are based on gross income CountAllVotes Mar 2017 #155

Yeah, my heart bleeds for them. Stardust Mar 2017 #159

One of these people does not mind paying the $300+ CountAllVotes Mar 2017 #160

This bill puts everyone residing in America into the union, but without the onerous dues HoneyBadger Mar 2017 #60

Perhaps not "onerous" but definitely dues... brooklynite Mar 2017 #75

For the most part from the top 5 percenters HoneyBadger Mar 2017 #83

I do believe the VA would be included in this as well... Heartstrings Mar 2017 #85

It would pretty much pay for itself ... Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #142

Is it better than Obamacare or not? Omaha Steve Mar 2017 #107

Onerous dues? CountAllVotes Mar 2017 #104

Healthcare is a right HoneyBadger Mar 2017 #146

I worked a Union job for one reason: Benefits CountAllVotes Mar 2017 #156

LOL you pay for your supplemental humbled_opinion Mar 2017 #117

Business would love to not have to worry about providing health insurance... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #13

If this is the plan he proposed during the primaries TexasBushwhacker Mar 2017 #37

Also, people could change jobs or start a business and not have to worry about... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #41

Since it is free, you would eliminate Medicaid HoneyBadger Mar 2017 #61

They would likely role Medicaid into Medicare TexasBushwhacker Mar 2017 #68

Sounds more like defunding the Medis HoneyBadger Mar 2017 #84

Exactly!!! paleotn Mar 2017 #46

Some would, some would not. Some business use health insurance to keep employees from switching jobs PoliticAverse Mar 2017 #93

So - while we're #1 Plucketeer Mar 2017 #27

The incentive? paleotn Mar 2017 #43

Back when I was researching this, it was 32% overhead vs. 3% for Medicare. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #148

The incentive is the other half of Americans babylonsister Mar 2017 #88

It's the pro-business plan if you think about it IronLionZion Mar 2017 #121

Can't wait to call my reprepresentive regarding co-sponsoring Sienna86 Mar 2017 #10

YES!!! romanic Mar 2017 #11

Halle - freaking - luliah! rurallib Mar 2017 #15

Will He Get It Scored By the CBO? TomCADem Mar 2017 #16

Even if it never goes anywhere it's important to bring this option before the public... TheDebbieDee Mar 2017 #17

I love Bernie he speaks how i feel TEB Mar 2017 #19

Single Payer.....Bernie in the Senate democrank Mar 2017 #20

Hopefully others will jump on board and help kacekwl Mar 2017 #21

YES!!!!! Go Bernie! This is the best response to the defeat of AHCA nt riderinthestorm Mar 2017 #22

Finally watched SICKO yesterday. kacekwl Mar 2017 #23

Bingo. paleotn Mar 2017 #47

K&R myrna minx Mar 2017 #24

Bernie,........ Ferretherder Mar 2017 #28

good. dems need to control the agenda nt msongs Mar 2017 #29

and how are they going to do that when they do not control either house? still_one Mar 2017 #152

More to get it on the record Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2017 #30

I think he should go for it. hrmjustin Mar 2017 #31

Berniecare HoneyBadger Mar 2017 #32

Let's take note of any Dems who are against this and tell us, as some have: Ligyron Mar 2017 #33

It won't go anywhere, but it's important to keep proposing responsible health solutions. Honeycombe8 Mar 2017 #34

Recommended! beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #36

It's likely dead on arrival... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #38

And that's how to get it done! In my view. truebluegreen Mar 2017 #40

What's the point if compromise is off the table? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #42

What a buzz kill... LakeArenal Mar 2017 #45

No kidding...way too much negativity Heartstrings Mar 2017 #66

Reality frequently is... brooklynite Mar 2017 #76

What I commented on is not reality LakeArenal Mar 2017 #77

Yes it is. It also can be changed over time Tom Rinaldo Mar 2017 #99

Where the negotiations start from.... paleotn Mar 2017 #49

LOL truebluegreen Mar 2017 #51

The point shows the American public Democrats are fighting FDRsGhost Mar 2017 #87

Why would that be, it is such a good idea, so simple HoneyBadger Mar 2017 #53

C'mon man...stop with the negativity! Heartstrings Mar 2017 #63

With a republican majority in the Senate, will it make it out of committee, or even be considered? George II Mar 2017 #65

You mean that majority that just lost on healthcare? babylonsister Mar 2017 #89

in a Republican run congress, ya think? It is a plan proposed that shows liberals have solutions JCanete Mar 2017 #74

Just like any chance of a Trump presidency IronLionZion Mar 2017 #123

Thanks Bernie! FailureToCommunicate Mar 2017 #44

Now is the time. The momentum is with improving our health care system. Tatiana Mar 2017 #48

I love it. MissMillie Mar 2017 #50

Right on Langkous Mar 2017 #52

You go, Bernie! Beartracks Mar 2017 #55

Is Sanders reintroducing S.1782 (American Health Security Act of 2013) lapucelle Mar 2017 #58

No HoneyBadger Mar 2017 #64

As of yet, there is no related Senate Bill for HR.676. lapucelle Mar 2017 #86

HR 676 has always been the best bill. Keeping the dream alive. harun Mar 2017 #109

Sanders was a co-sponser of HR.676 in 2003 lapucelle Mar 2017 #141

What America needs more of, Our elected Senators introducing bills to improve healthcare system! Sunlei Mar 2017 #62

Very direct, Bernie's MO: potential solution to a problem, not helping line others' pockets. JudyM Mar 2017 #92

Few elected even have the ability to propose bills, each elected should propose as many as possible. Sunlei Mar 2017 #95

Yeah, it's a heart-melter for me too. JudyM Mar 2017 #96

Bernie tells it like it is. Lunabell Mar 2017 #67

Love me some Bernie! chwaliszewski Mar 2017 #72

GO BERNIE GO! Bayard Mar 2017 #78

K&R. dchill Mar 2017 #79

Woot! Mme. Defarge Mar 2017 #80

Striking while the iron is hot! LompocDem Mar 2017 #81

K&R demmiblue Mar 2017 #91

K&R Now's a great time to push for what's right. Kimchijeon Mar 2017 #108

And a Senator can do this how? WinkyDink Mar 2017 #110

Government 101: How a Bill Becomes Law Omaha Steve Mar 2017 #111

Even better: demmiblue Mar 2017 #112

+1 (nt) bekkilyn Mar 2017 #116

You want congress and the senate to get serious about this? Perseus Mar 2017 #113

...and how do you implement THIS? brooklynite Mar 2017 #114

See replies #111 & #112 Omaha Steve Mar 2017 #120

Aren't congress members required to have Obamacare? I thought that was part of the ACA. Stardust Mar 2017 #150

Yes, IS already law that Congress is on Obamacare- they sign up through a DC insurance exchange wishstar Mar 2017 #154

Whoa! Thank you for that information. I had no idea, but should have known. Stardust Mar 2017 #158

So we spent $2 trillion dollars to further entrench a broken system with the ACA.. MadDAsHell Mar 2017 #119

Does he have a Senate version of Conyers' HR 676? IronLionZion Mar 2017 #124

Bernie's plan to pay for it: IronLionZion Mar 2017 #126

Thanks for posting this! Good info. JudyM Mar 2017 #136

That is good, but would someone explain to me how the bill wil be acted upone when the still_one Mar 2017 #151

The point is to keep it active and in the forefront of people's minds. bekkilyn Mar 2017 #157