Just when I thought I couldn't hate repukes more

[sobenji]

They pull this shit. I hope the major sports league tell McConnell, et al to f*** off
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/06/mcconnell-cornyn-letter-sports-leagues-obamacare.php?m=1

[YeahSureRight]

1. That was the Public Story

The real story is someone contacted the Leagues and told them that if they help Promote The GOP/Heritage Foundation/ObamaCare HC Plan they will remove their anti trust exemption.

But we will not see that in the news.

Removing the Anti-Trust exemption IS the ONLY REAL Leverage Congress has over the Pro Leagues.

[sobenji]

2. Wow

Never considered that. Makes sense though.

[Brigid]

3. They need to lose that exemption.

And they need to repay the taxpayers for those fancy stadiums too.

[Democracyinkind]

4. But how is the next generation of Bushes going to make money if that happens? nt

[djean111]

5. That would leave insurance as the only entity not bound by anti-trust laws.

The feeling was, i think, is that having many insurers doing business in many states would encourage competition naturall. But they are just all in collusion, as we can see from the ridiculous prices paid for health services and drugs.
I feel there is too much money to be made privately for single payer to happen. Hope I am wrong, of course.

[CanonRay]

6. Congress threatening to pass any legislitation

is an empty threat. They can't agree to turn on the lights.