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NYMinute

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22. In this particular case, it is BS's wish list
Wed Sep 18, 2019, 08:32 PM
Sep 2019

and about 15% (+/-5) of the people nodding their heads.

That is not policy. There is no groundswell. There are no marches, demonstrations, media story bonanzas, documentaries, speeches from opinion leaders from diverse constituencies etc. to show that there is a consensus.

At the present moment, it is BS's wish list that a minority of people want to force on a majority. Primarily Northern White ultra liberals who want to hammer those ideas on the rest who are not willing to adopt them.

The reason people won't adopt them is because there is no plan. No budget. No action diagram. No Gantt chart. No spreadsheet. No legislative plan. Nothing. What is being told to people is, "We know these ideas are great because BS said so and you better bow down to them." Democracy doesn't work this way.

Give us a DETAILED plan with budgets down to pennies. Who are the winners and losers? Who will be taxed more and by how much? How much will the national debt increase? What will be the effect on existing businesses and their employees? What will be the economic impact by year for the next 10 years?

If I were floating it, I'd do my homework before the slogans and platitudes.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
Thank you for this, elocs blm Sep 2019 #1
My mother was in that position a few years ago once doc03 Sep 2019 #2
That is what Bernie and Liz want for all Americans. Autumn Sep 2019 #3
So, about your choice of Tom Steyer for POTUS: ehrnst Sep 2019 #13
lol nt NYMinute Sep 2019 #14
Bazinga! NurseJackie Sep 2019 #16
Woopsie. sheshe2 Sep 2019 #51
Wish lists are not policy nt NYMinute Sep 2019 #15
Policy begins with the wish list of the people. nt Autumn Sep 2019 #17
No. Policy begins with a consensus NYMinute Sep 2019 #20
A consensus of what their people want and need is what most politicians listen to. Autumn Sep 2019 #21
In this particular case, it is BS's wish list NYMinute Sep 2019 #22
No. That's not Sanders wish list anymore than fixing and improving Obama care is Bidens wish list. Autumn Sep 2019 #23
People want sensible health care -- not BS's wish list BlueMississippi Sep 2019 #24
That is not Biden's "wish list" NYMinute Sep 2019 #25
As I said in my previous post, Bernie has released his MFA plan. You have a nice day. nt. Autumn Sep 2019 #27
Bernie's plan is a wish list -- not a real "plan" NYMinute Sep 2019 #28
BS is always telling us what we "needta do" what we "oughta do" and what we "gotta do"... BUT... NurseJackie Sep 2019 #40
Yeah NYMinute Sep 2019 #45
I've been saying the same for a long time. No details, it will just magically happen elocs Sep 2019 #47
The 2018 Blue Wave was won on a mandate to preserve and restore the ACA. ehrnst Sep 2019 #38
Poll: Most Democrats Prefer a Presidential Candidate Who Wants to Build on the Affordable Care Act ehrnst Sep 2019 #39
"Their People?" sheshe2 Sep 2019 #52
+ 1000. A smaller group of people who are very emotional don't decide ehrnst Sep 2019 #37
What if the people aren't really clear on what they're being promised as the solution? ehrnst Sep 2019 #48
Why are supporting Steyer, then? yardwork Sep 2019 #55
Because I like him and haven't decided on just one yet. Why do you support Liz? nt Autumn Sep 2019 #56
I think that Warren is awesome. yardwork Sep 2019 #57
I love my United health. Doreen Sep 2019 #4
"I was actually able to see a dermatologist for some skin issues." elocs Sep 2019 #6
I was actually was able to get skin tags removed. Doreen Sep 2019 #9
Those supplemental programs are fantastic. My SIL has United Health Care . nt Autumn Sep 2019 #18
ooooooh .. you love them private for-profit insurance companies NYMinute Sep 2019 #29
As it is now you have to have supplementals, what they currently provide will be in MFA. Autumn Sep 2019 #31
I've read it NYMinute Sep 2019 #32
For any poor retired out there & you hear, "Are you getting all the benefits you deserve?", elocs Sep 2019 #5
That is a lot of deductible!!! I can see that happening if there were two confinements yellowdogintexas Sep 2019 #8
A $4000 deductible a year is insane. Autumn Sep 2019 #19
$2000/6 months is not $4000/year because I would need to be recertified every 6 months. n/t elocs Sep 2019 #33
After 6 months when you are recertified would it be another $2000 deductible for the second half, Autumn Sep 2019 #34
Yes, it starts over again for the 2nd six months of my year. elocs Sep 2019 #36
Your example is what everyone should have. Blue_true Sep 2019 #7
I think I read somewhere that 40% of the country is already on government healthcare Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2019 #10
Do you know who said that first and tried to merge them? NYMinute Sep 2019 #30
By Obama supporters? Kaleva Sep 2019 #42
Obama supporters NYMinute Sep 2019 #43
Yes they did. Read the archived threads covering the 2008 primary. Kaleva Sep 2019 #44
I recall spirited opposition to HRC in 2008 NYMinute Sep 2019 #46
Some samples from Jan. 17, '08 archives. Kaleva Sep 2019 #49
That is standard primary fare NYMinute Sep 2019 #50
I'll qoute other posts making fun of her "cackle" and calling her "hysterical" Kaleva Sep 2019 #53
Some samples from Archives: March 1, 2008 Kaleva Sep 2019 #54
My mother was on a similar plan "Minnesota Senior Health Options" (MSHO) dflprincess Sep 2019 #11
I initially chose traditional Medicare elocs Sep 2019 #12
Medicare Advantage plans are awesome. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2019 #26
Why my healthcare plan is NOT like Medicare for All: elocs Sep 2019 #35
I have Medicare and VA. My bills are very minimal. $5.00 copay for meds. Kaleva Sep 2019 #41
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