Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: How are you going to pay for it Bernie? [View all]Vinca
(50,273 posts)If people can get it through their thick heads that a $5,000 increase in taxes is better than paying $12,000 in insurance premiums and $10,000 in deductibles and co-pays, demon "socialism" has a chance to win big this election season. The countries that provide healthcare have happier, healthier citizens who live longer than Americans. As for education, I'm puzzled, too. It seems people could save a small fortune if they could take basic courses provided free online. The problem is overcoming the word "socialism." Republicans say it and it conjures up pictures of Hitler, the old Soviet Union, Mussolini, etc. Democrats need to make the point that things such as Social Security, Medicare, the VA and the snowplow coming down your street is what they mean. No one is suggesting we confiscate yachts, have an auction and redistribute the money.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided