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    As long as the Senate remains Republican most of Bernie's proposals are a long way off if at all. It's like how Donald was going to deport all the illegals and get rid of Obama Care.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogar View Post
    As long as the Senate remains Republican most of Bernie's proposals are a long way off if at all. It's like how Donald was going to deport all the illegals and get rid of Obama Care.
    Stasis is good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by iris lilies View Post
    Stasis is good.
    Unless you are the asthmatic or the diabetic who can't afford to buy their prescribed medicine.

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    FDR was called a socialist too.
    Trees don't grow on money

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    Quote Originally Posted by ApatheticNoMore View Post
    FDR was called a socialist too.
    But he didn't advertise himself as such. Bernie's brand is more honest, he's simply tempering his ideology by prefacing his Socialism with Democratic.
    "Things should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler." ~ Albert Einstein

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    As long as the Senate remains Republican most of Bernie's proposals are a long way off if at all. It's like how Donald was going to deport all the illegals and get rid of Obama Care.
    that applies to any Dem proposals from any candidate that needs congress.

    Although Trump DID do his damage to Obamacare, it's why rates of uninsured are scheduled to rise. So big shiny "accomplishments" (in quotes for Trump at any rate, because pure destruction is not much of an accomplishment, though he would brag) may not always to be had depending on circumstances. But Presidential policy absolutely does affect things.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ApatheticNoMore View Post
    Although Trump DID do his damage to Obamacare, it's why rates of uninsured are scheduled to rise. So big shiny "accomplishments" (in quotes for Trump at any rate, because pure destruction is not much of an accomplishment, though he would brag) may not always to be had depending on circumstances. But Presidential policy absolutely does affect things.
    It seems that in this country we have an all-time high amount of people wishing the government to take care of their needs. I wonder if we'll recognize the point where we've gone too far, or more importantly, will we be able to do anything about it?
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    Bernie is hugely popular here and has a big organized base of volunteers. Plus since more educated people have moved in the state has turned from red to blue. The rural areas are still red.

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    The reason demand is high for public health care is epic failure by the private sector. There is insufficient competition, little price transparency, little to no consumer choice, and no cost containment. Ditto with internet service providers except on transparency, but that's not a matter of life and death.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tybee View Post
    Unless you are the asthmatic or the diabetic who can't afford to buy their prescribed medicine.
    But it is a good idea to look to the government to solve your problem? I dont think so.

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