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rinsd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-14-07 12:01 PM Original message |
Can someone tell me why John Edwards doesn't just embrace single payer? |
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johnaries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-14-07 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
1. Very simple. The REASON he can make Congress pass the bill |
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rinsd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-14-07 12:20 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. If his bill could pass, why would he need such a drastic meausre as taking away their healthcare? |
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johnaries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-14-07 02:29 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. I thought you were asking a serious question. |
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Stop Cornyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-14-07 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
2. For the simple that single-payer has been languishing in Congress: it doesn't have the votes. |
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rinsd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-14-07 12:21 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. So Edwards bill is passable? Then why the need for the drastic measure of taking away healthcare? |
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liskddksil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-14-07 12:51 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. because its important |
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OHdem10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-14-07 01:09 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. Putting Single Payer on the table is political suicide. |
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rjones2818 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-14-07 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
7. $$$$$ |
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Hieronymus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-14-07 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
9. Edwards' plan is a bridge to single payer. By giving people a choice, |
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GreenArrow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-14-07 06:57 PM Response to Original message |
10. probably because he doesn't believe in it |
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