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In reply to the discussion: Thanks, Obama. [View all]merrily
(45,251 posts)46. Too quickly? I guess time flies when you're uninsured.
http://www.pnhp.org/facts/a-brief-history-universal-health-care-efforts-in-the-us
Reform efforts began just about a century ago. Medicaid was enacted 47 years ago, Medicare enacted only a year later, 46 years ago. (Not infrequently, it's better to seize the moment, before the propaganda machine and lobbyists have a chance to do their damage.)
Billarycare was attempted 21 years ago, not at all a question of too much too soon, but other issues. Romneycare 8 years ago. So was Medicare Part D.
Meanwhile, Kennedy said he blocked Nixon's plan for political reasons and Carter claims Kennedy also blocked Carter's plan.
Some glaciers might move faster.
Besides, there would have been a tsunami of public support for Medicare for All.
Reform efforts began just about a century ago. Medicaid was enacted 47 years ago, Medicare enacted only a year later, 46 years ago. (Not infrequently, it's better to seize the moment, before the propaganda machine and lobbyists have a chance to do their damage.)
Billarycare was attempted 21 years ago, not at all a question of too much too soon, but other issues. Romneycare 8 years ago. So was Medicare Part D.
Meanwhile, Kennedy said he blocked Nixon's plan for political reasons and Carter claims Kennedy also blocked Carter's plan.
Some glaciers might move faster.
Besides, there would have been a tsunami of public support for Medicare for All.
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Yep! National health care is a reform that has evaded progressives for a century!
immoderate
Apr 2014
#6
Just watched that movie last Sunday night to celebrate (our version of) Easter!
deurbano
Apr 2014
#39
Actually, the huge barrier is that it is the RESPONSIBILITY of the Government to PROVIDE something.
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2014
#14
I tell them "These are the people who STILL claim Iraq was behind 9/11".
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2014
#13
Excellent post, Manny. And all the sweeter coming from a "hold his feet to the fire" Obama sceptic.
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2014
#20
Manny - we agree on so much , and differ on so little...thankyou for this post. nt
pkdu
Apr 2014
#27
thats because 99% of your posts are criticism. but i recced your thread anyhow
dionysus
Apr 2014
#38
Point out to them: "Study: Obamacare didn't necessarily lead to health plan cancellations"
Hissyspit
Apr 2014
#40
I've certainly gotten to like it a lot better since conservatives hate it so much
eridani
Apr 2014
#50