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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders hit back at Joe Biden for questioning progressive agenda [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2019 OP

let's go Joe ! stonecutter357 Jul 2019 #1

In for Joe! LincolnRossiter Jul 2019 #22

the F-35 program has already passed 1 trillion. lets start there Kurt V. Jul 2019 #2

That program is untouchable in Bernie's view. TexasTowelie Jul 2019 #100

o'rourke has called for more oversight of the program. a brave position. bravo to him. Kurt V. Jul 2019 #131

"...what's all this going to cost?" It will cost less than not doing it. nt PETRUS Jul 2019 #3

Doing what? The "green new deal" hasn't even been written yet. We know NOTHING about it.... George II Jul 2019 #9

Hi! PETRUS Jul 2019 #10

Right. So why the fuss. What's the argument KPN Jul 2019 #106

Exactly. I'm tired of listening to Democrat's KPN Jul 2019 #103

What's the cost if we don't make higher ed and health care readily accessible KPN Jul 2019 #4

Don't call me a right winger Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2019 #11

I pay 400 dollars a month for health insurance, if Medicare for all increases my taxes by 300... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #15

I pay $100 a month so I don't think I could afford that increase. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2019 #16

And I can't afford 400 dollars a month, so what are we supposed to do? Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #18

If your only paying $100... quakerboy Jul 2019 #67

Based on the few details we have, it's going to cost a lot more than just $300 a month. George II Jul 2019 #19

From what I've heard, its going to be funded based on a progressive tax of some sort... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #21

The private healthcare insurance industry is already under strict regulations (in most states)... George II Jul 2019 #26

Oh please, don't feed me that line of bull, my rates increased last year because... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #28

As I said, in MOST states. George II Jul 2019 #58

Really? Which states forbid insurance companies from raising rates or changing coverage... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #60

You really should read my previous posts, that would answer your question. George II Jul 2019 #61

I read them melman Jul 2019 #63

Hey mel, I missed you. Yes they do. Try again, 'kay? George II Jul 2019 #64

So I did, and you and your wife were extremely lucky with your insurance premiums.... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #68

I don't know what my wife has to do with this, have I mentioned her in this thread? George II Jul 2019 #69

You told me to search your posts, so I searched your username and the word "insurance" in the... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #77

"Or are you trying to dox me? " melman Jul 2019 #88

I don't know of any states that "forbid" insurance companies from raising rates, this is what I said George II Jul 2019 #129

really, let's looks at CEO's compensations of health insurance companies AlexSFCA Jul 2019 #57

I have to agree. TexasTowelie Jul 2019 #102

I pay zero for Medicare plus United Health Care. With UHC, I am covered for urgent care and emmaverybo Jul 2019 #44

Why are you using a Republican talking point about VA health care... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #45

Because that is the only federal system we have experience with in America and others we point emmaverybo Jul 2019 #49

I find this amusing, you claim that VA is the only experience Americans have with... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #52

Right. Medicare. And it is imperfect because as a stand alone it does not give complete coverage, emmaverybo Jul 2019 #55

Why not institute Medicare buy in while expanding Medicare to cover all gaps it currently has? Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #59

Medicaid eligibility could easily be changed so that a wider number can qualify. The program emmaverybo Jul 2019 #70

Until you have the courts rescind some previous decisions you won't get far... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #80

So much work to do, both to undo and to move forward! And the courts...NT emmaverybo Jul 2019 #83

WOWZA quakerboy Jul 2019 #84

I mean groups not covered. And I don't mean very wealthy people. Bring down ACA premiums, emmaverybo Jul 2019 #105

My brother receives health care through the VA system TexasTowelie Jul 2019 #107

Im gonna have to disagree with you entirely quakerboy Jul 2019 #111

There will be deductibles and co-insurance will be needed. Medicare for all is not cheaper. Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #54

Its cheaper in Canada, hell, UHC schema, Multi-payer, Government-Run... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #62

This isn't Canada. And it took years to get the system up and running. Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #114

Medicare is NOT FREE LibFarmer Jul 2019 #72

Didn't claim it was free? Still sounds like a deal versus my employer provided coverage. n/t Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #74

Some employer provided coverage costs nothing LibFarmer Jul 2019 #76

That certainly doesn't represent the vast majority of workers though. Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #79

Almost all union coverage and most MNC coverage cosstsvery little. nt LibFarmer Jul 2019 #85

I worked nearly a decade for a PBM that dealt with the prescription coverage for... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #124

+10000 redstateblues Jul 2019 #99

Medicare only pays 80%. I had sinus surgery and got a bill for $3000 redstateblues Jul 2019 #98

They didn't call you a right winger Lordquinton Jul 2019 #34

Oh please Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2019 #35

Bernie's is the agenda to re-elect Trump redstateblues Jul 2019 #5

Before we can accomplish anything we need to win the election. demosincebirth Jul 2019 #23

Howd that work out last time? quakerboy Jul 2019 #90

We won the House back leaning liberal but not too far redstateblues Jul 2019 #92

Interesting take quakerboy Jul 2019 #112

AOC's district is lots further left than most of America redstateblues Jul 2019 #122

Amen empedocles Jul 2019 #39

Right, it's either him or trump, just like in '16 lunamagica Jul 2019 #42

+1,000,000 nt LibFarmer Jul 2019 #73

The "green new deal" hasn't even been written! The people responsible for the "plan".... George II Jul 2019 #6

No, that's acknowledging is complicated and need to be detailed... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #12

Some are demanding that we adopt the "green new deal", so we should adopt something... George II Jul 2019 #17

They are asking that we sign on to the overall goals which largely amount to... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #20

I don't understand the opposition to the Green New Deal... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #7

I am thrilled that Joe clearly separated himself from the likes of them - no ambiguity there.... Skya Rhen Jul 2019 #8

Same here RelativelyJones Jul 2019 #110

I'll almost always support Joe over AOC and BS. comradebillyboy Jul 2019 #13

AOC and Bernie are lightweights as compared to Joe. nt LibFarmer Jul 2019 #75

Indeed. comradebillyboy Jul 2019 #101

I'm for Joe! demosincebirth Jul 2019 #14

Biden is trying to hold back the tide Tarc Jul 2019 #24

Biden is the BLUE tidal wave WA-03 Democrat Jul 2019 #27

187 Tarc Jul 2019 #89

How much did it cost to bail out the banks? YOHABLO Jul 2019 #25

Financial Crisis Bailouts Have Earned Taxpayers Billions Skya Rhen Jul 2019 #33

Correction, it earned the government billions, who then redistributed it, through tax breaks... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #38

The money was paid back. Period. Skya Rhen Jul 2019 #46

And the American people haven't recovered financially, which is the more important point... Humanist_Activist Jul 2019 #53

I can't wait for Biden - hurry 2020! Skya Rhen Jul 2019 #65

Thanks for the facts. Always better than opinions lacking any. NT emmaverybo Jul 2019 #47

Just what part of the article I linked in did you not READ ?!! Trillions still paying out ! YOHABLO Jul 2019 #127

How much does it cost if an economy fails... Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #56

I think it's better to... billpolonsky Jul 2019 #29

Good for Joe! murielm99 Jul 2019 #30

Yeah, but you know what this argument sounds like? PatrickforO Jul 2019 #50

Excellent points! Thx Thekaspervote Jul 2019 #97

Nobody knows ... not to be blunt, but even the Sierra Club sums it up as close to RHMerriman Jul 2019 #31

What will it cost if it is not done? guillaumeb Jul 2019 #32

Should I question one who hires people to high positions in their campaign who voted Jill Stein, still_one Jul 2019 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author still_one Jul 2019 #37

"Sounds good but what's all this going to cost?" Perseus Jul 2019 #40

Didn't matter what the tax breaks for the wealthy cost. Fuck it, this shouldn't matter either. Autumn Jul 2019 #41

Yep, everyone wants to go back to the good ole days of working with Republicans to get things done! jalan48 Jul 2019 #43

Well, what did the giant tax cut for billionaires and corporations cost? PatrickforO Jul 2019 #48

Democrats? attacking Democrats liberal N proud Jul 2019 #51

Why is Biden attacking Bernie in the first place? jromans Jul 2019 #66

Oddly, Bernie supporters name Biden as their most likely second choice. Maybe that will change, if emmaverybo Jul 2019 #82

He didn't. Drunken Irishman Jul 2019 #109

Neither person dies a good job of explaining how we will pay for their ideas. Blue_true Jul 2019 #71

joe NBachers Jul 2019 #78

re: "Sounds good but what's all this going to cost?" thesquanderer Jul 2019 #81

Repealing the ACA and taking employer based insurance away from 180 million is redstateblues Jul 2019 #87

AOC has been taking pot shots at Biden and he has never responded 5starlib Jul 2019 #86

Doing Putin's and in turn Trump's work Vegas Roller Jul 2019 #91

. . . and as MAD magazine fades away, the vacuum is filled . . . ucrdem Jul 2019 #93

forget 2018. hillary was a middlecrat now wasn't she. pansypoo53219 Jul 2019 #94

Hillary ran on what Sanders called "the most progressive platform" in party history. W_HAMILTON Jul 2019 #96

No she wasn't. And consider more recently, the house was won by moderates. Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #115

"middlecrat" betsuni Jul 2019 #117

It's going to cost a whole lot less shanny Jul 2019 #95

Conversations I keep seeing: betsuni Jul 2019 #104

Ugh, progressives have been right all the time. rusty quoin Jul 2019 #108

Ohr childrens future will be very bleak if Trump uses MFA to win another term. Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #116

So you think Biden isn't progressive? betsuni Jul 2019 #119

When I heard about this DeminPennswoods Jul 2019 #113

See this where we make mistakes. Americans don't support MFA if Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #118

Sorry, but Americans with private insurance DeminPennswoods Jul 2019 #123

LOL anointed. betsuni Jul 2019 #120

middle america is NOT a left-center area and what sounds so great for coastal liberals, falls flat beachbum bob Jul 2019 #121

"Sounds good but what's all this going to cost?" is an odd postscript Alex4Martinez Jul 2019 #125

You're making a false argument Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2019 #128

I loved it when Joe Biden stood up for himself. Midwestocrat Jul 2019 #126

As AOC goes...so goes AOC brooklynite Jul 2019 #130