Scrap the corporate whealth reform bill ... what about this:

[Fading Captain]

A) Increase taxes on everyone, but especially the rich.
B) Open Medicare to everyone 21 and under, or 55 and older. I bet this would be easier to pass than the horse shit they are working on.
You wouldn't be creating a new program, just expanding an existing program.

Imagine having the Republicans arguing against health care for children. It would be fun.

[bluethruandthru]

1. Why not just open it up for anyone who wants to purchase it?

People can keep their private insurance if they want..or they can buy into Medicare at a cost based on a percentage of their income. Medicare would also need to increase rates paid to doctors and hospitals.

Yeah....it's a pipe dream..I know.

[jefferson_dem]

2. It's kind of ironic that you say "scrap the bill" given your avatar....

on this day when unions are pouring out in a huge way to support reform.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=433&topic_id=213695&mesg_id=213695

[Fading Captain]

4. Why is it ironic?

There's not an ounce in irony to be found here.

[KeepItReal]

3. And let me buy into Medicare, instead of private insurance, if I want to

I'd rather pay the govt. than those profiteering clowns at Blue Cross again.

[Donnachaidh]

5. didn't they already argue against schip at some point?

They are frigging shameless.