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Silent Type

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8. I get your concern. For what it's worth, I worked for a state Medicaid agency in the mid-1970s.

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 10:28 PM

Nov 14

I still do some related work and follow it and Medicare closely. My point is that I’ve heard talks of Medicaid’s demise ever since the 1970s.

Truth of matter is that 67 Million are on Medicare, 20 Million ACA, and 50 Million or so on Medicaid, including half of the children in this country. Doctors and hospitals won’t get paid, drug companies, etc. While perverse, the fact a lot of people profit off those plans, means it’s relatively safe.

I’m as confident as I can be there is no way all Republicans will vote against that number of people. And, private insurance companies profit off everyone of those millions, so they’ll be lobbying and looking for allies.

The fear that POS trump is instilling in people, including a bunch of fools who voted for him, is criminal. But I don’t believe he can do what we fear. Of course, I didn’t think he could win in 2016.

Still believe you are relatively safe. Take care.

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I fully expect to be dead within a year thanks to Trump [View all] TeslaNova Nov 14 OP

Trump is despicable but that's ridiculous. Groundhawg Nov 14 #1

No it's not, FoxNewsSucks Nov 14 #5

yes it is. Groundhawg Nov 14 #6

Care to elaborate? TeslaNova Nov 14 #9

There are millions of people that depend on those programs.... confoosed Nov 14 #12

The only thing I think will change is what you can jimfields33 Nov 14 #23

But, but, but, but.... Thunderbeast Nov 14 #24

If he makes it to the shelf in the first place. n/t DFW Nov 15 #48

The impact to corporate farming will prevent RFK from making big changes. 33taw Nov 15 #51

Why on earth would you think Republicans would move toward organic farming? travelingthrulife Nov 15 #64

RFK supports clean foods AKA Organic - there is no way his agenda will pass. 33taw Nov 15 #65

The chaos is the point. RandomNumbers Nov 15 #78

Of course it is. But getting spun up at his every move is pointless. 33taw Nov 15 #79

The biggest change that is coming is the death of democracy along with our rights. rich7862 Nov 14 #29

Vaccines just a smoke screen? dpibel Nov 14 #34

Do you have to put down every single person that you engage with? Polybius Nov 15 #43

What's that thing about pots and kettles? dpibel Nov 15 #44

RFK is wrong on many things Zeitghost Nov 15 #41

We were within one vote of losing the ACA viva la Nov 15 #53

I think what was meant was the actions they want to take is ridiculous GemDigger Nov 14 #31

Because we all made through 4 years of the bastard before. Groundhawg Nov 15 #69

And he tried to kill the ACA then and was one vote short in the Senate TeslaNova Nov 15 #70

And now we have the bastard on steroids Mountain Mule Nov 15 #71

No atreides1 Nov 15 #76

Why? TomSlick Nov 14 #21

Why ridiculous? MustLoveBeagles Nov 14 #7

Because we've been there before. Groundhawg Nov 15 #80

He is pure evil. He gets off on causing pain to anyone that he can. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 14 #11

What if there are no mid terms rich7862 Nov 14 #32

FYI, TraitorTrump only cares for himself Miami Blue Nov 14 #13

TraitorTrump is vicious Miami Blue Nov 14 #20

Trump is likely to implement most of the Project 2025 proposals. summer_in_TX Nov 14 #33

Wow. I see some are still in intense denial about this monster and his "just burn the whole thing down" ilk hlthe2b Nov 15 #55

Not everyone is secure enough to not feel threatened by the harm Quiet Em Nov 15 #59

Describing people's fears as "ridiculous" is wrong. yardwork Nov 15 #63

Well, I'm 71+, so statistically speaking, you will outlive me. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 14 #2

I'm 69 but my heart is perfect and I exercise hard in the pool kerry-is-my-prez Nov 14 #14

Yeah, I thought times were bad with Cheney/Bush.... OAITW r.2.0 Nov 14 #19

Dick Cheney Katcat Nov 14 #25

Every day during the * Cheney administration Hope22 Nov 15 #42

I certainly hope not. Can you look into any replacement assistance your state may have? LoisB Nov 14 #3

You will be okay they will just get the tax cut through Tribetime Nov 14 #4

I get your concern. For what it's worth, I worked for a state Medicaid agency in the mid-1970s. Silent Type Nov 14 #8

I read that its more like 50 million depend on the ACA TeslaNova Nov 14 #16

Republicans also make a lot of money off the 100+ million covered by these programs. Silent Type Nov 14 #18

Thanks Silent Type jfz9580m Nov 15 #40

Yep DeepWinter Nov 15 #58

I sincerely hope none of that happens Meowmee Nov 14 #10

Thanks for the Canadian tip I_UndergroundPanther Nov 14 #17

I too am diabetic I_UndergroundPanther Nov 14 #15

Please see posts 22 and 23. niyad Nov 14 #28

Please make a plan for your dog in case something happens to you. milestogo Nov 14 #22

Your fears under the coming reign of terror are realistic. I will not sugarcoat niyad Nov 14 #26

I'm already considering future plans, myself, TNova. slightlv Nov 14 #27

I am in much the same position as you, TeslaNova Mountain Mule Nov 14 #30

Aren't you on Medicare? Kaleva Nov 15 #38

I am on Medicare/Medicaid Mountain Mule Nov 15 #49

Looks like it's the states that determine who is eligible Kaleva Nov 15 #54

is your governor one of those who has signed up to Safeguard Democracy? cadoman Nov 15 #35

sell the tesla and give the money to someone across the border who will take care of the pet Nimble_Idea Nov 15 #36

Nikola Tesla, not the car TeslaNova Nov 15 #57

If you are on SSDI, you get Medicare, not Medicaid Kaleva Nov 15 #37

You do realize Medicare doesn't cover drugs, don't you? TeslaNova Nov 15 #56

Here's important info for you Kaleva Nov 15 #60

Not sure what exactly you're trying to debate here TeslaNova Nov 15 #61

This is what you said earlier Kaleva Nov 15 #68

Again, that applies to people on Medicaid TeslaNova Nov 15 #73

I can see why you're so Worried, TN... Cha Nov 15 #39

Trump doesn't know anything about health care issues JI7 Nov 15 #45

i think that that is exactly what he's going to be occupied w/, as well as having his stupid daily news conferences that SWBTATTReg Nov 15 #77

Friends and family deny the realistic future I face BigmanPigman Nov 15 #46

I too worry who will/would take care of my 2 loved & cherished cats if my Soc Security is cut irisblue Nov 15 #47

Keep in mind that social welfare programs ... Straw Man Nov 15 #50

I'm 57 years old. No medication's whatsoever Demanchor Nov 15 #52

If he's serious about killing the Department of Education Blue_Tires Nov 15 #62

Only Congress can end those programs DemocratSinceBirth Nov 15 #66

If worse comes to worse, make arrangements for your puppy should something happen. haele Nov 15 #67

To the extent your concerns relate to RFk's appointment, snot Nov 15 #72

Just minutes ago... SupportSanity Nov 15 #74

No. Have hope the worst will not occur. mzmolly Nov 15 #75