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Uncle Joe

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3. If they passed Medicare for All

Reply to Nanjeanne (Original post)

Tue Apr 29, 2025, 11:32 AM

Apr 2025

and people didn't have to worry about being bankrupted when they get sick or hurt, the reduction in stress alone would add some significant amount of time to people's lives.

Thanks for the thread Nanjeanne

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Senator Sanders and Reps Jayapal and Dingell to reintroduce Medicare For All Act [View all] Nanjeanne Apr 2025 OP

The full video Nanjeanne Apr 2025 #1

K&R UTUSN Apr 2025 #2

If they passed Medicare for All Uncle Joe Apr 2025 #3

So true. It's amazing that we are the only "civilized" nation that has millions uninsured and as many ad Nanjeanne Apr 2025 #4

I believe if we were happier and healthier as a nation, Uncle Joe Apr 2025 #8

Well that and the elimination of Fox "News"! Nanjeanne Apr 2025 #9

Support that 100%. Unfortuantely, it has no chance of passing unless private insurers are involved. Not saying they Silent Type Apr 2025 #5

Of course it won't pass. But holding press conferences, making votes be taken, gathering attention Nanjeanne Apr 2025 #6

Yeah, right. Don't think another proposal that is ignored and has no chance of passing helps Democrats beat GOPers. Silent Type Apr 2025 #7

Right. Dems should only propose things Rs will vote for. That's the best way for Dems to win elections. Nanjeanne Apr 2025 #10

Yeah, we'll be sitting here 20 years from now griping about people being uninsured because we held out for righteousness Silent Type Apr 2025 #11

It's the thought that counts orangecrush Apr 2025 #12

This seems like a waste of time Owens Apr 2025 #13

No I don't think any R will vote for it. But I do think the public is getting more and more open to the idea Nanjeanne Apr 2025 #14

+1 leftstreet Apr 2025 #15

I don't think the bill passing is the issue. WinstonSmith4740 Apr 2025 #17

DURec leftstreet Apr 2025 #16