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In reply to the discussion: Trump Still Only Has 'Concepts of a Plan' for Health Care [View all]Kashkakat v.2.0
(1,891 posts)33. DOES IT NOT OCCUR TO ANYONE that his "concept" is that there is no plan beyond eliminating as much health
industry regulations and public healthcare spending (e.g. medicaid) as possible. WHY would anyone expect repub party to have any other goals or "plans" beyond what its had for the last gazillion years. Who was it who said about 30 yrs ago they wanted to shrink government to the size they can drown in a bathtub. Well the drowning is about to commence!
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He's a fucking Republican. They have no intention of replacing the current system with anything. They just have to
Karasu
Dec 8
#14
The "system" I was referring to is the system the GOP preserved by killing the public option in the ACA, to be clear.
Karasu
Dec 9
#46
Trump approved this Republican health care plan in 2017 - that failed by only one vote
nmmi
Dec 8
#17
I wonder how long the Republicans will let Trump stay before invoking the 25th Amendment due to Trump's mental health.
cstanleytech
Dec 9
#18
Putin has already warned Trump that he had him elected and now he expects
travelingthrulife
Dec 9
#22
And a 'Doctors R Us' employee with daddy killing mental health baggage for
travelingthrulife
Dec 9
#23
translation: We're still looking into ways to maximize healthcare insurance company's profits.
patphil
Dec 9
#27
DOES IT NOT OCCUR TO ANYONE that his "concept" is that there is no plan beyond eliminating as much health
Kashkakat v.2.0
Dec 9
#33
Nothing w be done. And come 2029 ACA it w remain in place. He w still have a concept of a plan.
onetexan
Dec 9
#38
I think what was meant was that someone had explained to him what a plan is.
BobTheSubgenius
Dec 9
#40
He "saved" Obamacare but was let down by 3 GOP who voted against repealing it
IronLionZion
Dec 9
#44
During its first term, trump lamented "who knew health care could be so complicated?"
av8rdave
Dec 9
#47