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Yeah, adding a public option (a.k.a. Medicare for all) actually decreases the budget deficit. So why aren't we doing this? If Social Security is an entitlement
by asmithmd1 8y ago
Yeah, adding a public option (a.k.a. Medicare for all) actually decreases the budget deficit. So why aren't we doing this?
If Social Security is an entitlement program like any other, why is there any max income? Why is it only on "earned" income?
- androidgirl 8y agoBecause that would essentially kill a lot of private healthcare jobs and industries. No administration* or congress wants to be the one to axe, say, Kaiser. It'd be a PR disaster. * Theoretical Sanders administration aside.
- barrow-rider 8y agoBecause powerful lobby groups dictate government policy. Plus the Better-Dead-Than-Red strain of US Libertarianism. We may be poor, unhealthy, and beholden to wealthy political donors... but at least we ain't no Commie!