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The ACA is loosely based on the ultra-conservative Heritage Foundation’s 1990s-era alternative to ‘Hillarycare.’ Medicare for All, definitionally, offers singl
by aaronbrethorst 8y ago
The ACA is loosely based on the ultra-conservative Heritage Foundation’s 1990s-era alternative to ‘Hillarycare.’
Medicare for All, definitionally, offers single-payer access. The Heritage Foundation was trying to prevent exactly that.
Also, I can tell you’ve never spoken to Congresswoman Jayapal, because she doesn’t make vague or noncommittal statements (source: I’m a constituent and have been to several of her constituent coffee events.)
- jcriddle4 8y ago"Medicare for All, definitionally, offers single-payer access..." Yes that is what the definition of Medicare for all should be but we are already seeing presidential candidates trying to redefine "Medicare for All" to the point that it doesn't mean much at all. I hope you right on Jayapal but till we see the bill's text we won't know.
- aaronbrethorst 8y agowe are already seeing presidential candidates trying to redefine "Medicare for All" to the point that it doesn't mean much at all. What are you referring to?
- jcriddle4 8y agohttps://www.cnn.com/2019/01/29/politics/kamala-harris-medicare-for-all-eliminate-private-insurers-backlash/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/29/politics/kamala-harris-medica...
- aaronbrethorst 8y agoThat is disappointing. Thanks for the link.
- aaronbrethorst 8y agoSidebar: in the two hours since I posted my comment above, Jayapal has announced her first town hall event of 2019. Seattleites should come and ask her questions about Medicare for All. https://twitter.com/RepJayapal/status/1093942183495905280 https://twitter.com/RepJayapal/status/1093942183495905280