Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

(1,686 posts)

6. There are not enough votes in the Congress.

Wed Nov 26, 2025, 11:24 PM

Nov 26

Otherwise Obama and Biden would have already done it. The congress critters need their campaign contributions and PAC money.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

15 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

It's about medical insurance [View all] AverageOldGuy Nov 26 OP

I agree. LogDog75 Nov 26 #1

Follow the money. elleng Nov 26 #2

Take the profit out of it leftstreet Nov 26 #3

Paid for with a 15-20% VAT like most other countries do? MichMan Nov 26 #4

yes, absolutely mike_c Thursday #13

There are not enough votes in the Congress. Jacson6 Nov 26 #6

The congresscritters dweller Nov 26 #7

Good question. Had to look it up. This is what AI says. Basically, Yes. Silent Type Thursday #9

The problem there is the government contribution EdmondDantes_ Thursday #14

Gerrymandering post 2010 guaranteed that JT45242 Thursday #10

Why? progressoid Thursday #11

The entire system is fractured and management is redundant idahoblue Thursday #12