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15. If we don't come out of this fiasco without some form of Medicare for all we're doomed.

Thu Nov 27, 2025, 11:36 AM

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don't care what it's called, I just think some form of public option is desperately needed.

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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