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In reply to the discussion: I think we really are at THE turning point, at least on social media [View all]Bluetus
(2,052 posts)20. Just curious how you see this playing out after New Year's
I don't expect we will have any solution to the ACA subsidies. This is affecting about 20 million people.
People on Social Security and Medicare are only now learning that the cost-of-living increase in the monthly Social Security is MORE than offset by the continuing runaway health care costs. In my father's case, his Medicare premium increase is about $40 more per month than the increase in his Social Security check. That's probably going to get people's attention in January.
What else are you thinking about?
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So much THIS! Democracy is always an ongoing process and NEVER a one-and-done election cycle.
Beartracks
Saturday
#27
Depends on where you look. Twitter is a cesspool, Facebook and Threads is not much better.
bluesbassman
Saturday
#4
The one thing I've witnessed myself in the wild, as opposed to reading anecdotes from others,
pnwest
Saturday
#7
"most of them have been moved by the ICE raids, the active hunting and disappearing of brown people"
Bluetus
Saturday
#17
Even a majority of rank-and-file REPUBLICANS want millionaires & billionaires to pay more taxes!
Jack Valentino
Saturday
#35
Yes, they are loyal to Trump but I can see them maybe being less likely to support other Republicans
JI7
Saturday
#41
I am. I'm on a topical site very far removed from politics. Until the last month.
Pacifist Patriot
Saturday
#14
Unfortunately, we are absolutely NOT at a turning point. We are not at one until we are.
Jbraybarten
Sunday
#47