What should be subsidized besides health care?

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  1. Golem

    Golem Well-Known Member Donor

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    What nonsense! Look. This is from May, 2017. About 4 days after Mueller was appointed

    http://www.politicalforum.com/index...mpeached-because-of-the-russian-probe.505152/

    And this is from January 2018. The "trap" to which I am referring to, is the one you fell in.

    http://www.politicalforum.com/index.php?threads/the-collusion-trap-dont-fall-for-it.523441/

    And the reason Colbert is such a genius is that he has managed to convince the gullible right to take him literally. That is priceless. He has led the right around by the nose for years. We keep telling you guys, and you keep falling for it again and again. Even he himself tells you what he's doing, and you guys don't learn. He's been doing it since the Bush years. It's his trademark.

    It's just hilarious beyond words! But you'll keep falling for it no matter what I say. And we'll keep laughing at you for it. And he'll keep making millions for it. So we're all happy.
     
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  2. Golem

    Golem Well-Known Member Donor

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    It's a human right. As all human rights, it's unlimited to the extent that it doesn't infringe on anybody else's human rights.

    It is selfish, but it needs to be handled through education. And I would be in favor of taxing cigarettes, certain food that contains saturated fats, some high calorie food, ... to compensate the system for the extra cost.

    In the end, those who don't watch calories will simply live less. But you can't just let people... die. Healthcare is a human right.
     
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  3. kreo

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    I do not know that, but it has nothing to do with discussion. Everyone is paying taxes according to the tax laws, I am not aware about any privileges assigned to people who has higher tax rate.
     
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    You are the one who forces me to pay for private insurance and your insurance (Medicare).
     
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    I like yours, I do not think you deserve it, so I will vote for Medicare for all.
     
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    When you're paying the highest rates, you'll have a leg to stand on.
    Until then you're argument about subsidizing others is bunk.
     
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    Who knew?
     
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    Yes, you have the right to buy it
     
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    No fair!!!
     
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    Le Chef Banned at members request Donor

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    How so?
     
  11. Chester_Murphy

    Chester_Murphy Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    To be replaced by what? It used to be that the employer gave you insurance as a matter of employing you. Now, we pay for part of it.
     
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    To be replaced by customer purchased insurance. Just like homeowners and car insurance. It should not be connected with one's job in any way.
     
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    So I have a right to force you to provide me healthcare?
     
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    Me? I wouldn't know how to put a band-aid on you. But I'd probably take you out of a burning car... Does that count?
     
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    Well you'd better learn. I have a right to force you to provide me healthcare.
     
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    Golem Well-Known Member Donor

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    You'd be better off with Medicare for all.... That's why we fight for it.
     
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    But didn't you say that I have a right to have others provide me healthcare? That includes you, right? I have a right to have you provide me healthcare.
     
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    Golem Well-Known Member Donor

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    Nope
     
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    But you said that I have a right for you to provide me with healthcare.
     
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    Golem Well-Known Member Donor

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    It's Easter Sunday. How's the wine? Don't overdo it.
     
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    Would it be able to be written off or partially on your taxes?
     
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    So do I have a right to have others care for my health or not?
     
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    So you're gonna pay for me?
    I have the right. You better pay my share
     
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    So healthcare is not a right then?
     
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    Come back to me when you have a point.
     

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