Category Archives: Affordable Care Act

Wednesday Open Thread | Repealing Obamacare could violate international law

Posted on April 26, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

We’ve already seen that repealing Obamacare is politically perilous. Now there’s a new complication: It may also violate international law. The United Nations has contacted the Trump administration as part of an investigation into whether repealing the Affordable Care Act … Continue reading →

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“I DON’T HAVE TO BE NICE TO NOBODY, WHEN YOU’RE BEING NASTY TO POOR PEOPLE”

Posted on March 25, 2017 by rikyrah

TONE = CAUTION! ANGRY BLACK MAN aka Who you talking to, Negro. I’m a white man. “I don’t have to be nice to nobody when you’re being nasty to poor people” pic.twitter.com/Rcf24P1bTY — NowThis (@nowthisnews) March 24, 2017

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Friday Open Thread | So….they couldn’t have the vote on the abomination known as Trumpcare

Posted on March 24, 2017 by rikyrah

Hmmph These petty people told folks that the vote to repeal Obamacare would happen yesterday, which is the 7th Anniversary of its passage. Yes, they really are that petty. But…like Orange Julius, the Zombie Eyed Granny Killer doesn’t know how … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | ” Acknowledge the power and reach of socialism for White People.”

Posted on March 22, 2017 by rikyrah

Very good article: Unspeakable Realities Block Universal Health Coverage In America Chris Ladd Contributor A recovering Republican. excerpt: When it seems like people are voting against their interests, I have probably failed to understand their interests. We cannot begin to … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | When You Believe the GOP, and it comes back to bite you….

Posted on March 20, 2017 by rikyrah

When you remind them that the GOP took over 50 votes for repeal….And ask them what they thought that meant…. Gymnastics ensues, as to why fat meat ain’t greasy. I’m going to continue to ask this….STOP WRITING THESE ARTICLES. Honestly? … Continue reading →

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Here is a breakdown about Trumpcare from Al Giordano..and why it’s hard to get rid of Obamacare

Posted on March 16, 2017 by rikyrah

Al is one of our favorite people Here’s a fabulous tweet thread: Al Giordano‏Verified account @AlGiordano 1. The main reason Republicans are quickly choking on their proposed repeal of Obamacare is that it was so well constructed for this moment. … Continue reading →

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The CBO Has Scored Trumpcare-It’s an Evil Legislative Disaster

Posted on March 14, 2017 by rikyrah

The beginning, middle and end of Trumpcare: The GOP health bill would completely wipe out the predicted coverage gains (+23M) from the ACA. This piece of evil tax cut legislation, masquerading as a Healthcare Replacement for Obamacare would : Give … Continue reading →

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Here’s the Outline of the Garbage Known As Trumpcare….

Posted on March 9, 2017 by rikyrah

Here’s the breakdown from Richard Mayhew at Balloon Juice A quick look at TrumpCare 1.0 by David Anderson at 9:02 am on March 7, 2017. I was thinking of doing a marathon line by line read of the House bill … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | The GOP Scam to Replace Obamacare

Posted on February 28, 2017 by rikyrah

The GOP Plan to replace Obamacare has been leaked: Exclusive: Leaked GOP Obamacare replacement shrinks subsidies, Medicaid expansion The replacement would be paid for by limiting tax breaks on generous health plans people get at work. By Paul Demko 02/24/17 … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Thank You, President Barack Obama

Posted on January 20, 2017 by rikyrah

To the 44th President of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama II… Dear President Obama, As the close of your 8 years is upon us, I find it so hard to write this post. I remember watching your speech in … Continue reading →

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