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Started by Jacob, September 25, 2013, 12:59:55 PM

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What's the impact of Obamacare for you (and your family)? Assuming it doesn't get defunded or delayed, of course...

I live in a state that's embracing Obamacare and it looks like I'm set for cheaper and/or better healthcare.
9 (14.1%)
I live in a state that's embracing Obamacare and it looks like I'm going to be paying more and/or get worse coverage.
5 (7.8%)
I live in a state that's embracing Obamacare and it looks like I'm largely unaffected by Obamacare, other than the effects of the general political theatre.
6 (9.4%)
My state is embracing Obamacare, but I have no clue how it will impact me personally.
1 (1.6%)
I live in a state that's rejecting Obamacare and it looks like I'm set for cheaper and/or better healthcare.
0 (0%)
I live in a state that's rejecting Obamacare and it looks like I'm going to be paying more and/or get worse coverage.
1 (1.6%)
I live in a state that's rejecting Obamacare and it looks like I'm largely unaffected by Obamacare, other than the effects of the general political theatre.
7 (10.9%)
My state is rejecting Obamacare and I have no idea how Obamacare is going to impact me.
1 (1.6%)
The American health care system doesn't affect me, but I'm watching how the whole thing plays out with interest.
20 (31.3%)
The American health care system doesn't affect me and frankly I don't care.
8 (12.5%)
Some other option because the previous 10 were not enough...
6 (9.4%)

Total Members Voted: 63

CountDeMoney

Quote from: The Minsky Moment on February 26, 2014, 10:25:46 AM
Quote from: derspiess on February 25, 2014, 09:54:58 PM
Seedy = Maduro

Because Venezuela is the only country into the world with universal health care.

For somebody who places such a premium on feoteuosues, derspiess doesn't give a shit about their health.

Then again, maybe it's just certain feoteosuesoes, dependent on class and color.

Grey Fox

Quote from: derspiess on February 25, 2014, 09:54:58 PM
Seedy = Maduro

:lol: You gotta give yourself some leeway DerFachist for the real socialist around here.
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derspiess

Quote from: The Minsky Moment on February 26, 2014, 10:25:46 AM
Quote from: derspiess on February 25, 2014, 09:54:58 PM
Seedy = Maduro

Because Venezuela is the only country into the world with universal health care.

No, just stating similarities between both guys.  Seedy wants to be Castro, but sadly he's just a Maduro.
"If you can play a guitar and harmonica at the same time, like Bob Dylan or Neil Young, you're a genius. But make that extra bit of effort and strap some cymbals to your knees, suddenly people want to get the hell away from you."  --Rich Hall

CountDeMoney

And derspiess wants to be Todd Akin.  Oh wait, he already is.

derspiess

Quote from: CountDeMoney on February 26, 2014, 10:41:57 AM
And derspiess wants to be Todd Akin.  Oh wait, he already is.

Incorrect.
"If you can play a guitar and harmonica at the same time, like Bob Dylan or Neil Young, you're a genius. But make that extra bit of effort and strap some cymbals to your knees, suddenly people want to get the hell away from you."  --Rich Hall

Grey Fox

Der, you have an aversion for Obamacare. Do you have aversion for a real universal healthcare system?
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derspiess

Quote from: Grey Fox on February 26, 2014, 10:49:33 AM
Der, you have an aversion for Obamacare. Do you have aversion for a real universal healthcare system?

If you're talking about socialized healthcare, then yes.  But even that would be a more efficient/workable system than Obamacare.
"If you can play a guitar and harmonica at the same time, like Bob Dylan or Neil Young, you're a genius. But make that extra bit of effort and strap some cymbals to your knees, suddenly people want to get the hell away from you."  --Rich Hall

Grey Fox

Quote from: derspiess on February 26, 2014, 10:54:21 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 26, 2014, 10:49:33 AM
Der, you have an aversion for Obamacare. Do you have aversion for a real universal healthcare system?

If you're talking about socialized healthcare, then yes.  But even that would be a more efficient/workable system than Obamacare.
Yes, your previous system is stupid, Obamacare is still stupid, there has been no improvement.

Why are you averse to a real universal healthcare system?
Colonel Caliga is Awesome.

CountDeMoney

Quote from: derspiess on February 26, 2014, 10:44:47 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on February 26, 2014, 10:41:57 AM
And derspiess wants to be Todd Akin.  Oh wait, he already is.

Incorrect.

Save it for your "traditional gender roles", babyfucker.

Valmy

Quote from: derspiess on February 26, 2014, 10:54:21 AM
If you're talking about socialized healthcare, then yes.  But even that would be a more efficient/workable system than Obamacare.

Obamacare like moved the goalposts one yard.  It is only marginally less efficient and workable as it was before.  So what is the alternative?
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derspiess

Quote from: Valmy on February 26, 2014, 11:25:27 AM
Obamacare like moved the goalposts one yard.  It is only marginally less efficient and workable as it was before.

It's a lot more expensive and intrusive than it was before.

QuoteSo what is the alternative?

You wouldn't like it.
"If you can play a guitar and harmonica at the same time, like Bob Dylan or Neil Young, you're a genius. But make that extra bit of effort and strap some cymbals to your knees, suddenly people want to get the hell away from you."  --Rich Hall

Valmy

Quote from: derspiess on February 26, 2014, 11:28:44 AM
You wouldn't like it.

I will like whatever works.  Well ok within reason, I suppose we can always just kill all humans.

QuoteIt's a lot more expensive and intrusive than it was before.

No it is not.  It is incrementally more expensive and intrusive, and it was going that direction anyway.
Quote"This is a Russian warship. I propose you lay down arms and surrender to avoid bloodshed & unnecessary victims. Otherwise, you'll be bombed."

Zmiinyi defenders: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself."

Admiral Yi

Quote from: Valmy on February 26, 2014, 11:25:27 AM
Obamacare like moved the goalposts one yard.  It is only marginally less efficient and workable as it was before.  So what is the alternative?

Obamacare was never about efficiency, it was about "fairness" and compassion for those with bad luck.  It's a very Rawlsian policy.

KRonn

Massachusetts had a decent State run healthcare process, though it was getting extremely costly. The State could have, or should have, been able to get a waiver on implementing the ACA into the MA plan and website, but the Governor didn't push for it. Now the State website, which was built by the same company CGI that did the Federal site, is broken, a mess, lots of issues. No idea how much that all affects what was once a reasonably smooth running plan beyond the website. The MA plan wasn't great but seemed to do a good job, but as I said turned out being a lot more expensive than the initial plan, as more stuff was added.

derspiess

Quote from: Valmy on February 26, 2014, 11:29:35 AM
Quote from: derspiess on February 26, 2014, 11:28:44 AM
You wouldn't like it.

I will like whatever works.  Well ok within reason, I suppose we can always just kill all humans.

In very vague terms, here's SpiessCare:
Expand Medicare to provide bare-bones health coverage to the poors (I know Obamacare sort of does this).  Encourage HSA participation, deregulate the hell out of private health insurance.  Eliminate the individual mandate but make it difficult to get treatment unless you have health insurance or cash.
"If you can play a guitar and harmonica at the same time, like Bob Dylan or Neil Young, you're a genius. But make that extra bit of effort and strap some cymbals to your knees, suddenly people want to get the hell away from you."  --Rich Hall