Republicans should fund the ACA the way it was passed and let Obama and the Dems reject their own bill (Limbaugh, McCain)

[aneftp]

Pretty simple:

Pass funding of the ACA the way it was passed. That means no special exemptions for congressional staffers and force them onto the federal exchange. Those staffers making more than 400% of poverty get no subsides.

Force the employer mandate.

What's Obama and the Dems going to do than? Veto their own bill?

I don't know why this is so hard to think about it. Force Obama and the Dems hands. They cannot go to the American public and reject their own bill they have been praising the past 3 plus years.

Who would look like the idiot than?

[LoveToRow]

I agree. Let the train wreck get implemented. It's time the left felt the pain of their ignorant voting habits.

[sickofnyc]

Well that is a great idea, but what is the point?

Right-Wing Media's Latest Zombie Myth: Congress Is "Exempt"

Florida Watchdog.org, an offshoot of the Koch brothers-funded Watchdog.org, parroted right-wing media claims that Congress is receiving an "exemption" from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by receiving a "special subsidy" from the government for its health insurance. However, this zombie lie is not based in fact and is due to a Republican effort to politicize the implementation of the law.

Right-Wing Media's Latest Zombie Myth: Congress Is "Exempt" From Obamacare | Research | Media Matters for America

Yeah, who would look like the idiot?

[evilnewbie]

That is an EXCELLENT idea... White House staffers, president, and all other government employees have to participate...

[steven_h]

Exactly right. Isn't this the way all bad bills are passed? They claim they'll participate and then exempt themselves from it. They exempted themselves from insider trading. They exempt companies from litigation (like GS, Bayer, Monsanto...etc.)

It's a frikkin joke!

[pnwmdk]

Originally Posted by sickofnyc

Well that is a great idea, but what is the point?



Yeah, who would look like the idiot?

You, for reading MMFA.

[sickofnyc]

Originally Posted by pnwmdk

You, for reading MMFA.

A fact is a fact, but if you are going to be picayune....

Congress Exempt From Obamacare! Or Something! -- Daily Intelligencer

Congress Exempt from Obamacare: The Latest Lie That Won't Die | New Republic

No, Congress Isn

Five Myths About Obamacare You Shouldn't Believe | ThinkProgress


Don't tell me, let me guess...you heard it was so from Faux News and Limbaugh The two most reliable sources in the nation...LOL

[Dane_in_LA]

Originally Posted by aneftp

That means no special exemptions for congressional staffers and force them onto the federal exchange.

If ignorance is bliss, then Ted Cruz' fans must be ecstatic.

There are no "special exemptions". Congresspeople with their staff are specifically required to purchase insurance on the exchanges.

[Dane_in_LA]

Originally Posted by pnwmdk

You, for reading MMFA.

"But I don't like those facts!" Sheesh.

[Glacierx]

Speaking of Cruz... Daily Kos: McCain returns fire on Cruz