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Considering that the politicians who WROTE Obamacare made sure they were not subject to it, why is anyone surprised that the politically connected get to opt out? "One such surprise is found on page 158 of the legislation, which appears to create a carveout for senior staff members in the leadership offices and on congressional committees, essentially exempting those senior Democrat staffers who wrote the bill from being forced to purchase health care plans in the same way as other Americans." New Ledger » Exempted From Obamacare: Senior Staff Who Wrote the Bill
Our government makes rules and taxes for us Little Peons, not for themselves. If Obamacare was so great, its creators would want to be included.
I have a much better idea: let's give every American the health care insurance that politicians and high government officials get? And at the same price they pay for it. We can take the cost out of their pay and benefits. Anyone opposed to that?
Considering that the politicians who WROTE Obamacare made sure they were not subject to it, why is anyone surprised that the politically connected get to opt out? "One such surprise is found on page 158 of the legislation, which appears to create a carveout for senior staff members in the leadership offices and on congressional committees, essentially exempting those senior Democrat staffers who wrote the bill from being forced to purchase health care plans in the same way as other Americans." New Ledger » Exempted From Obamacare: Senior Staff Who Wrote the Bill
Our government makes rules and taxes for us Little Peons, not for themselves. If Obamacare was so great, its creators would want to be included.
I have a much better idea: let's give every American the health care insurance that politicians and high government officials get? And at the same price they pay for it. We can take the cost out of their pay and benefits. Anyone opposed to that?
That's right. If their plan is so great then everyone should have the option to join.
You may have been forced into it but there are others who have money and choose to use the high deductible plans because they'd rather have low premiums and pay when they need to.
So, again you've answered your own argument.
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Originally Posted by HappyTexan
It's not college kids that are driving costs sky high.
People with NO healthcare are.
And medical bankruptcies that are filed have the majority of them ON healthcare plans.
They don't have the money to pay their share of the bills.
That's not the same as the college plans.
You may have been forced into it but there are others who have money and choose to use the high deductible plans because they'd rather have low premiums and pay when they need to.
That thing called "choice" without the government dictating what you must purchase.
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Originally Posted by Winter_Sucks
Most Republicans are fine with the health care law privately. "Obamacare" is basically "Romneycare" and was first proposed by Republicans in 1994 and was created by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.
That thing called "choice" without the government dictating what you must purchase.
But it is "choice" without consequences as health care is available no matter what the choice. What approach would you take to people who "choose" (or cannot afford) either no insurance or insufficient insurance?
Considering that the politicians who WROTE Obamacare made sure they were not subject to it, why is anyone surprised that the politically connected get to opt out? "One such surprise is found on page 158 of the legislation, which appears to create a carveout for senior staff members in the leadership offices and on congressional committees, essentially exempting those senior Democrat staffers who wrote the bill from being forced to purchase health care plans in the same way as other Americans." New Ledger » Exempted From Obamacare: Senior Staff Who Wrote the Bill
Our government makes rules and taxes for us Little Peons, not for themselves. If Obamacare was so great, its creators would want to be included.
I have a much better idea: let's give every American the health care insurance that politicians and high government officials get? And at the same price they pay for it. We can take the cost out of their pay and benefits. Anyone opposed to that?
Congress did NOT vote to exempt themselves from reform !
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This is a myth: there is no exemption and there has not been any such vote. To the contrary, reform gives all Americans access to an insurance exchange much like the one Congress has enjoyed, and just like Congress, Americans will be free to make their own choices.
Your question seems to hold the answer that you're seeking.
No. You already stated you are forced to take out a high deductible plan.
I choose to take a high deductible plan.
There is a difference.
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