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Old 01-03-2017, 09:49 AM
 
Location: Los Altos Hills, CA
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I guess nothing is sacred( except Russia and Putin)

Trump considering plans for privatizing VA medical options
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Old 01-03-2017, 10:42 AM
 
Location: Newport Beach, California
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I guess nothing is sacred( except Russia and Putin)

Trump considering plans for privatizing VA medical options
according to your article

Trump met with health care executives Wednesday to discuss the future of VA services, among other medical topics. That meeting included Cleveland Clinic CEO Toby Cosgrove, one of the front-runners for the top VA post.

He is the only one seems to care, these veterans should give him a chance before "protesting".
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Old 01-03-2017, 10:49 AM
 
Location: Los Altos Hills, CA
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according to your article

Trump met with health care executives Wednesday to discuss the future of VA services, among other medical topics. That meeting included Cleveland Clinic CEO Toby Cosgrove, one of the front-runners for the top VA post.

He is the only one seems to care, these veterans should give him a chance before "protesting".
Nope. What they are protesting is the fact that privatization means the out of pocket costs to recipients will undoubtedly be more than most will be able to afford.
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Old 01-03-2017, 10:54 AM
 
Location: Newport Beach, California
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Nope. What they are protesting is the fact that privatization means the out of pocket costs to recipients will undoubtedly be more than most will be able to afford.
Like I said, they should give him a chance before protesting.

I have a feeling that they don't really know what Trump would do. They hear the word "privatizing" and they freak out. No need to.
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Old 01-03-2017, 10:56 AM
 
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Nope. What they are protesting is the fact that privatization means the out of pocket costs to recipients will undoubtedly be more than most will be able to afford.

Obama did not care about that when he rammed the ACA down our throats.
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Old 01-03-2017, 10:58 AM
 
Location: Newport Beach, California
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^^^ yeah

Plus, The man Trump is putting ideas out to try to help the veterans. Why not giving him a chance first.
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Old 01-03-2017, 11:00 AM
 
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I guess nothing is sacred( except Russia and Putin)

Trump considering plans for privatizing VA medical options
Sounds good, by the way, maybe you would like to weigh in on the track record of Gooberment as it concerns Veterans before you act as if you have a leg to stand on?
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Old 01-03-2017, 11:00 AM
 
Location: Home, Home on the Front Range
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according to your article

Trump met with health care executives Wednesday to discuss the future of VA services, among other medical topics. That meeting included Cleveland Clinic CEO Toby Cosgrove, one of the front-runners for the top VA post.

He is the only one seems to care, these veterans should give him a chance before "protesting".
Cosgrove turned him down as did Luis Quinonez.

VA Sec Candidate Bows Out, As Trump Struggles To Fill Job | The Daily Caller

As with those suddenly fearful of losing their health insurance, I guess people really didn't pay attention to Trump's positions during the election.
There certainly isn't any point in veterans protesting this possible move, as Trump will show the same regard for their concerns now as he did for their group before the election, which is to say, none.

Be careful what you wish for folks.
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Old 01-03-2017, 11:02 AM
 
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Nope. What they are protesting is the fact that privatization means the out of pocket costs to recipients will undoubtedly be more than most will be able to afford.
Can you prove this?

Shall we await a link to a WP article?
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Old 01-03-2017, 11:06 AM
 
Location: Central NJ and PA
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The VA is a mess. I'm from a military family, and have first-hand experience here. Wait times for appointments are ridiculous, and when they finally DO happen, the VA manages to screw up paperwork with endless red tape. My dad still has one unresolved issue, and he's been back from Iraq for years now.


Anything that has the potential to help shouldn't be dismissed outright. As it is, my dad already has to have a combination of private and VA insurance. It's way more complicated than 'Trump hates vets' and "Stunning Betrayal". Please.
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