#10 If ACA is a failure, then why are tens of millions of American citizens dependent upon it for their health?

#10 Let the Trump fix it?

In 2020 he told Chris Wallace that a full and complete health care plan will be released in "2 weeks"

That was 5+ years ago.

How many more "2 weeks" must Americans endure?

#15 The GOPyers have had OVER A DECADE to produce an alternative to the ACA.

Not a single plan, or even a concept of a plan, has ever been introduced by them that entire time.

I'd say THAT counts as failure to deliver.

#19 Newsworthy

#22 The GOPyers have had OVER A DECADE to produce an alternative to the ACA.

They are the ones who have squandered their opportunity

Why are you defending a bunch of failures who cannot do the basic job of governance?

#28 "Mandate without cost controls would end up right back where we are."

I'm sensing a concept of a plan.

#30 You're a comedian.

Noted.

#46 Let me throw this idea out there for your consideration:

How about we start taxing the uber-wealthy who have, for the past 40 years, been able to dodge their financial responsibilities that provide them with a country that protects them and their money and their property?

Not to mention the fact that this country has given them, the uber-wealthy, a nation of publicly educated wage-earners who can afford to buy their products/services?

How about that?

Afterall, ingratitude is a Cardinal Sin.

#50 You are 100% correct.

You're definitely not a "Conservative Christian."

Nope. Not at all.

What you are is a Christian Nationalist, with an abject fear of people of color.

You're welcome.

#50 As for your stance on abortion right. Well, that's mighty white of you.

Meanwhile ...

ABSOLUTE 100% TRUE FACTS ABOUT ABORTION

In the entirety of modern human history, no woman has willingly sought an abortion for a wanted child. Not at 9 hours. Not at 9 days. Not at 9 weeks. Not at 9 months. Not ever. WITH ONE VERY IMPORTANT EXCEPTION

But, in the entirety of modern human history, and for many individual reasons, women have sought to terminate the pregnancy of an unwanted child.

Each reason is as individual as the woman seeking to terminate the unwanted child. Sometimes the pregnancy is a result of rape or ------. But whatever the reason, no law or religious dogma has ever stopped women from seeking an abortion for an unwanted child. Nor will it. Not now, not ever.

ONE VERY IMPORTANT EXCEPTION: The most tragic abortions are for women carrying a wanted child but find out that their personal health is at risk. Or that it is an ectopic pregnancy. Or their chance for a future child is jeopardized. Or, the wanted child has no chance to live outside of the womb.

The last scenario is especially hideous: The prognosis for Potter's syndrome is very poor. Most babies with this condition do not survive beyond birth due to respiratory failure. IOW, the mother holds her newborn child while the child SUFFOCATES TO DEATH IN HER ARMS... AND THERE'S NOTHING SHE CAN DO ABOUT IT BUT WATCH HER BABY DIE A HORRIBLE DEATH. This can go on for up to 45 minutes, sometimes even longer.

These are tragic circumstances that, yes, sometimes only become apparent at close to 9 months. This is a fact, a very tragic fact, but a fact, nonetheless. It is also a fact that an abortion is sometimes the only option available for the woman and her family.

Nothing " NOTHING " you or anyone can say will alter these...

ABSOLUTE 100% TRUE FACTS ABOUT ABORTION

#55 Have you even once considered the fact that your gaslighting isn't proving anything except your ignorance and ungratefullness ?

Scratch that.

You don't consider anything.

You're welcome, sweetheart.

#55 He has the "mistakes" ... "to learn from"?

You think the Trump is willing to learn something?

Why, he's a stable genius... knows everything... and he'll be happy to tell you just that.

My earlier observation is spot-on:

You're a comedian.

#59 My, how white of you!

#55 I don't want society to applaud abortion any more than I want society to applaud mastectomies.

#59 You agree it is a woman's "right" to have control over her own body.

That's mighty white of you.

#64 Based solely on your missives here, it is clear that you don't consider a thing.

And, yeah, life is full of contradictions and conflicting goals.

And they said you were stupid.

#64 You think it is amazing the human race isn't already insane from all the cognitive dissonance?

That cognitive dissonance insanity is on full display whenever MAGAts congregate.

#76 Ever since the election a year ago, everyone from Trump on down has loved, just loved to say how the American people put them in charge of the White House, the Senate, the House, and, of course, SCOTUS.

They have made sure that everyone, including the American people, knows that they're the ones in charge. "HaHaHa, Democrats... we own you...you lost" they sneer.

Yep. They LOL at Democrats, calling them losers. Taunting about a Vance/Rubio ticket 2028-2036. "HaHaHa" or "LOL" is their go-to line about Democrats.

It seems that the Americans got the message: Trump and the GOP own Washington DC. Not Democrats.

So, if you're just NOW claiming that the solution to the health care crisis has to be to ask Democrats what they want, good luck.

The American people ain't buying it.

#76 Half of Congress, the House, is in recess with no end in sight.

Because Speaker Mike (R-Of course) REFUSES to bring the House back into session.

Because of the Epstein files.

But the House WILL NOT be back in session, anytime in the foreseeable future.

So where is all this "working together" supposed to come from?

Your imagination?

#79 I had to LOL at your fantastic comment.

For the past 4+ years, the Trump has referred to former President Biden as "Sleepy Joe."

'Tis always a confession or projection with those people.

Always.

#76 The Trump is supposed to hold Democrats' feet to the fire? Hell, he won't even invite them to the White House for a conference.

On what Earth do you live?

Face facts: Ever since the election a year ago, everyone from Trump on down has loved, just loved to say how the American people put them in charge of the White House, the Senate, the House, and, of course, SCOTUS.

They have made sure that everyone, including the American people, knows that they're the ones in charge. "HaHaHa, Democrats... we own you..." they sneer.

Yep. They LOL at Democrats, calling them losers. Taunting about a Vance/Rubio ticket 2028-2036. "HaHaHa" or "LOL" is their go-to line about Democrats.

It seems that the Americans got the message: Trump and the GOP own Washington DC. Not Democrats.

So, if you're just NOW claiming that the solution is for the Trump to hold the Democrats' feet to the fire?

The American people ain't buying it.

#102 Does anyone really care what this heartless individual has to say?

#118 and #119 Thank you for your excellent posts.

I simply cannot understand the unicorn-believing Pollyanna that is this BJ person.

Talk about self-importance: Who asked for his (absurd and idiotic) "post"?

It is, as you so appropriately put it, something you would expect from someone with his level of intelligence.

His insistence that Democrats HAVE to work with the Trump. The exact same Trump WHO EXCLUDED DEMOCRATS FROM A WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING.

The exact same Trump who has publicly stated on multiple occasions that he "hates" Democrats and "cannot stand them". His rhetoric frequently targets the Democratic party as a political opponent, often describing them as the "enemy from within" or more dangerous than foreign adversaries.

That's who this BJ character expects to willingly work with Democrats?

Really?

Plus, this imbecile BJ fails this basic political test:

Ever since the election a year ago, everyone from Trump on down has loved, just loved to say how the American people put them in charge of the White House, the Senate, the House, and, of course, SCOTUS.

They have made sure that everyone, including the American people, knows that they're the ones in charge. "HaHaHa, Democrats... we own you..." they sneer.

Yep. They LOL at Democrats, calling them losers. Taunting about a Vance/Rubio ticket 2028-2036. "HaHaHa" or "LOL" is their go-to line about Democrats.

It seems that the Americans got the message: Trump and the GOP own Washington DC. Not Democrats.

So, this BJ character expects DEMOCRATS to bend the knee when the GOPyers own EVERYTHING in Washington? This BJ character completely absolves them from ANY responsibility in this current situation.

Plus, this BJ character expects Democrats to work with Trump (but never Republicans) when the GOPyers have proven that they have zero integrity. See: Recission veto.

This BJ character also advocates immediately jettisoning ACA and THEN start working on a "replacement"? Again, completely ignoring the fact that the GOP has had more than 10 years to come up with their own plan. Well, a plan that isn't just "get sick and die." What does he expect people to do about healthcare if ACA is immediately discarded and a "replacement" acceptable to Congress and a presidential signature, is delivered?

6 months?

6 years?

Thanks again for your excellent retorts to the BJ character.

#120 I had to LOL at your retort. Bravo!

#86 Then when the f**k isn't it time for the GOPyers to s--- or get off the pot?

Why are you absolving the MAJORITY PARTY IN CONGRESS for any responsibility whatsoever? Why?

Face facts: Ever since the election a year ago, everyone from Trump on down has loved, just loved to say how the American people put them in charge of the White House, the Senate, the House, and, of course, SCOTUS.

They have made sure that everyone, including the American people, knows that they're the ones in charge. "HaHaHa, Democrats... we own you..." they sneer.

Yep. They LOL at Democrats, calling them losers. Taunting about a Vance/Rubio ticket 2028-2036. "HaHaHa" or "LOL" is their go-to line about Democrats.

It seems that the Americans got the message: Trump and the GOP own Washington DC. Not Democrats.

So, if you're just NOW claiming that the failure to solve the healthcare crisis (manufactured by the Trump) is the fault of the Democrats, and that THEY (in the minority) are responsible for fixing it, good luck.

The American people ain't buying it.

Yes, you are this idiotic... you seem unsatisfied unless you prove that over and over and over and over... again.

#78 You wrote a researched summary of ACA with a detailed history if its problems?

Self-importance.

Impotent thinking.

And you asked someone here that if they find something wrong you'd like to know.

How about 100% of your self-important ------- was wrong? That would be the sum of it.

Just WTF are you?

And WTF should anyone read, believe, and, most importantly, give a --- about your "research"?

You have an Internet connection, right?

You have a browser, correct?

Why, that makes you, strange, impotent, Pollyannaish character, so well educated.

Because you have an Internet connection and a browser.

Is that about right?

#126 You have made it abundantly clear what you want Democrats to do.

Yeah, they have an obligation to act in the best interest of the American people.

BUT DEMOCRATS ARE NOT IN CHARGE.

The GOPyers and Trump are.

Get THEM to start working with the minority party.

Are you fooling yourself thinking that is still possible?

Meanwhile, take your "one-sided BS/BJ" gaslighting and impotently try to sell it elsewhere.

WTF do you think I keep calling you Pollyannish?

As for asking that politicians to not just do whatever keeps their constituents happy enough to reelect them...

WTF do you think is their motivation? It used to be that people like JFK called us all to a higher calling to help make America a great country.

Reagan turned that into a punchline about "I'm here from the government and I'm here to help."

Sell that one to the people in western North Carolina who are still awaiting relief in their area... being held hostage to dog-killer Christie's "looking for fraud" excuses that are sitting on her desk.

Welcome to reality, you Pollyannaish, pathetic, naive character.

"Tis like shooting fish in a barrel.

#128 Your entire "thesis" is self-important/self-stimulating BS coming from a position and THEN finding the rationalization for it.

See also: Gaslighting.

See also: Unwelcome.

See also: Not asked for.

See also: Internet access + a browser =/= "research."

You're welcome, Pollyanna.

And what happened to your #116...

Couldn't help yourself, could you?

No impulse control... Just like the Trump.

#132 GOPyers and people like the BJ post complete BS because they believe that everyone is as stupid and as gullible as THEY are.

#131 Welfare queens in their Cadillacs.

Can't you even begin to come up with some new material?

Really?

#131 No long-term federal welfare entitlements that don't involve work or a path toward employment?

Someone you should really meet once said (about red state welfare): "Just build and maintain our roads and leave us alone."

Conveniently, you and they completely overlook these basic facts:

Ingratitude is a Cardinal Sin.

'Tis the people in rural areas who rely more on government services (local, county, state AND federal) as the cost for the equivalent that a private service provider would be prohibitively expensive, makes their government services in some cases their only way to receive it.

Rural electrification
the TVA
Broadband nationwide (in rural areas)
Government subsidies to farmers
Government subsidies to landowners
Water
Forest management
Hospitals and health care
Roads
Police

...and more.

So, just WTF are you rambling on about "federal welfare entitlements"?

You ungrateful and ignorant "BJ"

#137 Personal attacks are your raison d'tre.

You are just too blind to see that, you Pollyannish, ignorant, naive and overall fool.

You're welcome, sweetheart.

Oh, and as for trolling... are you good for anything but trolling?

I certainly haven't seen it.

#142 A history of making up ---???

Well, you would certainly know about THAT.

Your lack of integrity is laid bare in your #116.

Or is it your lack of self-control?

#137 You want "challenges you can dig into"?

WTF do you think this is?

The Algonquin Round Table?

As for "you're kill filed."

I haven't a clue what that is.

But it does sound promising.

Does it mean you no longer see my responses to your ludicrous responses... but everyone else can?

Cool.

I'd be up for that.

I ridicule you.

You fail to respond because I'm 'kill filed,' whatever that is, and can't see my response? But everyone else can?

Knock yourself out, "BJ."

Would NOT be my loss.

#150 Of course you can't.

#157 Trillion dollar tax cuts.

Billion dollar contracts to Elon and company.

But, no, no "free stuff" from the GOPyers... right "BJ"?

#159 Oh, do tell us, Pollyanna... why would the "dems" find it hard to work with the Trump, who has publicly stated on multiple occasions that he "hates" Democrats and "cannot stand them"? His rhetoric frequently targets the Democratic party as a political opponent, often describing them as the "enemy from within" or more dangerous than foreign adversaries.

Knock us out with your infinite wisdom of "research" because you have an Internet connection and a browser.

Jump, "BJ," jump.

#162 Soup or sausage.

Isn't making either one what legislation is all about?

Jesus on a popsicle stick... WTF are you going to actually going to go to bed, as you indicated hours ago?

#196 The Buck Stops Here a/k/a RESPONSIBILITY

#140 "what has a democrat done to help you"

- 19th Amendment | Women's right to vote

- Apollo 11 | First manned moon mission (and all of the value-added innovations)

- Social Security | Social insurance program

- Medicare | Health insurance for seniors

- NATO | North Atlantic Treaty Organization " the political and military alliance between the US, Canada and Europe

- Medicaid | Health care program for low income people

- Securities and Exchange Act Law | Oversee the trading of securities and protect investors

- Rural Electrification Act | Federal loans for the installation of electricity to serve rural areas

- Peace Corps | American volunteers promoting friendship, goodwill and peace around the world

- Unemployment Benefits | Temporary payments to the unemployed

- Fair Labor Standards Act | Ending the cruel practice of child labor

- Servicemen's Readjustment Act | The GI Bill, which has benefited millions of returning soldiers

- Federal Home Loan Program | Guaranteed loans that allowed millions of Americans to become homeowners

- National Industrial Recovery Act | 8 hour workday, minimum wage, paid overtime, and the right to collective bargaining

- National School Lunch Act | Free or low-cost meals for children who might otherwise go hungry

- 1965 Voting Rights Act | Prohibits discrimination in voting

- National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis | Forerunner of the March of Dimes

- Head Start Program | Comprehensive services for low income families

- 1964 Civil Rights Act | Prohibits discrimination and protects civil rights

- Marshall Plan European Recovery Act | Rebuilt a secure and peaceful Europe after World War II

- Financial Aid for Higher Education Loans | Guaranteed student loans that enabled over 50 million Americans to receive a college education

- Family and Medical Leave Act | Temporary unpaid leave and job protection to employees " for qualified medical and family reasons

- Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act | Protect workers against pay discrimination

- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act | Health care reform: Preventive care screening, lower prescription drug costs, protection for pre-existing conditions among many other benefits

- American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 | Pandemic recovery, economic stimulus payments, free vaccines, funeral expense assistance, expanded child tax credits, block grants for schools, funds for small business and many other benefits

What have the GOPyers given us?

- a $37.000,000,000,000.00 debt

- free taxpayer money to the uber wealthy

You're welcome.

#196 "Clinton caught the dot.com boom. Bush inherited the bust."

If a Republican is president and the economy is booming, the Republican president is labeled an American hero.

If a Democrat is president and the economy is booming, it is because of the invisible hand of the marketplace.

You are so predictable, BJ.

No wonder your wife kicked you out of bed last night.

#203 Even your impotent trolling is antiquated. Al Gore? Really?

I'll give you one day to come back with information or you're kill filed.

I love good information contrary to what you say about me.

I'm not looking for praise.

I want challenges to dig into, not antiquated trolling memes.

You seem to be here for just personal rants and the insane crap you put out thinking you're so clever.

Find a dime, buy a clue:

You're not.

You are most welcome, sweetheart.

#207 I was serious and you were joking?

Yep.

I was serious in my condemnation of your mental masturbation ravings "research" you post here.

And you were just joking posting said mental masturbation ravings "research" here.

That about sums it up nicely, the BJ.

#210 The phrase "Al Gore invented the internet" is a misquote and oversimplification of Al Gore's role in the internet's development; he actually said he "took the initiative in creating the Internet," which he meant in his capacity as a political leader who championed legislation supporting the internet's growth, such as the High Performance Computing Act of 1991.

While he did not invent the core technology, his legislative efforts helped fund research, expand access, and move the internet from a scientific network to a more public and commercial platform.

You were saying, BJ boi?

#212 There is no such thing as a "tariff dividend."

It falls into the exact same category as "recission veto."

Made up out of whole cloth.

You're welcome, BJ boi.

#215 Is the BJ boi always this transparent?

#91 What do the "dems" have?

Glad you asked, BJ boi ...

- 19th Amendment | Women's right to vote

- Apollo 11 | First manned moon mission (and all of the value-added innovations)

- Social Security | Social insurance program

- Medicare | Health insurance for seniors

- NATO | North Atlantic Treaty Organization - the political and military alliance between the US, Canada and Europe

- Medicaid | Health care program for low income people

- Securities and Exchange Act Law | Oversee the trading of securities and protect investors

- Rural Electrification Act | Federal loans for the installation of electricity to serve rural areas

- Peace Corps | American volunteers promoting friendship, goodwill and peace around the world

- Unemployment Benefits | Temporary payments to the unemployed

- Fair Labor Standards Act | Ending the cruel practice of child labor

- Servicemen's Readjustment Act | The GI Bill, which has benefited millions of returning soldiers

- Federal Home Loan Program | Guaranteed loans that allowed millions of Americans to become homeowners

- National Industrial Recovery Act | 8 hour workday, minimum wage, paid overtime, and the right to collective bargaining

- National School Lunch Act | Free or low-cost meals for children who might otherwise go hungry

- 1965 Voting Rights Act | Prohibits discrimination in voting

- National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis | Forerunner of the March of Dimes

- Head Start Program | Comprehensive services for low income families

- 1964 Civil Rights Act | Prohibits discrimination and protects civil rights

- Marshall Plan European Recovery Act | Rebuilt a secure and peaceful Europe after World War II

- Financial Aid for Higher Education Loans | Guaranteed student loans that enabled over 50 million Americans to receive a college education

- Family and Medical Leave Act | Temporary unpaid leave and job protection to employees " for qualified medical and family reasons

- Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act | Protect workers against pay discrimination

- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act | Health care reform: Preventive care screening, lower prescription drug costs, protection for pre-existing conditions among many other benefits

- American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 | Pandemic recovery, economic stimulus payments, free vaccines, funeral expense assistance, expanded child tax credits, block grants for schools, funds for small business and many other benefits

What do the GOPyers have?

- a $37.000,000,000,000.00 debt

- free taxpayer money to the uber wealthy

You're welcome.

#217 LOL!!!

#219 Lying by omission.

Tsk, tsk, BJ boi.

#219 'Tis just way too easy ...

The phrase "Al Gore created the internet" is a misinterpretation of his actual statement that he "took the initiative in creating the internet". It means he, as a politician, played a key role in promoting and supporting the development of the internet through legislative action, not that he was a primary inventor. Gore championed legislation that funded the expansion and modernization of networks, which helped transition them from academic and military uses to the commercial internet we have today.

#233 Not that I've seen.

Meanwhile, your mental masturbation rantings "research" has clearly demonstrated your complete lack of integrity.

Perhaps you should just cool your jets for a while, BJ boi.

Your posts are rather unbecoming.

You're welcome, BJ boi.

#237 Oooooo BJ boi demands that the stop gap will include cost control measures or no deal.

Alert the media!!

BJ boi DEMANDS the Democratic Party do as he commands.

End ACA NOW, then figure out a solution (while tens of millions of Americans go withOUT health care).

Oh, it might take 6 weeks.

It might even take 6 months.

Meanwhile, the American people should just STFU, hurry up and die, while it is "figured out" BY THE MINORITY PARTY supposedly working with the Trump who purposefully keeps Democrats in Congress in the dark. Ands, apparently, the MAJORITY PARTY is nowhere to be found in BJ boi's mouth.

But BJ boi DEMANDS: Cost controls or NO DEAL.

What an amazingly stupid person is this BJ boi.

Amazingly stupid.

#237: "The goal isn't to repeal ACA"

#177: "The time has come to build something new from the ground up with the tables, fields, and processes planned into the design. Not tagged on later as an afterthought. The time is now. Phoenix"

"The ACA has run its course. It's reached the point where it either needs another cash infusion or we take it off life support."

So which one is it, BJ boi: Not repeal ACA...

...or, as you said earlier, "build something new" AND "we take it (ACA) off of life support."

Which is it, BJ boi?

You know, BJ boi, if you always tell the truth, you never have to remember what you said.

#177: "The time has come to build something new from the ground up with the tables, fields, and processes planned into the design. Not tagged on later as an afterthought. The time is now. Phoenix"

You do know the story of the Phoenix, don't you, BJ boi?

The phrase "phoenix rising from the ashes" symbolizes rebirth, renewal, and triumph over adversity, representing the ability to emerge stronger after a period of destruction or defeat.

The key phrase here: After a period of destruction or defeat.

Do you even stop to think (rhetorical) before posting? Obviously not.

Because, BJ boi, the ashes from which the Phoenix YOU WANT arises, IN YOUR FEVERED WETDREAM, those ashes are the millions of Americans dead due to a lack of affordable healthcare while Nero fiddles these unicorn politicians in your mind work together and build something new from the ground up with the tables, fields, and processes planned into the design. Which takes, what, 6 weeks (only in your dreams), 6 months (as the death toll mounts), or longer.

You're really a completely transparent a$$whole, wanting death and destruction of your fellow Americans, BJ boi.

Despicable, really.

Evil incarnate.