Why do nearly all presidential candidates advocate for Universal Healthcare, but none deliver?

[Padawanbater2]

Despite Obama's words in 08, we got Romneycare with control of all 3 branches of government

Clinton actually mocked Sanders' proposal for universal health care during the recent democratic primary debates;

“There is a strain of, on the one hand, the kind of populist, nationalist, xenophobic, discriminatory kind of approach that we hear too much of from the Republican candidates. And on the other side, there’s just a deep desire to believe that we can have free college, free healthcare, that what we’ve done hasn’t gone far enough, and that we just need to, you know, go as far as, you know, Scandinavia, whatever that means, and half the people don’t know what that means, but it’s something that they deeply feel.” -Hillary Clinton


So why is it that even Democrats with complete control of the government don't act on things like universal healthcare when they have the chance?

I can guarantee you, now that Republicans have complete control of the government, they will act on it. Just watch. Notice the stark contrast between the way Democrats govern and how Republicans govern.

 

[mauricem00]

the majority of american people want it but wall street does not. what a politician says depends on who they are talking to. they tell the people what they want to hear but do what wall street wants

 

[Padawanbater2]

the majority of american people want it but wall street does not. what a politician says depends on who they are talking to. they tell the people what they want to hear but do what wall street wants

Nailed it

 

[UncleBuck]

Despite Obama's words in 08, we got Romneycare with control of all 3 branches of government

Clinton actually mocked Sanders' proposal for universal health care during the recent democratic primary debates;

“There is a strain of, on the one hand, the kind of populist, nationalist, xenophobic, discriminatory kind of approach that we hear too much of from the Republican candidates. And on the other side, there’s just a deep desire to believe that we can have free college, free healthcare, that what we’ve done hasn’t gone far enough, and that we just need to, you know, go as far as, you know, Scandinavia, whatever that means, and half the people don’t know what that means, but it’s something that they deeply feel.” -Hillary Clinton


So why is it that even Democrats with complete control of the government don't act on things like universal healthcare when they have the chance?

I can guarantee you, now that Republicans have complete control of the government, they will act on it. Just watch. Notice the stark contrast between the way Democrats govern and how Republicans govern.

republicans are gonna gut medicare, turn it into a voucher program, and destroy obamacare and medicaid while they are at it. hopefully they'll privatize social security too.

by the way, colorado rejected universal healthcare by a full fucking 60 points, 80-20. and hillary won our state easily.

i only voted for it knowing it would lose. the rest of my family, all very liberal democrats, all rejected it.

 

[Padawanbater2]

republicans are gonna gut medicare, turn it into a voucher program, and destroy obamacare and medicaid while they are at it. hopefully they'll privatize social security too.

by the way, colorado rejected universal healthcare by a full fucking 60 points, 80-20. and hillary won our state easily.

i only voted for it knowing it would lose. the rest of my family, all very liberal democrats, all rejected it.

Why do you oppose universal healthcare?

 

[mauricem00]

we pay more per capita for healthcare than any other country but rank 23rd in outcome. how could universal health care be any worse?

 

[budlover13]

I am not an advocate of universal health care. First, I pay for my own insurance, co-pays, etc. When I wasn't working, I utilized my wife's. Before I had insurance, I often avoided seeing a doctor except when absolutely necessary and paid my bills with meager but acceptable payments when necessary.

Second, I hold the belief that our entire planet could use a break from the exponentially increasing population. Personally, I truly believe that we should just eliminate warning labels except in extreme cases. If one has not enough common sense to not use an electrical appliance while in the bathtub, Darwinism.

In the end, I pay my own way and own up to poor decisions when made.

 

[MisterBouncyBounce]

I am not an advocate of universal health care. First, I pay for my own insurance, co-pays, etc. When I wasn't working, I utilized my wife's. Before I had insurance, I often avoided seeing a doctor except when absolutely necessary and paid my bills with meager but acceptable payments when necessary.

Second, I hold the belief that our entire planet could use a break from the exponentially increasing population. Personally, I truly believe that we should just eliminate warning labels except in extreme cases. If one has not enough common sense to not use an electrical appliance while in the bathtub, Darwinism.

In the end, I pay my own way and own up to poor decisions when made.

your appointment with Darwin has already been scheduled.

 

[budlover13]

your appointment with Darwin has already been scheduled.

People have appointments with Darwin daily. Some walk away while others are carried.

 

[UncleBuck]

People have appointments with Darwin daily. Some walk away while others are carried.

i am so glad you are no longer a cop. you are the type that should never be on the street.

 

[Justin-case]

i am so glad you are no longer a cop. you are the type that should never be on the street.

Check out this little jewl he dropped in TNT, fucking cringe.

Last time I was in San Francisco, I threw a bindle of good weed off the balcony of the room where I was staying. Homeless dude was crashing in the alley. While toking on the balcony, I saw him smoking a bowl. I knew what i had was fire. Didn't know what he was smoking. Wrapped a nug in plastic and tossed it down without saying a word.

Saw him react to it hitting the ground about 5 feet away from him and walked in before I assume he looked up. Felt great the rest of the day

 

[Rob Roy]

 

[budlover13]

Check out this little jewl he dropped in TNT, fucking cringe.

Yep, giving weed to someone less fortunate than I is a truly heinous act....

 

[mauricem00]

I am not an advocate of universal health care. First, I pay for my own insurance, co-pays, etc. When I wasn't working, I utilized my wife's. Before I had insurance, I often avoided seeing a doctor except when absolutely necessary and paid my bills with meager but acceptable payments when necessary.

Second, I hold the belief that our entire planet could use a break from the exponentially increasing population. Personally, I truly believe that we should just eliminate warning labels except in extreme cases. If one has not enough common sense to not use an electrical appliance while in the bathtub, Darwinism.

In the end, I pay my own way and own up to poor decisions when made.

if you think over population is a problem that requires drastic action perhaps you could start by eliminating yourself and your family. .

 

[mauricem00]

the poor are not going to lay down and die if we don't take care of them. they will rise up and take what they need. many seem to have forgotten this lesson from history. if we want a safe,stable society than we need to take care of the poor and infirm

 

[schuylaar]

Despite Obama's words in 08, we got Romneycare with control of all 3 branches of government

Clinton actually mocked Sanders' proposal for universal health care during the recent democratic primary debates;

“There is a strain of, on the one hand, the kind of populist, nationalist, xenophobic, discriminatory kind of approach that we hear too much of from the Republican candidates. And on the other side, there’s just a deep desire to believe that we can have free college, free healthcare, that what we’ve done hasn’t gone far enough, and that we just need to, you know, go as far as, you know, Scandinavia, whatever that means, and half the people don’t know what that means, but it’s something that they deeply feel.” -Hillary Clinton


So why is it that even Democrats with complete control of the government don't act on things like universal healthcare when they have the chance?

I can guarantee you, now that Republicans have complete control of the government, they will act on it. Just watch. Notice the stark contrast between the way Democrats govern and how Republicans govern.

'It was called Hillarycare before it was called Obamacare' -Hillary Clinton



Any port in the storm Pada..20 cringe worthy Hillary quotes:

"No. We just can't trust the American people to make those types of choices ... Government has to make those choices for people." – Hillary Clinton

http://townhall.com/columnists/johnhawkins/2015/06/16/draft-n2012995

Good riddance, Hillary Clinton! Don't let the door hit you in your FAT ASS on your way out!

To answer OP: Lobby is why..Big pharma and Big Insurance..the taxpayer means nothing to them.

 

[londonfog]

Yep, giving weed to someone less fortunate than I is a truly heinous act....

why not give him a meal? or wrap that weed up in a 10 dollar bill ? Why did you feel "great the rest of the day" ? Do you usually spit on homeless people? Not impressed with your story. Makes you look like a real ass.

 

[twostrokenut]

hopefully they'll privatize social security too.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/18/us/how-privatized-social-security-works-in-galveston.html

Though the private program has its critics — and some say it does not provide all of the important benefits many destitute Americans claim through Social Security — many in these counties consider their system superior.

“It shouldn’t be a pay-as-you-go system, where children and grandchildren are paying for your Social Security,” said Ray Holbrook, a former Galveston County judge who led the charge to opt out of Social Security during his 28-year tenure. “That’s why it’s bankrupt, and that’s why Rick Perry says it’s a Ponzi scheme, which I agree with.”

Then there's the other side of the coin where you remove the tax cap of SS to fix it. Either way, I am glad that after 80 years we are being honest with ourselves that SS is not a "trust" as it was pimped and sold to everyone.

why not give him a meal? or wrap that weed up in a 10 dollar bill ? Why did you feel "great the rest of the day" ? Do you usually spit on homeless people? Not impressed with your story. Makes you look like a real ass.

So you wrapped the bud in a Benjamin and took the guy out for a Beef Wellington.....but you didn't give him a hand job....not impressed.

 

[budlover13]

why not give him a meal? or wrap that weed up in a 10 dollar bill ? Why did you feel "great the rest of the day" ? Do you usually spit on homeless people? Not impressed with your story. Makes you look like a real ass.

why not give him a meal? or wrap that weed up in a 10 dollar bill ? Why did you feel "great the rest of the day" ? Do you usually spit on homeless people? Not impressed with your story. Makes you look like a real ass.

I gave what I had to give. I have fed the homeless too, when I have extra to give. I don't give cash most of the time, I buy meals.

Wasn't trying to impress anyone.

Your post makes you appear very judgemental.

 

[londonfog]

I gave what I had to give. I have fed the homeless too, when I have extra to give. I don't give cash most of the time, I buy meals.

Wasn't trying to impress anyone.

Your post makes you appear very judgemental.

Yeah I can be judgemental and for the most part it has worked for me. Seems like the homeless guy already had something to smoke. A meal would have been better, but hey If throwing a piece of weed at a homeless guy makes you feel great all day...so be it