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You’re right, I am. damookster Send a noteboard - 13/02/2019 02:08:02 AM

I always assume worst case scenario. Especially when the government is involved. That way if it turns out better, I’m pleasantly surprised.

Mook

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Medicare for All - just add 36% points to your marginal tax rate - Anonymous2000 - 11/02/2019 02:30:53 PM 1041 Views
That is just to cover the additional costs. damookster - 11/02/2019 03:36:23 PM 515 Views
Very good point! *NM* Anonymous2000 - 11/02/2019 04:07:17 PM 280 Views
But I heard we can just print some $1 Trillion coins and pay for it that way *NM* aerocontrols - 11/02/2019 03:38:01 PM 286 Views
All paid via Bitcoins! Anonymous2000 - 11/02/2019 04:07:46 PM 482 Views
I can't even imagine... Jeordam - 11/02/2019 04:47:31 PM 533 Views
Agreed, it would destroy a lot of households. *NM* Anonymous2000 - 12/02/2019 04:59:45 AM 297 Views
You realize this is a ridiculous comparison, right? Legolas - 11/02/2019 06:06:55 PM 686 Views
Eliminating my health insurance costs benefits my employer far more than me. damookster - 11/02/2019 06:34:44 PM 547 Views
I agree, it's not obvious where that money would go. Legolas - 11/02/2019 08:14:31 PM 530 Views
The Trump tax cuts put an extra $300 per month in my take-home pay. damookster - 11/02/2019 08:18:04 PM 502 Views
I was talking about the corporate tax reduction part. Legolas - 11/02/2019 08:39:08 PM 530 Views
So if they just took the money your employer is already paying... *NM* random thoughts - 11/02/2019 11:43:02 PM 296 Views
Mookie why can't I buy into Medicare, why do you get Medicare? Roland00 - 12/02/2019 12:47:42 AM 501 Views
I do not have Medicare even though I’m old enough to qualify. damookster - 12/02/2019 12:52:04 AM 497 Views
I repeat why can't I buy into Medicare? Roland00 - 12/02/2019 01:06:26 AM 473 Views
I liked Mike Tyson’s version. damookster - 12/02/2019 03:06:51 AM 506 Views
I never answered your question, did I? damookster - 13/02/2019 12:33:55 AM 484 Views
Buy in, he said. fionwe1987 - 13/02/2019 12:41:29 AM 484 Views
Less than private insurance? damookster - 13/02/2019 12:59:44 AM 484 Views
You are making assumptions here. Roland00 - 13/02/2019 01:27:12 AM 477 Views
You’re right, I am. damookster - 13/02/2019 02:08:02 AM 500 Views
Nothing wrong with that Roland00 - 13/02/2019 03:18:40 AM 492 Views
I’m sorry Roland that your experiences have been so negative. damookster - 13/02/2019 03:33:20 AM 490 Views
by the way, I’m on my third dirty Cajun martini... damookster - 13/02/2019 03:41:51 AM 495 Views
It is probably good that I am broke right now Roland00 - 13/02/2019 04:21:37 AM 505 Views
It is. Come to Connecticut and I will buy you as many as you can handle. *NM* damookster - 13/02/2019 04:30:25 AM 273 Views
Yup... fionwe1987 - 13/02/2019 05:00:42 AM 479 Views
Yes , you are right damookster - 13/02/2019 05:16:07 AM 511 Views
I'll have to take your word for it... Jeordam - 11/02/2019 07:14:15 PM 522 Views
Fair enough. Legolas - 11/02/2019 08:22:13 PM 502 Views
*nods* Jeordam - 11/02/2019 10:16:12 PM 520 Views
Is it really wasteful? I think that is just your moral intuition. Roland00 - 12/02/2019 12:55:21 AM 467 Views
Have you ever worked with the US government? Jeordam - 12/02/2019 05:30:44 PM 504 Views
I can't import the paperwork and accounting software without importing their values? Roland00 - 12/02/2019 06:08:07 PM 484 Views
As someone who writes technical documents and consults with software.... Jeordam - 12/02/2019 09:30:33 PM 486 Views
Too many cooks, thus we must remain with the Status Quo? *NM* Roland00 - 12/02/2019 10:06:32 PM 263 Views
On US government inefficiency... fionwe1987 - 13/02/2019 12:45:39 AM 500 Views
I agree with you. Jeordam - 13/02/2019 06:42:21 PM 460 Views
"why should i have to pay for something for someone else" asks man who uses public infrastructure moondog - 19/02/2019 10:17:31 PM 720 Views
You do realize that there is a difference... Jeordam - 20/02/2019 05:54:50 PM 477 Views
How is it ridiculous? Roland00 - 12/02/2019 12:45:40 AM 507 Views
how did you manage to become mayor of any place being so willfully stupid all the time? *NM* moondog - 19/02/2019 10:19:32 PM 458 Views
Re: Medicare for All - just add 36% points to your marginal tax rate - Duke - 11/03/2019 04:13:54 AM 515 Views
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