Do words matter?
How about this word:
Unacceptable.
In July, 57 members of the House Progressive Caucus wrote a letter to the House Democratic leadership.
It it, they said this:
“Any bill that does not provide, at a minimum, for a public option with reimbursement rates based on Medicare rates — not negotiated rates — is unacceptable.”
That would mean that these 57 brave souls will be voting against Obamacare.
And that means Obamacare will go down in flames.
And then we can start from scratch.
Launch a nationwide drive for single payer.
And get it done.
Onward to single payer.
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