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I know.. (2.00 / 1)

HOW IS HE GETTING AWAY WITH THIS? Does anybody know how.
It's a trick question based on a strawman, that's how.  You've imposed your interpretation on Obama's plan, presented speculative consequences as facts, then asked us to explain your conclusions.


Nos causidicus Obama , ergo nos non suadeo
by rb608 on Sat May 17, 2008 at 08:43:07 AM EST

What is a 'strawman'? (2.00 / 1)

How is it a trick question?


Universal healthcare IS a core Democratic value
Without a REAL committment to it, we WON'T win in November.
by architek on Sat May 17, 2008 at 08:53:48 AM EST
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Re: What is a 'strawman'? (2.00 / 1)

It's your inference that what he's saying is a pretense.
It's your assertion that pure risk-based pricing is inherent in his model.
It's your assertion that it would raise prices.
You are the one making judgments as to his intent.
It's your assertion that fairness equals profit to insurers.
You assert that Obama doesn't understand 3rd grade math.
You don't understand how he could have gone to Harvard.

Something is wrong, alright.  Based on all of your assertions, misunderstandings, and conclusions, you expect others to explain Obama's healthcare plan to you.


Nos causidicus Obama , ergo nos non suadeo
by rb608 on Sat May 17, 2008 at 09:08:59 AM EST
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they have, many times. They say Obamas can't work (2.00 / 2)

They all say it can't work. The mandate is an essential part of getting the price down. And as I pointed out, risk based pricing does lower rices for 80% of the customers, so eliminating it could easily double or triple prices for the healthy if there isn't also a mandate.


Universal healthcare IS a core Democratic value
Without a REAL committment to it, we WON'T win in November.
by architek on Sat May 17, 2008 at 09:24:33 AM EST
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