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Mad_Machine76

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4. Because.....um......something, something socialism?

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 10:35 PM

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But since we've never tried it, I don't see why we can't just do something else instead of insanely sticking with the insane capitalism-on-steroids approach to healthcare.

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Tell me again why the US doesn't need universal healthcare: [View all] applegrove Thursday OP

Because greed, corruption, and war are the most important things in life? walkingman Thursday #1

It prevents billionaires from becoming trillionaires Jerry2144 Thursday #2

That makes me angry MustLoveBeagles Thursday #3

Because.....um......something, something socialism? Mad_Machine76 Thursday #4

Disgusting beyond belief u4ic Thursday #5

Right? The claims of death panels, bean counters, and people coming between you and your doctor... Beartracks Friday #11

Exactly u4ic Friday #12

Only 32 of the 33 richest countries SCantiGOP Thursday #6

If a candidate is against Universal Healthcare Emile Thursday #7

"BECAUSE MY TAX DOLLARS ARE GONNA BE PAYING FOR SOME LAZY BASTARD BaronChocula Thursday #8

Insurance companies make more profit if we die faster IronLionZion Thursday #9

"The lower class should die so the upper class can become trillionaires" struggle4progress Thursday #10

Grrrrrrr C Moon Friday #13

Because we the people don't want it badly enough to stop fighting each other. n/t Morbius Friday #14

Thank you, Democrats, ACA, pre-existing conditions -- miracle Republicans haven't destroyed it yet. betsuni Friday #15