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markodochartaigh

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3. The Republicans fought the ACA tooth and nail, and

Reply to Buddyzbuddy (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 07:18 AM

Jan 2026

ever since it passed they have tried to destroy it. Only people who are delusional believe that this is a "both sides" problem. Unfortunately, a huge chunk of our population is delusional.

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Congress failed to extend Obamacare subsidies. This Democrat says Trump can save them [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 2026 OP

I'm not insured through the ACA, but my Blue Shield premium just went up 40% on January 1. SunSeeker Jan 2026 #1

Hateful racist bigot republiCONS call that freedom nt wolfie001 Jan 2026 #12

Yup. Republicans broke our healthcare system, made it only guaranteed for the rich. nt SunSeeker Jan 2026 #20

The whole of Congress didn't fail, REPUBLICANS FAILED. Buddyzbuddy Jan 2026 #2

The Republicans fought the ACA tooth and nail, and markodochartaigh Jan 2026 #3

This needs to be SHOUTED every day. It's the REPUBLICANS!!!! bluestarone Jan 2026 #14

the orange asshole won't. saving ACA would be, to him tantamount to admitting he's failure. Javaman Jan 2026 #4

his damaged brain is incapable of feeling empathy MadameButterfly Jan 2026 #9

I won't hold my breath............ Dyedinthewoolliberal Jan 2026 #5

Project 2025's mission is to destroy social spending programs. WestMichRad Jan 2026 #6

the communist Obamacare program was always doomed to fail (they will claim) LymphocyteLover Jan 2026 #8

So, it won't happen LymphocyteLover Jan 2026 #7

Want to know why the ACA Icanthinkformyself Jan 2026 #10

Yes. This makes perfect sense wolfie001 Jan 2026 #11

We have two large hospitals mdbl Jan 2026 #13

'You could have an income cap. You could have co-pays. You could have a penalty travelingthrulife Jan 2026 #15

Democrats rescue republicans Turbineguy Jan 2026 #16

They are playing right into Trump's hands. He will propose some band-aid, travelingthrulife Jan 2026 #17

Exactly! LiberalLovinLug Jan 2026 #18

Pffff..then Trump could have "saved" them at any time over the last few months Bengus81 Jan 2026 #19