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4. The idea for Obamacare was thought up by the Heritage Foundation. It became

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Nov 16, 2025, 05:48 PM

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the basis of “Romneycare”, which Romney implemented in Massachusetts. It’s possible that Obama thought he would have Republican support for the initiative. Anyway, I suspect the reason Republicans hate Obamacare is not because of the concept itself, but merely because Obama initiated it. They may also resent that he “stole” their idea and now they have nothing.

The next chance we get we should just implement Medicare-for-All and put an end to this Republican wankery. Once Americans experience universal healthcare there’s no way they’ll go back.

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