2020 Candidates

[Stapes]

I am 100 percent behind universal health care for all. Whatever name you want to call it.

Free University?? Dont think I can get behind that one. Maybe join the service and give them 6 years or something perhaps we can talk.

[Stapes]

Raise taxes if needed across the board on income and sales if needed. Probably a lot of different ways. If explained correctly the modest increase that people might see would be offset by not having to worry about meeting 5,000 dollar deductibles and 700 a month or more premiums. Cut Military spending, stop giving tax cuts to Billionaires and corporations. Its amazing the right doesn't blink an eye for those but gag at the thought that those not in the club shouldn't have to die because they cant afford their fucking insulin shots.

[Stapes]

Social Security, workmans comp, unemployment insurance, medicare, Medicaid....all progressive ideas fought by conservatives and told they would bankrupt the country but try and take those things away now.

[Stapes]

I didn't say Republican or democrats did I? I said progressives. Repubs are no longer in that group.

[stymiegreen]

[CaptQuint]

Does the Average American Have a 401(k)?
The answer might surprise you.
Maurie Backman Maurie Backman (TMFBookNerd)
Jun 19, 2017 at 6:29AM
There's a reason 401(k) plans are a popular choice for those looking to set aside money for the future. Not only are contributions traditionally tax-free, but because they're deducted directly from earnings, the process of funding a 401(k) is as seamless as can be. That's why it's surprising to learn that the average American does not, in fact, have a 401(k) -- especially given the number of employees who have the option to participate in one.

How many companies offer 401(k)s?
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 32% of Americans are saving for retirement in a 401(k).

https://www.fool.com/retirement/2017/06 ... -401k.aspx

Seventy-eight percent of full-time workers said they live paycheck to paycheck, up from 75 percent last year, according to a recent report from CareerBuilder.

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/24/most-am ... check.html

[CaptQuint]

Does the Average American Have a 401(k)?
The answer might surprise you.
Maurie Backman Maurie Backman (TMFBookNerd)
Jun 19, 2017 at 6:29AM
There's a reason 401(k) plans are a popular choice for those looking to set aside money for the future. Not only are contributions traditionally tax-free, but because they're deducted directly from earnings, the process of funding a 401(k) is as seamless as can be. That's why it's surprising to learn that the average American does not, in fact, have a 401(k) -- especially given the number of employees who have the option to participate in one.

How many companies offer 401(k)s?
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 32% of Americans are saving for retirement in a 401(k).

https://www.fool.com/retirement/2017/06 ... -401k.aspx

Seventy-eight percent of full-time workers said they live paycheck to paycheck, up from 75 percent last year, according to a recent report from CareerBuilder.

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/24/most-am ... check.html

[Stapes]

When a majority of people believe in Universal Health Care the idea isn't far left its centrist. A billionaire who wants to keep the status quo for the elites, how surprising.

[AnalHamster]

When a majority of people believe in Universal Health Care the idea isn't far left its centrist. A billionaire who wants to keep the status quo for the elites, how surprising.

Majority?

70% to be exact.
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/28/most-am ... ition.html

Also you're a big baby who runs away from his mistakes rather than admitting them like a big boy.

[CaptQuint]

Would you support or oppose the following?
A POLICY OF MEDICARE FOR ALL?

(When it comes to the U.S. healthcare system)

[AnalHamster]

Would you support or oppose the following?
A POLICY OF MEDICARE FOR ALL?

(When it comes to the U.S. healthcare system)

Oh, Medicare for all? That would be awesome! I already pay into it so why not take advantage of it?

Sin,

Joe Dumbfuck


And there in lies the problem. Propose it another way and see what you get

What push poll question did you have in mind to replace the neutral straightforward question they actually asked, you big baby?

[stymiegreen]

And regardless, I hate democracy and mob rule. Fuck the mob. And fuck you too

Translation: you're a baby that only supports the majority when they agree with you...if they disagree then fuck democracy and mob rule!

[CaptQuint]

Anyway it was worded the NPC's response would be the same

[CaptQuint]

He's gonna ignore that the raise in taxes will be less than the premiums and copays

[stymiegreen]

And regardless, I hate democracy and mob rule. Fuck the mob. And fuck you too

Translation: you're a baby that only supports the majority when they agree with you...if they disagree then fuck democracy and mob rule!

Wrong

I hate mob rule. You love it.

Do you think it will even be a week before an issue arises that will have you contradicting your phony stance here? Doubtful. Lulz.

[CaptQuint]

Hates when celebrities that say their piece about politics (unless they agree with them)

[CaptQuint]

I wonder if all that lost their health insurance due to Republicans knocking the legs out of the aca got to keep their doctor?

[AnalHamster]

Wasn't amnesia biker in favour of single payer last time this came up?

Since the option is tax or premiums the sensible question is simply how much each is. It's only the voluntarily uninsured, who are a burden on both premium payers and taxpayers, that would be forced to pay something where they weren't already. And choosing your doctor is already a bit of a myth for the majority isn't it? Most need to pick one from the list your insurance company has negotiated a discount with and hope what you need is something your insurance company death panel will agree to.

[CaptQuint]

[AnalHamster]

Wasn't amnesia biker in favour of single payer last time this came up?

Since the option is tax or premiums the sensible question is simply how much each is. It's only the voluntarily uninsured, who are a burden on both premium payers and taxpayers, that would be forced to pay something where they weren't already.

In all honesty, Im back and forth on SP. I like the idea of private business getting out of the health insurance rackets but on the other hand, I love the ACA.

Because you think it allows you to make money on the stocks though right? That's not a policy position, that's just why you're going to hell when you die.

[AnalHamster]

Wasn't amnesia biker in favour of single payer last time this came up?

Since the option is tax or premiums the sensible question is simply how much each is. It's only the voluntarily uninsured, who are a burden on both premium payers and taxpayers, that would be forced to pay something where they weren't already.

In all honesty, Im back and forth on SP. I like the idea of private business getting out of the health insurance rackets but on the other hand, I love the ACA.

Because you think it allows you to make money on the stocks though right? That's not a policy position, that's just why you're going to hell when you die.

Of course its a policy position. Why do you or anyone else get to the arbiter on determining the purity of my position?

Because you have openly stated you supported single payer as a policy but think the ACA is good because you can make money on the stock market. Maybe you're rethinking your position, maybe you're just lying to suit your amnesia biker act in this thread. Either way, that is what you have said in the past.

Unless you're saying exploiting the sick and dying and taxpayers for personal gain is your policy? That would be consistent, but not really the meaning of policy in the sense of public policy.

[Antknot]

Does the Average American Have a 401(k)?
The answer might surprise you.
Maurie Backman Maurie Backman (TMFBookNerd)
Jun 19, 2017 at 6:29AM
There's a reason 401(k) plans are a popular choice for those looking to set aside money for the future. Not only are contributions traditionally tax-free, but because they're deducted directly from earnings, the process of funding a 401(k) is as seamless as can be. That's why it's surprising to learn that the average American does not, in fact, have a 401(k) -- especially given the number of employees who have the option to participate in one.

How many companies offer 401(k)s?
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 32% of Americans are saving for retirement in a 401(k).

https://www.fool.com/retirement/2017/06 ... -401k.aspx

Seventy-eight percent of full-time workers said they live paycheck to paycheck, up from 75 percent last year, according to a recent report from CareerBuilder.

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/24/most-am ... check.html

Did they count the people covered by other forms of retirement? Railroads, several states, USPS and private companies all provide other forms of retirement.

[CaptQuint]

Does the Average American Have a 401(k)?
The answer might surprise you.
Maurie Backman Maurie Backman (TMFBookNerd)
Jun 19, 2017 at 6:29AM
There's a reason 401(k) plans are a popular choice for those looking to set aside money for the future. Not only are contributions traditionally tax-free, but because they're deducted directly from earnings, the process of funding a 401(k) is as seamless as can be. That's why it's surprising to learn that the average American does not, in fact, have a 401(k) -- especially given the number of employees who have the option to participate in one.

How many companies offer 401(k)s?
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 32% of Americans are saving for retirement in a 401(k).

https://www.fool.com/retirement/2017/06 ... -401k.aspx

Seventy-eight percent of full-time workers said they live paycheck to paycheck, up from 75 percent last year, according to a recent report from CareerBuilder.

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/24/most-am ... check.html

Did they count the people covered by other forms of retirement? Railroads, several states, USPS and private companies all provide other forms of retirement.

And most jobs do not, the employer sponsored pension plan is dead. Gone the way of the dinosaur.

[Antknot]

Does the Average American Have a 401(k)?
The answer might surprise you.
Maurie Backman Maurie Backman (TMFBookNerd)
Jun 19, 2017 at 6:29AM
There's a reason 401(k) plans are a popular choice for those looking to set aside money for the future. Not only are contributions traditionally tax-free, but because they're deducted directly from earnings, the process of funding a 401(k) is as seamless as can be. That's why it's surprising to learn that the average American does not, in fact, have a 401(k) -- especially given the number of employees who have the option to participate in one.

How many companies offer 401(k)s?
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 32% of Americans are saving for retirement in a 401(k).

https://www.fool.com/retirement/2017/06 ... -401k.aspx

Seventy-eight percent of full-time workers said they live paycheck to paycheck, up from 75 percent last year, according to a recent report from CareerBuilder.

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/24/most-am ... check.html

Did they count the people covered by other forms of retirement? Railroads, several states, USPS and private companies all provide other forms of retirement.

And most jobs do not, the employer sponsored pension plan is dead. Gone the way of the dinosaur.

Legislated out of existence. Mom worked for a chain of grocery stores. After they got too big the Feds stepped in and mandated they get rid of the retirement plan she had. Then it became a 401k

[CaptQuint]

Does the Average American Have a 401(k)?
The answer might surprise you.
Maurie Backman Maurie Backman (TMFBookNerd)
Jun 19, 2017 at 6:29AM
There's a reason 401(k) plans are a popular choice for those looking to set aside money for the future. Not only are contributions traditionally tax-free, but because they're deducted directly from earnings, the process of funding a 401(k) is as seamless as can be. That's why it's surprising to learn that the average American does not, in fact, have a 401(k) -- especially given the number of employees who have the option to participate in one.

How many companies offer 401(k)s?
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 32% of Americans are saving for retirement in a 401(k).

https://www.fool.com/retirement/2017/06 ... -401k.aspx

Seventy-eight percent of full-time workers said they live paycheck to paycheck, up from 75 percent last year, according to a recent report from CareerBuilder.

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/24/most-am ... check.html

Did they count the people covered by other forms of retirement? Railroads, several states, USPS and private companies all provide other forms of retirement.

And most jobs do not, the employer sponsored pension plan is dead. Gone the way of the dinosaur.

Legislated out of existence. Mom worked for a chain of grocery stores. After they got too big the Feds stepped in and mandated they get rid of the retirement plan she had. Then it became a 401k

Thanks Reagan