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House GOP may pass Senate's "skinny repeal" outright. CALL YOUR SENATORS.
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All he said was he wanted assurance from Ryan that it'll go to conference. He'll still vote for it.
Not too sure now.
His bff, McCain, just said Ryan's statement was not enough to make him vote yes.
darthsontin
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dynamitejim
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FFS, they're legislating like Trump squeezes out one of his boneheaded decrees. No outside consultation, no thought, just....here it is! We don't know what we actually did, but it's your problem now!
DerekOfTheDykes
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Problem: My senators are Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell.
Lol, McCain literally said he wouldn't vote for a version of the bill as is yesterday and then instantly voted for it. Don't trust that brain rotted motherfucker
Not sure how much longer I can take this hypocrisy. Our country is drowning.
Tell Rand Paul he should vote only for a full repeal.
When the bills under discussion are not public, and are not even visible to the senators until the last minute, what can we as citizens actually do? I see no options that would be considered legal.
This might actually work.
PhoncipleBone
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We are fucked together.
Text Resist to 504-09
Auto-drafts a Fax with an optional custom message and formal letterhead for your senators and reps. You can fax as many times as you want.
Everyone please do this.
I'm probably too late, but called all 10 of those numbers (As well as mine for good measure), & made it abundantly clear that A.) I don't trust Republicans to touch healthcare, B.) I want universal single-payer, & C.) I will never vote for a Republican in my life, & will do whatever I can to support future opponents in the case of Senator Toomey.
Pai Pai Master
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This.
Tinfoilhatsron
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Just like McCain. Say a bunch of heartfelt garbage, vote to deny healthcare.
Remember this day, no matter what happens. The GOP is on the brink of making a mockery of not just the legislative process, but every single excuse they gave for not liking the way the ACA was passed as well.
Don't get me wrong, the GOP sold their soul a long, long time ago. But this shit-show just reached a level so sad that it's hard not to laugh and cry about it at the same time.
Don't get me wrong, the GOP sold their soul a long, long time ago. But this shit-show just reached a level so sad that it's hard not to laugh and cry about it at the same time.
Like the hat?
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PhoncipleBone
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Ha. Rand Paul doesn't even have a fax apparently. Then, it wouldn't recognize my physical address or email address to send him an email or letter either, and he lives in the same damn town as me.
But the fax did go through to Mitch.
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The Autumn Wind
Awesome. Done and done.
faxed McCain and Flake. I doubt they'll even read it, though.
darthsontin
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Graham is a yes now, 4 hours after calling everything about it a sham.
Looks like it could pass 51-50 exactly like the MTP unless someone else steps up.
Looks like it could pass 51-50 exactly like the MTP unless someone else steps up.
Rotting Brain McCain's energy is all going into lying and fucking over the poor right now, doesn't have the strength to read.
NullPointer
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Doesn't matter much. If they remove the mandate the whole thing falls apart.
Shao Kahn on the Lawn
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People fall for it every fucking time.
I choose hope!
Maybe this is the time they're not a gigantic piece of shit.
Sadly, I'm still waiting.
Tell them you're going to work your ass off to get them kicked out for this bullshit.
You don't have to mean it.
Do we have any other "yes'?"
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It's cute how they like to pretend they have a conscience.
McConnell and Paul have some of the safest seats in the Senate, they'd just laugh.
Barring a surprise vote, it will pass.
Glitchesarecool
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Save everyone time and just kill ourselves with our plethora of firearms.
I'm mostly astonished that the Senate is perfectly OK with voting not even an hour after the text is actually made public.
Well, not astonished. Sickened?
TumblingHippo
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Just don't say anything mean about senators or you'll hurt people's feelings.
It's a sign of desperation. They became increasingly more like the House as they couldn't get bills signed.
Skinny is on paper now? It's whole 8 pages: https://www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/HealthCareFreedomAct.pdf
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Here's your skinny bill
https://twitter.com/burgessev/status/890753039505731585
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Here's your skinny bill
https://twitter.com/burgessev/status/890753039505731585
I figured it would eventually pass. My daughter would not be who she is today without the Medicaid expansion. She was nonverbal at 3 and because of the expansion she was able to get into intensive therapy and now 8 years old is slightly behind her peers but actually has a great shot at a fulfilling life. My heart breaks for anyone who just now is starting where I was 5 years ago.
"Crash the insurance market"Skinny is on paper now? It's whole 8 pages: https://www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/HealthCareFreedomAct.pdf
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Here's your skinny bill
https://twitter.com/burgessev/status/890753039505731585
Also, what the fuck is a "Community Health Center"? Is that one of those places where they pray for your sickness to go away?
BigJonsson
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I'm glad the Canadian government pays for my burdenous health care... Don't think you'll need it until you do....
Skinny is on paper now? It's whole 8 pages: https://www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/HealthCareFreedomAct.pdf
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Here's your skinny bill
https://twitter.com/burgessev/status/890753039505731585
Lol, I guess it would be far worse than it ever sounded. This is way more than just repealing the mandate like we were lead to believe.
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