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[gazele]

So basically they are cheering for a bill that, if I recall correctly they exempted themselves from?!

they passed an amendment making them not exempt

 

[BriGuy]

Hey dems didn't vote for this bill. I'm giddy about the GOP doing this shit because the ads write themselves.

Let's stop worrying about shit that doesn't matter

If Dems are the ones singing, it really sucks a lot of the gravitas out of their position. It becomes less about the people and more about a pissing contest.

 

[mcfrank]

I hope so! The rep in my district ran unopposed during 2016 so Im hoping someone can dethrone him at the next election.

RUN!

 

[Spider from Mars]

So basically they are cheering for a bill that, if I recall correctly they exempted themselves from?!

They voted to kill the exemption before the passing of the resolution.

 

[Loudninja]

Why are people more irritated by what the Dems are doing as opposed to what the Republicans have done?

Have we not established who the real enemy is or are we still too busy tearing down our own allies?

I am sick of it too

 

[Chained Prometheus]

https://twitter.com/mviser/status/860198098433454080




Suppose these people also have targets on their backs now.

Oh wow, my District Rep- Walter B. Jones- is on that list. Makes me feel glad that I called his office this morning to encourage him to vote no.

 

[BlueLiquid]

Oh don't worry, they'll fuck you anyway

Yeah, that's true.

Of course.

Good. Some this $8 billion (over five years) bullshit they just tacked on will do absolutely nothing to cover people with pre-existing conditions. The CBO is going to tear this to shreds.

And every last one of you in this thread needs to vote in 2018. I live in one of the reddest states but I will be in line to vote them out.

The Dems need to start running ads NOW to hang every yes vote around the neck of the GOP rep in every district that isn't deep red.

 

[ForsakenLotus]

Freedom to not choose to have healthcare. What the fuck is this? Why can't I choose whether or not to have a seatbelt or bike helmet or any other preventative measure?

I'm hate watching at this point and my fucking pre-existing condition is flaring up on me.

 

[Sephzilla]

Republicans just happily chanted after passing a bill that will likely cause hundreds of thousands, if not millions, to live worse lives if not die.

Think about this the next time you ever think about voting for a Republican.

Spoiler

This will probably never pass the Senate, but still...

 

[Xe4]

Already did. They are gonna vote Yes anyways as I live in old man whitey mc white state.

I live in a solidly blue state. Still gonna call them. Senate dems need to know this getting passed is not an option. Every single one needs to be up there personally making a speech to take up time if that's what it takes.

 

[Vincent Alexander]

So when does Senate vote?

 

[ahoyhoy]

Why are people more irritated by what the Dems are doing as opposed to what the Republicans have done?

Have we not established who the real enemy is or are we still too busy tearing down our own allies?

We can do two things at once.

 

[studyguy]

Also lost in all this. The budget was passed btw, So that's good.

 

[Vixdean]

Meh, if "progressives" wanted to avoid this outcome, they could have voted for Hillary and downballot Dems in November instead of writing in Bernie or voting for Stein. Reap what you sow, I hope people dying was worth feeling good about yourself.

 

[MHWilliams]

oh good the dems are treating this like a game

It is a game. It's called "winning elections".

It's why Republicans voted for Trump despite his clear flaws and any misgivings they had. Winning equals power, and power allows you to push legislation.

 

[Slayven]

Why are people more irritated by what the Dems are doing as opposed to what the Republicans have done?

Have we not established who the real enemy is or are we still too busy tearing down our own allies?

To appear holier than thou, ego trip nothing more

 

[Clydefrog]

RUN!

How awesome would it be to have a gaffer in Congress

Quick, who is our shittiest member?

 

[Tain]

They voter unanimously against this (though that took a little arm twisting).

But sure.. fuck the *dems*.

it's important that we only criticize one thing ever

 

[Kusagari]

Curbelo voted for it.

Dems better go all in on this asshole in 2018.

 

[ZombiePlatypus]

Yep. The optics are almost comically atrocious.

No idea why they shoved that in there.

Didn't they vote to remove the exemption that shields them after getting called out? Or did that vote not pass?

 

[BackLogJoe]

Why do people think this will cause Republicans to lose seats? This is why people voted for them to begin with.

 

[Ithil]

Dems are so classless.

Republicans are evil.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

oh good the dems are treating this like a game

we're in good hands everyone

 

[GoldenEye 007]

Didn't they vote to remove the exemption that shields them after getting called out? Or did that vote not pass?

It passed. The exemption is no longer there for Congress.

 

[Vincent Alexander]

Also, my boss keeps saying this bill isn't bad because they added funding for pre-existing conditions. What is she referencing?

 

[John Rabbit]

Why are people more irritated by what the Dems are doing as opposed to what the Republicans have done?

Have we not established who the real enemy is or are we still too busy tearing down our own allies?

Because anything the Dems do between now and November 2018 that can be twisted against them is probably a shit decision. Uninformed, uneducated voters (like the one's who got Trump and the GOP into this position to begin with) aren't going to remember or even bother to understand the actual situation of why their healthcare sucks now, but they'll remember 'elitist' Dems condescendingly singing a song about it.

Also, my boss keeps saying this bill isn't bad because they added funding for pre-existing conditions. What is she referencing?

She might be referencing the $8 billion over 5 years that was added by Fred Upton (R-MI) which is like rounding to the nearest dollar for your tip on a $15.79 meal.

 

[Riddler]

Darkest timeline indeed

Scorpio won, Bond was killed in the end, Bruce Willis didn't stop the rogue asteroid. Darkest timeline indeed.

 

[benicillin]

Why do people think this will cause Republicans to lose seats? This is why people voted for them to begin with.

Because it's not.

 

[Gallbaro]

It is a game. It's called "winning elections".

It's why Republicans voted for Trump despite his clear flaws and any misgivings they had. Winning equals power, and power allows you to push legislation.

A rule with humanity is, paycheck first, ethics second.

Dems are excited because this will make their job interviews easier.

 

[thepotatoman]

nevermind

 

[WedgeX]

House GOP further proving that give fuckall about helping people unless it affects their own self first.

And fuck that lone Dem that voted for it. They stepped outside the tent and so shouldn't be welcomed back in.

 

[O_Atoll]

America you have my condolences. Unreal seeing how one party is so willing and open to fuck so many over healthcare.

And the same ones who got fucked over will vote for them again. And blame all of the impact from this new bill on Obamacare.

 

[eBay Huckster]

it's important that we only criticize one thing ever

It's important that we continue to give an outsized shit about optics when the other party is literally on record as wanting to trade people's lives for tax cuts

 

[Alucrid]

If Dems are the ones singing, it really sucks a lot of the gravitas out of their position. It becomes less about the people and more about a pissing contest.

why do you think they want those seats? so they can pass good healthcare legislation

 

[gazele]

House GOP further proving that give fuckall about helping people unless it affects their own self first.

And fuck that lone Dem that voted for it. They stepped outside the tent and so shouldn't be welcomed back in.

No democrat voted for this

People need to calm down

 

[ForsakenLotus]

Why do people think this will cause Republicans to lose seats? This is why people voted for them to begin with.

When they unveiled Trumpcare and people starting realizing Obamacare was actually not bad and Trumpcare was terrible they made their voices heard. Many, many republican constituents.

 

[EatinOlives]

Also, my boss keeps saying this bill isn't bad because they added funding for pre-existing conditions. What is she referencing?

Dunno, ask her. That's not true at all.

 

[flkraven]

That's what democrats do. They tear each other apart over minor shit while the GOP sticks together and runs the table.

 

[norm9]

Why do people think this will cause Republicans to lose seats? This is why people voted for them to begin with.

I don't think they'll lose seats either. Anything to stick it to those no good Washington elite Democrats even as they're dying.

 

[CrossTrigger]

The 60 Vote Myth

http://fair.org/uncategorized/the-60-vote-myth/

 

[Totakeke]

Because anything the Dems do between now and November 2018 that can be twisted against them is probably a shit decision. Uninformed, uneducated voters (like the one's who got Trump and the GOP into this position to begin with) aren't going to remember or even bother to understand the actual situation of why their healthcare sucks now, but they'll remember 'elitist' Dems condescendingly singing a song about it.

Excuse me while I vomit in a corner.

 

[Iorv3th]

Well fuck me for having T1 Diabetes, right guys?

I have it too but ACA did nothing for me.

 

[Skatterd]

Also, my boss keeps saying this bill isn't bad because they added funding for pre-existing conditions. What is she referencing?

Something she pulled out of her ass

 

[Wanda/Wander]

Also, my boss keeps saying this bill isn't bad because they added funding for pre-existing conditions. What is she referencing?

A lie that Trump told on national TV during his interview with CBS. A lie that the media let him get away with.

 

[Sean C]

Democrats always do this kind of stuff, if healthcare does get cheaper for healthy people guess who wins again.

Healthcare won't get cheaper. That's guaranteed.

This bill, if it actually does get voted into law, which I doubt, will be a rolling disaster. People will not forget about it, because it will still be costing them money a year and a half from now.

It won't be spun as such and you know it.

Spun how? This bill is unpopular. The GOP will not be able to make it popular. In fact, it's probably at a polling high point now, before its effects begin to manifest (this is assuming that it passes, which as I've said, I doubt).

 

[yellow submarine]

Rip in rip that one democrat who voted for it.

Also, gotta give it to the republicans, they're evil as shit, but they get shit done/passed. I feel like they're the red team on overwatch...

 

[Gallbaro]

And the same ones who got fucked over will vote for them again. And blame all of the impact from this new bill on Obamacare.

Can't vote if they are dead. While those living now maintain a greater amount of wealth.

 

[Loudninja]

it's important that we only criticize one thing ever

I am tired off these optic games at this point.

 

[muu]

Why do people think this will cause Republicans to lose seats? This is why people voted for them to begin with.

I thought the promise was "this thing is a mess, we'll give you something better."

 

[Eidan]

Because anything the Dems do between now and November 2018 that can be twisted against them is probably a shit decision. Uninformed, uneducated voters (like the one's who got Trump and the GOP into this position to begin with) aren't going to remember or even bother to understand the actual situation of why their healthcare sucks now, but they'll remember 'elitist' Dems condescendingly singing a song about it.

This is delusional. You think some occurrence on the House floor will be remembered more than things immediately impacting people's households?