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JPK

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2. The problem with our medical system

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Wed Dec 17, 2025, 09:34 AM

Dec 17

The insurance companies that take 30% off the top and then decide whether or not you will get some coverage denied. That IS the real issue. They don't want you to see a doctor. They don't want to pay for services. They don't want to pay docs or hospitals. They just want to accumulate wealth.

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Republicans don't have a healthcare plan, just a plan to kill Obamacare [View all] Zorro Dec 17 OP

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The problem with our medical system JPK Dec 17 #2

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St. Ronnie poisoned the well Freddie Dec 17 #4

And Newt Gingrich was a center in that Walleye Dec 17 #7

repukes like to say the government doesn't work for us Skittles Dec 17 #8

Funny how limiting ins co profits is NEVER a consideration, isn't it? SheltieLover Dec 17 #5

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