Why not "Public Option" everywhere?

[OWC Jamie]

Dakota wrote:
Imagine the possibilities. In order to keep food costs down grocery stores need competition. What better way than starting a Public Option Food Market chain? Direct from government farms to the consumer. Then we can have Public Option Motors where you buy GM cars without the dealer getting in the way. What do they add to the transaction? Public Option Home Goods will keep Macys in check. Last but not least, Public Option Housing. Now, that is going to be a winner.

One president - one social program at a time. Let's not get greedy now.

[lafinfil]

"Republicans are screaming to open up states for all to compete"

That is because it will allow insurance companies to sell from the states with the weakest laws
and bypass any restrictions from states with more stringent laws.

The same thing happened when credit cards when the laws were changed which is why many of the
worst abusers in that industry are based in North Dakota.

They have the weakest laws and the credit card companies are not there for the scenery.

You seem to lack any grasp that this could/would effect your employer supplied insurance too.

[NeverMind]

lafinfil wrote:
"Republicans are screaming to open up states for all to compete"

That is because it will allow insurance companies to sell from the states with the weakest laws
and bypass any restrictions from states with more stringent laws.

The same thing happened when credit cards when the laws were changed which is why many of the
worst abusers in that industry are based in North Dakota.

They have the weakest laws and the credit card companies are not there for the scenery.

You seem to lack any grasp that this could/would effect your employer supplied insurance too.

Agreed. It comes down to the dollar, not the human. That is the problem and why the system is so broken. Every wonder why most companies incorporate in Delaware? Cheap and few rules.

[Mac1337]

lafinfil wrote:
"Republicans are screaming to open up states for all to compete"

That is because it will allow insurance companies to sell from the states with the weakest laws
and bypass any restrictions from states with more stringent laws.

The same thing happened when credit cards when the laws were changed which is why many of the
worst abusers in that industry are based in North Dakota.

They have the weakest laws and the credit card companies are not there for the scenery.

You seem to lack any grasp that this could/would effect your employer supplied insurance too.

So you like monopolies. One state, one insurance company.

[davester]

Dakota wrote:
So you like monopolies. One state, one insurance company.

Reading comprehension grade: D-

[Mac1337]

davester wrote:
[quote=Dakota]
So you like monopolies. One state, one insurance company.

Reading comprehension grade: D-
Answer me wise guy, just answer me. These wisecracks won't impress anyone.

[$tevie]

Dakota wrote: So you like monopolies. One state, one insurance company.

[mattkime]

ooo, good one!

[Mac1337]

Get back in the kitchen woman and get started with that turkey. Haliburton is not delivering this year.

[mattkime]

Dakota wrote:
Get back in the kitchen woman and get started with that turkey. Haliburton is not delivering this year.

Imagine what could be done if you focused your energies on a productive task, like solving world hunger.