I do apply it to both sides. Obamacare was a disaster for millions of people who first lost their existing plans, and then saw the new, "better" plans cost a whole lot more. But that doesn't change the fact that "repeal" will apparently result in the loss of coverage for people who are now covered, and political realism says you've got to avoid that, whatever one's principles are.
You mean we can't take back the freebies from the moochers? Because the New York Liberal Democrat propaganda system will make us look bad for doing it?
Math says we can't keep this freebies to moochers program going much longer. When are we going to stop it, or is the plan to just let it collapse?
Well, the world ain't fair, where matters of left vs. right are concerned. But it's the world we live in.
Well it's certainly been unfair to our side. How about we let the liberal side get their turn at "unfairness"?
A fair assessment, but you'll notice that the case still isn't being effectively made.
I really don't understand the hurry to get the AHCA bill on the floor, when September (at the earliest) would have had the advantage of allowing more time for comments and revisions, and also for laying the groundwork as you've laid it out.
I'd suggest also that making the case for what's wrong with Obamacare would also be a good place to start for addressing the issues piecemeal, rather than all at once.
My position is that Federalism does not allow the government to meddle in the Health Care system. It is not a constitutionally granted power, and it is more akin to European nannystateism than it is to anything American.
It is fundamentally at odds with a Free Society simply as a matter of principle. The Government should confine itself to defending our borders and enforcing criminal laws across state lines.
Repeal the thing. Do not replace it at all. The Government has no legitimate or moral business involving itself in healthcare.
I oppose the very principle of government control of healthcare. Again, that's Euro-weenie crap.
By seeking compromise, you are ceding the premise to the other side.