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by yunwal 890 days ago
> Remember the endless…

I remember how the ACA was essentially a giant gift to the insurance industry, and that despite being mandated in most states, only increased the insurance rate by a few percent. Oh, and the vast majority of the increase in insurance was health plans with a $10000+ deductible. I remember how medical debt bankruptcies continued to climb after it was passed.

> Don't worry, most politicians will do anything to get some votes!

Before they get votes, they have to win the money primary. Then we get to decide which technocrat or self-funded billionaire candidate sounds nicest to our ear.

It’s time to stop thinking you can vote your way out of this. Our leverage is our labor.