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To: neolib who wrote (5428)	1/9/2017 4:43:31 PM
From: Dracin72	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 353846

Very true. Republicans love cheap labor that is subsidized by all of us and Democrats enjoy the increase in census population which drives the electoral votes up. If we are going down the path of Universal Healthcare, Single Payer, etc. I would rather they debate it and analyze models now and get it done. The problem is Republicans are adverse to supporting a government run system preferring to keep it privatized while at the same time subsidizing farming and oil etc. They can't decide when they are for government influence or against it.

To: neolib who wrote (5428)	1/9/2017 5:45:22 PM
From: Cautious_Optimist	Respond to of 353846

Actually, well administered single payer health care would make our labor-intensive businesses more competitive globally. The ultimate goal of the new Republican health care is to fatten the insurance industry profits by getting rid of state regulators. You all know what that will lead to.

To: neolib who wrote (5428)	1/9/2017 8:27:53 PM
From: TimF	1 Recommendation Recommended By i-node Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 353846

Welfare programs, esp. ones with a relatively low or fast cutoff on how much you can earn and still receive the benefit, don't subsidize low wage employers, they cost low wage employers by raising the reservation wage of low skilled/wage work. If you get money without working, then someone who wants you to work for them will have to pay you more. EITC is a notable exception, because you have to work to get it.