I respectfully stand independent of Jim on this issue, somewhat anyway.
I have written to him, and explained why. I have been a very happy FReeper since 2005.
If he wants me to shut up about this issue, I will, but I think this is a very important point. Trump is NOT about being a Republican.
Trump is about being American.
Millions of Americans are currently covered by Obamacare.
Removing their care, will create a domestic fight, the likes of which nobody has ever seen before.
In my opinion, we need to AMEND Obamacare. Amend it. Do not repeal it.
Keep the coverage similar to what it is now, for those covered under the program.
Sure change all the rest of the program requirements to not be nearly so restrictive.
But our healthcare system is far and away, the most expensive anywhere on earth.
Nope. We do not need to just go back to what we had before.
We need something better. In my view.
That said, FR is in my opinion the finest website anywhere.
But on this one issue, I respectfully have my own view, and I think it is similar to that held by our outstanding new President.
I respect that. You have been consistent and respectful.
You were right about trade when the prevailing winds on FR were against you.
There are so many bad things about Obamacare I would just as soon it all goes away. I am not opposed to some type of Medicaid for the truly needy, but it must be for the truly needy and not just for the lazy.