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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: EchotaBaaa   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: The Obamacare pickle
Date: 10/18/25 7:58 AM
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Obamacare was an imperfect but amazing step taken.

My side saying "noun verb tax voucher" "noun verb free market" i feel isn't legit because it was never backed by something real and workable. After all, one can shop for a car or TV and forgo the purchase. Heart bypass is quite different.

Most of my business life I had whatever the 'best' plan was and it was 100% paid thru the business, i saved income tax on it, etc. Whatevet the zero deduct, zero out of pocket, highest costing PPO was, was me.

But 5 years ago I was very fortunate to have ObamaCare.

It was nice to not worry about pre-existing conditions, about getting kicked off the policy, and frankly, getting quick, easy, transparent cost information. A few of my people who were close to me also used ObamaCare for at least a year and were fine with it.

I know my premiums will go up ---but I'm hoping there's NO DEAL.

I want millions of swing and Red voters to to see their premiums skyrocket.

And then - see if Democrats have the talent and can stop the he/him shit---and ride that issue hard. So far, i'ven not seen it but maybe when the masses actually see the new costs that can change.





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