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I didn't vote for President Obama. Either time.
But even on TMF I had said that this legislation was an imperfect but needed step. My biggest disagreement was the employer mandate - I felt and still do feel - it puts smaller employers at a disadvantage, and discourages hiring - never mind the current labor shortage which is not a forever thing.
My biggest applause for it - was that pre-existing conditions could finally get insurance.
Back then I was an evil 1%'er. Heck I'd never ever inquired nor paid for insurance, I just got a card from my controller each year after she filled out the forms and signed my name to it, lol.
Then things changed - most by my plan and choice, SOME because of personal mistakes and bad luck - and I'm in my 40's and retired for 3 years now. Both me and DW have pre-existing. We have two kids.
If not for ObamaCare - I'd have to go be a WalMart employee or work at a Wegman's grocery store part time just to get so-so insurance. I have no college degree so it's not like I can go back to some profession.
I said back then, I say it now. We on the Right SHOULD HAVE BEEN AT THE TABLE. The "Individual Mandate" that HMOs paid FOX and others to disparage was a CONSERVATIVE idea at first. It would've forced young fit liberals on the coats to buy insurance, and frankly the money would've gone to fatty red states (including people like me lol).
Even now - FLORIDA, TEXAS, many Red areas boast MILLIONS of ACA users. Frankly - I hope we find ways to BOLSTER ACA, so it can make profitable payouts to doctors and hospitals, so ACA plans continue to have access to high rated doctors and hospitals.
I've been putting it off but I plan to write a letter to President Obama, being honest about many philosophical differences, one thanking him for literally helping me take care of my family.
Does that mean I endorse the whole Presidency? Nope. It means I can pick and choose and I'm not in the FOX ghetto, nor the MSNBC ghetto.
