: "This guy does come across like a bit of a dumbass. But he is half remembering an actual thing. The "individual mandate" did originate with the Heritage Foundation, and they promoted the idea, right up until it was more politically convenient to oppose it. That was the only part from them though"

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This guy does come across like a bit of a dumbass. But he is half remembering an actual thing. The "individual mandate" did originate with the Heritage Foundation, and they promoted the idea, right up until it was more politically convenient to oppose it. That was the only part from them though

Jul 03, 2024 at 06:54 UTC

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@runawaycornpop.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 06:59 UTC

The entire point of course was to introduce something that would make it through a filibuster. And considering how hard it was to pass, it's easy to see why. Like...it's a godawful system, but better than before, and it's not like they had any hope of passing an actual proper healthcare system

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WAP @wetasspword.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 06:58 UTC

Oh, I am a dumbass. Isn't it sad that such a dumbass can grasp what you are posting and the fancy rich white guy over here shits his pants trying to ignore it.

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