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Kamala Harris momsplains to me what I need to do to save Obamacare
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:42 pm
quote:
From: Kamala Harris
To: Bob
Subject: No regrets
Date: Jun 30, 2017 1:25 PM
Kamala Harris
Fearless for the people
Bob -
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how people keep saying that folks are going to lose their health care if the Republican repeal bill passes.
And you know what: we need to stop saying that. It’s time for us to speak the truth because what’s really happening is that they are trying to take health care away from us. We’re not losing it -- I didn’t leave it on the bus or forget it somewhere. No, they’re taking it away from us.
So here’s what we have to say instead:
“Don’t take my health care!”
“Get your hands off my Medicaid!”
“Leave our insurance alone!”
And then let’s talk about the facts of this fight. This bill is going to benefit the 0.4% wealthiest Americans. Let that sink in: 0.4%. Republicans are trying to steal health care from 22 million people in order to help 0.4%, the wealthiest of the very wealthy. That math is just all wrong.
Let’s talk about values. Health care is not a privilege for the few, it’s a right for all of us. This issue is about taking away people’s right to have access to meaningful health care. It is a civil right and should be thought of as a human right. And it’s not about what we’re going to lose, it’s about them trying to take it from us.
We have to say:
“We will not let you!”
So here’s the deal: we’ve done a really great job of forcing the delay on this vote and I know a lot of folks are rightly celebrating. But I’m writing to you today to say that the fight has just begun. The fight is this weekend, this upcoming week as Members of Congress head home for recess, and the upcoming weeks after that when they’re back in Washington.
And what we have to do is use all of our energy and our power to win. We need to talk, we need to march, we need to shout, we need to call, we need to email, we need to text, and we need to tweet.
If your senator opposes the bill, thank them and ask them to continue doing everything possible to stop it. Reach out to friends in states with senators who are still on the fence. Maybe even have some conversations with friends or family members. Tell them about what is at stake with this bill and about the actions they should take to make sure it gets defeated.
If your senator supports the bill or is undecided, explain how this bill will impact you or your loved ones. Tell your story (you can use this link to share your story with our campaign.) Tell them that if they vote to take away people’s health care, they should — and will — lose their jobs.
You can find events in your community here, courtesy of folks like you and me who are working hard to defeat the GOP health care bill:
LINK
Be persistent, be passionate, and be persuasive.
We have to talk to everybody about the fact that it is just wrong to play politics with public health. It’s really wrong.
No regrets. NONE. Call everyone you know, talk with everyone you know. Tell your stories. And let’s bring this home and then we can celebrate together.
Right now, we have work to do.
Thanks for everything.
Kamala Harris
U.S. Senator, California
P.S. Today is our FEC fundraising deadline. Unlike many in Washington, I am very blessed to have grassroots supporters like you who fuel our campaign and allow me to focus on doing my job, not fundraising. And the truth is we’ve exceeded our goals for June, including raising an astounding $200,000 for colleagues of mine in the Senate who are up for re-election. That’s an incredible achievement and it’s why we’re not asking you to donate today.
With this weekend being so important to the health care fight, I’d rather spend my time directing your energy there -- because this next week is the most important one yet, and we need to have no regrets when Congress comes back in session.
You know what to do. Thanks again for everything. -KH
BTW, all the parts in bold in her email were put in bold by her not me.
This post was edited on 6/30/17 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:44 pm to DawgfaninCa
Wow, does anyone believe this crap?
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:46 pm to CamdenTiger
Wow. Surprised she didn't ask you to put on your ANTIFA uniform and come on out with your boomstick to join the fight.
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:46 pm to DawgfaninCa
Dear Kamala the Ugandan Giant:
frick off.
Bob
frick off.
Bob
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:51 pm to DawgfaninCa
Notice there's a lot of "we" and "us" in that letter. I don't think she's losing crap.
Sounds like a friggin' Pharisee.
Sounds like a friggin' Pharisee.
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:52 pm to DawgfaninCa
My gosh I can't believe I actually read that.
I feel stupid now.
Thanks, Kamala.
I feel stupid now.
Thanks, Kamala.
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:53 pm to OldTigahFot
Yeah, she's not losing anything because Congress is exempt from Obamacare.
And to be fair, as it's written today and will probably remain, they have a clause giving Congress exemption from the new plan.
And to be fair, as it's written today and will probably remain, they have a clause giving Congress exemption from the new plan.
Posted on 6/30/17 at 3:59 pm to DawgfaninCa
quote:
Health care is not a privilege for the few, it’s a right for all of us.
And this is the rub.
Healthcare is not, never has been, and will never be a "right."
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:04 pm to DawgfaninCa
Obamacare is collapsing from it's own merits (actually demerits).
There is 11 million on Obamacare. How can 22 million end up losing their Obamacare insurance card????
There is 11 million on Obamacare. How can 22 million end up losing their Obamacare insurance card????
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:06 pm to DownSouthJukin
quote:And even if it were, what level of healthcare would people be entitled to? Emergency care only? Basic checkups? Elective surgeries?
Healthcare is not, never has been, and will never be a "right."
But yeah, it's not a right because it requires labor from others.
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:07 pm to DawgfaninCa
The Marxist lost me 100% here:
It's a commodity!
quote:
it’s a right for all of us.
It's a commodity!
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:11 pm to DawgfaninCa
quote:
No, they’re taking it away from us.
Kinda like the way the dimocratix stole/is stealing/took the money from the producers of America to pay for Obamacare?
A government big enough to give you everything is big enough to take it back.
And who is Bob?
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:20 pm to DawgfaninCa
I'm a small business owner and if they repeal that shite it's going to help me. I can promise you I'm not in the Top 20%. that lying bitch.
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:26 pm to DawgfaninCa
Ms. Harris,
My father is self-employed, and by no means in the top 0.4% of earners in this country. With the rules surrounding ACA, his/his family's healthcare plan (that he was perfectly happy with) was abolished. He was forced into a plan that resulted in higher deductibles, and a monthly increase in premiums of $1500.
Dare I say you're incorrect?
My father is self-employed, and by no means in the top 0.4% of earners in this country. With the rules surrounding ACA, his/his family's healthcare plan (that he was perfectly happy with) was abolished. He was forced into a plan that resulted in higher deductibles, and a monthly increase in premiums of $1500.
Dare I say you're incorrect?
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:27 pm to FooManChoo
quote:
But yeah, it's not a right because it requires labor from others.
It's NOT a right, because somebody has to pay the bill. No one "deserves" free healthcare on somebody else's dime.
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:39 pm to DawgfaninCa
quote:
BTW, all the parts in bold in her email were put in bold by her not me.
I wish someone would ask her this question. If healthcare is a "right" and every doctor quit accepting health insurance, how would we be able to have this "right"? Would the government force doctors to accept anyone whether they can pay or not? How is healthcare or health insurance a "right"?
Posted on 6/30/17 at 4:51 pm to HonoraryCoonass
quote:
And who is Bob?
Me.
Posted on 6/30/17 at 5:41 pm to DownSouthJukin
quote:
Healthcare is not, never has been, and will never be a "right."
The American Public disagrees with you, thankfully.
Posted on 6/30/17 at 5:45 pm to BamaAtl
So that's why the American Public voted for DJT and a super majority of Republican'ts to abolish it?
Or are you still banking on there being more takers than makers?
Or are you still banking on there being more takers than makers?
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