Supreme Court saves Obamacare

[JohnR! 5,495]

Another win for the American people...

http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/25/politics/supreme-court-ruling-obamacare/

Washington (CNN)Obamacare has survived -- again.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court saved the controversial health care law that will define President Barack Obama's administration for generations to come.

The ruling holds that the Affordable Care Act authorized federal tax credits for eligible Americans living not only in states with their own exchanges but also in the 34 states with federal marketplaces. It staved off a major political showdown and a mad scramble in states that would have needed to act to prevent millions from losing health care coverage.

"Five years ago, after nearly a century of talk, decades of trying, a year of bipartisan debate, we finally declared that in America, health care is not a privilege for a few but a right for all," Obamasaid from the White House. "The Affordable Care Act is here to stay"

In a moment of high drama, Chief Justice John Roberts sent a bolt of tension through the Court when he soberly announced that he would issue the majority opinion in the case. About two-thirds of the way through his reading, it became clear that he again would be responsible for rescuing Obamacare.

"Congress passed the Affordable Care Act to improve health insurance markets, not to destroy them," Roberts wrote in the majority opinion. "If at all possible, we must interpret the Act in a way that is consistent with the former, and avoids the latter."

Edited June 25, 2015 by JohnR!

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How is it a win for the people?

IF you don't have health insurance then you will get fined and have to pay a penalty, This is basically socialism

I looked at the healthcare choice and it runs about $300 per month for poor coverage under Obamacare

I am also told if you want to be the person who decides not to work, and live off welfare then you get free medical care.

Sorry I don't see this a win for no one. I hope soon to see Obamacare wiped off once we get a new President...

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

How is it a win for the people?

IF you don't have health insurance then you will get fined and have to pay a penalty, This is basically socialism

I looked at the healthcare choice and it runs about $300 per month for poor coverage under Obamacare

I am also told if you want to be the person who decides not to work, and live off welfare then you get free medical care.

Sorry I don't see this a win for no one. I hope soon to see Obamacare wiped off once we get a new President...

I'm going to assume this is what you're really mad about.

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I'm going to assume this is what you're really mad about.

I would say 50/50.

Tied between that and having to pay a hefty penalty if you choose not to have healthcare.

You can easily travel outside USA and get quality medical for pennies on the dollars compared to the USA..

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

I would say 50/50.

Tied between that and having to pay a hefty penalty if you choose not to have healthcare.

You can easily travel outside USA and get quality medical for pennies on the dollars compared to the USA..

This is been an issue way before ACA came onto the books. Healthcare has always been a problem in this country. I'm just glad now that people who don't make enough to get healthcare can now have it.

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This is been an issue way before ACA came onto the books. Healthcare has always been a problem in this country. I'm just glad now that people who don't make enough to get healthcare can now have it.

people who don't make enough have always been able to get healthcare, Way too many free hospitals, or government programs for free medical.

What Obama care does is reward the lazy who don't won't to work and would rather be pop out kids and live off the government teat.

I have just seen way too many people who are convinced it the government place to take care of them, like they are entitled to benefits..

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Why work when you can sit home and let government take care of you

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Look at these people, they act like welfare is a God given right. IF you are hungry go get a job and work

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Why work when you can sit home and let government take care of you

So do we judge everyone based on this one person? Because a young man went on a killing spree sporting the flag you cherish. Does he represent what you believe?

people who don't make enough have always been able to get healthcare, Way too many free hospitals, or government programs for free medical.

What Obama care does is reward the lazy who don't won't to work and would rather be pop out kids and live off the government teat.

I have just seen way too many people who are convinced it the government place to take care of them, like they are entitled to benefits..

Have you seen or been to a free government hospital? I've been to them, they're nothing to brag about. You'd be better off trying to cure yourself with their level of care. Dirty and unsanitary doesn't even begin to describe it. Not to mention the 8 hour plus waiting time.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Healthcare is a human right. We are the only first world nation with a completely messed up healthcare system. Messed up with or without the ACA. None of it is fit for purpose. Scrap it all in favour of single payer. People should not die because they are poor, have fallen on hard times, or are even drug-addicted prostitutes. The #### you, I got mine attitude is destroying this country. We are all Americans, damn it, and we are all in this together, for better or worse.

[decocker 7,198]

people who don't make enough have always been able to get healthcare, Way too many free hospitals, or government programs for free medical.

What Obama care does is reward the lazy who don't won't to work and would rather be pop out kids and live off the government teat.

I have just seen way too many people who are convinced it the government place to take care of them, like they are entitled to benefits..

the opposite of this is true as well. as long as a person as the means, healthcare is available to them. so what about the folks stuck in the middle? do you think that the entirety of the working class make enough to 'get healthcare'?

obamacare does more than just offer payment for poor lazy people who dare to need medical attention. my sister has been able to stay on my dad's health insurance until next year - when she turns 26. this has been invaluable to her, considering in this time she's gotten her degree and found solid employment - with good insurance. insurance that can't place her at a disadvantage because she has diabetes (her out of pocket expenses are over 500$ per month, on good insurance).

people aren't entitled to "benefits" but, if we want to claim we are civilized, people are entitled to healthcare. the objective is making healthcare affordable.

So do we judge everyone based on this one person? Because a young man went on a killing spree sporting the flag you cherish. Does he represent what you believe?

notice how it's always the same handful of youtube videos.

Edited June 25, 2015 by decocker

[Pitaya 2,577]

Very interesting how the Justices voted. Surprisingly, the majority opinion was written by "shrub"-appointed Chief Justice Roberts. The dissenting justices, not surprisingly, included Scalia, "Scalito," and Thomas.

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So do we judge everyone based on this one person? Because a young man went on a killing spree sporting the flag you cherish. Does he represent what you believe?

Have you seen or been to a free government hospital? I've been to them, they're nothing to brag about. You'd be better off trying to cure yourself with their level of care. Dirty and unsanitary doesn't even begin to describe it. Not to mention the 8 hour plus waiting time.

I have had relative in my family, (They were all girls) that was able to suck of the welfare teat for many years, I have seen welfare abuse so many times

[VOL 425]

So do we judge everyone based on this one person? Because a young man went on a killing spree sporting the flag you cherish. Does he represent what you believe?

Have you seen or been to a free government hospital? I've been to them, they're nothing to brag about. You'd be better off trying to cure yourself with their level of care. Dirty and unsanitary doesn't even begin to describe it. Not to mention the 8 hour plus waiting time.

We have two County Hospitals in Dallas and Fort Worth. John Peter SMith in Fort Worth, and Parkland in Dallas, You might of heard of Parklanad that is where they took Kennedy when he was shot. These hospitals are top of line hospitals, and have the latest and greatest equipment and if you are trauma then more than likely you are going to one of these hospitals because they are top level hospitals for care.

They are subsided by the taxpayers in either Dallas or Tarrant county, and yes you may have to wait but you can get free medical there. My wife used to work a JPS in Fort Worth as a nurse and they pay very well.

[JohnR! 5,495]

It's a win for the American people because it affords many healthcare they would otherwise not have.

We also pay insurance for our cars, homes, contents, life. We've been living in this basic socialist society for a while now.

How is it a win for the people?

IF you don't have health insurance then you will get fined and have to pay a penalty, This is basically socialism

I looked at the healthcare choice and it runs about $300 per month for poor coverage under Obamacare

I am also told if you want to be the person who decides not to work, and live off welfare then you get free medical care.

Sorry I don't see this a win for no one. I hope soon to see Obamacare wiped off once we get a new President...