Coronavirus, Donald Trump and Medicare for All

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eider said:
Our Chief Medical Officer tells us that it is very probable that Covid-19 will reduce in the warm months, just as the flu virus and cold virus do.
That will give the medics a time break to assist them to get a vaccine developed for next autumn, which is how long that they think it will take 'if they get lucky'.

You a medic? Truck Driver? Carpenter? Just interested.....
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He's a professional philosopher.

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eider said:
Our Chief Medical Officer tells us that it is very probable that Covid-19 will reduce in the warm months, just as the flu virus and cold virus do.
That will give the medics a time break to assist them to get a vaccine developed for next autumn, which is how long that they think it will take 'if they get lucky'.
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It's in both hemispheres. You know the earth tilts, right? Look at this map:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...med-cases.html

Is it possible that rates of transmission will slow down a little bit? Sure. But it's still highly contagious and is going to continue its death march across the world.

Everything I've been seeing on the news seems to be indicating that the spring isn't going to save the boomers.

https://time.com/5790880/coronavirus...eather-summer/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/will-co...-warm-weather/

Also, let this sink in:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...pers-show.html

96 million infections. Half a million deaths.

And that's just in the US.

That is what is currently being expected.

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"Medicare for all" Debunked!
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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has repeatedly stated that healthcare is a basic human right, saying in 2013 that, “Coverage should be truly universal and should not be denied to those in need because of their condition, age, where they come from or when they arrive here. Providing affordable and accessible health care that clearly reflects these fundamental principles is a public good and moral imperative.”
 
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More fun facts about the coronavirus.

When I checked yesterday, there were only around 250 confirmed cases.

Today that number is over 400.

The death toll is now 19.

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[h=3]Why Medicare for All is a Stupid Idea[/h] http://bastionofliberty.blogspot.com/2020/03/why-medicare-for-all-is-stupid-idea.html

First, a little education for the not-yet-65 crowd:
  • Original Medicare (for seniors) is - generally - NOT free.
    • Part A is (mostly - there are some who are eligible, but, due to missing some work time, have to pay part of the premium).
    • Part B costs $144.60 a month. Those with higher incomes (above $87,000) will pay more, in a sliding scale.
    • Parts A and B together pay only 80% of your bills. If you don't want to be on the hook for the remaining 20% (with NO limits or caps), you've got to pony up for Supplemental Insurance (also known as Medigap). When I first signed up for Part B, three years ago, it cost me just under $90/month for my Medigap plan. That plan today would be $145/month, for the same coverage at 65.
    • Prescription drug coverage is separate - again, for my first plan, it was around $18/month. Today, that same coverage would cost around $30/month, according to Medicare. Many meds are not fully covered. Deductibles, copays, and drug exclusions make this one of the most challenging parts of a senior's budget.
Together, this coverage would average around $300/month. For people whose average income is around $24K a year (half of all seniors have an income that low or lower), that's a huge chunk out of their monthly budget.
 
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"Medicare for All is far less costly than our current system largely because it reduces administrative costs. With one public plan negotiating rates with health care providers, billing becomes quite simple. We do away with three-quarters of the estimated $812 billion the U.S. now spends on health care administration." -- https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-...22-studies-agree-medicare-for-all-saves-money
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You know my favorite part about the coronavirus?

Young people overwhelmingly disagree with Trump Gurl.

So my suspicion is that after the coronavirus does its work, we aren't going to be having to have these stupid discussions for much longer.
 
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You know my favorite part about the coronavirus?

Young people overwhelmingly disagree with Trump Gurl.

So my suspicion is that after the coronavirus does its work, we aren't going to be having to have these stupid discussions for much longer.
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:doh: "Kids these days don't understand basic math :( "
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22 studies agree: 'Medicare for All' saves money

The evidence abounds: A "Medicare for All" single-payer system would guarantee comprehensive coverage to everyone in America and save money.
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:nono: It doesn't. That's $12k a year! You can afford that? Kewl. Go ahead, TRY to not just earn a living, but 'live' with Bernie. :noway: I think kids just aren't that good at math these days :(
 
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