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by Stevie on November 9th, 2009
Because the monetary system is corrupt. It benefits the individual who is willing to exploit someone else. In this case, campaign contributions to vote a certain way, which isn't expanding health care coverage or reducing costs, which from what I understand is the goal.
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The problem is there's not enough money to go around. So it leaves decisions to be made. Should we spend hundreds of billions on the military (who's primary function is to kill others in defense of citizens) or on health care (who's primary function is to heal people)? +3
by Wynper on November 9th, 2009
Look at their campaign contributions and you will find your answer.
by charliethegreat on November 9th, 2009
because they probably realize that the plan costs too damn much and will never work efficiently!
by Sarah M on November 10th, 2009
Because they know this health care bill is a disaster and they really want to be re-elected next November.
by Moongrim on November 10th, 2009
Because they've sold their souls for money.
SOPA and PIPA have been shelved by congress. Pleased?
by KDP on January 20th, 2012
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Poor house demorats.....ALL their amendments to the health care repeal was denied, and they were shut out of debate....
by Swami_Rick on January 7th, 2011
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How did your congressman/woman vote on the resolution to go to war in Libya? Or wasn't there a vote?
by GibsonGuy on March 21st, 2011
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On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate coporate influences upon American legislation? (1 being low, 10 being they write the legislation!)
by Doyler - you have got to be kidding me! on March 24th, 2011
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An average American will earn an annual income of $50,000. A Soldier: $22,000; A Politican: $176,000.
by Iroquois on December 28th, 2010
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