RealDave
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'socialism
noun
so·cial·ism | \ ˈsō-shə-ˌli-zəm \
Definition of socialism
1: any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods'
Definition of SOCIALISM
As Don't Taz Me Bro rightly said...single payer healthcare is THE VERY definition of socialism.
It is clear that progressives generally appear to be in DEEP denial about the actual definition of socialism.
So, what does the government own? Medicare does not manage patient care, where to getg care, how the care is given. It just pays the bill under a set of rules.
Medicare is NOT socialism.
Sure it. It socializes health insurance, putting it under control of government.
But let's grant you your conceit. Let's say it isn't, according to your definition, "socialism". It doesn't change a single thing about why I don't like it. It's still giving government way too much power. It's still putting Donald Trump in charge of my family's health insurance and that's something I'll fight hard to avoid.
No it is not socialism. No NO NO NO No No No No No No No.
Under single payer, you choose your doctor. You choose the fscilities
You choose the treatment.
Single payer only refers to who pays.
You assfucks told the same lie about the ACA.