OK here's my take, for what it's worth. The Democratic leadership, and in particular Chuck Schumer, have failed us. As Rachel Maddow said, once again, Schumer has snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. That's a given. And we must force them out. But then what? Since the Republicans have apparently succeeded in gutting the Affordable Care Act it's time for thoughtful Democrats to caucus and come up with a bill, which for now will be a promise not a proposal. And that will look to overhaul how medical care is paid for from top to bottom. I would suggest that it resemble the system in Germany, where health care companies are not completely eliminated, but are required to operate within an affordable regulatory system; and a public option with reliable and decent health care. Then run on this. Make it a promise that every Democrat signs onto: in other words, Elect us and we will deliver this immediately.
This is terrible. People will suffer. But the Republicans have handed us another reason to vote for Democrats. Not only to restore democracy but, once again, to fix the absolute mess that right wing politics have made of health care in this country.
Silence is complicity. Americans who believe in democracy MUST RESIST.
--George Washington, 1783
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