Re:Two scientists quietly revolutionising the study and prac...
by dmix on Friday October 13, 2017 @12:44PM
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> Republicans want to replace the affordable care act.
And that got rejected in congress unsurprisingly, just like all of his more extreme policies which everyone freaked out about (how's that wall coming?).
The latest executive orders will make a difference but a minor one in the long run. The US government's involvement in the healthcare system is still a super expensive mess.
Despite the intense discourse, billions of dollars spent, countless hours of us vs them, the US isn't much different than a year ago. I'm not saying it all doesn't matter but I'm struggling to see the utility in caring in my short life.
Re:Two scientists quietly revolutionising the study and prac...
by Retric on Friday October 13, 2017 @12:53PM
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So far trump signed 53 or more bills into law. Now, yes they might not make headlines, but they are very much different laws than if he had lost.
The US does not change quickly. But, just because you stop paying attention does not mean you are not impacted.
Still, to give a specific example: Republicans want to replace the affordable care act. They also want to get elected.
So, let's figure out what explains their actions. People who vote, political donors, or everything else such as people send out angry tweets etc.
PS: It's possible for the 3rd option to be important, but frankly your actions not going to be.