I think the point was that seniors as a demographic generally vote for politicians that don’t support those policies, against the wishes of the majority of the rest of the population.

Yeah, but that doesn't mean we should be denying care to anyone.

Why is it so hard to say the healthcare system is broken instead of blaming the seniors.

That dude's throwaway is doing real damage by normalizing the deflection of blame onto the patient.

This is an overly paternalistic point of view that robs these people of their agency.

They've spent their lives participating and interacting within the current political framework. Blaming all problems at the feet of "morally bankrupt leaders" is hyperbolic populist rhetoric to absolve personal responsibility.

Sounds like the morally bankrupt trying to defend themselves.

What's your ideal healthcare situation and how do we get there from the current one?

Broad platitudes like "everyone should have access to healthcare" doesn't count

Above my pay grade. Would be good to look at the countries that have a lower death rate per 100k and see what they are doing.

Most likely we need to reform the insurance industry, but systemic changes are definitely needed.

sounds they they should have had a better investment strategy when they were working. some people.

Really hoping that's sarcasm