I’m not debating whether the ACA was good policy; are you addressing anything in my post?
I would agree that all long-term political baggage is ‘fake’ and ‘manufactured’ in that it’s human-created.
I would agree that all long-term political baggage is ‘fake’ and ‘manufactured’ in that it’s human-created.
Fake manufactured baggage. Even if you think the ACA was a terrible idea and bad policy the fact is Republicans opposed it entirely out of spite and worked to repeal parts of it for the same reason. It had nothing to do with a rational approach to public policy.
The modern conservative movement has only two policies: no regulation (You Can't Tell Me What to Do Dad) and no taxes (Screw You, I Got Mine). Solving problems often requires regulation and money. Hence Republicans are incapable of solving most kinds of problems. A third leg, if one exists, is spitefully destroying anything that might demonstrate the government can do anything good or of value.
Anti-free market policies? Excellent because it reduces regulation. Hurt American competitiveness? Who cares, as long as I don't have to pay taxes.