Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

applegrove

(134,233 posts) Thu Jul 16, 2026, 09:05 PM 4 hrs ago

Get sick, die quick:

The republican health care plan is Get Sick, Die Quick.
They weren't content to wait for us to become ill.
— (@madpedaler.bsky.social) 2026-07-16T22:47:23.930Z

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Get sick, die quick: (Original Post) applegrove 4 hrs ago OP

And it's all (un)covered by GOPeeDon'tCare! lastlib 4 hrs ago #1

Don't forget measles nt Wicked Blue 2 hrs ago #2

lastlib

(29,000 posts)

1. And it's all (un)covered by GOPeeDon'tCare!

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Thu Jul 16, 2026, 09:27 PM

4 hrs ago

They've changed the first plank of their plan-- formerly "Don't get sick." Now it's "If you don't get sick, we'll MAKE you sick." Plank #2--"Die as soon as you can*"--is still operative. The asterisk is for the fine print: "Before you die, have kids who can replace you on the line."

Wicked Blue

(9,130 posts)

2. Don't forget measles nt

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Thu Jul 16, 2026, 11:36 PM

2 hrs ago

Reply to this discussion