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Lonestarblue

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10. How horrible. You are so correct that we need universal healthcare for both physical and emotional/mental issues.

Reply to MissMillie (Original post)

Sat Aug 16, 2025, 10:48 AM

Aug 16

People are so fed up with companies like United Healthcare that I think Democrats could run successfully on this issue, especially by describing it as a transition allowing those with employer-sponsored plans to continue them. I’m convinced that eliminating Medicaid and incorporating its recipients into Medicare would eliminate a lot of administrative costs for both states and the federal government. Medicare is not free, and it already has different premiums for higher income folks. That policy could continue with graduated rates for poor. Fighting the for-profit medical insurance companies to enact such a program will be the challenge.

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My neighbor committed suicide early this morning [View all] MissMillie Aug 16 OP

My neighbor also committed suicide. no_hypocrisy Aug 16 #1

My neighbor was a good guy too MissMillie Aug 16 #3

I respected him -- and attended his funeral at his mosque. no_hypocrisy Aug 16 #4

I'm so sorry, MissMillie. Diamond_Dog Aug 16 #2

How sad 😞 so many people are suffering both mentally and financially. TommieMommy Aug 16 #5

Stresses today are staggering some_of_us_are_sane Aug 16 #6

"what is the single greatest reason for adult male suicide in america" Goonch Aug 16 #7

I'm so sorry, and don't negate the effect this may have on you. hamsterjill Aug 16 #8

Amen to this. soldierant Aug 16 #20

Tragic. Hope you're coping all right under trying circumstance, MissMillie. True Dough Aug 16 #9

Re taking care of yourself: the suicide hotlines also offer help and understanding for fierywoman Aug 16 #11

How horrible. You are so correct that we need universal healthcare for both physical and emotional/mental issues. Lonestarblue Aug 16 #10

That is horrible. So sorry for his family. 58Sunliner Aug 16 #12

I am so sorry, MissMillie. for the family and those who knew him. May his memories be a blessing to you. debm55 Aug 16 #13

And yet, another tragic story surrounding the LilElf70 Aug 16 #14

You have to have trust in society to seek mental health help in a crisis, and I personally don't. lostnfound Aug 16 #15

One of my cousins came back from service in S.E. Asia and took his own life, years ago. Paladin Aug 16 #16

"" AllaN01Bear Aug 16 #17

Happened To Us, Too ProfessorGAC Aug 16 #18

Another death attributable to the Apricot Antichrist, IMO soldierant Aug 16 #19

I'd never defend The Felon, but Oeditpus Rex Aug 16 #21

I'm sorry to hear that. area51 Monday #22