I know plenty of people on Medicare and Medicaid....and they hate it. They all wish they had their healthcare plan that they were on before they retired. I also spent two weeks in a VA hospital, it was the worst medical facility that I have ever been in and have not been back since.

This is my experience. I don't have to listen to the radio or watch TV to know what is right or wrong. I believe I know more about my experience than you. If you want to be taken care of by the government, go ahead. I just don't want to pay for it.

Peace

Captain out. Strange your experience is so different than most of us. I know few people on Medicaid, as that’s a non contributory welfare plan. But I bet you knew that. Those I know who are using Medicare, including myself simply love it. Try to change it and hear the nationwide howl.

As for your experience in the VA hospital, I am a bit surprised. I have personally been in, and toured many VA hospitals as part of my job. Seattle's is old, but undergoing a major renovation. Many other VA hospitals are state of the art. Note president get their care at an army hospitals.

You think Medicare retirees all hate it because it’s not as good as their coverage when employed. Again, your social circles may be a bit limited and underfed. In fact, a huge number of workers no have zero health insurance and that percentage is growing daily. I would guess those folks find some coverage waaaaay better than none.
One of my good friends endured serious pain for months waiting for Medicare to kick in. Once he was eligible, he got the care he needed. Ask him about Medicare.

As for cost, many of us who had employer coverage had to pay a significant amount out of pocket for that coverage. I was paying roughly $700 a month as my share. Once Medicare kicked in my supplemental policy was only $350 per month, so I got the same coverage as before and lowered my cost by $350.00


When you make remarks like "They all...” it immediately makes me discount any further arguments.

The bottom line is this nation would be in bad shape without Medicare and Medicaid. Of course most Republicans opposed those bill as well. Just as they did Social Security. I see a trend here.