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Iran

Hypocycloids said:
No, I can’t excuse you.
Not having confidence in Trump or Hegseth does not exempt you from hoping Trump succeeds.
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Why? You hoped the ACA would fail to the point of insisting it was despite its popularity. Now people are scrambling because the tax credit expired and premiums are soaring.
Hypocycloids said:
Just have the courage to admit it like this ugly a-hole.



Just curious, are you as ugly as most liberals?
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Not nearly as ugly as you are retarded.
 
Why was the booty delivered in the dark of night, under secrecy, with unmarked bills and untraceable gold bars?
 
If I understand this correctly, Iran is now surrounded by Arab Nations and Israel , who are in agreement and in unison that Iran can never return to their wicked ways without real consequences.

The strait will be open, maritime flowing freely, unhindered by Iran and the IRGC trying to extort fees in those shipping lanes. Seems like a win to me.
 
Troglodyte said:
Why? You hoped the ACA would fail to the point of insisting it was despite its popularity. Now people are scrambling because the tax credit expired and premiums are soaring.

Not nearly as ugly as you are retarded.
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When you resort to name calling it means I touched a nerve.
Good.
So now you choose go the false equivalence route. What a surprise.
Without opening up a debate on the ACA, Im just gonna say that was not as popular as you’re pretending it was, and it still isn’t you retard.
 
Hypocycloids said:
When you resort to name calling it means I touched a nerve.
Good.
So now you choose go the false equivalence route. What a surprise.
Without opening up a debate on the ACA, Im just gonna say that was not as popular as you’re pretending it was, and it still isn’t you retard.
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Dodge! Go ahead, explain how enrollment quadrupled but it wasn’t popular. Then explain why you think people enjoy soaring health insurance premiums. And when can we expect Trump’s promised health plan that will fix it all.
 
Troglodyte said:
Dodge! Go ahead, explain how enrollment quadrupled but it wasn’t popular. Then explain why you think people enjoy soaring health insurance premiums. And when can we expect Trump’s promised health plan that will fix it all.
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No doge retard.
I was crystal clear in telling told you that I didn’t want to turn this thread into a ACA debate. What word didn’t you understand?

But if I must.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was historically unpopular in polling due to broken campaign promises (e.g., "if you like your plan, you can keep it"), premium and deductible hikes for middle-class workers who didn't qualify for subsidies, the unpopular individual mandate tax penalty, and intense political polarization over a massive government program. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

1. The Broken Promise of Keeping Existing Plans
During the law's rollout, millions of Americans received cancellation notices from their insurance providers because their previous plans did not meet the ACA's new, comprehensive benefit requirements. This directly contradicted President Obama’s repeated promise that "if you like your health care plan, you can keep it", deeply damaging public trust in the law. [1, 2, 3, 4]

2. Rising Costs for the Middle Class
While the ACA successfully provided subsidized insurance for low-income individuals, it caused significant financial strain for many middle-class families who did not qualify for government subsidies. Many enrollees faced soaring deductibles and rising insurance premiums, which made health care feel less affordable than before the law passed. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

3. The Individual Mandate Penalty
One of the most universally disliked features of the ACA was the individual mandate, which legally required Americans to have health insurance or pay a tax penalty. Polling consistently showed that Americans viewed this requirement as an overreach of federal authority and an infringement on personal liberty. [1, 2, 3]

4. Narrow Provider Networks [1, 2]
To keep premiums as low as possible, many ACA insurance plans narrowed their networks, drastically reducing the number of doctors, specialists, and hospitals that patients could visit. This frustration alienated many users who found that they were paying more out-of-pocket for restricted care options. [1, 2, 3, 4]
People dislike the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) primarily due to rising out-of-pocket healthcare costs, higher deductibles, and restricted networks of doctors. Criticisms span the political spectrum, with different groups disliking the law for conflicting reasons: [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Middle-Class Costs & "Underinsurance": Many individuals—particularly those who make too much to qualify for federal subsidies—struggle with soaring premiums and high deductibles, meaning they have insurance but still cannot afford to pay for routine medical care out-of-pocket. [1, 2, 3]
  • Mandates and Government Overreach: The law's earlier financial penalties for those who did not buy insurance (the "individual mandate") and its heavy government regulations frustrated those who value free-market solutions and personal liberty over federal intervention. [1, 2, 3]
    • Loss of Prior Plans & Limited Choices: Many consumers were upset when the law forced their previous, preferred insurance plans to be canceled because they didn't meet ACA standards. Additionally, some rural areas offer very few insurance provider options. [1, 2, 3]
    • The "Band-Aid" Critique: Conversely, many progressive critics dislike the ACA because they feel it didn't go far enough, preferring a government-run, "single-payer" system (like Medicare for All) over a heavily privatized, for-profit insurance framework. []
Recent polling shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is at historic highs.
  • Overall Favorability: About 54% to 58% of American adults hold a favorable view of the ACA, with support notably bolstered by independents. [1, 2, 3]
 
Hypocycloids said:
No doge retard.
I was crystal clear in telling told you that I didn’t want to turn this thread into a ACA debate. What word didn’t you understand?

But if I must.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was historically unpopular in polling due to broken campaign promises (e.g., "if you like your plan, you can keep it"), premium and deductible hikes for middle-class workers who didn't qualify for subsidies, the unpopular individual mandate tax penalty, and intense political polarization over a massive government program. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

1. The Broken Promise of Keeping Existing Plans
During the law's rollout, millions of Americans received cancellation notices from their insurance providers because their previous plans did not meet the ACA's new, comprehensive benefit requirements. This directly contradicted President Obama’s repeated promise that "if you like your health care plan, you can keep it", deeply damaging public trust in the law. [1, 2, 3, 4]

2. Rising Costs for the Middle Class
While the ACA successfully provided subsidized insurance for low-income individuals, it caused significant financial strain for many middle-class families who did not qualify for government subsidies. Many enrollees faced soaring deductibles and rising insurance premiums, which made health care feel less affordable than before the law passed. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

3. The Individual Mandate Penalty
One of the most universally disliked features of the ACA was the individual mandate, which legally required Americans to have health insurance or pay a tax penalty. Polling consistently showed that Americans viewed this requirement as an overreach of federal authority and an infringement on personal liberty. [1, 2, 3]

4. Narrow Provider Networks [1, 2]
To keep premiums as low as possible, many ACA insurance plans narrowed their networks, drastically reducing the number of doctors, specialists, and hospitals that patients could visit. This frustration alienated many users who found that they were paying more out-of-pocket for restricted care options. [1, 2, 3, 4]
People dislike the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) primarily due to rising out-of-pocket healthcare costs, higher deductibles, and restricted networks of doctors. Criticisms span the political spectrum, with different groups disliking the law for conflicting reasons: [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Middle-Class Costs & "Underinsurance": Many individuals—particularly those who make too much to qualify for federal subsidies—struggle with soaring premiums and high deductibles, meaning they have insurance but still cannot afford to pay for routine medical care out-of-pocket. [1, 2, 3]
    • Loss of Prior Plans & Limited Choices: Many consumers were upset when the law forced their previous, preferred insurance plans to be canceled because they didn't meet ACA standards. Additionally, some rural areas offer very few insurance provider options. [1, 2, 3]
    • The "Band-Aid" Critique: Conversely, many progressive critics dislike the ACA because they feel it didn't go far enough, preferring a government-run, "single-payer" system (like Medicare for All) over a heavily privatized, for-profit insurance framework. []
Recent polling shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is at historic highs.
  • Overall Favorability: About 54% to 58% of American adults hold a favorable view of the ACA, with support notably bolstered by independents. [1, 2, 3]
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It was far less expensive than the Iran extortion, helped 23 million Americans and you hoped it wouldn’t work. How dare you!
 
In my opinion, Iran was a failure. I also believe Trump got roped into something he didn’t want to do by Israel, which is why he kept waffling and postponing strikes and this that and the other. The whole episode was wasteful and stupid.
 
Sarge said:
In my opinion, Iran was a failure. I also believe Trump got roped into something he didn’t want to do by Israel, which is why he kept waffling and postponing strikes and this that and the other. The whole episode was wasteful and stupid.
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Disagree. There will be a new "Baghram" base very close to Kharg. The US now controls the oil that China buys.
 
A gift from somewhere in the ME:

 
ZonaBurgh said:
If I understand this correctly, Iran is now surrounded by Arab Nations and Israel , who are in agreement and in unison that Iran can never return to their wicked ways without real consequences.

The strait will be open, maritime flowing freely, unhindered by Iran and the IRGC trying to extort fees in those shipping lanes. Seems like a win to me.
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Here is a breakdown of the Obama deal vs Trump. Currently the MOU is strictly a deal between USA and Iran. In not sure how we can tell Israel to stop bombing when they didn't sign the deal. I don't even think they agree with the deal as they have been trying to undermine it by constantly attacking Lebanon. In the JCPOA multiple countries agreed and actually signed the deal, but for whatever reason it was not enforced by anyone. The JCPOA would have worked if it was enforced. Trump is acting like we scored a big deal when all we did is revive a deal he called "one of the worst ever. " In fairness full details are not worked out yet, but not sure how anyone can hate the Obama plan and praise the Trump plan at this point.
 
jitter77 said:
Here is a breakdown of the Obama deal vs Trump. Currently the MOU is strictly a deal between USA and Iran. In not sure how we can tell Israel to stop bombing when they didn't sign the deal. I don't even think they agree with the deal as they have been trying to undermine it by constantly attacking Lebanon. In the JCPOA multiple countries agreed and actually signed the deal, but for whatever reason it was not enforced by anyone. The JCPOA would have worked if it was enforced. Trump is acting like we scored a big deal when all we did is revive a deal he called "one of the worst ever. " In fairness full details are not worked out yet, but not sure how anyone can hate the Obama plan and praise the Trump plan at this point.
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Which one has the US with aircraft carrier in the Gulf controlling shipping of oil?

Did you not notice Venezuela and see a similarity here? Highly motivated new governors with a decapitated upper military command.

It sucks for the people of Venezuela and Iran, but you don't seem to notice that part either.
 
ZonaBurgh said:
If I understand this correctly, Iran is now surrounded by Arab Nations and Israel , who are in agreement and in unison that Iran can never return to their wicked ways without real consequences.

The strait will be open, maritime flowing freely, unhindered by Iran and the IRGC trying to extort fees in those shipping lanes. Seems like a win to me.
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It appears the fee free passage may only be for the 60 day negotiating period. Based on wording of the MOU reported in several places (the source for the below was Fox) the terms of passage beyond the 60 days are to be negotiated by Oman and Iran (with input from other Gulf states).

"5. Upon the signing of this MOU, the Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge for 60 days only from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa. The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start and, considering the needs for removing the technical and military obstacles and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will be instated within 30 days. The Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct dialogue with the Sultanate of Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz in discussion with other Persian Gulf littoral states in line with the applicable international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz."
 
Did we leave the crazies in charge? That would be a shame.
 
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