[Today is the two year anniversary of the PPACA.]
This matter has been getting loads of attention for a couple years now and the same few things keep on being focused upon, the same myths promoted. It does get tiresome. Some polls suggest "the people" are against the law. They aren't. They are against a misguided limited idea of it. When the things covered are pointed out, there is strong support. Such basics tend to win out.
I was never fond of that name -- the health care law, it seemed to me, was about us and our ability to seek quality care we can afford, not about the president -- and it's not like anyone was running around referring to Medicare as Johnsoncare or Social Security as FDR Security.I agree but also understand Obama's strategy. Meanwhile:
From where I sit, there's no real doubt that he is. Much of the Affordable Care Act won't take effect until 2014 -- assuming it survives until then -- but several provisions that have already been implemented are having a positive impact.There is a thought that the USSC conservatives will upheld the law for pragmatic reasons, in part since striking down Republican themed legislation is not the best use of limited capital and it will look too political. I think that is a real reason to be reasonably hopeful of a 6-3 or more ruling upholding the law. But, another theme is that the Dems need to do a better job defending the thing. I saw them doing so yesterday on the television, for instance, and there is a lot of stuff there.
The health care law (1) is combating fraud and abuse, which in turns saves Americans quite a bit of money; (2) has brought coverage to 2.5 million young adults; (3) is delivering major savings to seniors on prescription drugs; (4) is giving a boost to small businesses through ACA tax credits; (5) has slowed the growth of Medicare spending; (6) has provided new treatment options for cancer patients; and (7) has offered new coverage protections for those with pre-existing conditions.
This matter has been getting loads of attention for a couple years now and the same few things keep on being focused upon, the same myths promoted. It does get tiresome. Some polls suggest "the people" are against the law. They aren't. They are against a misguided limited idea of it. When the things covered are pointed out, there is strong support. Such basics tend to win out.