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[Jolly]

https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-realignment-is-real/

[jon-nyc]

We’re definitely living through a political realignment, as I’ve said for a few years now. But we’ll see how it shakes out.

[xenon]

Does this qualify as a shift to some socialist tenets across both parties?

The article mentions protectionism for labor and emphasis of social programs (social security, Medicare)

[Copper]

@xenon said in Realign:

Does this qualify as a shift to some socialist tenets across both parties?

The article mentions protectionism for labor and emphasis of social programs (social security, Medicare)

Social security and Medicare are not free.

I have paid into both for over 40 years. I pay a (non-cheap) Medicare premium every month.

The term "Medicare for All" is a lie. When they say this they pretend that Medicare is a free handout program from the government. It is not.

"Medicare for All" is not the same as the Medicare I have funded for over 40 years.

[xenon]

@Copper everything by the government is funded by citizens.

[Doctor Phibes]

@xenon said in Realign:

@Copper everything by the government is funded by citizens.

[Ax-mode enabled] Actually, everything is funded by US taxpayers. You don't need to be a citizen to contribute. [/Ax-mode]

[Copper]

@xenon said in Realign:

@Copper everything by the government is funded by citizens.

No

There is a difference between paying an insurance premium for my own individual coverage and having the government just give it away to everyone, most of whom pay nothing