GOP HAS ENOUGH VOTES IN FUTURE TO OVERCOME LOSING SUPPORTERS WHO WILL BE KILLED BY TRUMPCARE

by R J Shulman

WASHINGTON – (PTSD News Service) -  It wasn’t a celebration just because House Republicans killed Obamacare, but because they are confident that even though millions will be thrown off health care and many will die, Republicans will still have enough votes in the foreseeable future to retain control of Congress.  “This is a victory of the ages,” said Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, “our research shows that even though most of those who will die because our bill limits health care live in red states, our voter suppression, gerrymandering, fake news as well as voter stupidity will help guarantee we will stay in power.”

“The people who die because of our bill will die gratefully because they know contraceptives will not be covered and that Obama will have no legacy,” said Vice President Mike Pence. “I guess you could call them the grateful dead.” 

While the Congressional Budget Office has not yet reviewed the Republican health care bill, many are going to have to pay higher premiums because insurance giants, UnitedHealthcare and Aetna have indicated that “voting against your own best interest” will be considered a pre-existing condition.  This means that anyone not in the wealthiest 1% who voted Republican can expect a sharp increase in their health care costs.