When Bernie Sanders launched his bid for the Democratic nomination, he was often asked whether he, a democratic socialist, would actually become a Democrat. Now, more than a year after he ignited a movement with his unsuccessful bid, that question is moot. The Democrats have become socialists.I hope this will prove to have been a collective suicide pact endorsed by the above 'worthies.' Single payer for everyone, if not rationed by undersupply resulting in agonizingly long wait times for appointments, would likely cost our entire Gross Domestic Product, leaving zilch for defense, social security, and public safety.
This became official, more or less, Wednesday afternoon, when Sanders rolled out his socialized health-care plan, Medicare for All, and he was supported by 16 of his Senate Democratic colleagues who signed on as co-sponsors, including the party’s rising stars and potential presidential candidates in 2020: Elizabeth Warren. Cory Booker. Kamala Harris. Kirsten Gillibrand.
So to hold down costs you make all health care providers government employees, and end up with VA-style wretched 'care' nobody likes. Mediocrities then become doctors because the work is unpleasant and doesn't pay well. The Sovietization of U.S. medicine? Please ... not in my lifetime.
