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Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:00 AM

This Modern World

What if Democrats behaved more like Republicans?
By Tom Tomorrow

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  • Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:15 PM

    Is this really so complicated.

    Why don't we just open up Medicare to everyone? Make it optional so that those idiots who don't believe in "socialism" don't have to use it. Of course, I'm sure they'll also give up using other "socialist" aspects and services of society, such as fire, police, EMS and public schools.

    Is this really so complicated?

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