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Aetna CEO Threatened Obamacare Pullout If Feds Opposed Humana Merger

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warfighting ◴[17 Aug 16 18:27 UTC] No.12307055[source]▶
How long would a government run tech company survive in the valley? Now tell me again why you want them centrally planning your healthcare?
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1. gnaritas ◴[17 Aug 16 21:23 UTC] No.12308591[source]▶
Government isn't a company, isn't competing with them, and shouldn't be measured in the way companies are measured; that you're even making this comparison speaks to the fact that you don't understand the purpose of government.

Why do I want centrally planning in my healthcare, because it can accomplish something companies can't: full coverage for all citizens rich and poor alike. No market solution can or will ever provide that, government CAN.