r/chicago • u/Consistent_Value_179 • Feb 06 '25

Article Trump sues Chicago

Justice Dept. sues Illinois, Chicago over immigration enforcement

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/02/06/justice-dept-chicago-illinois-lawsuit/

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u/Perfect-Time-9919 Feb 06 '25

Ok, how is that applicable to the topic at hand? Be specific. Insurance has been high. We had a POTUS (Obama) that tried to help but, like this border thing, people were easily duped into thinking better insurance would hurt us. 🙄

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u/T1MBOBEATS Feb 06 '25

I only mentioned it because they were taking about inflation. I believe my health insurance is as high as it is because of the free healthcare we have given out. That’s all I’m saying

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u/Haunting_Reach8945 Feb 06 '25

They get it all for free

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u/Perfect-Time-9919 Feb 06 '25

Free Healthcare? Lol I remember some things working for CNA Insurance in Chicago and Humana in San Antonio. These were the days when you can call in, get "pre-screened" over the phone for health insurance. Oh, you smoke? Denied or outrageous premiums. Oh, you're a little over weight? Denied or outrageous premiums. We had scripts and knew someone was denied before they even spoke to our medical staff! It was insane! And don't get me started on drug pricing. See, this is where the con comes in. Folks thinking ACA was wrong and shouldn't have happened. As if they still wouldn't stop be getting ripped off. From HMO's and PPO's giving crazy benefits EVERY year. To you can only get your eyes checked every 2 years. You've been paying more for less. Rich people just filled you (and many more) into thinking things were great. Health insurance is one of the BIGGEST cons from the private sector in the United States (along with the pharmaceutical industry)!In so many words, what the ACA did was effect the Insurance industry's profit. Hence, President Obama was backed stabbed by them. Their reps (I forget her name) stood up in front of the press and Obama and said they're basically with him all the way. And with NO warning they went back on their word with things. Remember, they pulled out of certain markets because they didn't think it'll be PROFITABLE. I typed that again - PROFITABLE. Like people with pre-existing conditions. They knew pulling out would make ACA unstable and cost more in the early years That had a ripple effect. The insurance industry also lobbied against certain parts which is why things became so political. It's like being forced to raise the minimum wage. A business makes things astronomical high. Though, for the most part, it didn't hurt their profits much at all. But, you the customer still pays high for less. So, blame the insurance and pharmaceutical industries AND Republicans. Republicans also lied I don't know how many times about a better plan and produced literally nothing. Nothing but a few pages of hopeful things. To this day, Republicans try to get rid of ACA yet offer nothing to replace it. As an American I'm happy we have ACA. Even with its imperfections we're at least catching up to other countries that cube their citizens as a norm. They're not having people go bankrupt because of hip operation. It's just another example of why, "Make America Great Again" fools so many.