Greenbeard
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I don't understand why those on the right can't comprehend this?
Here you need to be a little more discerning.
There are seem to be at least two types:
1) Those who understand what Ryan is proposing (like Ryan himself). They know he wants to break up Medicare and auction off the pieces. Think of the ideological victory! The most successful, popular federal program dismantled. The thought is probably giving them goosebumps. They know this is the more expensive option (particularly for seniors) but then that's not what's important here is it?
2) Rank-and-file types who don't really understand what he's proposing. These are the uber partisans who'll tell you the plan "saves" Medicare because that's what Ryan and the RNC have decided is the right messaging. They might even believe that seniors are better off taking on thousands of dollars in new premium costs for more expensive plans that will probably register lower customer satisfaction.
I suppose it's the difference between ideologues and pure partisans.