Why do so many Republican Congressmen use government subsidized health care plans?

Question

It is optional, as they are free to buy health care through an insurance company instead of using the plan that the government provides them.

Also, most Congressmen are wealthy, so they can easily afford private health insurance.

Don't Republicans always talk about how much better private health insurance is over any type of government plan?

It's yet another example right-wing hypocrisy from selfish, greedy Republicans that fail to practice what they preach to others.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Republicans are the > Do as I say - Not as I Do > Political party of Hypocrites .
They always try to justify their hypocrisy but they will find that this coming election that people are just not buying into their BS any more .

Anonymous · Answer

I heard a great call in to a radio show yesterday.  Younger guy (for me), with a family.  A Conservative carpenter who was laid off work.

He had never taken government assistance in his life, but then signed up for the SNAP program (food stamps).   $600 a month.  Way more than he budgeted for food when he worked.  He was also bundled into a bunch of other assistance programs.

Fast forward a year and a half, and he has not taken a job, although plenty were available.  The benefits were just too generous for doing nothing.  And he said he'll try to stay on Food Stamps as long as possible - I mean, $600/month!!!!!

The point?  Government assistance is a drug.  Like on the street, even the dealers (politicians) get addicted to the cozy, exorbitant benefits that do not reflect what real working Americans in the private sector can get.  We need to get on a program before everyone gets hooked.

Leslie Goudy · Answer

Because they are so good at taking the argument and throwing it right back at you straw man style like the good Dr. did below.  I hear them do that all the time.  My favorite is how many of them are in Union Jobs - not the congressmen - people like Rush Limbaugh - because they can't get the job without Union Subsidy.  It makes me sick.

ahandle101 · Answer

Because under the health insurance mandate, private health insurance costs have been rising.

Now, why can't the average american get in on these gubmint subsidized plans?

On the left and proud · Answer

Because they like the idea that tax payers, pay for their health insurance. Hypocrites

Dr Yes level 9 since 1999 · Answer

Because hypocrisy is a gop tradition.

Anonymous · Answer

Most congressmen aren't wealthy, their campaign money is not for their personal use.

Also, how on earth would you be able to know that "most congressmen use government subsidized health care plans"? That information is private.

? · Answer

Because its a perk?  And I'd do the same thing.

Not all Republicans are wealthy (like me).

Anonymous · Answer

They are all Lear's, PIGS and Hippocrates..

Anonymous · Answer

Cause right wing sucks?

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