i think "aoc" engaged in "chismo"  about marjorie taylor greene.   shutting down the government to not pay the military is not a "chismo" moment i dont think   i am kind of surprised to see "aoc" saying things like that she "Wants to drop the tea, or here is the tea"   when the government is shut down.

maybe "aoc" is or will be elon musks 250th wife its an anniversary

starlink in ukraine should be illegal.  

not one military person has been sent to ukraine supposedly.   are you trying to shame the military for not sending people to ukraine? 

im so tired of elon musk. with the starlink use in ukraine. and now they are tanking the u.s. economy.

it looks like in 2013 ted cruz was trying to get rid of obamacare which led to a shut down. there was also something about getting rid of the irs. 

im not trying to be mean to ted cruz or say this about him, but if you check wikipedia you find this: Cruz's role in the United States federal government shutdown of 2013 in particular attracted criticism from a number of Republican colleagues.[167] Republican Senator John McCain was reported to have particularly disliked Cruz; in a Senate floor speech in 2013, McCain denounced Cruz's reference to Nazis when discussing the Affordable Care Act.[167] In March 2013, McCain also called Cruz and others "wacko birds" whose beliefs are not "reflective of the views of the majority of Republicans".[167] During the 2016 Republican presidential primaries, John Boehner described Cruz as "Lucifer in the flesh";[168] in an interview, Lindsey Graham said, "If you killed Ted Cruz on the floor of the Senate, and the trial was in the Senate, nobody would convict you."[169]

During the 2016 Republican presidential primaries, John Boehner described Cruz as "Lucifer in the flesh";[168] in an interview, Lindsey Graham said, "If you killed Ted Cruz on the floor of the Senate, and the trial was in the Senate, nobody would convict you."[169]

how did obamacare affect healthcare in the u.s.

Quick Answer: Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act, ACA) significantly reduced the uninsured rate in the U.S., expanded Medicaid, and provided subsidies for private insurance, but it also led to rising premiums and deductibles over time, sparking ongoing debates about affordability and sustainability.

📊 Major Effects of Obamacare on U.S. Healthcare

• Reduced uninsured rate
  • In 2010, about 16.3% of Americans (49 million people) were uninsured.
  • By 2023, that number dropped to 8% (26 million people) — a 51% reduction.
  • This was achieved through Medicaid expansion and subsidized private insurance exchanges.
• Medicaid expansion
  • States that adopted expansion allowed individuals earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level to qualify.
  • This greatly increased coverage for low-income adults who previously had limited access.
• Insurance marketplaces
  • Created online exchanges where people could buy private insurance with income-based subsidies.
  • Enhanced subsidies during the COVID-19 pandemic doubled enrollment to 24 million people.
• Consumer protections
  • Insurers were prohibited from denying coverage due to pre-existing conditions.
  • Young adults could stay on their parents’ plans until age 26.
  • Lifetime and annual coverage limits were eliminated.
• Rising premiums and deductibles
  • Average family premiums rose from $13,770 in 2010 to $22,463 in 2023 (a 63% increase).
  • Employer plan deductibles also increased, from $1,000 to $1,680 on average.
  • Current reports show premiums rising by up to 59% as subsidies expire.
• Political and economic debates
  • Supporters argue the ACA expanded access and improved equity.
  • Critics highlight the financial burden on middle-class families and taxpayers, especially as subsidies phase out.
  • Ongoing disputes in Congress over funding ACA subsidies continue to affect affordability.

⚖️ Overall Impact

Obamacare reshaped the U.S. healthcare system by expanding access and protections, but it did not fully solve the problem of rising healthcare costs. While millions gained coverage, affordability remains a pressing issue, especially as subsidies fluctuate.

I saw some article where it says joe biden said the democrats are back after the election. and that his son should have been president, not him. that sounds like an AI article.