VA Threatened by Conservative Privatization Push

[SeaBreeze]

This seems like it will be a sleeper issue in the 2016 presidential campaign. Jeb Bush, Rand Paul and Marco Rubio supposedly have voice their support of the privatization of healthcare for American Veterans. Some in the background behind this push are John McCain and the Koch Brothers, watch the video here. http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/right-pushes-to-privatize-veterans-care-428863043838

 

[Josiah]

The VA works very well right now. I know because that's where I get my care. Just last week I emailed my primary care doctor with a medical concern, not pressing but something I wished to address. Two days later I was seen by my doctor and he arranged a consult with a surgical specialist. Next week I see him and I would expect the procedure to be performed shortly there after. I've been very pleased with my care. Please leave the VA alone.

 

[Glinda]

I thought John McCain was supposed to be, unlike many republicans, genuinely supportive of veterans. I guess not - not that I'd ever vote for him anyway. Just sayin'.

 

[Ralphy1]

Privatization of everything is the Republican mantra...