Republicans and "socialized" medicine

If Republicans are against "socialized" medicine and "entitlement" programs, then why did they enact the prescription drug benefit for senior citizens a few years ago?

Any way you slice it, it's a big new socialized medicine entitlement program.

Discuss.

Because old people are more likely to vote?

I'd have thought there would be leaning towards being republican in that demographic as well.

Because they're all Seniors ???

Yep. That would be my guess as well.

You have missed the point totally

The act, signed into law by President Bush on December 8, 2003, allows tax savings for high-deductible medical insurance plans with new health savings accounts (HSA). The hope is that by encouraging high-deductible health insurance policies, people seeking medical assistance or prescription medicines will be more cost conscious about services provided.

Because republicans are hand out queens too.