John Oliver did a big takeout on Obamacare in this week’s “Last Week Tonight,” more specifically focusing on the Republicans’ seeming lack of a convincing plan to replace it.
Oliver started off by saying that the GOP has been railing against the law for eight years, playing a clip of one Congressman calling it the worst piece of legislation in American history. “Good news Fugitive Slave Act, you’re officially off the hook,” Oliver joked.
Oliver then dove into the talking points that Republicans will be using to pitch the closest thing they have to a plan, including refundable tax credits. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price had previously proposed a tax credit of $1,200 for people 18-35 and $3,000 for people 50 and over.
“A tax credit that small helps cover your health insurance the way a thong covers your dad’s ass: it doesn’t,” Oliver said. “And there’s something that’s fundamentally wrong about that.”
And what about health savings accounts?
“They’re great for rich people; they’re basically a tax shelter,” he said. “But if you’re too poor to save, or you get sick enough to blow through what you’ve saved, you’re not going to be covered, and you have that thong problem again.”
Finally Oliver addressed Paul Ryan’s proposed block grants measure, which would set specific sums of money aside for the states to fund Medicaid. The problem? “If costs start to rise and the block grant doesn’t keep pace, guess what, it’s that thong. Thong thong, thong thong thong thong,” Oliver said.
He closed the segment by playing a clip from an interview with President Trump, who promised health coverage for every American, with the doctor they want, at a lower price than they are paying now.
“So anything short of that is a disaster!” Oliver said. “And insurers are going to need an answer soon, so tick-tock motherf—ers!”
Barack Obama's Most Memorable TV Moments, From 'Mean Tweets' to Farewell Speech (Videos)
Obama Slow Jams the News With Jimmy Fallon
The soon-to-be former president took the mic with Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” in June, where he mocked Donald Trump’s infamous orange tan, Beyonce’s “Lemonade,” and even the late-night host himself.
Mean Tweets
Obama read mean tweets about himself on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in 2015.
"Running Wild With Bear Grylls
Obama went on an adventure with Bear Grylls in December 2015, where he discussed everything from his family to climate change while devouring a dead fish.
Michelle and Barack Dance to "Thriller"
For Halloween at the White House, the couple channeled their inner Michael Jackson to dance to "Thriller."
Obama's Anger Translator
Obama enlisted Keegan-Michael Key to be his anger translator "Luther" at the 2015 White House Correspondents' Dinner, which allowed the audience to hear what Obama wished he could say.
Obama Impersonates Frank Underwood
On April Fools' Day 2015, the soon-to-be former president showed the world he watches "House of Cards."
Obama Raps with Lin-Manuel Miranda
"Hamilton" star Lin-Manuel Miranda freestyle rapped to words that Obama held up in the Rose Garden of the White House in March 2016.
"Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis"
Obama took part in an episode of "Between Two Ferns," regarded as one of the best installment of the Zach Galifianakis show so far. At the White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2014, he brought out two ferns saying "it's worked before!"
Obama on "Ellen"
Obama appeared on “Ellen,” where she thanked him for everything he’s done for the gay community, but he turned the tables when he caught Ellen off guard by genuinely telling her that no one’s been more influential in making strides for LGBT rights than her.
Obama's Birth Video
Clearly Obama was getting a little tired of everyone’s skepticism about his birthplace so he decided to release his birth video to put the rumors to rest. Except his home video turned out to be a clip from “The Lion King." He also roasted Trump, who was in the audience.
Turkey Pardon
President Barack Obama played the role of everyone’s dad during his annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon in 2015. He served us all with a big helping of adorable dad jokes that even his daughters couldn’t handle.
Beyonce Sings "At Last" for the Obamas
Come on ... cutest moment ever.
Obama on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
Obama appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” back in 2012 where he explained the root cause of Donald Trump’s feud with him at the time. Apparently it all started when they “were growing up together in Kenya.”
Obama's Farewell Speech
Obama's entire Farewell Speech in January was amazing, but his words about his wife Michelle had everyone (including himself) in tears.
Obama's Emotional Sandy Hook Address
Hours after the Sandy Hook shooting, Obama addressed the nation and teared up while remembering the lives lost.
Obama's Mic Drop
Obama closed his final White House Correspondents' Dinner with the words, "Obama out" -- and a mic drop.
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As the world prepares to say goodbye to President Obama, here are some golden memories from his eight years in office
Obama Slow Jams the News With Jimmy Fallon
The soon-to-be former president took the mic with Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” in June, where he mocked Donald Trump’s infamous orange tan, Beyonce’s “Lemonade,” and even the late-night host himself.
