Single-payer isn't the only liberal solution, it's just the cheapest; multi-payer is another option as well, but, all in all, we're still talking about government controlled health care.
I also would put to you that our current system is a good idea in theory, but not so much in practice as, it doesn't seem to be working here either both pre- and post-Obamacare.
I would argue that socialized health care has a far far better track record around the world than US healthcare.
Almost like team sports?
I could not care less which party gets credit for it... the GOP and the Democratic Party are both corrupt organizations.. Just fucking get it done.