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What in the heck does that have to do with Blanche Lincoln? Are we now debating Obama or are we trying to figure out our senator and her views on a subject that is very close to all of us??/
What in the heck does that have to do with Blanche Lincoln? Are we now debating Obama or are we trying to figure out our senator and her views on a subject that is very close to all of us??/
Nita
Senator Lincoln is part of the group of democrats that is now being called the "Blue Cross" Democrats.
Senator Lincoln is part of the group of democrats that is now being called the "Blue Cross" Democrats.
The comment about Obama and Fox news still has nothing to do with Lincoln. By the way, many who are opposed to any form of socialized med. are turning on her as they think she will support it..We will see.
The comment about Obama and Fox news still has nothing to do with Lincoln. By the way, many who are opposed to any form of socialized med. are turning on her as they think she will support it..We will see.
Nita
That was the other poster. Not me.
Medicare is socialized medicine. People seem to be in favor of that.
Medicare is socialized medicine. People seem to be in favor of that.
yes, but it something we pay into. At this point Obama wants to give everyone health care with many not paying anything. That is a bit difrferent. Also remember if you have nothing but medicare you have a pretty sizable deductable and pay for many things. That is why most of us have sup as well. Of course one thing that is now being talked about is the cutting of medicare benefits if we do go along with Obamas plan. What they will cut, who knows as none of us are going to read the entire bill. In fact our elected officials will not read it. I wonder how many realize many seniors can not even find a doctor that will take medicare patients right now or they limiit taking new patients to one or two per month. What do you think will happen if we go with government sponsored health care?
yes, but it something we pay into. At this point Obama wants to give everyone health care with many not paying anything. That is a bit difrferent. Also remember if you have nothing but medicare you have a pretty sizable deductable and pay for many things. That is why most of us have sup as well. Of course one thing that is now being talked about is the cutting of medicare benefits if we do go along with Obamas plan. What they will cut, who knows as none of us are going to read the entire bill. In fact our elected officials will not read it. I wonder how many realize many seniors can not even find a doctor that will take medicare patients right now or they limiit taking new patients to one or two per month. What do you think will happen if we go with government sponsored health care?
Nita
Can you show me a link where it says people will get health care without paying for it? My understanding was that the government would offer a health insurance public option where people can PAY AFFORDABLE RATES every month to insure themselves or their family...maybe I am wrong.
I pay into Medicare right now out of every paycheck I receive, why can't I receive Medicare? Oh because I'm under 65...how ageist.
I understand Medicare isn't perfect but I think a public option would help a lot of people.
I would like for insurance companies to not be able to deny people for pre-existing conditions (and some of the pre-existing conditions they deny people for are pretty stupid: acne, chickenpox, hayfever, etc.). I would like for people to not have their insurance taken away retroactively all because the insurance company doesn't want to pay for their treatment/surgery/exam/etc (isn't that why we have insurance in the first place??)
I am not sure why so many people are quick to blame Obama... Congress has to pass the bill when it comes down to it so I would blame my representative depending on how they voted rather than the President. At the end of the day the power rests with them......or the lobbyists, however you prefer to look at it.
Can you show me a link where it says people will get health care without paying for it? My understanding was that the government would offer a health insurance public option where people can PAY AFFORDABLE RATES every month to insure themselves or their family...maybe I am wrong.
I pay into Medicare right now out of every paycheck I receive, why can't I receive Medicare? Oh because I'm under 65...how ageist.
I understand Medicare isn't perfect but I think a public option would help a lot of people.
I would like for insurance companies to not be able to deny people for pre-existing conditions (and some of the pre-existing conditions they deny people for are pretty stupid: acne, chickenpox, hayfever, etc.). I would like for people to not have their insurance taken away retroactively all because the insurance company doesn't want to pay for their treatment/surgery/exam/etc (isn't that why we have insurance in the first place??)
I am not sure why so many people are quick to blame Obama... Congress has to pass the bill when it comes down to it so I would blame my representative depending on how they voted rather than the President. At the end of the day the power rests with them......or the lobbyists, however you prefer to look at it.
Have you seen the movie Sicko?
He stated from the beginning everyone would be covered. I think that takes in those who can not pay..What do you mean, putting the blame on Obama? He is the one that ran on medical care for everyone, as well as other liberal stands.
Do I think premiums are too high and keep going up? Sure I do, do I think the cost of medical care has gotten out of hand, she I do. Do I want a totally government run program, NO I do not.
If you are not going to blame him for passing or trying to pass health reform, I guess you certainly can not blame Bush for the war, right?
Nita
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