tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.comments2012-12-29T08:03:38.375-08:00Take America BackWTLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05093753212267056321noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-42843742009993053782010-03-24T08:39:27.925-07:002010-03-24T08:39:27.925-07:00Our hearts go out to individuals who have worked h...Our hearts go out to individuals who have worked hard, WERE RESPONSIBLE with their earnings and (through no fault of their own) come down with an illness and don't have insurance to pay for the costs of treatment.<br /><br />But what we need to realize is that this is the exception...not the rule. You can not build a plan to handle the exception.<br /><br />Of course, the majority of the cost of this plan will be for people who were born on welfare, raised on welfare and reproduced more welfare kids.<br /><br />However, not all on welfare....some are just irresponsible individuals who made good money and made the CHOICE not to spend it on health insurance. <br /><br />People act like there is not health insurance out there that they can buy today. They can.<br /><br />Over 10+ million individuals that currently do not have insurance, made more than $75,000 a year. Sorry, you can afford insurance if you make that kind of money.<br /><br />My tax dollars should not be spent to support the lazy on welfare or the irresponsible who choose to spend their money on "other things".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-2744464577959232902010-03-23T00:14:29.984-07:002010-03-23T00:14:29.984-07:00Your assumptions of how this will affect the curre...Your assumptions of how this will affect the current insurance companies seems to be pretty well thought out.<br /><br />Those costs are about to go up even more though since the next agenda item is "immigration reform". We will see another massive amnesty program being pushed. It won't be a change in legal procedure in any significant way but will simply "deem" currently illegal immigrants to be "permanent residents" thus adding huge numbers to the social entitlement programs.Al Hefnerhttp://www.afreshpath.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-5592946058347775882010-03-22T21:26:14.319-07:002010-03-22T21:26:14.319-07:00I'd like to know what they plan to do with all...I'd like to know what they plan to do with all the illegals. Apparently health care will not be provided them. So do they continue the same program of using the ER as their primary care physician. Further stressing our already strapped hospital resources. The dumbocrates have just told the rest of the world come to the US. Here u get free health care if your a citizen or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-64488757912907235712010-03-22T17:11:36.187-07:002010-03-22T17:11:36.187-07:00Well Said WayneWell Said WayneDave Kulmannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-7554234930141970722010-03-22T16:55:11.040-07:002010-03-22T16:55:11.040-07:00WTH??? A complete disregard for public opinion! I ...WTH??? A complete disregard for public opinion! I am neither Democrat nor Republican. Just sick of the corruption in Washington these days. I agree with WTL here.RickyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12077746244583104771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-86179627769733778812010-03-22T16:30:02.851-07:002010-03-22T16:30:02.851-07:00Excellent article!Excellent article!Zelhttp://www.twitter.com/OneAndOnlyZelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-69311322682296164422010-03-22T16:24:59.701-07:002010-03-22T16:24:59.701-07:00I agree with you (Anonymous posting from 3:37 PM),...I agree with you (Anonymous posting from 3:37 PM), but I think that is why conservatives/Republicans have a reputation of not being compassionate. A lot of liberals feel they are on morally higher ground than we are. One of the ways we can attract a larger following is by showing how conservative principals can and will help everyone achieve his or her goals, without allowing for those truly in need to die while waiting for help.<br /><br />How do we do this? First, explain Federalism. The Federal government has specific jobs, and health care is not one of them. This does not mean that health care cannot be provided at the local or state levels to those who truly need. But, it must only be a temporary fix.<br /><br />Second, encourage philanthropy. Incentives for charity are important, as is a strengthening of religious/moral values in our youth. Teach them to give back to the community. Teach those in need to turn to community religious organizations for help instead of the government. And then, once back on their feet, hopefully they will give back to those who helped them.<br />The American Red Cross provides a great example of how Americans can easily give to those in great need around the world.<br />Why can't we start an organization (tax-exempt charity) that provides health insurance to those in great need who do not qualify for Medicaid? Is anyone telling Oprah she can't pay out of her own pocket for the poor in her neighborhood to receive health care?M. Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451261883939310192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-33186861884255067722010-03-22T15:37:21.643-07:002010-03-22T15:37:21.643-07:00I too was near poverty level. But I managed to rai...I too was near poverty level. But I managed to raise two children making between 5.11 and 8.87 an hour during a 17 year period. They never took free lunches, we did not live in Gov housing, they did not get food stamps, and we did not go without healthcare. It was a matter of doing without some of the things most will not. No cigarettes, no drinking, eating out only where children ate free and that was few and far between. I babysit on the weekends and after my regular job. My children's entertainment was playing outside and on weekends we would spend time together at the park. That was a great life. It took hard work and ambition. But I did it and I have something to be proud of. PEOPLE , TAKE PRIDE IN WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOURSELF, NOT WHAT UNWILLING FELLOW COUNTRYMAN CAN DO FOR YOU!!!! I AM PO'ED THAT I HAVE WORKED SO HARD FINALLY ROSE ABOVE, NOW HAVE TO HELP THOSE WHO AREN'T WILLING TO WORK HARD LIKE I DID.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-47913593885559917462010-03-22T15:25:18.610-07:002010-03-22T15:25:18.610-07:00Perhaps it's time we separated from the all po...Perhaps it's time we separated from the all powerful Obama administration!Bob Ungerbuehlerhttp://www.charter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-23178676071548519142010-03-22T14:12:16.852-07:002010-03-22T14:12:16.852-07:00I'm sorry, but whenever I read these blogs aga...I'm sorry, but whenever I read these blogs against any kind of healthcare reform, I never actually see any of you address the very real problem of how people like me, who are not in the poverty level, who work for a small company that does not provide health insurance and can not afford hundreds of dollars, if not thousands, a month for health insurance for a family. I pay taxes too. I have a serious illness at the moment, with NO way to pay for treatment, so I will most likely die. <br />Where is the help for me? I work, so I get nothing? I have to become homeless and put my child in foster care so I can live? IN THE UNITED STATES?<br />I have always considered myself a Republican, until I became ill. The Republicans have had a very long time to get this under control, and did nothing until Obama was in office, and then all they did was fight to the bitter end to defeat him, with no real plan to fix things.<br />The United States will soon become a third world county, for more reasons than this bill. <br />God help us all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-33352198201640138442010-03-22T14:12:16.851-07:002010-03-22T14:12:16.851-07:00and today in my email I receive an email from John...and today in my email I receive an email from John McCain, he in one sentence tells us about how bad this legislation is...and in the next breath asks for MORE contributions! Why the hell would I want to keep giving money to those who clearly can not seem to do the jobs they were placed there to do? I'm so totally sick of politicians! Better save our money kids, I bet this is just round one...they got a taste of our blood and I'm sure they'll be back for more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-61993520342339651742010-03-22T13:55:42.207-07:002010-03-22T13:55:42.207-07:00Very insightful, well presented. If only more peo...Very insightful, well presented. If only more people would look at the true economics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-3457689005317777002010-03-22T13:46:54.197-07:002010-03-22T13:46:54.197-07:00Excellent! Thank you for voicing this so clearly a...Excellent! Thank you for voicing this so clearly and concisely! Thank you!!Phyllis Buckmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-46798281650815899232010-03-22T13:06:50.598-07:002010-03-22T13:06:50.598-07:00I agree...this is a sad day in American history.
F...I agree...this is a sad day in American history.<br />Forrest Phelps-Cook<br />ArkansasReflections of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234142457357707260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-80633284784460800682010-03-21T07:20:45.585-07:002010-03-21T07:20:45.585-07:00Why not just ask all of them over for beer in the ...Why not just ask all of them over for beer in the Rose Garden?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-3183026515870712822010-02-25T14:52:28.250-08:002010-02-25T14:52:28.250-08:00"The president is the commander-in-chier and ..."The president is the commander-in-chier and thus, ultimately responsible for the rules of engagement of our armed forces. The buck stops with Obama, no?" The protection of innocent lives is what McChrystal is trying to protect, and still capture the terrorists. Stretching the truth and the main comments made to this blog, does not absolve the right to relate nonsense to Obama. Rules of engagement are most often decided upon by battle space commanders and are created to carry out and fall in-line with over-arching orders or goals from higher command. No one actually votes on it in the house. http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/dod_dictionary/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-4049292638825697812010-02-25T14:09:18.937-08:002010-02-25T14:09:18.937-08:00Thanks for the time you put into responding to thi...Thanks for the time you put into responding to this post. However, you have two key facts wrong.<br /><br />The president is the commander-in-chier and thus, ultimately responsible for the rules of engagement of our armed forces. The buck stops with Obama, no?<br /><br />While the Senate provides approval of the president's nominees, when it comes to military leadership, they act as little more than a rubber stamp. McChrystal and the Joint Chiefs serve at the pleasure of the president. The president either approves requests (troop surge), permits policy (rules of engagement and interrogation), or implements new policy (withdraw of "Don't ask, don't tell").<br /><br />In this case, who else could be ultimately responsible but the president? Certainly, McChrystal should and could shoulder responsibility for these rules of engagement. McChrystal does not answer to us, the voters. The president does. Just because a newspaper article doesn't mention the president, doesn't absolve him of the responsibility for military policy in the field. Just ask George W Bush.WTLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093753212267056321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-40188842303213514952010-02-25T13:38:47.842-08:002010-02-25T13:38:47.842-08:00I love how at the top of the heading it says Obama...I love how at the top of the heading it says Obama wanted this, but in the articles (the "correctness below") it states nothing about Obama's agenda, and yet he was thrown into the heading as if he wanted this. <br /><br />Interpretation can mean anything. We could say that the house voted for this, yet it doesn't say who exactly implemented this process, more like who wants it to 'try' to happen. It could have been the head(s) of the military itself. If you want America back, you are going to have to stop blaming the president for all that is wrong with the U.S. I just find it funny that Obama, in no way, was even mentioned in the article, but yet it's the title blames it specifically on him. <br /><br />Funny right, but in the second paragraph it's this guy, who wanted to impose this legislation (so that civilians will not die)"U.S. commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal." It never said its military law, which soldiers have to follow. <br /><br />If I'm correct, it was the senate who appointed McChrystal last year. Not Obama. His previous branch of command, he was appointed by Bush. So Bush was the proximate cause of this "outrageous implementation." <br /><br />If you want America back, learn how to properly analyze material, instead of lying. Lying causes ignorance, which makes us weak as a country. I don't want to fail as a country because of nonsense you people bring to the table. God says liars burn in hell (oh wait, that's just what I feel the bible should read).<br /><br />P.S. I didn't even vote for Obama, lol. So get your panties out of a wad. <br /><br />(facebook: kienan)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-57018965154611014212010-01-29T00:45:29.440-08:002010-01-29T00:45:29.440-08:00nothing like trying to fight a war w/your hands ti...nothing like trying to fight a war w/your hands tied. this president is a moron - he needs to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-74858495085618097812010-01-21T10:34:06.095-08:002010-01-21T10:34:06.095-08:00What about private sale and ownership of firearms?...What about private sale and ownership of firearms? The Democrats would completely ban this, and many are trying to do so...along with our Great Leader.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-53541167706385743042010-01-17T00:54:01.657-08:002010-01-17T00:54:01.657-08:00I see nothing wrong with those rules of engagement...I see nothing wrong with those rules of engagement as long as they are also applied to the Secret Service agents who guard the President....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891214796976719517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-34178998414095436432010-01-16T17:21:21.187-08:002010-01-16T17:21:21.187-08:00Schocking! What is next?Schocking! What is next?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-8978335092943006602010-01-02T21:45:40.042-08:002010-01-02T21:45:40.042-08:00if u dont shoot first u get shot first right? i re...if u dont shoot first u get shot first right? i really hate this guy, dont shoot first. Are u kidding, these guys are putting there ass on the line and u tell them to no shoot first. Did we elect these people, are we really that stupid? these people are morons, who the hell are u to say one word on how a solider should act when all u have done ur whole life is sit behind a freakin desk. Im 16 and i can tell there is something wrong here. Its so aggrivating to see these idiots screw up what our founding fathers belived in. Are we becoming a moralless people, are we becoming slefish self centered, and oblivious to everything around us? to all the facts? What wrong with u America?. The Problem with our enemy is that they have no se uniform, therefore a civlian looks much like a terroist. Stay safe soliders. Semper FiJamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-6413397158535641912009-12-14T21:57:39.119-08:002009-12-14T21:57:39.119-08:00How about the health care mandate that's worki...How about the health care mandate that's working its way through Congress, R. Stanton Scott? I personally like my health care as it is with all of the amenities and will continue to purchase it of my own free will. But if I don't want to then that is my choice, and I should be willing to live and die by the consequences of my actions. That is freedom, until the health care bill which is being entirely written by the Democrats gets passed and I could face fines and jail time if I don't want to buy it. It's nothing like car insurance, either. Right now I have the freedom to buy it and not be "nudged" into a single-payer plan, like Obama wants (plenty of video of him saying it on youtube, so don't ask), and I don't want it to change in most ways, including the financial incentive for research. My father has a type of cancer that has no cure, and free-market research is the only efficient way to find cures. Obamacare will put the nail in his coffin by stifling research. Other countries can only have universal healthcare because they eek off of our research. We pay for it and they benefit, but when we're all socialized, we'll all be swimming in the cesspool. If we go universal everyone loses, and that's where the Liberals want to go. I agree that there are things about our system that need to change, like the free-market limiting legislation that keep costs high and the frivolous litigation that is currently allowed beyond common sense which also increases costs. But Liberalism is just Communism-lite. It's fiscally irresponsible to push our responsibility to be charitable onto the government, and morally reprehensible because it's LAZY. Charity should be a neighbor to neighbor, person to person thing, not a government mandates and higher taxes thing. Time and time again it has been shown to not work. Taxes do not create charity. Liberal policies are not charitable. It's a nanny state that trains people to be suckling babies instead of responsible individuals, and the agenda of liberalism comes right out of Marxism, which is where Hitler and Stalin got the dogma they preached. So don't tell me for a second that Liberalism protects freedom or doesn't infringe upon it. That is nonsense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170596096657614637.post-44605263754685477272009-12-06T11:16:19.316-08:002009-12-06T11:16:19.316-08:00It is that very "individual" ideals that...It is that very "individual" ideals that has put so many at risk. Our country is rooted in discrimination and racism. It is rooted in classism. From the time it said freedom for all men, but made those of African Descent 3/5th of one. To justifying genocide of the indigenous people with "manifest destiny". Our countries principles have never been fully lived up to. Our desire for monetary and material wealth and power are the reasons we have so much global unrest. Republicans especially are responsible for the revisionist history and bully tactics that keep many hard working Americans quiet.HGhttp://www.freshrootsmusic.comnoreply@blogger.com