Comments on: FAMILIARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT WITH HEALTH CARE REFORM

By: HyperIon

HyperIon — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:37:35 +0000

Harry O: I would like to have the French or Swiss plan. Both heavily regulated by their government and achieve better outcomes for the patients for less than we pay. These are facts, not opinions.

NO ONE experiences medical bankruptcy in other countries similar to the US in standard of living that have a national plan. It has been shown by a variety of unbiased measures that we pay more and get less. There is rationing in this country now if you don’t have insurance.

Gayle, please explain the high approval rating given medicare by its audience. Why can’t I have the same type of plan?

By: CZ

CZ — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:42:24 +0000

“And I will repeat - Obama is not taking the lead on this as he should.”

Dang right! This is called wiggle-room. President “Stuidly” is sure to foist blame on somebody else when this rancid government healthcare fiasco goes tits up.

Now, it’s on to cap and tax, the next turd swirling in his punchbowl.

By: Harry O

Harry O — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:43:43 +0000

If the Dems’ plan is so great why are they delaying implementation till 2012 or 2013? I see they are not
delaying collecting the money (2011).

Do you think they might be afraid of how the voters react
once they find out how the bill actually works? I do.

And, there are no examples of successful health care based on the principles of the government market. And this has been tried but there is some question whether a true free market approach has ever been tried.

By: KenGirard

KenGirard — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:18:48 +0000

Gayle Miller - What does a lawyer know about my medical health?
I don’t talk to my lawyer about repairing my car, for the same reason I don’t talk to my lawyer about what to do with my beat up old body. The lawyer is not the person doing the work, nor is he an expert in the field. Now once I’ve discussed all the options and made a decision, then is the time to call in my lawyer and tell him to write it all up legal like.
I don’t ask my lawyer’s opinion on what he thinks my odds are of recovering once the cancer has spread to my brain, I ask my doctor.
When a loved one has been kept alive on a machine for 6 months, you don’t ask your lawyer what he thinks of the situation, you ask the doctor.

The VA - underfunded, understaffed. And kept that way so that people will use their work supplied big insurance company instead. If the Vets had a plan worthy of them, then the big insurance companies would loose all that money.

By: Gayle Miller

Gayle Miller — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:41:05 +0000

Hyperion - have you carefully examined the health care provided in those other countries. The long, sometimes fatal, waits for treatment, the necessary procedures denied. Have you actually read this behemoth of a bill? I especially love the provision that seniors are required to meet with their physician every five years to discuss and plan end of life options - not with your attorney, mind you, with your doctor. If that doesn’t sound like a door opening onto the “carousel” (did you see Logan’s Run?) of euthanasia, nothing does! Using the VA as an example - I have friends who depend on the VA for their health care - and they aren’t all that healthy!

By: Gayle Miller

Gayle Miller — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:38:05 +0000

My doctor is rushing to do some necessary roto-rooter work on two fairly well blocked carotid arteries in my neck - that’s how excited he is about Obamacare! I’m letting him get away with it because that’s how excited I am about it!

By: Arthur

Arthur — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:19:16 +0000

> Rising health care costs will bankrupt us in 20 years.

Health care costs will continue to rise until they become too expensive - at that point they’ll level off. Supply and Demand.

By: Wramblin' Wreck

Wramblin' Wreck — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:37:48 +0000

We already have a government Health Care agency. Its called the Veteran’s Administration! Just scale this up x100 and Taa Daa! instant health care while-u-wait.

By: Chuck Tucson

Chuck Tucson — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:22:05 +0000

I’m beginning to think that the entire United States Senate, and a good majority of House is literally employed by the health insurance corporations. Fucking cowards, every last one of them.

By: Carole Sluis

Carole Sluis — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:10:41 +0000

For some this healthcare may be an improvement but not likely for the majority. Notice it is never paraphrased as better healthcare just more affordable. Wake up!! Contact your representatives andlet them know that if they support this venture you will support their defeat at their next reelection. Support the fact that all of those with government jobs (elected and employed)have the same coverage as their constituency. If it is so great then they will jump at the chance…don’t hold your breath! What good is healthcare if you can’t be treated? Wake up! Wake up!Wake up!!!