What Else Could You Want. Health Plan in 4 Minutes

Remember Joe Wilson?

Of course you do. He was the guy that shouted “you lie” during the presidents speech to a joint session of congress. But Wilson isn’t just another guy, he’s a representative of South Carolina, which is what makes his “you lie” outburst even more ridiculous.  In 2003, Wilson voted to pass a bill (Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act) that extended prescription drug coverage for illegal immigrants. Some would even say he had the deciding vote because it was a 216-215 vote. Wilson blamed his outburst on high emotions, but seeing as he voted to pass this bill in 2003, what makes him so intolerant to universal health care? Is it that a democrat is in office? Is it because our president is African American? Is it just simply that Mr. Wilson and his whole family receive free medical support from insurance companies because they want him to do what he can to abolish this bill. I’ll let you decide.

(Bill votes can be seen here)

Is the Lack of Health Insurance Something to Worry About?

Well is it? The quick answer is yes. Harvard has released a study that states the “[l]ack of health insurance is associated with as many as 44789 deaths per year in the United States.” It’s not just a few people here or there that only don’t receive coverage and suffer minor consequences, the consequences are in many cases, death. These deaths generally come from the inability to receive needed medical care which some just cannot afford. I believe it’s the Declaration of Independence that states we have “certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” With our current health insurance system, they are taking away some people’s right to life. This is unacceptable!

7 Lies From Republicans about Obama and the Health Bill

All accusations are viewed from signs and comments made from the September 12th protest:

1.  Obama’s administration is a new era of McCarthyism.

McCarthyism first off is the politically motivated practice of making accusations of disloyalty, subversion, or treason without proper regard for evidence. McCarthyism as many know was a big issue dealing with our fear of Russia and communists. Obama is not making any accusations against anyone relating to being what is now called a terrorist like it was in the late 40’s and 50’s.

2. “Obama is raising the taxes like crazy.”

For the health care bill specifically, taxes will be raised. They will be raised ONLY for people making more than $250,000 a year. If you or anyone else you know is making less than that then you don’t have to worry at all about an increase in your taxes to cover the health reform.

3. Obama is already spending too much money on things like the bailout.

When I heard this it almost made me laugh. It was not Obama that introduced and passed the bailout, it was George W. Bush who did back in 2008. Obama introduced the stimulus package.

4. There won’t be enough doctors to take care of the people Obama wants to bring on with the health care bill.

America is already having issues with the availability of doctors. However, a study done by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that 63% of doctors are in favor of the public option.

5. The health care bill will cover illegal aliens.

Simply put, no. According to America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, Page 143, Line 3, Section 246: “No Federal Payment for Undocumented Aliens.  Nothing in this subtitle shall allow Federal payments for affordability credits on behalf of individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States.” (Media Matters Action Network) (Bill)

6. Obama is a fascist, socialist, communist, Nazi…

President Barack Obama was elected by citizens of the United States of America. Obama has not, and cannot suppress opposition from those that disagree with him nor is he dictatorial leader. Therefore, he is not a fascist. Obama is not taking what you work for and distributing it among others in the country as would be done in a communist society with a socialist economy. Taxes are a part of America, always have been always will be. An increase in taxes for the wealthy is not eliminating the upper class. With increased taxes you will still be wealthy and the poor will still be poor eliminating the possibility of a classless communist society. Nazism refers to totalitarian ideology along with aspects of fascism and extremism. Obama being none of the above things or discriminating against a “weaker race” is not a Nazi.

7. “We don’t need czars in the white house.”

First off, the czars you’re hearing about have no executive powers or any sort of special treatment. They are not emperors in European countries. They are however, advisors to the president. Obama did not start using czars in the white house either. Ronald Reagan was the first president to use a czar as an advisor. Reagan had two drug czars, Carlton Turner PhD, ScD, Director of the Drug Abuse Policy Office, and D. Ian McDonald, MD. Deputy Assistant to the President, Drug Abuse Policy Office. George W. Bush had 36 czars with his administration and right now, Obama has 35. If you weren’t worried the last eight years, you don’t have an argument now.

A very well made video can be seen below. This was made by Chase Whiteside and Erick Stoll as a part of New Left Media. I did not go to the march, a lot of the issues I addressed came from watching this video and comments made by people around me.

What is the Temperature in Hell? Bill O backs Public Option!

Bill O’Reilly, possibly the one of the most recognized and celebrated person in right wing media is backing the public option with health care reform. O’Reilly said: “I want that, I want… not personally for me… but for working Americans to have an option, that if they don’t like their health insurance, if it’s too expensive, they can’t afford it, if the government can cobble together a cheaper insurance policy that gives the same benefits; I see that as a plus for the folks.”

But don’t take my word for it, here is the video:

Starting back up with a word from a republican

UniversalGuy in a comment from digg.com wrote:

I am a conservative.
This morning I was awoken by my alarm clock powered by electricity generated by the public power monopoly regulated by the U.S. Department of Energy.

I then took a shower in the clean water provided by a municipal water utility.

After that, I turned on the TV to one of the FCC-regulated channels to see what the National Weather Service of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration determined the weather was going to be like, using satellites designed, built, and launched by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

I watched this while eating my breakfast of U.S. Department of Agriculture-inspected food and taking the drugs which have been determined as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

At the appropriate time, as regulated by the U.S. Congress and kept accurate by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the U.S. Naval Observatory, I get into my National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-approved automobile and set out to work on the roads build by the local, state, and federal Departments of Transportation, possibly stopping to purchase additional fuel of a quality level
determined by the Environmental Protection Agency, using legal tender issued by the Federal Reserve Bank.

On the way out the door I deposit any mail I have to be sent out via the U.S. Postal Service and drop the kids off at the public school.

After spending another day not being maimed or killed at work thanks to the workplace regulations imposed by the Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health administration, enjoying another two meals which again do not kill me because of the USDA, I drive my NHTSA car back home on the DOT roads, to my house which has not burned down in my absence because of the state and local building codes and Fire Marshal’s inspection, and which has not been plundered of all its
valuables thanks to the local police department.

And then I log on to the internet — which was developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Administration — and post on Freerepublic.com and Fox News forums about how SOCIALISM in medicine is BAD because the government can’t do anything right.

Basically UniversalGuy is saying that a major argument the republicans are making is that the government can’t do anything right and this is why socialism in medicine is bad… but the truth is, the government takes part in every aspect in our lives even though we may not know it. The government is founded on helping the citizens, and that is what it is attempting to do right now. We need to look up the facts. Yes taxes will raise for the wealthy, but they are not raising an incredible amount. In fact, you’ll be saving money if you decide to use the public option even though your taxes are higher. It’s a win-win situation.

How low, can the oil go?

Analysts and economists say that oil could drop below $50 a barrel, and even under $40. However, they say it can rise just as fast. The oil prices have been on such a deep decline because of evidence that the deepening recession would have a severe impact on demand, reducing the use of oil by industries and individuals alike.

It is different in all areas around the country, but I just recently saw the price of gas drop below $2 a gallon. I’m sure everyone is liking this low price of gas, but we need to remember to keep using as little as possible. If the demand jumps up again, the price per barrel can easily rise.

Veterans Day

Today we celebrate Veterans Day. Originally proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson as Armistice Day, we celebrate the the soldiers that have fought and given their lives for our freedom. The soldiers, past and present, have fought bravely and honorably to keep our country free and we owe them our gratitude. Be sure today to talk to any veteran you may know and thank them for their service and duty they paid to this wonderful country.

Bush shares his thoughts on his presidency

As his presidency nears its end, a reflective President Bush suggested Tuesday he regrets some of his more blunt statements on the war on terror over the last eight years, and said he wishes he had not spoken in front of a “Mission Accomplished” banner only a month after U.S. troops in Iraq were deployed

I regret saying some things I shouldn’t have said.

Bush told CNN’s Heidi Collins when asked to reflect on his regrets over his two terms as president.

Like ‘dead or alive’ and ‘Bring ‘em on.’ My wife reminded me that, hey, as President of the United States, be careful what you say. I am proud to be the commander in chief of people who are so selfless and so courageous that they would volunteer to serve our country in a time of war, I’m proud when I see people feed the hungry. I’m proud when I’m in Africa and see volunteers helping those citizens dying of HIV/AIDS. I remember the conversation I had with my predecessor Bill Clinton. As a matter of fact, [I] called him yesterday and said, ‘Bill, I’m getting ready to meet with the new president and I remember how gracious you were to me. I hope I can be as gracious to President-elect Obama as you were to me.’

Obama plans to close Guantanamo

President elect Barack Obama and his advisers are crafting plans to close the Guantanamo Bay prison and prosecute terrorism suspects in the U.S. Bush had recently said that this would be “easier said than done.” Many of the 250 Guantanamo detainees are cleared for release, but the Bush administration has not able been to find a country willing to take them.

Obama foreign policy adviser Denis McDonough said the president-elect wants Guantanamo closed, but no decision has been made “about how and where to try the detainees, and there is no process in place to make that decision until his national security and legal teams are assembled.”