Yeah, I was looking over the news regarding the situation in Egypt. I hear that the people asked the military to intervene when Morsi started collecting all the marbles. I also heard that the military is part of Egypt's version of governmental checks and balances. Now, M's supporters, other brothers I suppose, are burning churches, beating people up, and driving Christians out of the country. I find it odd they're not burning mosques... Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how our crippled government will deal with the situation. But then, I"m not going to talk about Egypt... or Somilia... or Syria... or Iran... or ... ... ...
Did you hear about the contest our HHS is running? Oh yeah! They're offering cash prizes (yours and mine) to young people who write the most compelling paper on why young adults should spend thousands of dollars a year to buy a policy they don't need rather than pay the 1% of gross pay or 95 bucks to avoid buying the insurance. I guess they're hoping our youth will not be smart enough to fully understand that they can pay nothing, essentially, until they need major.. MAJOR health care. Then, thanks to the "existing condition" part of the ACA, junior can start paying $100/month for full medical coverage... and then stop paying once he's cured. Pretty neat huh? Wish I only needed to buy car insurance after I had the accident. Maybe we can get that passed in the next year or two. Anyway, back to the contest. I'm thinking of giving it a try under the pen name, "Teenager for Obamacare"... I could use the money.
I like to challenge my detractors when they complain about something. I ask them how they'd solve the problem. I'm not immune so I'll set the example. With the medical issue, there are a couple of things that could be done right away. First, tort reform would reduce the ridiculous awards being given "victims" of malpractice. Have you noticed it is called the "PRACTICE" of medicine? Crap happens. Compensation is cool but be fair for crying out loud. Cutting the pie slice the attorneys get would help too. Anyway, next, instead of spending our money to help others buy insurance, spend it to subsidize research for techniques, drugs, and hardware. If the gov put a fraction of the funds into healthcare they waste everyday, prices could come down a bunch. I would also encourage you to find a youtube video of Dr. Ben Carson's plan to rein in costs. This dude is one of the unsung heroes of our time... and he is... S... M... A... R... T!
One last word on attorneys... We need to get their commercials OFF THE AIR! Jeez I'm tired of "... call the accident hotline..." junk. Just sayin' While we're at it, cap their fees to medicare guidelines. See how many decide to get "real" work!
WOW! I am sooo glad two of the major networks are doing rah-rah mini-series on Hillary. I think she is the most honest, forthright, understanding person I've ever seen. I mean, the parents of the victims from Benghazi were impressed with her handling of the situation. Sure she was fired from the house Judiciary Committee for unethical behavior including lying and obstruction. The chief counsel said she was unethical and conspired to violate the Constitution... I know that's the kind of person I want in office!
Oh well, not much else to chat about. I will leave you with a question. I especially want to hear from my progressive friends.
ARE YOU BETTER OFF THAN YOU WERE IN '08? If you are, how?
OK, two questions :)
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