The Cost of Healthcare

Sent to me Anonymously today with my comments added at the bottom....

Well, the arrogant, narcissitic Obama is at it again with last night's speech. Definitely plans to co-op our country and our freedoms. I wonder how many people did grasp what he was really saying, and has been saying since his candidacy - take over America and push Americans in a ditch! We know our government is NOT all-wise, all-pure, and really working in our favor because we have been lax and allowed this stupidity to be elected at all levels. 2010 comes and must clean up the mess and make it clear that WE ARE the government! and we don't need more laws, more bailouts, etc., etc. until they get the message. Reminds me of this notice: "What part of NO do you not understand?" Polls today are showing that over 80% of the people do not want government to interfere with our healthcare, etc., but get rid of the blocking laws they put into effect that blocks insurance companies, but at the same time allowing insurance companies to be raping their members with obscene regulations and costs. That is where we all need to get on board and get the arcane regulations updated to protect us. By the way, the younger people don't really understand that until the 1950's, there wasn't much insurance for health coverage and definitely was not provided by employers, but we had to pay for it ourselves. OUR responsibility, not the government's. We, personally, do not wish to lose our Kaiser coverage to a bureaucrats.

Grassfire:
President Obama exposed himself last night... and I'm wondering if I was the only one who saw what happened!

Right near the end of the speech...When the President tried to make it sound as if government-run health care is something that every past great American would have demanded!

 

Obama talked about...

• "...the perils of too little" government...
• "...the leavening hand of wise [government] policy"...
• "...carefully crafted...[government] efforts to help people in need."

And here's the kicker...

 

He expressed empathy with those who are having trouble believing that "government is looking out for them."

Well, Mr. President, I OBJECT!

 

I don't think the crisis we are facing today in America in any way resembles the "perils of too little" government, and I flatly reject the premise that "government is looking out for" me!

 

And so did our Founding Fathers!

Below illustrates the cost to insure each person. Even if you apply that over a 5, 15 or 15 year period, it is outrageous.

What is startling to me is the cost. I noticed that Obama didn't comment that the cost was going to go down, just the number of users would go down. Pretty slick.

However, if anyone actually believes him they are insane. In 250 years we have never been able to stick to a budget. What makes the Hopers believe this is going to be any different?

Look at the below chart. I don't understand why the fed doesn't just offer a contract to two or three private healthcare companies, like Kaiser or BCBS and keep it private.

Well, I guess I know why a socialist wants to control it, but I hope that more Americans reject this strategy...

What is the 2nd Amendment?

The 2nd Amendment is an admittance by our founding fathers that any government which is allowed to go unchecked will eventually turn to fascism/dictatorship. The 2nd Amendment is about encouraging the protection of the Constitution and Bill of Rights through armed revolution when the need arises.

It isn't an amendment to give people the right to bear a semi-automatic gun, as the NRA has made it out to be. By focusing on the sole aspect of owning a gun, the NRA has destroyed the real intention of the 2nd amendment; protecting our rights from a strong central government.

Any government that opposes its citizens being well armed is a great indicator of its desires to subjugate it's citizens. Furthermore, any limitation or restriction on the class of arms that a citizen is "allowed" to own is in direct violation to the Constitution. If I want to own a fully automatic rifle, who is the government to deny me? We have an entire set of laws which govern my actions if I infringe on others rights. If I rob a store with a bat, handgun or assault rifle, or for that matter drive a plan into a building, there are rules which govern that.

How Appropriate

I was jamming out to one of my favorite Rush albums, err, CDs, err my iPod, 2112, when I had an epiphany.  As I listened to the lyrics I was shocked at the similarities to our current geo-political situation.  Here is a repost of the lyrics:

Rush » 2112 Lyrics

'I lie awake, staring out at the bleakness of Megadon. City and sky become one, merging into a single plane, a vast sea of unbroken grey. The Twin Moons, just two pale orbs as they trace their way across the steely sky. I used to think I had a pretty good life here, just plugging into my machine for the day, then watching Templevision or reading a Temple Paper in the evening.

'My friend Jon always said it was nicer here than under the atmospheric domes of the Outer Planets. We have had peace since 2062, when the surviving planets were banded together under the Red Star of the Solar Federation. The less fortunate gave us a few new moons. I believed what I was told. I thought it was a good life, I thought I was happy. Then I found something that changed it all...'

[I. Overture]
And the meek shall inherit the earth...

[II. Temples of Syrinx]
...'The massive grey walls of the Temples rise from the heart of every Federation city. I have always been awed by them, to think that every single facet of every life is regulated and directed from within! Our books, our music, our work and play are all looked after by the benevolent wisdom of the priests...'

We've taken care of everything
The words you hear, the songs you sing
The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes
It's one for all and all for one
We work together, common sons
Never need to wonder how or why

We are the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx
Our great computers fill the hallowed halls
We are the Priests, of the Temples of Syrinx
All the gifts of life are held within our walls

Look around at this world we've made
Equality our stock in trade
Come and join the Brotherhood of Man
Oh, what a nice, contented world
Let the banners be unfurled
Hold the Red Star proudly high in hand

We are the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx
Our great computers fill the hallowed halls
We are the Priests, of the Temples of Syrinx
All the gifts of life are held within our walls

[III. Discovery]
'...Behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was hidden beneath the cave, I found it. I brushed away the dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it reverently in my hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was beautiful...'

'...I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn the keys to make them sound differently. As I struck the wires with my other hand, I produced my first harmonious sounds and soon my own music! How different it could be from the music of the Temples! I can't wait to tell the priests about it!...'

What can this strange device be?
When I touch it, it gives forth a sound
It's got wires that vibrate and give music
What can this thing be that I found?

See how it sings like a sad heart
And joyously screams out its pain
Sounds that build high like a mountain
Or notes that fall gently like rain

I can't wait to share this new wonder
The people will all see its light
Let them all make their own music
The Priests praise my name on this night

[IV. Presentation]
'...In the sudden silence as I finished playing, I looked up to a circle of grim, expressionless faces. Father Brown rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice echoed throughout the silent Temple Hall...'

'...Instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were words of quiet rejection! Instead of praise, sullen dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as Father Brown ground my precious instrument to splinters beneath his feet...'

I know it's most unusual
To come before you so
But I've found an ancient miracle
I thought that you should know
Listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There's something here as strong as life
I know that it will reach you

Yes, we know, it's nothing new
It's just a waste of time
We have no need for ancient ways
The world is doing fine
Another toy that helped destroy
The elder race of man
Forget about your silly whim
It doesn't fit the plan

I can't believe you're saying
These things just can't be true
Our world could use this beauty
Just think what we might do
Listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There's something here as strong as life
I know that it will reach you

Don't annoy us further!
We have our work to do
Just think about the average
What use have they for you?
Another toy that helped destroy
The elder race of man
Forget about your silly whim
It doesn't fit the Plan!

[V. Oracle: The Dream]
'...I guess it was a dream, but even now it all seems so vivid to me. Clearly yet I see the beckoning hand of the oracle as he stood at the summit of the staircase...'

'...I see still the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities and the pure spirit of man revealed in the lives and works of this world. I was overwhelmed by both wonder and understanding as I saw a completely different way to life, a way that had been crushed by the Federation long ago. I saw now how meaningless life had become with the loss of all these things...'

I wandered home through the silent streets
And fell into a fitful sleep
Escape to realms beyond the night
Dream can't you show me the light?

I stand atop a spiral stair
An oracle confronts me there
He leads me on light years away
Through astral nights, galactic days
I see the works of gifted hands
That grace this strange and wondrous land
I see the hand of man arise
With hungry mind and open eyes

They left the planet long ago
The elder race still learn and grow
Their power grows with purpose strong
To claim the home where they belong
Home to tear the Temples down...
Home to change!

[VI. Soliloquy]
'...I have not left this cave for days now, it has become my last refuge in my total despair. I have only the music of the waterfall to comfort me now. I can no longer live under the control of the Federation, but there is no other place to go. My last hope is that with my death I may pass into the world of my dream, and know peace at last.'

The sleep is still in my eyes
The dream is still in my head
I heave a sigh and sadly smile
And lie a while in bed
I wish that it might come to pass
Not fade like all my dreams...

Just think of what my life might be
In a world like I have seen!
I don't think I can carry on
Carry on this cold and empty life

My spirits are low in the depths of despair
My lifeblood...
...Spills over...

[VII. The Grand Finale]
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
We have assumed control
We have assumed control
We have assumed control