Showing posts with label obama care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label obama care. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
GERRY CONNOLLY Pleading for Votes for ObamaCare On House Floor
KEITH FIMIAN IS RUNNING AGAINST GERRY CONNOLLY
DONATE TO KEITH FIMIAN'S CAMPIAGN AND IF YOU LIVE IN VIRGINIA'S 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT VOTE FOR KEITH FIMIAN ON NOVEMBER 2
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Pay Up Suckers
A VAT Tax Will Help Create a Permanent Dependent Class
This is liberalism's goal in overturning Reaganism and lying about tax cuts.
Paul Volcker says we need a Value Added Tax ( VAT ), which is a tax on Everything, to pay for the Democrats spending spree.
Volcker: Taxes likely to rise eventually to tame deficit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States should consider raising taxes to help bring deficits under control and may need to consider a European-style value-added tax, White House adviser Paul Volcker said on Tuesday.
Volcker, answering a question from the audience at a New York Historical Society event, said the value-added tax "was not as toxic an idea" as it has been in the past and also said a carbon or other energy-related tax may become necessary.
Though he acknowledged that both were still unpopular ideas, he said getting entitlement costs and the U.S. budget deficit under control may require such moves. "If at the end of the day we need to raise taxes, we should raise taxes," he said.
This is liberalism's goal in overturning Reaganism and lying about tax cuts.
"The problem with the deficits is not insufficient taxation. The problem
with the deficits is out-of-control spending by the Obama regime." -Rush Limbaugh
Paul Volcker says we need a Value Added Tax ( VAT ), which is a tax on Everything, to pay for the Democrats spending spree.
Volcker: Taxes likely to rise eventually to tame deficit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States should consider raising taxes to help bring deficits under control and may need to consider a European-style value-added tax, White House adviser Paul Volcker said on Tuesday.
Volcker, answering a question from the audience at a New York Historical Society event, said the value-added tax "was not as toxic an idea" as it has been in the past and also said a carbon or other energy-related tax may become necessary.
Though he acknowledged that both were still unpopular ideas, he said getting entitlement costs and the U.S. budget deficit under control may require such moves. "If at the end of the day we need to raise taxes, we should raise taxes," he said.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Perriello is not afraid to face Seniors .....
Maybe he thinks since they're old he can take them down...
Perriello holding pair of town hall meetings by telephone
Constituents of U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Ivy, will have an opportunity to ask the congressman questions about health care reform in two telephone town halls next week.
Perriello will field questions focused on senior citizens’ issues in the first call between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Monday. Perriello will host the town hall live from the Senior Center in Charlottesville. He will take questions over the phone and from seniors present in the room.
Seating at the event will be limited to 75 people, with priority given to Senior Center members.
To participate in the call, dial 1-877-269-7289 and enter the PIN 14581.
The second town hall will be held between 6:50 and 7:50 p.m. Wednesday for a general audience of anyone who has questions about the health care reform package.
To participate in the second call, dial 1-877-269-7289 and enter the PIN 14581.
Both calls are free and participants may dial in at any time. The format allows thousands of people to listen at once.
Perriello holding pair of town hall meetings by telephone
Constituents of U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Ivy, will have an opportunity to ask the congressman questions about health care reform in two telephone town halls next week.
Perriello will field questions focused on senior citizens’ issues in the first call between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Monday. Perriello will host the town hall live from the Senior Center in Charlottesville. He will take questions over the phone and from seniors present in the room.
Seating at the event will be limited to 75 people, with priority given to Senior Center members.
To participate in the call, dial 1-877-269-7289 and enter the PIN 14581.
The second town hall will be held between 6:50 and 7:50 p.m. Wednesday for a general audience of anyone who has questions about the health care reform package.
To participate in the second call, dial 1-877-269-7289 and enter the PIN 14581.
Both calls are free and participants may dial in at any time. The format allows thousands of people to listen at once.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Jim Webb is SPINNING his numerous votes on OBAMACARE
Webb at UVa: Health reform ‘how not to pass a bill’
“It’s an example of how not to pass a bill,” Webb told politics professor Larry J. Sabato’s class of 400 students. “It pains me to say that as a Democrat.”
LIAR
Webb voted against repealing Obamacare
Webb voted against having to enroll in ObamaCare
“It’s an example of how not to pass a bill,” Webb told politics professor Larry J. Sabato’s class of 400 students. “It pains me to say that as a Democrat.”
LIAR
Webb voted against repealing Obamacare
Webb voted against having to enroll in ObamaCare
Monday, March 29, 2010
Not Even the Race Card can Help the Dems Now
We the People are Awake and We're pissed!
54% of the nation's likely voters still favor repealing Obamacare.
Repeal is favored by 84% of Republicans and 59% of unaffiliated voters. Among white Democrats, 25% favor repeal, but only one percent (1%) of black Democrats share that view
Forty-nine percent (49%) believe the new law will reduce the quality of care. Sixty percent (60%) believe it will increase the federal budget deficit.
54% of the nation's likely voters still favor repealing Obamacare.
Repeal is favored by 84% of Republicans and 59% of unaffiliated voters. Among white Democrats, 25% favor repeal, but only one percent (1%) of black Democrats share that view
Forty-nine percent (49%) believe the new law will reduce the quality of care. Sixty percent (60%) believe it will increase the federal budget deficit.
Aetna CEO says Health premiums will go up, coverage will change under Obamacare
Ron Williams, the chairman and CEO of Aetna Insurance, which covers more than 36 million Americans:
Will insurance premiums go up?
The answer is yes, and some of the things that will drive those premiums are significant additional taxes the industry will ultimately have to pay in the first year.
The President said that this bill would not have any impact on people who already had coverage, that it was about the uninsured, that there would be no change.
Will this legislation change the coverage of people who are already paying for it?
My perception is, yes, things will change. You might not have a plan that includes the exact same doctors. You might have plans that have richer benefits, and therefore you're going to pay more for benefits you may or may not want. It would have been a better message to say, we're going to make certain you maintain your eligibility.
Finish reading at the Washington Examiner:
UPDATE!!Insurance companies say that they do not have to cover pre existing conditions for children until 2014... it seems Obama didn't read the Bill either.
Will insurance premiums go up?
The answer is yes, and some of the things that will drive those premiums are significant additional taxes the industry will ultimately have to pay in the first year.
The President said that this bill would not have any impact on people who already had coverage, that it was about the uninsured, that there would be no change.
Will this legislation change the coverage of people who are already paying for it?
My perception is, yes, things will change. You might not have a plan that includes the exact same doctors. You might have plans that have richer benefits, and therefore you're going to pay more for benefits you may or may not want. It would have been a better message to say, we're going to make certain you maintain your eligibility.
Finish reading at the Washington Examiner:
UPDATE!!Insurance companies say that they do not have to cover pre existing conditions for children until 2014... it seems Obama didn't read the Bill either.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Classless President Tells GOP to "GO FOR IT"
From The Hill
President Barack Obama on Thursday flipped into campaign mode and dared Republicans to repeal the healthcare law.“This is the reform that some folks in Washington are still hollering about. And now that it’s passed, they’re already promising to repeal it,” Obama said. “They’re actually going to run on a platform of repeal in November. Well I say go for it.”
That's right you classless Chicago thug, they're going to run on repealing your socialist agenda, and they're going to win!
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey, conducted on the first two nights after the president signed the bill, shows that 55% favor repealing the legislation.
President Barack Obama on Thursday flipped into campaign mode and dared Republicans to repeal the healthcare law.“This is the reform that some folks in Washington are still hollering about. And now that it’s passed, they’re already promising to repeal it,” Obama said. “They’re actually going to run on a platform of repeal in November. Well I say go for it.”
That's right you classless Chicago thug, they're going to run on repealing your socialist agenda, and they're going to win!
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey, conducted on the first two nights after the president signed the bill, shows that 55% favor repealing the legislation.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Some Facts about Obamacare...
Depend On The Government For Your Health Care? Good Luck…
The government sold health care reform with 5 basic talking points:
1. You won’t be able to be kicked off of your insurance when you really need it
Turns out that the insurance companies CAN kick you off if they pay a fine. It is not hard to imagine that an insurance company will figure out pretty quickly that it would be cheaper to pay the fine than to pay for coverage of a long term chronic illness.
2. You won’t be denied medical care for pre-existing conditions.
If the insurance company deems that you have lied on the application you will be denied coverage.
Sick children are no longer considered to have pre-existing conditions, but what about women who are pregnant?
3. You can keep the doctor you have if you are already covered.
With the cuts in Medicare reimbursements that have already happened (no more consultation fees) and the looming 21% cut at the end of October. Many more physicians than the current 30% are looking to opt out of Medicare. When the commercial insurance reimbursement rates drop (as they invariably will since they pay at a percentage of Medicare) there will be more doctors looking to leave commercial insurance as well.
4. Health care reform will lead to increased access
There is no way that there will be an increase in access when you take into account; 1) the physician shortage, 2) Those physicians who will leave medicine after the passage of this monstrosity (a recent poll of physicians states that 35% would leave the profession), and 3) those who will stop taking insurance all together because they are simply fed up.
Expanding Medicaid to those who are currently uninsured is not going to help since most doctors are not taking Medicaid now. Currently access to specialists is pretty poor, it will decline further.
5. Health care reform will cover 30 million more uninsured people
The bill will cover approximately 7 million more people over the next nine years and leave over 100 million people under insured.
6. The health care reform bill will decrease the deficit
The CBO numbers do not take into account the “doctor fix” and the government takeover of student loans was added to pad the numbers.
If you do real world accounting by adding in the “doctor fix” (over 230 million dollars) you actually wipe out the cost savings and you increase the deficit (anywhere from 400-700 million dollars.)
It is likely that the estimated costs will likely be much higher. How can anyone really know what is going to happen in the next 10 years. To say that these numbers are optimistic is being kind.
The Health care reform bill has done absolutely NOTHING that would really lower the cost of health care.
The pharmaceutical companies got three major cost raising concessions
- the government cannot go out of the country to shop for cheaper drugs
- the patent for biologics was extended to 12 years from 7 thereby locking out cheaper generic drugs. (For example a patient can continue to pay over $1000 a month for a drug like Embrel instead of getting some relief.
- patients will not be able to buy cheaper over the counter medications with their health savings account only more expensive prescription medication.
The health insurance companies may whine about their profit margin, but they get millions more people to add to their roles. Most of those people will only see a doctor 1-2 times a year for routine things, but will pay 14% higher premiums for the privilege.
The government sold health care reform with 5 basic talking points:
1. You won’t be able to be kicked off of your insurance when you really need it
Turns out that the insurance companies CAN kick you off if they pay a fine. It is not hard to imagine that an insurance company will figure out pretty quickly that it would be cheaper to pay the fine than to pay for coverage of a long term chronic illness.
2. You won’t be denied medical care for pre-existing conditions.
If the insurance company deems that you have lied on the application you will be denied coverage.
Sick children are no longer considered to have pre-existing conditions, but what about women who are pregnant?
3. You can keep the doctor you have if you are already covered.
With the cuts in Medicare reimbursements that have already happened (no more consultation fees) and the looming 21% cut at the end of October. Many more physicians than the current 30% are looking to opt out of Medicare. When the commercial insurance reimbursement rates drop (as they invariably will since they pay at a percentage of Medicare) there will be more doctors looking to leave commercial insurance as well.
4. Health care reform will lead to increased access
There is no way that there will be an increase in access when you take into account; 1) the physician shortage, 2) Those physicians who will leave medicine after the passage of this monstrosity (a recent poll of physicians states that 35% would leave the profession), and 3) those who will stop taking insurance all together because they are simply fed up.
Expanding Medicaid to those who are currently uninsured is not going to help since most doctors are not taking Medicaid now. Currently access to specialists is pretty poor, it will decline further.
5. Health care reform will cover 30 million more uninsured people
The bill will cover approximately 7 million more people over the next nine years and leave over 100 million people under insured.
6. The health care reform bill will decrease the deficit
The CBO numbers do not take into account the “doctor fix” and the government takeover of student loans was added to pad the numbers.
If you do real world accounting by adding in the “doctor fix” (over 230 million dollars) you actually wipe out the cost savings and you increase the deficit (anywhere from 400-700 million dollars.)
It is likely that the estimated costs will likely be much higher. How can anyone really know what is going to happen in the next 10 years. To say that these numbers are optimistic is being kind.
The Health care reform bill has done absolutely NOTHING that would really lower the cost of health care.
The pharmaceutical companies got three major cost raising concessions
- the government cannot go out of the country to shop for cheaper drugs
- the patent for biologics was extended to 12 years from 7 thereby locking out cheaper generic drugs. (For example a patient can continue to pay over $1000 a month for a drug like Embrel instead of getting some relief.
- patients will not be able to buy cheaper over the counter medications with their health savings account only more expensive prescription medication.
The health insurance companies may whine about their profit margin, but they get millions more people to add to their roles. Most of those people will only see a doctor 1-2 times a year for routine things, but will pay 14% higher premiums for the privilege.
Where Were You When the Republic Died?
American Thinker
In 1776, the American Republic boldly announced its birth with the Declaration of Independence. In 2010, it quietly expired with a declaration of dependence -- on government, on entitlement, and on the Democratic party.
In 1776, the American Republic boldly announced its birth with the Declaration of Independence. In 2010, it quietly expired with a declaration of dependence -- on government, on entitlement, and on the Democratic party.
Monday, March 22, 2010
If You’re against Obamacare, You’re Probably a Racist
National Review
Today, the New York Times features an article drawing a direct link between the Obamacare debate and the civil-rights struggle over 40 years ago. The title is “Past Strife and Jeers,” and here is the opening paragraph:
WASHINGTON — Forty-five years ago, John Lewis began the third of what became society-shifting civil rights marches from Selma to Montgomery, Ala. On Sunday, the anniversary of that famous trek, he joined hands with fellow House Democrats and marched past jeering protesters into the Capitol to remake the nation’s health care system.
We have no tolerance for intolerance and condemn anyone who would resort to racist name-calling. Shame on anyone who did. But shame on the New York Times for comparing those who protested the Democrats’ health-care policy with the virulent southern racists who participated in violent and often deadly protests against civil-rights demonstrators. Give us a break.
The Left’s plan for November is to promote exactly this kind of thinking, shaming opponents into staying at home rather than going to the polls to vote the bums out, while fooling proponents that opposition is nothing more than the most atavistic form of prejudice. With every poll showing that far more voters hate Obamacare than love it (with the balance made up of the lukewarm on both sides of the issue), this is the New York Times’s effort to help shift voter intensity — which spells turnout in November — in favor of Obamacare.
We suspect the electorate won’t prove so gullible. The Old Grey Lady is not as smart as she thinks she is, nor are Americans the ninnies she believes they are.
Today, the New York Times features an article drawing a direct link between the Obamacare debate and the civil-rights struggle over 40 years ago. The title is “Past Strife and Jeers,” and here is the opening paragraph:
WASHINGTON — Forty-five years ago, John Lewis began the third of what became society-shifting civil rights marches from Selma to Montgomery, Ala. On Sunday, the anniversary of that famous trek, he joined hands with fellow House Democrats and marched past jeering protesters into the Capitol to remake the nation’s health care system.
We have no tolerance for intolerance and condemn anyone who would resort to racist name-calling. Shame on anyone who did. But shame on the New York Times for comparing those who protested the Democrats’ health-care policy with the virulent southern racists who participated in violent and often deadly protests against civil-rights demonstrators. Give us a break.
The Left’s plan for November is to promote exactly this kind of thinking, shaming opponents into staying at home rather than going to the polls to vote the bums out, while fooling proponents that opposition is nothing more than the most atavistic form of prejudice. With every poll showing that far more voters hate Obamacare than love it (with the balance made up of the lukewarm on both sides of the issue), this is the New York Times’s effort to help shift voter intensity — which spells turnout in November — in favor of Obamacare.
We suspect the electorate won’t prove so gullible. The Old Grey Lady is not as smart as she thinks she is, nor are Americans the ninnies she believes they are.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
CODE RED RALLY in DC MARCH 20
UPDATE
There has been accusations from the left that members of the Rally shouted racial slurs at black members of congress as they walked into the Cannon House. Well, I was on the steps of the Cannon House when they were walking in and I can tell you with certainty that no call spat on a congressman and no one called them a racial slur. They are lying, An aid was taking videos with his phone and would have recorded it and I'm sure it would be all over the news by now. These congressmen and woman walked by us looking for trouble, The media's bias towards the Tea Party movement is toxic. I implore everyone to BOYCOTT MSNBC, CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN and to cancel your subscriptions ( if you still have em) to WAPO and NYT.
My husband and I estimate at least 50,000 people showed up at the Capitol today... Gerry Connolly's rep arrogantly told us that Connolly will vote Yes ... when asked how much did it cost for Connolly to betray his country he shooed us away like we were flies.... Keith Fimian is running against Connolly.. DONATE to his Campaign HERE
I'll post more pictures later and let you know what I saw and heard.. but for now, I'm going to have a glass of wine and unwind.....
There has been accusations from the left that members of the Rally shouted racial slurs at black members of congress as they walked into the Cannon House. Well, I was on the steps of the Cannon House when they were walking in and I can tell you with certainty that no call spat on a congressman and no one called them a racial slur. They are lying, An aid was taking videos with his phone and would have recorded it and I'm sure it would be all over the news by now. These congressmen and woman walked by us looking for trouble, The media's bias towards the Tea Party movement is toxic. I implore everyone to BOYCOTT MSNBC, CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN and to cancel your subscriptions ( if you still have em) to WAPO and NYT.
My husband and I estimate at least 50,000 people showed up at the Capitol today... Gerry Connolly's rep arrogantly told us that Connolly will vote Yes ... when asked how much did it cost for Connolly to betray his country he shooed us away like we were flies.... Keith Fimian is running against Connolly.. DONATE to his Campaign HERE
I'll post more pictures later and let you know what I saw and heard.. but for now, I'm going to have a glass of wine and unwind.....
Friday, March 19, 2010
IMPEACH?
VIA DRUDGE
The 'Slaughter Solution' would violate the Constitution
The Slaughter Solution is a poisoned chalice. By drinking from it, the Democrats would not only commit political suicide. They would guarantee that any bill signed by Mr. Obama is illegitimate, illegal and blatantly unconstitutional. It would be worse than a strategic blunder; it would be a crime - a moral crime against the American people and a direct abrogation of the Constitution and our very democracy.
It would open Mr. Obama, as well as key congressional leaders such as Mrs. Pelosi, to impeachment. The Slaughter Solution would replace the rule of law with arbitrary one-party rule. It violates the entire basis of our constitutional government - meeting the threshold of "high crimes and misdemeanors." If it's enacted, Republicans should campaign for the November elections not only on repealing Obamacare, but on removing Mr. Obama and his gang of leftist thugs from office.
The 'Slaughter Solution' would violate the Constitution
The Slaughter Solution is a poisoned chalice. By drinking from it, the Democrats would not only commit political suicide. They would guarantee that any bill signed by Mr. Obama is illegitimate, illegal and blatantly unconstitutional. It would be worse than a strategic blunder; it would be a crime - a moral crime against the American people and a direct abrogation of the Constitution and our very democracy.
It would open Mr. Obama, as well as key congressional leaders such as Mrs. Pelosi, to impeachment. The Slaughter Solution would replace the rule of law with arbitrary one-party rule. It violates the entire basis of our constitutional government - meeting the threshold of "high crimes and misdemeanors." If it's enacted, Republicans should campaign for the November elections not only on repealing Obamacare, but on removing Mr. Obama and his gang of leftist thugs from office.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
THE GOP COUNT
The GOP health care count: 209 no, 204 yes, 18 undecided
There are two ways to count votes for the Democrats' national health care plan. The first is to tally the lawmakers who are definitely yes or leaning yes. The second is to count the ones who are definitely no and leaning no.
From the Republican side, it's the second group that matters. Just like Democrats need 216 votes to pass the bill, Republicans and their Democratic allies need 216 to stop it. I just got off the phone with a well-placed House GOP source, and the Republicans' latest count is that there are 209 votes against the bill at this moment, leaving opponents seven short of being able to defeat it. By the same count, there are 204 votes for the bill, leaving the Democratic leadership 12 short of being able to pass it. There are 18 votes thought to be undecided.
There are two ways to count votes for the Democrats' national health care plan. The first is to tally the lawmakers who are definitely yes or leaning yes. The second is to count the ones who are definitely no and leaning no.
From the Republican side, it's the second group that matters. Just like Democrats need 216 votes to pass the bill, Republicans and their Democratic allies need 216 to stop it. I just got off the phone with a well-placed House GOP source, and the Republicans' latest count is that there are 209 votes against the bill at this moment, leaving opponents seven short of being able to defeat it. By the same count, there are 204 votes for the bill, leaving the Democratic leadership 12 short of being able to pass it. There are 18 votes thought to be undecided.
WHIP COUNT
House Democrats' positions on the healthcare reform bill
Here is where Virginia Dems Stand.... Call Them and Keep Calling...
Firm No, Leaning No, Likely No
Rick Boucher (Va.) (N) GOP target who has told local press outlets in Virginia he has major problems with Medicare cuts and "unsavory dealmaking" that benefited Nebraska, Louisiana and Florida. Leaning no
Leaning Yes or Likely Yes
Gerry Connolly (Va.) (Y) Obama to visit Connolly's Fairfax, Va.-district on Friday. But Obama doesn't have to worry about Connolly's vote. He is a very likely yes. Voted yes in Budget Committee markup on March 15
Undecided
Glenn Nye (Va.) (N) In toss-up race
Tom Perriello (Va.) * (Y) Took a step toward a yes by endorsing Senate abortion language on March 16. Still has not said how he will vote. In toss-up race this fall; Pelosi had long talk with the Virginia Democrat on March 10 on the House floor
Here is where Virginia Dems Stand.... Call Them and Keep Calling...
Firm No, Leaning No, Likely No
Rick Boucher (Va.) (N) GOP target who has told local press outlets in Virginia he has major problems with Medicare cuts and "unsavory dealmaking" that benefited Nebraska, Louisiana and Florida. Leaning no
Leaning Yes or Likely Yes
Gerry Connolly (Va.) (Y) Obama to visit Connolly's Fairfax, Va.-district on Friday. But Obama doesn't have to worry about Connolly's vote. He is a very likely yes. Voted yes in Budget Committee markup on March 15
Undecided
Glenn Nye (Va.) (N) In toss-up race
Tom Perriello (Va.) * (Y) Took a step toward a yes by endorsing Senate abortion language on March 16. Still has not said how he will vote. In toss-up race this fall; Pelosi had long talk with the Virginia Democrat on March 10 on the House floor
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