tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post3547471755381541416..comments2024-03-28T06:32:24.557-04:00Comments on The Elephant Bar: Ronald Reagan's Warning on Socialised MedicineDeuce ☂http://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-64033155687235793682010-01-25T09:50:17.679-05:002010-01-25T09:50:17.679-05:00Sorry, folks, still learning basic html:
Ain'...Sorry, folks, still learning basic html:<br /><br /><a href="http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/brandsonsale-store_2088_327918211.jpg" rel="nofollow">Ain't Life Grand?</a>Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-65678011565895302792010-01-25T07:24:39.702-05:002010-01-25T07:24:39.702-05:00The queen of banking now says ditch Fanny and Fred...<a href="http://www.moonbattery.com/archives/2010/01/barney-frank-nix-fannie.html" rel="nofollow">The queen of banking now says ditch Fanny and Freddy</a><br /><br />Why not? He already got his kickbacks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-8264639525747707792010-01-24T22:30:44.129-05:002010-01-24T22:30:44.129-05:00In the book of Judges, Samson's weapon of choi...In the book of Judges, Samson's weapon of choice was the jawbone of an ass. And it is just as dangerous today. Look at Barack Obama!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-8059320960487005702010-01-24T22:21:57.448-05:002010-01-24T22:21:57.448-05:00Ain'ts win.Ain'ts win.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-6857899898325394922010-01-24T20:26:53.087-05:002010-01-24T20:26:53.087-05:00Oh, I believe it, Melody. Nationwide Premiums wen...Oh, I believe it, Melody. Nationwide Premiums went up about 9% in the last year, and a half.<br /><br />However, Everybody's premiums don't go up every year, at once. One guy takes a big hit this year, and then someone else with a different company, in a different state bite the bullet the next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-88048641517432749002010-01-24T20:26:19.781-05:002010-01-24T20:26:19.781-05:00On a lighter note, I had a really nice weekend des...On a lighter note, I had a really nice weekend despite the fact of unforeseen obstacles getting in the way. <br /><br />Friday night I had unnecessary haircut and dinner and drinks with a friend. <br /><br />Saturday I went shopping and bought two shirts, three bras, incense and wonderful bath salts. That evening I spent it with family celebrating my nephew's birthday. I had several cranberry cocktails and a whole bunch of laughter. <br /><br />Today, I did absolutely nothing...because I felt like it.MeLoDyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658982778792168451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-62155888458992496602010-01-24T20:23:34.192-05:002010-01-24T20:23:34.192-05:00Holy Mackerel! China ramping up for 21 Million Au...Holy Mackerel! <a href="http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/china-adds-capacity-for-21m-cars-volkswagen-gets-cold-feet/#more-342820" rel="nofollow">China ramping up for 21 Million Auto Production Capacity in 2012</a><br /><br />That's a bunch'a cars, folks. 4 Million more than we ever built. About 10 Million more than we built last year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-39287230357999823942010-01-24T20:21:30.654-05:002010-01-24T20:21:30.654-05:00Sorry Rufus, I saw it with my own two eyes. I que...Sorry Rufus, I saw it with my own two eyes. I questioned him, too. I said that has to be for the quarter. He said, "No it's for a month." I questioned him again. I found it hard to believe.MeLoDyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658982778792168451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-24667273391459416022010-01-24T20:04:38.762-05:002010-01-24T20:04:38.762-05:00Mass premiums have, actually, only gone up a small...Mass premiums have, actually, only gone up a small bit more than the National Average. About 2% over 2 years, I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-18413500848838805582010-01-24T20:00:10.779-05:002010-01-24T20:00:10.779-05:00My boss's premiums have already gone up almost...My boss's premiums have already gone up almost 500.00 for him and his two children and 200.00 for the secretary in the office.MeLoDyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658982778792168451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-40551363388655916602010-01-24T19:47:54.514-05:002010-01-24T19:47:54.514-05:00I spend $1100 a month for my health care..
that i...I spend $1100 a month for my health care..<br /><br />that is for 2 adults and 2 kids..<br /><br />find a way to make the lazy pay? I'm all for it<br /><br />find a way to keep emergency rooms clear of idiots? i'm all for it...<br /><br />but i bet, in the end, MY premiums will skyrocket to 1800 a mont, all for the sake of "fairness"What is "Occupation"https://www.blogger.com/profile/08237879055691019968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-50797939150232570592010-01-24T19:47:15.978-05:002010-01-24T19:47:15.978-05:00It's too bad the Dems elected to go for the &q...It's too bad the Dems elected to go for the "Whole Enchilada."<br /><br />I've got a hunch, though, that some Democrats aren't as unhappy about the turn of events as they let on, and some Republicans aren't as happy as they appear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-42820256610829668222010-01-24T19:44:24.234-05:002010-01-24T19:44:24.234-05:00Anyway, that's all a subject for another day, ...Anyway, that's all a subject for another day, I suppose. It's hard to imagine how h/c could get any deader than it is now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-33268364776694245012010-01-24T19:41:52.584-05:002010-01-24T19:41:52.584-05:00And, yes, if we can "Mandate" Social Sec...And, yes, if we can "Mandate" Social Security, and Medicare participation we can mandate insurance coverage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-30259666009305570802010-01-24T19:40:35.443-05:002010-01-24T19:40:35.443-05:00That's why the penalty for Not carrying insura...That's why the penalty for Not carrying insurance has to be greater than the "premium" on the policy, Deuce.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1343744274164881912010-01-24T19:39:15.437-05:002010-01-24T19:39:15.437-05:00It could, actually, be as low as $1,000.00 per tax...It could, actually, be as low as $1,000.00 per taxpayer. It's hard to get a handle on exactly how much is already being spent on inefficient ER visits by truly sick people.<br /><br />Also, a certain amount will be collected in "premiums" from those that aren't paying any now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-84609197747422369962010-01-24T19:36:28.314-05:002010-01-24T19:36:28.314-05:00The system does not differentiate from the truly t...The system does not differentiate from the truly tragic needy and the irresponsible that found the money to have a cell phone, pay for processed junk foods,spend $6 a pack for cigarettes, $100 for sneakers but somehow never got around to paying $175 a month for health insurance.Deuce ☂https://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-47464229195689118712010-01-24T19:34:54.401-05:002010-01-24T19:34:54.401-05:00I'm figuring somewhere between $1,500.00 and $...I'm figuring somewhere between $1,500.00 and $2,000.00 per taxpayer. I bet I'm not off too far. Of course, it won't all come in the form of taxes. Some will come from higher insurance premiums, Corporate taxes, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-72683161934833545922010-01-24T19:29:19.003-05:002010-01-24T19:29:19.003-05:00and I am sure you have noticed that the average Am...and I am sure you have noticed that the average American hasn't been doing that well lately.Deuce ☂https://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-37459779642364400102010-01-24T19:27:23.381-05:002010-01-24T19:27:23.381-05:00No, I don't want anyone to die, but don't ...No, I don't want anyone to die, but don't kid yourself about what it will cost, how it will be gamed and who will pay for it.Deuce ☂https://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-28253284370321413162010-01-24T18:59:51.198-05:002010-01-24T18:59:51.198-05:00Oh, and T, I don't agree that you're "...Oh, and T, I don't agree that you're "feeding at the trough."<br /><br />Doing a "Days Work," for a "Days Pay," and helping to keep us safe in the bargain isn't what most of us would call "feeding at the trough."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-50936000241821221112010-01-24T18:58:20.175-05:002010-01-24T18:58:20.175-05:00You got what you asked for, Guys. Man Up, and cal...You got what you asked for, Guys. Man Up, and call it what it was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-163261193814593202010-01-24T18:57:23.791-05:002010-01-24T18:57:23.791-05:00I think that an Argumentum ad Fellatiatum, or sump...I think that an Argumentum ad Fellatiatum, or sumpin like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-64636788631907752162010-01-24T18:56:18.340-05:002010-01-24T18:56:18.340-05:00So, we're going to let Americans die because s...So, we're going to let Americans die because some Haitian might game the system?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-88376283778999408572010-01-24T18:55:00.689-05:002010-01-24T18:55:00.689-05:00Ironically the illegal immigrants coming to the US...Ironically the illegal immigrants coming to the US just want to work, an honest wage for an honest day's work. They will do more for less and run circles around an American manual laborer.<br /><br />Give that same worker legal status and he will take advantage of every federal program. Take him into a union and you will not be able to differentiate him from his union brother.<br /><br />Furthermore he will become a symbol in the village or town he came from. His brothers, cousins and friends will aspire to what he accomplished.<br /><br />Who could blame him? The question is, are you willing to pay for it?Deuce ☂https://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.com