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I had a pretty spirited go around with White House Press Secretary Roberts Gibbs and the latest on this dilemma over the public option. The bottom line: Gibbs says the President will make the case for a public option in his speech to Congress on Wednesday but he won't issue a veto threat if it isn't in the final package.
This is not about healthcare. It was a blatant grab for power made by the arrogant elite in DC....
Originally posted by Mak Manto
He said he's keeping privatized insurance companies going. They're not going anywhere, so if you want your insurance to stay as it is, fine by us.
GIBBS: Were going to certainly..People will leave that speech knowing where [Obama] stands and if it takes whatever to get health care done the president is ready willing and able to do that.
Originally posted by Mak Manto
Do you think the health care fairy flies on in and waves her magical wand to save the patients life?
NO. The public has to pay...
And with 46 million uninsured Americans, that's a load of money...
And with 46 million uninsured Americans, that's a load of money...
Originally posted by WTFover
reply to post by Mak Manto
So, what you are saying is that the current system is, basically, 'universal health care'. At least from the perspective that those of us who have insurance and cash are paying for those that do not. I agree with that. However, we all agree that the current system isn't working. The reason? There are more people who do not pay, than do. That fact would not change, even under government control. It's the same with Social Security. Long ago, the number of people taking money out of the system exceded that of those paying into it.
The solution is not to take more from the pockets of those who are already footing the bill.
I know that we, as human beings, must take care of those who can not take care of themselves. But, we shouldn't be forced to take care of those who just won't take care of themselves. Unfortunately, most of the current debate does not separate the two. Most of the proposed solutions will only perpetuate the helplessness of a lot of people.
Originally posted by jam321
reply to post by Mak Manto
And with 46 million uninsured Americans, that's a load of money...
How many of these 46 million can afford healthcare but choose not to?
Furthermore, why do people continue to believe the awful tales about insurance companies that politicians love to tell. They are saying that insurance companies are doing this and that etc. Don't you find it kinda possible that the only reason insurance companies have been doing this and that is because politicians have let them?
Amazing how politicians can dictate the terms to all other companies, but not the insurance companies.