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Originally posted by Nucleardiver
I want my country back, the one I grew up reading about in history books, the America where we had a government that served the people of America, not the people of the world. The America that honored and respected those who had risked all and gave all to defend this great nation.
Originally posted by Wrabbit2000
Okay Okay.. I must be missing something here. SO..... As a nation, we have had Obama care passed over the top of us at poll numbers running upwards of 80% opposed the moment Pelosi banged her over-size cartoon gavel and sealed our fate. This is all done in the name of lower health costs and coverage for all. All. That means right down to the lowest street urchin robbing little 'ol ladies for their Social Sec checks the same as the Corporate Executive.
Do I have this right so far? We all lived through it..I hope I'm not missing anything too big.
SO.... All that so we're all covered and we all have lower rates. Supposedly. To hear them talk about it.
NOW.... Those of our society who have chosen to enlist in a time of war..or serve during one, either way...are being told they get to take one for the team and get screwed on THEIR health. Pay no mind to the fact that what they do..and by extension, where and how their family lives..is inherently dangerous. Families not so much....but thats no absolute either.
Is it too much to ask that our Veterans and Serving U.S. Military have *100% F R E E * Health Care for *LIFE*? It's the least we can do for those millions represented by our Veterans. It's a truly SMALL PRICE to pay when they went in, willing to die for each of us. We should all be ashamed that these men and women have to pay a dime...let alone be told of CUTS.
Originally posted by aching_knuckles
Originally posted by Nucleardiver
I want my country back, the one I grew up reading about in history books, the America where we had a government that served the people of America, not the people of the world. The America that honored and respected those who had risked all and gave all to defend this great nation.
Well thats the problem, you grew up believing nonsensical propaganda. And when people like me tried to tell you, you ran around shouting "Na na na I cant hear you! Socialist! LIberal! Ahh!"
And now that it affects you, you are all Mr Angry "Im not gonna take it anymore!"
What about the people who have been crying for generations that this isnt right, but you didnt care?
Maybe, just maybe, you understand the whole point of 99% vs 1% now.
These allocations are set forth in a 28 page document as follows:
Funnel $63 billion to the Global Health Initiative during the next six years
Make $1 billion annually to education programs
Give $475 million to the Global Agricultural and Food Security Program’
Provide $800 million from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and North Africa. An additional $3.2 billion will be provided by private equity capital sources to these Muslim nations
Shell out millions more available through USAID for developing tech hubs in Uganda, Kenya, Cameroon, South Africa, and Senegal.
Dole out $80 million through the Overseas Private Investment Corporation for small to medium enterprises in the Middle East and North Africa.
Cough up $2.5 billion annually to 90 countries to “strengthen governance and democratic institutions.”
Make available $30 billion through the Obama’s Climate Change Initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, $100 billion a year will be provided through taxpayer and private resources to deal with the alleged threat of global climate change.
The United States is assessed at 22% of the U.N. regular budget and more than 27% for U.N. the peacekeeping budget. Mr. Obama has requested $516.3 million for the U.N. regular budget and more than $2.182 billion for the peacekeeping budget for 2011.
Originally posted by sonnny1
reply to post by sad_eyed_lady
If Obama wants to save money,why doesn't he and all his ilk take the same damn health insurance benefits the REST of America is being mandated into?
Dont F with the Military !
Originally posted by Honor93
well, this isn't much of a surprise but anyone calling it a compromise sure is.
considering Obama is far too busy tossing our taxdollars overseas for nonsense and programs that have proven minimally successful, he and Congress could cut 10% of the foreign aid we provide and NO cuts to military healthcare would be necessary or suffered by those who deserve it most.
IF Obama hadn't sent $100 Billion to the UN (for more nonsense), military healthcare wouldn't even be on the chopping block. POTUS donates $100 Billion to UN
These allocations are set forth in a 28 page document as follows:
Funnel $63 billion to the Global Health Initiative during the next six years
Make $1 billion annually to education programs
Give $475 million to the Global Agricultural and Food Security Program’
Provide $800 million from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and North Africa. An additional $3.2 billion will be provided by private equity capital sources to these Muslim nations
Shell out millions more available through USAID for developing tech hubs in Uganda, Kenya, Cameroon, South Africa, and Senegal.
Dole out $80 million through the Overseas Private Investment Corporation for small to medium enterprises in the Middle East and North Africa.
Cough up $2.5 billion annually to 90 countries to “strengthen governance and democratic institutions.”
Make available $30 billion through the Obama’s Climate Change Initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, $100 billion a year will be provided through taxpayer and private resources to deal with the alleged threat of global climate change.
The United States is assessed at 22% of the U.N. regular budget and more than 27% for U.N. the peacekeeping budget. Mr. Obama has requested $516.3 million for the U.N. regular budget and more than $2.182 billion for the peacekeeping budget for 2011.
and that's just ONE PROGRAM, we certainly support many more.
if the healthcare benefits provided to our servicefolk (active or retired) are in jeopardy, perhaps it is time to re-seat Congress and cut their benefits first.
Originally posted by Blackmarketeer
The real title of this thread should be:
McCain Gets His Cut To Healthcare Benefits For Active Duty And Retired US Military
That $200 increase in Tricare copayment came straight from his proposal.
Originally posted by Wrabbit2000
It is kinda odd how Obama is seemingly lining us up for the mother of all regional wars across the world....while kicking the military in the teeth. These are the guys he's asking to go fight new wars and die in entirely new places? Err.. Wow, huh?