Comments on: Forward March: New villains in old story, but Dems face own distractions

By: CND FOX

CND FOX — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:54:45 +0000

gollywiggle…Oh come on …”My point is the opprotunity to get what you wantfor yourself and your family is available to every American.” You make this statement and have the “audacity to say that I am brainwashed”?I’ll bet you still believe in the “tooth fairy, Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny too”, don’t you? My views come from my experiences in life, gollywiggle, NOT from any propagandist. The real problem here is that people in “constricted communities and environments” have been fed this crap by people just like them for so long in their isolated little worlds – they believe it unconditionally. That would be you…not me.

By: gollywiggle

gollywiggle — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:44:47 +0000

CND FOX;New Wave, etc…. Of course there are filthy rich people who succeeded and extremely poor and downtrodden people who failed in America. We have illegal aliens from third world countries living among us. 7000 students are dropping out of school daily in America. Has it ever occurred to you that not all people are motivated to succeed in life or become wealthy? Has it occurred to you that the Irish, German, Italian, Polish immigrants and others came to America seeking refuge and opportunity. Then with no money, no ability to speak English and without government subsidy carved out a better future for themselves and their families. They complied with immigration laws in spite of their desperation. My point is the opportunity to get what you want for yourself and your family is available to every American. Even natural born citizens have the opportunity to succeed. I wish you and all the rest of the people who call out for social justice, who have been brainwashed by politicians to think you have entitlements would just stop whining. You are American but at the same time want America to be like other countries while those who live in other countries want what we Americans have. What’s wrong with you?

By: CND FOX

CND FOX — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:26:09 +0000

No catman…you can get away withyour 1:45 post with those that have never been to Canada and who have no relationships there, but not me. I only said the “gaps” between rich and poor meaning the “average, middle class individual” in Canada is much better off than here in America. The “rich” always find a way to be wealthier than the rest of us, no matter what country you live in. You just do not have the disparity of “filthy, obscene rich” versus “extremely poor and downtrodden” that exists in America.

By: New Wave

New Wave — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:01:44 +0000

Want more evidence of how our current healthcare system is dragging our economy back?
A number of years back, the midwest lost out bidding on a Honda plant that was awarded to Ontario. Canadian health care was a major attraction. The following quote was found in a quick Google search. “This investment is great news for families and businesses in Alliston,” says Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty. “Honda knows that Ontario’s workforce is among the most productive in the world and our health-care system helps give investors the stable business costs they’re looking for.” Here is the full article;
Reforming healthcare is a necessity for our economic growth.

By: catman

catman — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:45:04 +0000

cnd fox…touche’…their is not much difference between rich and poor in canada,…i agree.socialism does that and peole lose their desire to excel.a lady i work with in canada had to come to get her gall bladder removed because she couldnt wait 18 months under the govt plan. what medical innovation has canada created since they adopted obama care? no financial incentive to do so.

By: New Wave

New Wave — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:19:04 +0000

We can’t have it both ways. If Americans want cheap products and cheap services, then stop whining when jobs get outsourced to cheaper labor markets and people hire illegal immigrants to work at cut throat wages.
Until people have enough integrity to boycott companies that farm out work to cheaper places, and they themselves are willing to pay a bit more for goods and services instead of hiring illegal immigrants, then this issue will never go away.
To whine and complain about this is foolish. You made your bed, now sleep in it!

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:18:20 +0000

We are hardly insulated to the nation’s problems. The biggest problems now are overspending and job loss. The health care bill is the wrong bill at the wrong time. It will not pay for itsself! They are counting ten years of tax revenue but the bill will not implement for four years. So only 6 years of outgo to 10 years of income. If I could run my business and not pay any bills for 4 years, woo hoo! The best guess right now is the bill will be more than double the estimated 1 Trillion. And that’s a low guess if history is any indication as to how government programs work. You can’t add 30 million people, increase coverage, not have co-pays, (= more folks seeking care for everything), cover illegal aliens, add a whole new layer of government bureaucracy and expect cost to decrease. It’s a huge rose colored glasses pipe dream. Where is the objective thinking here?

By: lfrichar

lfrichar — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:11:47 +0000

“”"”"You do not think that that won’t bring costs down? “”"”"”
Posted by: CND FOX
No and here’s why. The cost of health care will rise, which means insurance premiums will rise. The current 4% profit margin of the insurance industry will dwindle leaving them with 2 choices, raise rates or go out of business. Those costs leave the government with 2 choices, raise rates or subsidize the program even more resulting in 2 things. 1st, the estimate will be blown and 2nd, people and employers will flock in much bigger numbers than Obama or the CBO estimated. With cost controls throughout the industry, that won’t happen. Why is one MRI $2000 and another somewhere else is $1000? Those are the cost issues we need to bring under control. From building the MRI equipment to using it on a patient, we need to control costs. From med school to being full up doctor, we need controls and incentives. Texas tort reform didn’t save them money, but 270 more doctors joined the force. Democrats, CBO and Obama admit tort reform will save $5 billion per year, yet they do not add it. Maybe $5B AND more doctors, hmm, a win/win.

By: Mac

Mac — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:06:45 +0000

For those who like Government control, please move to Cuba or Venezuela.
Thanks in advance.

By: CND FOX

CND FOX — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:02:04 +0000

ifrichar…controlling the “costs”…you bet I agree. That is why I am for the public option. When you have that type of “pool” and giving the government the ability to negotiate pricing. You do not think that that won’t bring costs down? And to “catman”… I don’t who you are talking to in Canada about our system. I hve 35 years of expeience in “Canadian relationships” and NEVER ONCE have I heard that they wish they had our system. Yeah, you pay higher taxes BUT you do not have to worry about losing your job AND your insurance at the same time and you do NOT have to worry about how you will pay for insurance when you retire. Take a good look at their society, catman, you will NOT see the huge gap between the “rich and the poor” that you see in this country.