Why do conservative Republicans, like congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina, hate health care reform so much?
I've been thinking about this question quite a bit. I mean, really, why would someone be against something that would benefit the less fortunate of this country? Texas, for example, has the most uninsured people in the entire country. 1 out of 4 Texans is uninsured, and many of the people here oppose Obama's health care reform plan. Why?
People have been brainwashed. That's why.
Health care and pharmaceutical companies have contributed huge amounts of money to Republican politicians. These people have been bought out. So, for their gratitude, the Republicans go out and scare people. They tell people that Obama is a "socialist" or a "communist." They tell people that "death panels" are going to be formed to kill your parents or grandparents. They tell people that health care reform is equal to the government controlling every facet of your life.
And people believe it! Yes, there are people out there (and I work with some of them), who think that if the health care reform bill passes, the country is going to slip into socialism and their grandparents lives will be in danger. It's all lies, of course, but if you keep telling people the same lie over and over, eventually they will believe it.
In my opinion, I'm not sure the Obama plan will even go far enough. He seems to be considering dropping the "Public Option" from his plan. The healthcare companies oppose this more than anything else because they fear the competition. Many people (myself included) would drop their current insurance to get the government insurance, and they'd lose a lot of money. I'm already paying $320 a month in health insurance, so I'm all for anything that would give me some financial relief.
As for this fool, Joe Wilson, who had the nerve to shout "You lie!" at President Obama the other day, he should step down. His actions embarrass the entire country, and it makes us look like the Taiwan legislature. It's Republicans like him that are sealing the fate of the GOP.
I've been thinking about this question quite a bit. I mean, really, why would someone be against something that would benefit the less fortunate of this country? Texas, for example, has the most uninsured people in the entire country. 1 out of 4 Texans is uninsured, and many of the people here oppose Obama's health care reform plan. Why?
People have been brainwashed. That's why.
Health care and pharmaceutical companies have contributed huge amounts of money to Republican politicians. These people have been bought out. So, for their gratitude, the Republicans go out and scare people. They tell people that Obama is a "socialist" or a "communist." They tell people that "death panels" are going to be formed to kill your parents or grandparents. They tell people that health care reform is equal to the government controlling every facet of your life.
And people believe it! Yes, there are people out there (and I work with some of them), who think that if the health care reform bill passes, the country is going to slip into socialism and their grandparents lives will be in danger. It's all lies, of course, but if you keep telling people the same lie over and over, eventually they will believe it.
In my opinion, I'm not sure the Obama plan will even go far enough. He seems to be considering dropping the "Public Option" from his plan. The healthcare companies oppose this more than anything else because they fear the competition. Many people (myself included) would drop their current insurance to get the government insurance, and they'd lose a lot of money. I'm already paying $320 a month in health insurance, so I'm all for anything that would give me some financial relief.
As for this fool, Joe Wilson, who had the nerve to shout "You lie!" at President Obama the other day, he should step down. His actions embarrass the entire country, and it makes us look like the Taiwan legislature. It's Republicans like him that are sealing the fate of the GOP.
Ken, I think you are wildly mistaken if you believe that a "public option" would be cheaper than $320 a month to insure a family of four.
ReplyDeleteCompare the price you are now paying with the quality of care that your family now receives. How can "the government" possibly provide you a better combination?
The $320 is on top of the $2000 deductible I have to pay before insurance will even pay anything. Will the public option have these ridiculous deductibles? Who knows. I'd at least like to have it as an option and see how it compares with my current insurance. Competition can only help, not hurt.
ReplyDeleteIn China, the people save 40% of their income. One reason for that is to have the means to cope with a medical emergency. Here in Japan, it is the same. Even with socialized medicine, there is a 30% co-pay. From major surgery to minor dental work, the coverage is marginal and the time to get the problem resolved is slow... unless you are willing to cough up the extra cash to get it done pronto. In other words, the care is rationed for those who rely solely on the system.
ReplyDeleteAsk a Canadian (but not a 20-something who has yet to deal with a major medical problem)about the hoops in the socialized system in that country in order to get a major medical problem resolved. I've heard few. I did not like what I heard.
Whatever the ramifications of this health care ;egislation, there is no free lunch, whatever the Obama administration might say. Someone has to foot the bill. At a time when there is one trillion dollars being added to the national debt every 15 months, the last thing the country needs is a something that will only exacerbate the situation.
The average savings rate is 5% in the U.S., although that number is climbing a little. I think it's time that people stopped whining about what the government can do for them and start to take responsibilty for themselves. Self reliance is what the Untied States was built on.
It is truly sickening how many backhand deals and false propaganda is prevalent in government today.
ReplyDeleteBut then it has been part of it for so long, I do not think it will ever be truly gone.
You are correct about competition helping rather than hindering, I hope enough people can see that in order to let this reform take place.