14-03-2017, 08:44 PM
Cliff Varnell Wrote:Peter Lemkin Wrote:Magda Hassan Wrote:Peter Lemkin Wrote:The GAO [U.S. Government Accounting Office], generally considered a non-partisan accounting division, announced yesterday that their calculations show [under the currently devised plan] the changes in health insurance program would cause 14.000.000 people to loose their health insurance [completely - to none] almost immediately; 24.000.000 within a few years. And, that the richest people in the nation, as a direct result of this would, on average, get a 7.000.000$ boost. [i.e. the money saved on those 24.000.000 who would then have zero health care insurance and face death, or certainly financial ruin, if they needed anything more than minor health care would be re-distributed to the ultra-rich]. That's the USA's system of trickle-up [called trickle-down in double-speak] in action. Those not in the USA should keep in mind that despite 'Obamacare' about 30 million people in the USA still do not now have any health insurance - and certainly will get none anytime soon - perhaps never; this would climb to about 54 million under the current administration [about 1/6th of the population]. Sick Nation! - devoid of humanity/compassion, which is not compatible with US-style capitalism. The largest causes now of bankruptcy, forced homelessness, and preventable death are health crises of the un- or under-insured. The under-insured covers another HUGE segment of the population; who have insurance but only up to a certain limit...exceed that limit and you have to pay or forfeit your car, home and all...certainly your health and often your life too. But we have the money to increase the already obscene budget of the military....no problemo
But surely you don't want Socialised medicine do you Peter!? People need to be responsible for their own health and not bludge off other hard working people. They shouldn't be forced to have health insurance. Freedom is vital in matter of health choices.
Oh, my, NO!...never S-O-C-I-A-L-I-Z-E-D nothing! One of the big jokes and secrets hidden from the public is that all members of Congress get with their office single-payer complete healthcare from the government [i.e., socialized medical care]. Socialism is only for the rich; zombie capitalism is for the poorer classes - remember that! Remember the banks being bailed out by the poor, as just one of thousands of examples. What a system [for 'them']...what a horrible oppressive system [for most of us] - and getting worse at light speed.
Bernie Sanders 2020.
Only those who live in this country, not wealthy, and tried to purchase suitable health insurance on the open market, prior to the passing of the Patients Protection and Affordable Care Act, can truly understand the problem. But, it needs remembering that someone has to pay for all healthcare, so all goods and services bought and paid for by consumers have to include the cost of healthcare for those same goods and services, when employees receive healthcare benefits. And, healthcare benefits are normally not taxed, so your company's customers pay for your benefits, and all taxpayers subsidize those benefits. All insurance is socialism to a degree, but not everyone can join the "party". HumptyDumpty sits upon it so tall, but he need not fall, for so soon crumble goes the wall.
Larry
StudentofAssassinationResearch