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Originally Posted by saratogaman
"Obamacare" is really "Congresscare." The president laid out the basic principles that he wanted, but Congress has taken the life out of it -- you don't think that the health system lobbyists had anything to do with that do you? How cynical of me.
And then there is the disinformation nonsense about death panels, socialized medicine, waiting lines, no choice of provider, etc. Most of us here in The Villages are already covered by a government option, single-payer system: it's called Medicare. And we have complete freedom of choice.
Duh!
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These are the 3 basic principles, and the only ones I am aware of that he has endorsed at least by his own website....
"President Obama has announced three
bedrock requirements for real health insurance reform:
Reduce Costs — Rising health care costs are crushing the budgets of governments, businesses, individuals and families and they must be brought under control
Guarantee Choice — Every American must have the freedom to choose their plan and doctor – including the choice of a public insurance option
Ensure Quality Care for All — All Americans must have quality and affordable health care"
http://my.barackobama.com/page/conte...rce=issue_page
I do not want to be cynical here, but he has already dropped the public option, or will agree to.....there is total agreement that no matter the plan, MILLIONS will
NOT be insured thus I am not sure what exactly is left.
I am ignoring your comment on disinformation, as it seems as much of this "disinformation" is brought out the proposed bill changes but that is another story.
YES...I agree, AS ALWAYS, congress is screwing up an opportunity.....and this is "my" "perfect storm" scenario. There will be a bill because President Obama wants one and future congress's will have to fix it and find the money which NOBODY has told us where it is coming from other than the vague "savings" !!!!