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Daniel Webb Dead: Obese SC Man Died After 8 Months In Home Recliner, Didn't Have Health Insurance
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 22:54:35 in Home
“I agree that he did not have to die from obesity. Could you park a loved one in a recliner and watch him die over 8 months? There was a complete breakdown among the social ties of family and friends here. Being unemployed, he may have well qualified for medicaid. This story saddens me on so many levels. He may have given up on himself, but it sounds like no one around him took the initiative to help him.”
Daniel Webb Dead: Obese SC Man Died After 8 Months In Home Recliner, Didn't Have Health Insurance
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 22:32:28 in Home
“Some of the comments are snide and childish. I am not judging this man for his health problems; I do, however, have a problem with his family allowing him to stay in a recliner for 8 months. They could have called the paramedics under the pretense of chest pains; anything to get him out of the recliner and into some kind of care. My brother-in-law has had substance abuse problems for years; he has burned many bridges, but when he became deathly sick last winter with pnemonia, we got him to the hospital. The social worker on the staff got him signed up for medicaid, got his disability moving - in short, it ended up being the best thing that happened to him. We could have let him die on the couch, but we did not.”
Jasel replied on Nov 19, 2009 at 22:50:08
“Did you not see the part where it says the family does not have health insurance? I was in an ambulance for 7 minutes and received a $500 bill for that alone. A 4 day stay at the hospital where I pretty much just got fluids, a few xanax and about 4 blood draws was $48,000. Fortunately I have insurance which paid for the vast majority of it. This family didn't have that luxory. Did you not see the part where it says they had to cut a hole in the wall just to get him out?
I swear the comments on this thread are disturbing.”
I swear the comments on this thread are disturbing.”
Daniel Webb Dead: Obese SC Man Died After 8 Months In Home Recliner, Didn't Have Health Insurance
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 22:21:59 in Home
“Would anyone you know in your family or circle of friends allow a person to stay in a recliner for 8 months? Since he was unemployed, did the family look into medicaid? The family called paramedics twice, once when he hurt his knee and at the very end. Did anyone not think to call the paramedics in between? Say he is having chest pains, say anything, but do not allow the person you love sit in a chair and die over 8 months. The lack of health care was secondary to the lack of common sense - and yes - common decency that this man's family showed him. There are a million things wrong with our health care system, but we do have to take some initiative for ourselves and the people we love.”
otownnole replied on Nov 20, 2009 at 16:43:47
“I mean really. At some point during those eight months he would have had to get up to eat or he would have lost some weight. Sure it may seem cruel to let a family member starve but when they can't even get up to use the bathroom or get their own food, drastic measures are required.”
Daniel Webb Dead: Obese SC Man Died After 8 Months In Home Recliner, Didn't Have Health Insurance
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 21:35:17 in Home
“The title of this article is disingenuous. This man did not die from lack of health insurance; he died from morbid obesity and a lack of common sense care from those around him. Leaving him in a chair for eight months? If this was done to an elderly person, it would be called elder abuse . There are enough health insurance horror stories out there without stretching this one into one of those tales. I am sorry that he passed away, and I am sorry that his loved ones stood by and allowed it to happen.”
TazoWolf replied on Nov 19, 2009 at 22:05:45
“From the article: "His health kept getting worse, and Ada Webb said she begged hospital officials to keep him after doctors treated his knee injury in March. But the couple had no way to pay and were sent home."
Clearly the care was wanted, but lack of insurance prevented it. Yes, he died from morbid obesity, but you don't know all the facts. Maybe he had Cushing syndrome or another medical condition that caused it. Not all obesity is the result of diet and activity levels, and such things could have been diagnosed and treated if he'd had health insurance.”
Clearly the care was wanted, but lack of insurance prevented it. Yes, he died from morbid obesity, but you don't know all the facts. Maybe he had Cushing syndrome or another medical condition that caused it. Not all obesity is the result of diet and activity levels, and such things could have been diagnosed and treated if he'd had health insurance.”
Insurance Runs Out For 12-Year-Old Boy Without Arm
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 20:15:23 in Politics
“What's your answer GOP? Anyone, anyone?”
StonyStoner replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 20:31:20
“Grand Old Pedophiles?
Greedy Old Poops?”
Greedy Old Poops?”
GenosseJoe replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 20:21:49
“More insurances competing with each other. No taxes or penalties on insurance plans (Pelosi plans to tax so called "Cadillac" plans), so plans with larger sealing will be available to us.
Pelosi wracking of insurance industry is not an answer. It makes such unfortunate cases more likely to occur. Cost cutting, you know!
If you thing that Obamacare will offer you unlimited service - you must be dreaming. Or you never lived in a socialist country with free health care and education. I grew up in one of those working class paradises. It ain't pretty.”
Pelosi wracking of insurance industry is not an answer. It makes such unfortunate cases more likely to occur. Cost cutting, you know!
If you thing that Obamacare will offer you unlimited service - you must be dreaming. Or you never lived in a socialist country with free health care and education. I grew up in one of those working class paradises. It ain't pretty.”
Woman Who Cut In Line At Walmart Could Face Prison Time In Racially Charged Incident
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 16:00:43 in Business
“Let's not forget that a year ago next week, a temporary worker at a Walmart store lost his life when he was run over by a stampede of Walmart shoppers trying to get the best deal on Black Friday. I will not step foot in a Walmart because of how they treat both associates and customers alike.”
Ashleigh Banfield Joining ABC News: TVNewser
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 23:37:08 in Media
“I have watched her on Court TV and have seen her as a guest on CNN. She also was a "ask the expert" lifeline on Who Wants to be a Millionaire. She is bright and very personable on TV. I hope she gets to join George Stephanapolous's round table, which is always in need of another female viewpoint.”
Colbert Demolishes "Sesame Street"'s Conservative Critics (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 11:40:41 in Comedy
“Colbert and Stewart are the saving grace of TV.”
Flokk replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:17:27
“^ this”
Hollyhock988 replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:16:01
“Absolutely!”
Brian Dugan Sentenced To Death For Rape And Murder Of Jeanine Nicarico
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 10:31:49 in Chicago
“He was honest about raping, beating and killing a 10 year old? Sorry, no points for honesty in this case.”
Cantor Scoffs At AARP and AMA Health Care Reform Endorsements
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 20:36:42 in Politics
“The only endorsement any Republican cares about is the head of the chamber of commerce. Reminds me of a Bob Dylan song..”
Abas Hussein Abdirahman: Somali Adulterer Stoned To Death, Pregnant Girlfriend Spared "Until She Gives Birth"
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 18:04:01 in World
“Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today...
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...”
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today...
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...”
michaleenflynn replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 22:30:25
“I like to think that if John were still alive, he would have gone the Dennis Miller route and have been a conservative by now.
He was too smart to stay in that lib stupor forever.”
He was too smart to stay in that lib stupor forever.”
Ken Lewis Retiring: Bank Of America CEO To Step Down By End Of 2009
Commented Sep 30, 2009 at 18:12:35 in Business
“How many millions upon millions will he get when he finally walks out the door? All courtesy of his "contract", yet when the average working man and woman tries to get a reasonable contract with their employer, they are called socialists.”
Krugman: "I Was Kind Of Hoping Obama Might Be FDR, But Maybe Not" (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 26, 2009 at 21:27:11 in Business
“Obama has been on the job 8 months, and you are ready to write him off as a failure? Rome wasn't built in a day. It takes awhile to undo 8 years of Bush & Co.”
emncaity replied on Sep 26, 2009 at 22:07:17
“Nobody said he "is" a failure, as if the story were completely written. But do you have any idea how corporate-friendly he's been so far?”
mcartri replied on Sep 26, 2009 at 22:06:10
“Eight months plus: 1. Yes vote on FISA 2. Continued renditions 3. Refuses to look in that "rearview mirror" at war crimes 4. Secret sweetheart deal with Big Pharma 5. Escalation of Vietnam II 5. Blew off Single Payer from get-go 6. Constant double talk re: public option 7. Continued exodus of gays drummed out of military 8. The Wall St. wolves are the WH economic team 9. Wasted time & effort to gain Republican support as they try to destroy him 10. Unregulated capitalism-still there. I'll stop at 10, but there is far more. Remove the rose-tinted glasses & you can "see clearly now".”
Marc Faber: Capitalistic System Will Collapse, "Future Will Be A Total Disaster" (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 25, 2009 at 20:24:27 in Business
“We have nothing to fear but fear itself, right?”
billjones224 replied on Sep 25, 2009 at 20:31:58
“We have a lot to fear!!!
Babyboomers are broke and they want to retire! Good luck with that!
Dollar is a joke
Gov is selling US gold just to keep the masses happy
interest rates are going to 15-20% (then the inflation really gets going because we won't be able to pay US interest on debt).
still haven't paid for the tech boom
still haven't paid enough for the housing boom
and to top it all off women don't respect men the way they used to
We have a lot to fear!!!”
Babyboomers are broke and they want to retire! Good luck with that!
Dollar is a joke
Gov is selling US gold just to keep the masses happy
interest rates are going to 15-20% (then the inflation really gets going because we won't be able to pay US interest on debt).
still haven't paid for the tech boom
still haven't paid enough for the housing boom
and to top it all off women don't respect men the way they used to
We have a lot to fear!!!”
Kyl: "I Don't Need Maternity Care" So Employers Shouldn't Be Required To Provide It (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 25, 2009 at 18:22:13 in Politics
“I don't need prostate exams, but I would not want them eliminated from an health coverage plan because my dad, husband, brother, nephews, uncles and friends need them! I'm sure the fine senator from Arizona wants ED covered, he is at the viagra stage of life!”
South Carolina GOP "Disappointed," "Angry," And "Disgusted" WIth Gov. Sanford
Commented Aug 29, 2009 at 17:21:52 in Politics
“What? The GOP is not standing by their man? I guess making his staff use the back of post-its while he flies first-class all over the world is not their idea of thrifty government.”
Anne Heche Calls Ex A Lazy Ass (VIDEO)
Commented Aug 27, 2009 at 10:03:02 in Entertainment
“This is what divorced men have been thinking about women for years when they send a check to them every month. It works both ways; the spouse that earned the bulk of the assets during a marriage is not entitled to keep everything. If Heche were concerned about assets, she should have signed a pre-nup.”
Sebelius: Public Health Care Option "Not The Essential Element"
Commented Aug 16, 2009 at 16:28:15 in Politics
“I convinced my skeptical Republican family and a friend or two to vote for Obama on the basis of his health care proposals. I won't be able to convince them next time.”
Vicks123 replied on Aug 16, 2009 at 16:32:30
“Maybe you shouldn't ... let's face it - this isn't real "change" - this is more of the same ...
It's broken promises to the public and greed from politicians ...”
It's broken promises to the public and greed from politicians ...”
loria replied on Aug 16, 2009 at 16:29:15
“Let's wait and see. This is an AP story, after all.”
nicole473 replied on Aug 16, 2009 at 16:28:55
“Don't fall for misleading headlines.”
Brad Pitt: Religion Doesn't Make Sense To Me, Gay Marriage Does
Commented Aug 16, 2009 at 14:31:44 in Entertainment
“Organized religion is a great money making scheme! Call it a not for profit and reap tax benefits! Or became a modern day prophet, have a TV show, rake in the money, all in the name of God and religion.”
Realitylost replied on Aug 16, 2009 at 14:35:32
“Your right, I think I just found religion.
Praise Jesus, and make the check out to cash.”
Praise Jesus, and make the check out to cash.”
Lawrence O'Donnell Exposes GOP Congressman's Hypocrisy On Government Health Care (VIDEO)
Commented Aug 15, 2009 at 11:43:33 in Politics
“Love it when a Republican who hates government and government programs, admits he won't vote to cut medicare, and then further admits he would have voted for medicare and social security bills in the 1960's and 1930's respectively. They are not standing on some free-market principle, they just have their hands in the pockets of the insurance companies.”
John Edwards To Admit Paternity Of Ex-Mistress's Child: WRAL
Commented Aug 13, 2009 at 20:09:10 in Politics
“Edwards and Hunter are despicable people for not being honest about the lineage of their child. Did they honestly think she would not hear the rumors when she reached school-age? Did they not think she could google her own name one day? For shame. Not to mention the confusion and pain Elizabeth Edward's children must feel. Adults can fend for themselves, no matter what the pain. Children, however, deserve protection and some special consideration. That is what being a parent is all about.”
rocketdog56 replied on Aug 13, 2009 at 20:12:32
“children should not be brought into the world under these circumstances. life is hard enough, shame on john edwards and reille hunter or whatever her name is this year.”
MsLiz replied on Aug 13, 2009 at 20:10:11
“Agreed.”
Kyra Sedgwick Gets Madoff Revenge Onscreen (WATCH)
Commented Aug 11, 2009 at 14:35:21 in Entertainment
“I love the show, too. Kyra is great in the role, but the best part of the show is the ensemble that supports her leading role. They are funny, and yet they can show the real emotion every law officer must go through in the course of some cases.”
Murdoch, Immelt Still Trying To Salvage The MSNBC-Fox News Cease-Fire
Commented Aug 08, 2009 at 14:54:49 in Media
“Where is the right wing fear about censorship? Or do they only fear government censorship, and not the censorship of the fat cat media elite?”
White House Warns Rush: Nazi Talk Puts You On "Thin Ice"
Commented Aug 07, 2009 at 15:51:36 in Politics
“I was at a bar/restuarant a few weeks ago and FOX was on. To make matters worse, Glen Beck show was just beginning. I told our waiter that I cannot eat and listen to that garbage, so he turned the volume down to zero. I had the benefit of not hearing Beck, but watching his comical expressions gestures. Kind of amusing!”
LadyCroom replied on Aug 07, 2009 at 15:54:17
“Had Fox News on in the car dealer's waiting room -- I demanded they change the channel -- and they gracefully complied.”
Ben Nelson Personally Calls Nebraskan Who Ripped Him In Health Care Ad
Commented Aug 04, 2009 at 16:47:41 in Politics
“I agree with the gentleman. My sister's family just saw their premium go up to over $600 a month for their family of three. They cannot afford health insurance and a mortgage payment. Guess which one has to give - yes, another middle class family priced out of health insurance.”
POCONOOBAMA replied on Aug 04, 2009 at 16:57:06
“I see this all the time with my employees.... Our BCBS renewal just came up.... 39% Increase = $1349 / month for a family....... Can't afford to get sick / Can't afford to be healthy ! Pathetic !!”
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