Tiggy's Comments (54)

“The problem is that this is an American issue! A real issue for our citizens regardless of politcal affiliation! In case you haven't noticed, whether dem or gop the problem has worsened. We need to vote based on issues not party ideologies. If party ideologies were the answer, we would not be in this position.”

“You may very well be the exception! A simple computation of costs vs pay backs Mrs. Warren as the "rule." I for one can attest to going in debt to merely keep up with the cost of living! $300.00 monthly for baby formula, $1600.00 monthly for childcare at a daycare, 1500.00 monthly for health insurance...this is absent the cost of a household. We have seen a grocery cost increase of 14%, a utility increase of over 50% in two years, county taxes increase, everything has increased except for our pay.
As to the whine aspects, I find that offensive. I know people who lost their jobs and actively sought work for two years in some cases. These were highly qualified folks with an abundance of experience. A few of them lost everything including their homes. They did absolutely nothing wrong nor did they live beyond their means. So it is very possible to do all the right things and end up in debt. As to your challenge, good luck I wish you well and if you plan on furthering your education, well that too has increased! And the cost of those books...that will surely offset your plans to pay off that mortgage early. May even drive you take take out a mortgage...oh yeah, banks are not lending...sorry.”

“That's because they have the best coverage courtesy of us! Look what what the house and senate have access to for $503.00 a year! And if they don't pay....well, they get it for free. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/congress-health-care-clinic/story?id=8706655”

“Actually a merger would mean less distractions....lol.”

“Thanks Joe. I agree 100%. Yes, Jefferson and Adams had their rows. Without those rows we would not have experienced the birth of the Democratic Party. Without them, Jefferson most likely would not have sought the office of the President to undo what he considered bad government. The rows are written on the pages of history just as these will one day.

I believe that if the two major parties continue to fight and bicker at the expense of the people, one will eventually fall by the wayside. We see the change now with more and more people registered as Independents. It is our history, it is our future, it is the change we seek.”

“During his campaign, he ran ads from an airplane hanger and to paraphase said that, "If you fill the hanger to the top, that is how much money had gone to Iraq and was unaccounted for. And If elected, I will stop the waste and find where the money went." From what I see, so far so good or should I say so true? Get it done Grayson, lord knows no one else is up to the job.”

“I part ways with the notion that Grayson, or anyone for that manner, can't use the word "holocaust" . While most associate the word with the plight of the Jews, the word itself is not owned nor by definition confined to the Jews.
I find his choice of the word, appropriate by definition. According to my dictionary which is the "Standard Dictionary International Edition" Holocaust is defined as "wholesale destruction of loss of life by fire, war etc. " The word was used in the context of that definition where healthcare is concerned.
Let us not be distracted!”

“The GOP's had "Death Panel" and the Dems "Die Quickly" so where is the nonsense coming from?”

“Trickle down didn't work and won't work because of greed! As to "cries of "socialism"" they are being drowned out by the cries of slavery, the slavery that we passed on to our children to pay the debts left by these very execs. I keep singing the song, "Man got me working..."”

“Agree! Our very existence is built on our differences. One positive issue to manifest itself from the Dobbs issue is at least we know that democracy is alive and well. The first amendment is something more than ink on a page. I guess in the world of journalism and media, sometimes you present the news and sometimes you are the news.”

“Clearly you then do not watch his show as I have seen many many shows where he "exposes" polticians, corporations and lobbyist.”

“Lou can go too far with a story, but at least he brings the controversial topics to the table. Yes he can be cynical at times, but I take that to be from his absolute amazement at what is going on in the world. He doesn't bury his head in the sand and wait for issues to disappear. Clearly he is a man of great passion for this country and strong convictions that tend to offend others. Lou is one of the few out there who has defended the middleclass without condition. He was bringing us the mortgage crisis story before it was a story, Lou was shaking the Obama truth tree at a time when speaking the truth of our President was not a popular thing to do. So, I do not agree that he hides behind the first amendment, I believe he lives by it. And yes, there are times when I don't want to hear the negativity generated by the truth and on those days I press that little power button.”

“And side to side!”

“I am sure the money bought them a comfy bed in a nice house in a nice community! Seeing as they lack a conscience, that should be enough to garantee a good nights sleep.”

“While the banks had their run and to a large degree still are, utility companies are a close second. Our electric company has gone up almost 50% over the last two years and our state just allowed them an additional base line increase of 4%. That totals 26% increase this year alone. Water is much the same and so is a trip to the grocery store. Our insurance copays doubled this year. Our Auto tags went up 65% this year. Just yesterday we were informed that the hubby will be eligible for a 2% max increase next year and there will be no bonuses! I have been out of work for two years and have watched what little we did not lose in the market be sucked up by these greedy arses! No pay increase or bonus this year for us yet these companies continually increase cost as if we are not hurting enough. From the moment the markets crashed and layoffs ensued, there should have been measures put in place to prevent the all out rape of our purses. Enough is enough!”

“I concur! Appeasing the Repubs is on no list of mine...and if I need a reminder I look at the balance of my retirement pre repub domination and post repub domination. Enough Said!”

“It would be nice if we could all just pull our money, what's left of it, out of the market and banks. Nothing to venture nothing to lose! Perhaps then we will be taken seriously. I can't think of a better method of reform than them having to earn the right to handle our money back.”

“We can demand and get reform by mobilizing and going to the polls each and every election until our fearless leaders understand that we put them in office and we keep them there! It requires our participation as informed citizens. We can grip and complain day in day out or we can take our discontentment to the polls. Rest assured, eventually, they will come to understand all the money the lobbyist has to offer can't buy their seat!”

“Trigger equals trillions more for the healthcare industry. What a joke.”

“Absolutely! For two years Docs thought I had a thyroid problem! All symptoms confirmed it too. Turns out, it was an insulin problem and the thyroid was a symptom not the cause! Thankfully, I had declined the thyroid meds opting for the natural fix! Oh, it was my veggie lifestyle that caused the insulin problem. That's right, I was not taking in enough fat so my body went into a metabolic syndrome state. So I 100% attest to what the body can do when out of balance! Balanced diet and exercise are key...but know what is balanced for one is not balanced for the other. I am glad that Docs are actually thinking outside the box!”

“Initially Obama said that we "should have the same coverage as our representatives". I like that idea! That was also brought up during the Arlen Specter town hall today! We should all stand up and demand that whatever policy comes out of Washington, should be used by Washington. As my grandma always said, "What is good for the goose is good for the gander".
We should set an example that our reps can no longer vote themselves better insurance and pension plans than we can obtain! The days of their fleecing our pockets to live the life of luxury and comfort is over. They should only prosper when the nation prospers. Just like the calls that CEO's should be paid by performance, so should our reps.”

“Just got an invoice from my doc. Between what insurance pays him and our copay he aint doing to bad for spending a sum total of 10 minutes with me per appointment. Averages $10.00 per minute.

We are fortunate to have insurance, but trust me it is not on the cheap!!! Not only do our premiums increase yearly but, so do our out of pocket. We have discussed cancelling it, but it would take one serious illness to wipe us out.

I have not read a lot about the cost increases of dental coverage. Those fees have increased to point of even with insurance it is not affordable.
People need dental and eye coverage as well!”

“My docs office opens at 8. He is the sole practioner and I have an 8:15 appointment. I arrive at 8:10 to find that there are five people ahead of me and three pharm reps sitting in the lobby. One hour later I am still waiting to see the doc.
I have been seeing this doc for two years while gaining a total of 60lbs. The doc thought I had a thyroid issue and every three months ran the same test, turns out, after two years and 60lbs, I have an insuline problem! This was found after I refused to have the same tests that give the same results and none of which were helping me! Thankfully, I had declined the thyroid meds even though I was given a sample courtesy of those pharm reps.
My point, is that docs treat the symptom not the problem. And yes, I gone the nutritionist route, gym route and personal trainer route during the course of these two years! Docs want to throw a bandaide over the wound and expect it to heal so they can move onto the next patient. Much like our congress wants to put a big bandaide on healthcare. What in this new legislation is going to change the above situation? Nothing.”

“The majority of people did voice their opinion regarding TARP and our fearless leaders did the opposite of what the people demanded. Our leaders need to ban money from the insurance industry and stand up for the people. We may vote them into office, but their vote goes to the highest bidder!”

“We've been sold to China! We need to start learning the language in preparation for the day they decide to call in the Loan.”