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Why This Progressive Is Sticking By the Tax on Insurance Companies

Commented Jan 08, 2010 at 14:12:20 in Politics

“ditto. VITAL!”

Why This Progressive Is Sticking By the Tax on Insurance Companies

Commented Jan 08, 2010 at 14:10:31 in Politics

“My favorite euphemism from the article: "place sunshine on the process of pricing health insurance premiums."

Most Americans don't know how much medical care actually costs. (they should) Many with employer provided don't even know how much their insurance costs-- until they have to go on COBRA. (thety should)
However...
Since cadillac plans are taxed, employers will switch to lower cost plans, offering fewer benefits. Therefore, employees will be responsible for more of the cost of our care. By making us pay for more of our medical costs out of pocket, this will be the 'sunshine' that teaches us why insurance is so damn expensive.

Horrible idea.”

Obama Was Warned Of Holiday Terror Threats

Commented Jan 01, 2010 at 23:14:04 in Politics

“Talking Points Memo.. Josh is still keeping it real.”

Alina Hudson replied on Jan 01, 2010 at 23:22:49

“Cool...I'll check it out!”

In Fact, We do Have A Counter-Terrorism Strategy -- And Experts Say It's Producing Results

Commented Dec 31, 2009 at 11:37:08 in Politics

“Excellent article. Thank you.”

jan4insight replied on Dec 31, 2009 at 14:44:35

“x2”

How To 'Fix' The Sunday Morning Shows

Commented Dec 31, 2009 at 11:20:57 in Media

“Do you want the morning shows to change? Then change the channel! Go to PBS or listen to NPR.”

How To 'Fix' The Sunday Morning Shows

Commented Dec 31, 2009 at 11:19:19 in Media

“The morning shows should study Fareed- and do that. Clearly Mr. Zakaria has an exceptional show because he actually has a depth of knowledge about his subjects and a curious mind. His shows are about knowledge and intended for grown-ups.”

Move Your Money: A New Year's Resolution

Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 07:36:06 in Business

“Love you conservatives! Place blame instead working to make things better.”

barbiegun replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 08:07:57

“Sorry, I have no love for you right-wing 0bamab0ts.”

Move Your Money: A New Year's Resolution

Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 07:34:08 in Business

“I have one remaining credit card from Bank of America. I'm going to my community bank today to get a line of credit to use instead of my credit card. Cheaper interest rates as well!”

Obama: Flight 253 Plot Is Result Of 'Systemic Failure'

Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 17:50:34 in World

“Not even close comparison.

Compare the shoe bomber and Ridge in 2001-- who did exactly what Janet is doing. No controversy. And the guy was tried in US courts, convicted and all is well.”

Snowe Opts Out: Votes To Proclaim Health Care Bill Unconstitutional

Commented Dec 27, 2009 at 06:09:59 in Politics

“Those of us insured currently pay for the those who are not. Everyone in the country should contribute to insure everyone in the country.”

Snowe Opts Out: Votes To Proclaim Health Care Bill Unconstitutional

Commented Dec 27, 2009 at 06:06:41 in Politics

“Do you have auto insurance?”

ramal replied on Dec 27, 2009 at 10:01:05

“Or homeowners insurance if you are still paying off your mortgage?”

Lieberman: Obama Never Pressed Me On Public Option

Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 18:36:37 in Politics

“No one is questioning that they will be getting 35 million new customers.”

Lieberman: Obama Never Pressed Me On Public Option

Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 18:33:28 in Politics

“Yes, your employer would immediately drop your coverage. You would have to go out into the open market, by yourself, and find a policy for yourself. Been to the doctor lately? Then you're premiums will now be higher, if the insurance company takes you at all.

Of course, I doubt that your company will make up the difference in your salary for taking away your health care. They'll just pocket the difference and the little bit you get from them to help pay your premiums is only a fraction of what the insurance will cost you..

Sounds like quite the plan.”

Nation's Largest Union: Change Health Care Bill Or Else

Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 15:26:26 in Politics

“VOTE OUT THE FILABUSTER!”

LadyCat replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 15:33:23

“How will that help us if the Repubs get power again? What's good for the goose....”

bluejoni2525 replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 15:28:15

“Now you're talking !!!”

cyrano1 replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 15:27:33

“Takes 60 votes to do that”

BambooHarvester replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 15:27:12

“Bingo !”

Expanded Health Care Coverage? Rumors Are Greatly Exaggerated, Unless Paying Fines Is Now 'Health Care'

Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 12:36:25 in Politics

“I'm equally outraged.

But everyone, please remember, a mandate was ALWAYS part of the deal. The difference is that we would have had a CHOICE between being forced to buy private insurance (with subsidies based on our income so that we could supposedly afford it) or forced to buy a public option, that would hopefully be cheaper and give private insurance competition.

But we ALWAYS were going to be forced to buy insurance. Just like everyone is forced to have car insurance. It protects everyone.”

Samnchgo replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 15:05:19

“I'm tired of comparing this to car insurance. It's not. I can choose not to have a car or drive. I can't choose not to get sick. If I choose to have a car, I am also making the choice to accept all the incidental costs that go along with it. While I can eat right, exercise and try to maintain my health, the fact is that it doesn't guarantee that something won't go wrong. What you seem to be saying is that as long as I choose to live I am going to be forced to buy health insurance. And where is the choice in this? I can choose to get insurance from company A who is going to charge me 20% of my income or company B who is going to charge me 22% of my income. On top of that, you're still going to have co-pays and things that aren't coverage. And how does mandating someone else to buy insurance protect you? The logic doesn't work. Having insurance is not the same as having health care coverage.”

brt929 replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 13:37:06

“Your car insurance carrier is far more regulated than health insurance carriers.

Your car insurance carrier can't raise rates without an okay from the state insurance commissioner. (Well in most states.)

That's not true about health and life products. These guys raise the rates at their own discretion.

If it passes with a mandate, it will actually do more harm than good.”

KingXerxes replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 12:38:07

“Not everyone owns a care and needs car insurance. Congress mandating americans purchase a service will never clear the Roberts conservative leaning supreme court.”

Nation's Largest Union: Change Health Care Bill Or Else

Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 10:15:49 in Politics

“AMEN! I stand in solidarity with our labor brothers and sisters. FIGHT FOR THIS, MR. PRESIDENT! At least gives us that....”

Lieberman Wins: Medicare Compromise On Chopping Block

Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 07:43:55 in Politics

“The current plan actually WILL get you the 'insurance that congress gets'. it's called an 'exchange'.

Most banks are payinhg back bailout funds, with interest..

And I would hate to hear how you would respond if America was attacked again by terrorists that got their training in A/Pak.

Your cynicism isn't adding to the dialogue.”

InsideBrooklyn replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 09:32:49

“Oh please. Where are you living, Obamaland?”

Palin Poll: Struggles Among Women, African-Americans, Non-Elderly

Commented Dec 11, 2009 at 07:15:32 in Politics

“I don't think it's just the uneducated that take to Sarah-- but more the illogical. She's got the whole baby jesus crowd-- a crowd not known for their ability to grasp logic. And that's what makes her, and her crowd, so frightening.”

Obama's Afghanistan Escalation: An Assessment

Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 08:30:16 in World

“Have you ever considered the fact that maybe the President is telling the truth about the threat of terrorists to get hold of Pakistan's nukes? That maybe this was a pragmatic decision and not a politifcal one? Have you ever even considered that possibility or has Bush ruined our ability to ever trust anyone ever again?”

Orszag Calls Senate Health Care Bill Biggest Cost-Container Ever Considered

Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 14:45:07 in Politics

“If you'll keep reading that CBO report, you'll see that's only because some people are desperately underinsured. the majority of people will see their costs go down.

Oh yeah, and 35 million of your brothers and sisters will have access to health care.”

Orszag Calls Senate Health Care Bill Biggest Cost-Container Ever Considered

Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 14:43:20 in Politics

“Thank you to Bush.”

Lou Dobbs: 'Who The Hell Does This President Think He Is?'

Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 14:35:17 in Media

“Obama doesn't need Congress to enact stricter emmission standards. He has that power already through the EPA.

And he's being the President of the United States.

Who the hell are YOU?”

Obama at West Point

Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 07:06:26 in Politics

“Has anyone, just for a moment, considered that perhaps Obama's plan might work?”

vorpalmusic replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 15:27:08

“What plan? He's simply adding more troops to what was Bush's plan.”

jefke replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 08:50:31

“If you were paying attention instead of defending O regardless, you would have noticed that, yes, many people with expertise have considered whether the escalation will work and have deduced that NO it won't.”

writerjohnny replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 08:34:59

“Nope.”

TBinNJ replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 07:53:28

“Silly Elmoor:

Of course....but positive articles would not receive such a prominent spot on HP. Only ultra-negative, "end of the world" type articles will be posted here.

"Obama is high on the intoxicating conceit that he can talk himself into anything and out of anything. His one strong conviction is that he is smarter, and superior all around, to us lesser mortals."

Did Charles Krauthammer ghost write this? Unbelieveable. Disagreement on policy is fine, but statements like this are pure nonsense. Why are Dems so intent on destroying their own leaders?”

NoFactsJustTruth replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 07:52:27

“Yes, ...if it eventually gets posted.”