Posts in "Medicare"

By Sam Swedberg at 4:50PM

Feb 8, 2010

$107 Trillion

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In 2009 alone we had $107 trillion worth of unfunded liabilites, 10 times our national debt. Unfunded liabilities are the difference between the promised benefits of current and future generations and the amount of taxes and Medicare premiums collected. How long will the American people, especially the younger generations, allow blatent stealing of their money for programs they'll never benefit from anyway? I haven't met anyone who is complacent about money they've rightfully earned, yet most people still don't bat an eye when looking at their paychecks. Is it based on a blind faith that government will always provide? Whatever the reason may be, something must change. The sooner the better.

This article from the National Center for Policy Analysis is a great tool for anyone interested in arguing why Medicare or Social Security should be scrapped.

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By Brian Beyer at 4:04PM

Nov 24, 2009

Healthcare For All, A Chicken in Every Pot

Fortunately, it seems President Obama's health care proposal, despite two "historical votes," in its favor, is losing some steam. With infighting in the left over the Stupak amendment and the public option itself, the divides in the Democratic party over the issue seem to be growing by the day. With a crazy holiday schedule added to the mix, there is very little time to debate and pass a bill in the senate, merge it with the house bill, and pass a compromise. Indeed, it seems to be nearly impossible to achieve a legislative feat of that magnitude in such little time.

Though both Republicans and Democrats have proposed healthcare "reform" bills they are one in the same minus the public option. Higher taxes, mandates, and layers upon layers of bureaucracy are not "reform."

Who's Really Denying Claims?

The President said this about a month ago:

More and more Americans pay their premiums, only to discover that their insurance company has dropped their coverage when they get sick, or won't pay the full cost of care. It happens every day.

Who, though, is the largest denier of medical claims in America?