Explosive Expressions

These are the people representing you, America. Instead of fair, balanced debate of the issues, the GOP resorts to interrupting the process and acting like petulant children. The people of America have spoken and ELECTED those that are in congress. Obviously we want those people representing us. We want them making these decisions, and we want to see health care reform move forward.

The GOP had their chance to show America that it was right. They released details of their so-called healthcare plan (HR 3962) that they claim is better and will cover more than the democratic bill. In fact, however, the CBO reports that their bill will have almost no effect on healthcare at all. It will reduce the deficit, but just barely. Quoting from the CBO:

CBO and the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) estimate that the amendment would reduce federal deficits by $68 billion over the 2010-2019 period; it would also slightly reduce federal budget deficits in the following decade, relative to those projected under current law, with a total effect during that decade that is in a broad range between zero and one-quarter percent of gross domestic product.

But, you say, there are provisions in the bill to reduce the cost even more and help people afford it! Well, the CBO looked at this as well and concluded:

CBO and JCT estimate that those provisions would increase federal budget deficits by about $8 billion over the 2010-2019 period, reducing the number of nonelderly people without health insurance by about 3 million in 2019 and leaving about 52 million nonelderly residents uninsured. The share of legal nonelderly residents with insurance coverage in 2019— 83 percent — would be roughly in line with the current share.

So after all of the crap they've been spouting about how much better their bill is, in the end, it helps no one. In fact, after ten years, there will be LESS coverage. Genius. Keep up the great work, you morons..

Found this over on mint.com ... Pretty decent depiction of what's going on and how to handle it. In short, stop freaking out over the Swine Flu. It's just the flu. That's all. Just a bit more catching than we're used to. So you know how to deal with it, right? Use your common sense. Wash your hands, cover your mouth if you cough, etc. If you're sick, stay home and try not to spread it. If you're sick and really feeling bad, call a doctor. If you're having trouble breathing, have a high fever, or have some other sever symptom, go to the emergency room.

See? Easy enough. It's not all that bad. As for the vaccine, use your common sense. If you're in a high risk group, go get vaccinated. If you're not, then don't bother, leave the vaccine for those that really need it.

Enjoy the graphic.

Voter Intimidation. Interesting. Hey conservatives.. I find it insanely ironic that you claim Obama is a facist, communist, socialist, and even compare him to Hitler, and yet your party is intimidating voters. Voter intimidation is something we typically hear about happening in foreign countries. For instance, there was widespread reports of voter intimidation in the Afghan elections. It's absolutely pathetic and disheartening to hear about this behavior in US elections.

Way to set an example, guys.

I don't care what Cheney's little brat says, I'm proud of my choice to vote for a President who will take the time to honor those that have fallen.

And a huge thank you to all the men and women who have given their lives to this great country. We may not be perfect, but we're still here because of the sacrifices you have made.