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Comment on How politicians “fix” a problem – you will ultimately pay for the Medicare “doc-fix” by Seniors, Our Doctor’s Will Not Have Their Payments Cut for 10 Months | GoodOleWoody's Blog

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:33:15 +0000

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Comment on Wealthy in America-Inequality in America; where is the ROI? Higher taxes on the “wealthy” is a losing strategy by Jack B

Jack B — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:46:45 +0000

I can’t say I disagree with anything written above but unfortunately it’s a loosing argument. The word “FAIR” is a subjective term. It means different things to different people. To most people, wealthy means anyone who makes or has more than they do.”FAIR” is a favorite in the lexicon of populists and demagogues. You wont find “FAIR” in books on economics, for that you need to go down the hall to the philosophy department. Class war like any other kind of war always is the least desirable form of conflict resolution with more loses than gains but is a favorite with demagogues when it will forward their agenda.

Comment on Is the Federal debt a problem or not? by “WHO GETS FEDERAL BENEFITS?” | GoodOleWoody's Blog

“WHO GETS FEDERAL BENEFITS?” | GoodOleWoody's Blog — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:41:19 +0000

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Comment on PPACA and the new 3.8% wealth tax on unearned income by rdquinn

rdquinn — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:45:32 +0000

It applies to all unearned income that is otherwise taxable as income.

Dick

Richard D Quinn Editor Quinnscommentary.com

Comment on PPACA and the new 3.8% wealth tax on unearned income by Kris Merten

Kris Merten — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:42:57 +0000

Does anyone know if this new tax applies to the sale of land or just homes?

Comment on I never file a health insurance claim, so what happens to my premiums? by Mary wilson

Mary wilson — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:39:31 +0000

It is not a question of premiums? But it is the question of our life if our life is safe then all things are well so if you didn’t claim your heath insurance its your good luck. So just pray to god for saving your life always. Good luck

Comment on Obama says “enough is enough,” I agree but I suspect we are talking about two different things by The extra $40.00… « Under The LobsterScope

The extra $40.00… « Under The LobsterScope — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:44:27 +0000

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Comment on The law [Affordable Care Act] doesn’t require anyone to take birth control. It only compels doctors to prescribe it to those who ask…ha! by Bill

Bill — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:19:26 +0000

President Obama is a master at diversion. Here we are wrapped up in debt issues and he chooses to “take on” this social issue to detract from the real issues in the Country.

I have heard recently some say he (Obama) did a great thing by reversing his decision to require religious institutions to pay for Birth Control. When you ask people if employees in those institutions had health insurance – they all say yes for the most part. But when you ask them if that insurance company pays for birth control they scratch their heads or say yes. Then you aks who pays for that benefit they say why it is the Company and me in the premium. Most people still do not understand or believe in the principle of self-insurance.

Meanwhile, the new budget shows another monumental increase in the debt which gets swept under the carpet while this issue of health care and the issue of contraceptives bounces around the room. It is similar to watching the reaction in a room full of people when a mouse runs across the floor- all attention is diverted to the mouse while the budget bomb gets passed because energies are divered and it is time to go home!

Comment on Forget the “Pill” we need a new common sense pill for politicians. Now insurance companies will pay the full cost of oral contraceptives. by Jack Berrigan

Jack Berrigan — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:26:13 +0000

“If this is going to be the way the Affordable Care Act is interpreted and administered, we are all in serious trouble.”

I think we are all in serious financial trouble in this country even without the affordable care act, which just makes things worse.

Comment on Millionaires and billionaires can save America – be careful what you wish for by John Powell

John Powell — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:23:32 +0000

FEDERAL DEBT ELIMINATION

Comment on Health care systems around the world; what people in other countries think of their health care systems … you may be surprised. by Four Trends Driving Americans to Outsource Their Health Care «

Four Trends Driving Americans to Outsource Their Health Care « — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:27:58 +0000

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Comment on Medicare premium increases, Part B premiums in 2014 by Obama

Obama — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:48:07 +0000

Healthcare costs have nothing to do with insurance. High costs are generated at the source, the doctors and hospital systems , further increasing prices is the cost of liabilty for the hospitals. etc…
Tort reform will help control prices…can you imagine what costs would be if there was no insurance/3rd party payer?

Comment on Health Savings Accounts continue to grow – EBRI by Patients in Consumer-Driven Health Plans Show More Cost-Conscious Behavior « quinnscommentary

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:04:27 +0000

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Comment on Rioting and violence in the streets of England, France, Greece and Italy, is the US next? by Wafaa Hamdalla

Wafaa Hamdalla — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:34:49 +0000

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Comment on We have gas, but we are full of hot air by rdquinn

rdquinn — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:51:28 +0000

You miss the point. Any incentive is not for the companies, but the homeowner.

A few years ago I converted to gas from oil. My incentive was getting rid of an underground 500 gallon oil tank. Many people could not afford that or simply wouldn’t care. There is an incentive for people to save money, but you must be able to afford the conversion.

In addition, while you can make the point all this is the individual’s responsibility, we cannot ignore the larger benefits to society. So either we do nothing or we change our view on incenting individuals.