tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post3694924352452883150..comments2023-12-23T02:16:43.463-08:00Comments on "Rational Preparedness" : The Blog: The Unaffordable Care ActJaneofVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-9584194169619003522013-10-05T18:41:20.433-07:002013-10-05T18:41:20.433-07:00It's odd and unfortunate too. You have enough...It's odd and unfortunate too. You have enough travel stress without having to contemplate that during the entire trip ! Travel safely !JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-32551308775562015362013-10-05T18:39:25.238-07:002013-10-05T18:39:25.238-07:00Hold on to them ! You might be using them to hu...Hold on to them ! You might be using them to hunt and eat squirrels and other small animals.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-21589864585129618042013-10-05T17:59:24.962-07:002013-10-05T17:59:24.962-07:00Wanna buy some .22 shells? I have about 3000 round...Wanna buy some .22 shells? I have about 3000 rounds of them.BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323188240580782454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-84710933997958094472013-10-05T17:30:59.955-07:002013-10-05T17:30:59.955-07:00The day we were leaving to see my ill sister, I wa...The day we were leaving to see my ill sister, I was notified via the postal service that my oncologist, and ALL Cancer Centers of Florida will NO LONGER BE COVERED BY MY INSURANCE.<br /><br />Quite odd timing, isn't it.lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-84298793507545539402013-10-05T04:19:54.411-07:002013-10-05T04:19:54.411-07:00I will attempt my response to Lotta Joy's post...I will attempt my response to Lotta Joy's post again:<br /><br />That would certainly work for me, but then, I think you know that already !<br />(Note: Lotta Joy is the author of the successful novel "Treadwell". It really is riveting and you can get a copy on Amazon pretty quickly.)JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-73087065967819776282013-10-05T04:18:01.104-07:002013-10-05T04:18:01.104-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-10604127020567497162013-10-05T04:10:09.268-07:002013-10-05T04:10:09.268-07:00Yes. I am with you. I happen to believe that Amer...Yes. I am with you. I happen to believe that Americans in almost all cases can make great treatment decisions in tandem with their own personal physicians. For the few who cannot, family members can be enlisted in the decision-making process and this is one of the things we have guardianship for ! A committee will put allocation of health care first and patients second. In Britain's NHS, patients are allowed dialysis for five years, and then they are no longer scheduled, "so that new people can use the dialysis machines". The state sanctions the passing of those with kidney failure after five years. In the US, prior to Obamacare, these were decisions we made in tandem with our families and our physicians.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-70075224960935614742013-10-04T22:33:37.279-07:002013-10-04T22:33:37.279-07:00I listened to a syrupy-voiced person explaining ho...I listened to a syrupy-voiced person explaining how health care would be managed by a committee that would make sure I got what was best. I was so angry. I despise paternalism in any form. My doctor and I know what I need. I don't need a committee or panel going over my case and making decisions. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-2230701855022583022013-10-04T18:13:37.403-07:002013-10-04T18:13:37.403-07:00Shouldn't a government shutdown include shutti...Shouldn't a government shutdown include shutting down the salaries for Mr. Obama, Congress, the House of Representatives, and their staff?lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-59756934300223780752013-10-04T08:32:14.507-07:002013-10-04T08:32:14.507-07:00I'm in your same boat. I have not been insured...I'm in your same boat. I have not been insured for over eight years. When I add up the savings it's an amazing amount of money I would have just thrown away. Appox. $36,000. The few times I need a doctor, I go, I pay and usually I don't get the care I think I should have had. So I am very careful with my body. I try to not hurt myself or if I do. I first try to take care of it at home and last resort go to the doctor. Being forced to pay for health care or pay a fine if you don't while the job stealing, non English speaking, reproducing like crazy illegals get free health care from our fabulous government really chaps my hide!!!! I pray someone stops this lunatic and soon!!!!!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326069783582536184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-49255483122780074562013-10-03T15:21:04.043-07:002013-10-03T15:21:04.043-07:00I am not sure as to how this will resolve without ...I am not sure as to how this will resolve without a financial collapse. Was this the intention ? Thanks for posting, Sandy.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-27009925944163291622013-10-03T15:20:01.743-07:002013-10-03T15:20:01.743-07:00I hope the job works out well for you. I do unders...I hope the job works out well for you. I do understand. I don't know a single person that Obamacare is going to help. I wish I did. Thanks for posting.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-91565551063415446822013-10-03T15:19:01.902-07:002013-10-03T15:19:01.902-07:00Jennifer, You are not alone. You have express...Jennifer, You are not alone. You have expressed the concerns of many people. I will read your blog. Thanks for posting.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-51730517972503279642013-10-03T15:10:33.153-07:002013-10-03T15:10:33.153-07:00Boy I have been seriously afraid to comment or pos...Boy I have been seriously afraid to comment or post about the healthcare launch. Afraid is not the exact word, but I am concerned. My family does not have health insurance. We cannot afford the 356.00 every two weeks to have health insurance. We have a few luxuries that we know we can cut...but not 712.00 a month. We have the internet, cell phone that we share with our adult sons, electricity, auto insurance for two used used vehicles and groceries. We are very frugal on our groceries. We eat out once a month-if that. We have no satellite, cable or what not. <br /><br />We have had a few medical needs over the past seven years. Our second son dislocated his shoulder. We made two payments for the doctors visit and heeded his advice on exercise and stretches he should do. Same son was at a youth meeting at church and sliced his hand on a metal church chair. Although the church offered to pay, it was an accident, and we paid. It took four months. <br /><br />Otherwise, we live a life conscience of our health. We try and eat organic-as we grow a good deal of food, and we exercise lots~farm life:). My husband is covered for a back injury he had while on duty accident but otherwise we progress to our 50s knowing we will be forced to pay for an inadequate care that will not cover our needs, all the while forcing us to cut something we don't have. I am ashamed to share we do not have care. I cannot ever imagine asking for others to pay for us. <br /><br />I am not sure my attitude is one of pride as much as it is responsibility. We are Americans. We have the right to pursue happiness. I have worked very hard to have a happy, healthy, safe, loving, God fearing home. I expect the government to allow me this opportunity. By forcing my hand~I wonder how 2014, 2015 and beyond will be for my husband and I? Healthcare cost rise because of many reasons, but a main one is the serious concern of an open border and free coverage for all. <br /><br /> I no longer know what to do, what is right, or even if I should post this. <br /><br />Sigh. I am a statistic that the government moans about...yet, they haven't resolved anything. <br /><br />Here is my story http://doublenickelfarm.blogspot.com/2012/09/before-president-obama-part-1.html<br /><br />http://doublenickelfarm.blogspot.com/2012/09/before-president-obama-part-2.html<br /><br />JenniferHumble wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02823200562312609670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-69606329579093574992013-10-03T14:59:03.346-07:002013-10-03T14:59:03.346-07:00I just got a part time job and was told that it wo...I just got a part time job and was told that it would have been full time had it not been for obamacare. So I have to pay for higher price insurance on my own and do it with part time wages. I hear people saying how obamacare is helping people but they never say who they are.Sunnybrook Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18135224259672444423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-62129948487057334862013-10-03T14:52:12.289-07:002013-10-03T14:52:12.289-07:00Ruin this country or is it his attempt at socialis...Ruin this country or is it his attempt at socialism? <br />Either way hang on to what you have while you can.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-65531925772564615362013-10-03T10:00:25.802-07:002013-10-03T10:00:25.802-07:00I suppose I will be middle class until I am poor, ...I suppose I will be middle class until I am poor, just like the rest of the middle class.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-29490754121324302642013-10-03T09:08:13.581-07:002013-10-03T09:08:13.581-07:00Well two things really stand out at me. If you hav...Well two things really stand out at me. If you have assets, land or a good paying job you are screwed. The costs are downright ruinous. However if you happen to make so little that you get earned income or have a number of children in that bracket they offer to take your premium out of your refund check.<br /><br />This is wealth redistribution without question and I believe the final nail in the coffin. To go along with this scheme will be the end of the middle class. The very rich can survive it and the very poor are not going to pay out of pocket but the middle class is screwed.<br />PioneerPreppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269878017447335944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-65536843058530583522013-10-03T08:44:46.962-07:002013-10-03T08:44:46.962-07:00I agree, Deborah. I think we should stock what we...I agree, Deborah. I think we should stock what we can. We certainly are seeing an inexplicable shortage in ammunition which is occurring over a relatively long period of time. Next time, it could be insulin, Benadryl, aspirin, peroxide or many other things. This is the type of regime that will stockpile items because they want you to be beholden to them !JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-26490558886246902202013-10-03T08:35:37.614-07:002013-10-03T08:35:37.614-07:00i am sure of one thing. if a political opponent h...i am sure of one thing. if a political opponent has, for example, diabetes suddenly insulin will be unavailable where he can access it. no matter that hundreds of others die or sustain damage due to the 'unavoidable shortage'.<br />it is for control beyond anything we have seen before in this country, at least in my lifetime.<br />deb harveydeb harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05110992898072146282noreply@blogger.com