You might be ready, but if you think that pack of whores who comprise the bulk of Congressional Democrats has any intention of standing up to the insurance and drug lobbies later when they didn't have the balls to do it now, then you're dreaming!
If this horrible legislation passes we will be stuck with it for many, many years, people will continue to die and be sick because the insurance companies are free to concoct new ways to deny coverage, and there is not one shred of restraint imposed on wither the insurance or drug companies to keep prices down.
In short, the legislation, particularly in the Senate, is going to screw the common people, no improvements will be made to relieve any of the rotten special interest provisions benefiting insurance and drug companies at the expense of the people, and when the people realize what a bad deal this is for them they are going to punish the Democrats far worse at the polls than if nothing has passed at all.
The entire line of argument that "we" must pass something now and we can improve it later is just nothing but pure bullshit!
How bad is the bill?
The Senate health care bill is an ungodly mess of errors, loopholes, and massive giveaways. When the American people find out what's actually in this bill, they will revolt!
Here's why:
* Forces you to pay up to 8% of your income to private insurance corporations -- whether you want to or not. If you refuse to buy the insurance, you'll have to pay penalties of up to 2% of your annual income to the IRS after being forced to pay thousands in premiums for junk insurance, you can still be on the hook for up to $11,900 a year in out-of-pocket medical expenses.
* Massive restriction on a woman's right to choose, designed to trigger a challenge to Roe V. Wade in the Supreme Court.
* Paid for by taxes on the middle class insurance plan you have tight now through your employer, causing them to cut back benefits and increase co-pays.
* Many of the taxes to pay for this bill start now, but most Americans won't see any benefits -- like an end to discrimination against those with preexisting conditions -- until 2014 when the program begins.
* Allows insurance companies to charge people who are older 300%more than others.
* Grants monopolies to drug companies that will keep generic versions of expensive bio tech drugs from ever coming to market.
*No re-importation of prescription drugs, which would save consumers $100 billion over 10 years.
* The cost of medical care will continue to rise, and insurance premiums for a family of 4 will rise an average of $1,000 a year -- meaning in 10 years, your family's insurance premium will be $10,000 more annually than it is right now.
Wait until you read this crap, "We this and We...THAT."
And one wonders who "we" is.
It certainly does not include people like you and us.
"We" is the corrupt, corporate /DLC Democrats of Washington who are thinking only of themselves and to "hell" with the interests of the common American.
We desperately need health care reform. But we can't pass the Senate's bill.
Merry Christmas everyone, especially if you are an insurance or pharmaceutical stockholders!
So how's that "hope and change" working for you?
