Originally Posted by
Dixie
The Delusion:
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First of all, the HCR bill does not cover all Americans, far from it. They boast that 32 million more Americans will be covered, of the 50 million who currently aren't covered, but NO ONE is covered without cost to them for mandated insurance policies. For someone making $50k a year, this will amount to an estimated $18k a year. A burden most middle class families simply can't afford... the penalty for not complying to the mandate, is around $1,200 per year. More frightening, is the prospect of going naked on insurance at a time of their life when insurance is vitally important.
Next is Jarhead's fantasy that health care will be paid for "up front" ...by who? Did the HCR bill include a magical Health Care Fairy or something? Look, there is no such thing as a Free Lunch! Someone has to pay for stuff, it's just how the real world works. Fantasizing that you live in some mystical fairy tale, where things are just magically paid for at no cost to anyone, is clinically 'mentally challenged'. We are adding 30+ million Americans to the system, but somehow, that isn't going to cost any more money???
Then, we have the delusional fantasy that his health care is going to be "cheaper and better quality" in the years to come. I'm sorry, but I find it hard to follow this logic. The insurance companies have to increase premiums to compensate for the additional expense of covering pre-existing illnesses and preventative care costs. Subsequently, we are adding 30+ million to the system, while 40% of the doctors say they are going to get out of the practice... how in the hell could you imagine, in that atmosphere, better quality, better availability, or lower costs in the future? Most carriers have already announced drastic increases in premiums for the coming year, and in 4 years, when more of the 'benefits' of Obamacare kick in, the costs will spiral even higher.
Jarhead is apparently living with the Rainbow Unicorns on a Cotton Candy Cloud!
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