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Wed Feb 1, 2012, 04:05 PM

ashling (19,168 posts)

9. I don't know what to say, except to say: every word is true and

I am so sad that this has happened to you and your family.

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210 replies	Author	Time	Post
The slaughter of innocents. [View all]	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	OP
The reason we tolerate this is, human nature.	WingDinger	Feb 2012	#1
Thank you.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#2
I disagree. This is NOT simply "Human Nature".	bvar22	Feb 2012	#26
There is a difference between why this happens, and why we tolerate it.	WingDinger	Feb 2012	#28
Good point Bvar22.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#43
I agree. This country has the most punitive, cruel attitude concerning the ill and illness.	anneboleyn	Feb 2012	#124
Wow	catbyte	Feb 2012	#3
Thank you Diane.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#6
I wish there was something I could say that would help.	MineralMan	Feb 2012	#4
MM - I'm actually pretty cool with things now.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#7
I'm so sorry.	LiberalLoner	Feb 2012	#5
Thanks for your kind words.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#8
LiberalLoner described that white light the way my mom did	pacalo	Feb 2012	#66
I don't know what to say, except to say: every word is true and	ashling	Feb 2012	#9
I'm pretty bummed about my family.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#10
I hope your lawyer bankrupts those goddamn bastards!!!	Odin2005	Feb 2012	#57
I don't go that far although I respect the feeling.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#82
i hope your lawyer	barbtries	Feb 2012	#116
I am so sorry	DLevine	Feb 2012	#11
As Ghandi said when asked what he thought of western civilization....	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#14
I'm so sorry. What a disgrace that a story like yours is possible	PA Democrat	Feb 2012	#12
Thank you.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#15
I wish there were words....	renate	Feb 2012	#13
Thank you.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#17
Pretty strong argument for single payer	jsmirman	Feb 2012	#16
You are too kind.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#18
Ha	jsmirman	Feb 2012	#25
My mom, more than anyone, taught me how to live with dignity in the face of adversity.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#27
I will try	jsmirman	Feb 2012	#32
It is in struggle that we find success.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#33
Well, my God, enjoy yourself in every way possible	jsmirman	Feb 2012	#70
And I think you've done one more great thing by writing this post	jsmirman	Feb 2012	#71
I'm so sorry...	redqueen	Feb 2012	#19
Thank you, redqueen.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#21
This is a big, giant hug.	redqueen	Feb 2012	#22
No Fears. I'm in this fight.	The Doctor.	Feb 2012	#20
If the doctor is in this fight .. then there is hope.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#23
Check PMs.	The Doctor.	Feb 2012	#30
And you were insured.	Cleita	Feb 2012	#24
I think we do need insurance.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#29
I really don't consider Medicare or Tricare insurance. They are health plans that everyone partakes	Cleita	Feb 2012	#37
Nonetheless, they are insurance.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#44
It could have happened in California and four Democrats blew it by not voting for it.	Cleita	Feb 2012	#52
That suck, doesn't it?	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#55
Correction, refused to do what it is mandated to do.	WingDinger	Feb 2012	#36
((hugs))	Starry Messenger	Feb 2012	#31
And to yours.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#45
And may your last days too, Medical Admin,	freedom fighter jh	Feb 2012	#34
I've been very fortunate.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#46
You're in my thoughts. In the meantime, send this to the Minnesota delegation.	Brickbat	Feb 2012	#35
Feel free to forward it.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#47
we will keep up the fight	dana_b	Feb 2012	#38
+1	kickysnana	Feb 2012	#42
I have no words for what I have just read...	Earth_First	Feb 2012	#39
Your tag line says it all.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#48
What a well written essay	Zebedeo	Feb 2012	#40
Thanks.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#53
Heartbreak	bawieland	Feb 2012	#41
Thank you for your dedication and passion.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#50
Yes	bawieland	Feb 2012	#79
My heart goes out to you	Capn Sunshine	Feb 2012	#49
Permission granted. I hope it helps: it's why I wrote it.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#51
I need some contact info	Capn Sunshine	Feb 2012	#54
My wife has asked me to keep my identity, for the moment, sub rosa.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#133
I am speechless, as I usually am in response to something like this.	BlancheSplanchnik	Feb 2012	#84
My God, In Minnesota of all places!!! :-(	Odin2005	Feb 2012	#56
There was a time when MN could have been considered populist and progressive.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#134
The populist spirit is still here.	Odin2005	Feb 2012	#170
If you want to neutralize the IP, then you need to help radicalize them to the right.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#175
So much grace in the light of your suffering	mrs_p	Feb 2012	#58
Thank you for that generous offer.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#135
What an emotional read....and what tragedy	Sheepshank	Feb 2012	#59
Thank you for sharing your story. I can only hope through your tragedy	hlthe2b	Feb 2012	#60
We all deserve better.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#136
I'm so very, very sorry, MedicalAdmin.	KatyaR	Feb 2012	#61
If my wife chooses to share this story, then she will.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#137
Don't mourn--organize!	eridani	Feb 2012	#62
Thank you for those links.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#139
Aww dammit! Your story is uniquely "American" in a bad way...	riderinthestorm	Feb 2012	#63
A most gracious statement.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#140
I'm just incredibly sad about your situation.	pacalo	Feb 2012	#64
Thank you for your post.	denbot	Feb 2012	#65
This leaves me speechless. Love and take care......	glinda	Feb 2012	#67
glinda, do you live in backmann's district??	Angry Dragon	Feb 2012	#76
Nope. Chipped Craack's District. Blech*	glinda	Feb 2012	#87
Holy shit!	graywarrior	Feb 2012	#68
Keep in the game Gray.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#141
.	graywarrior	Feb 2012	#143
...	EvolveOrConvolve	Feb 2012	#69
That was lovely.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#142
Nothing can be said that will make sense of this.	ScreamingMeemie	Feb 2012	#72
Does this, in any FUCKING way	cbrer	Feb 2012	#73
NO! It isn't the best we can do.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#144
thank you MedicalAdmin	handmade34	Feb 2012	#74
Thank you for that.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#145
K&R....this is one shitty country we live in....n/t	unkachuck	Feb 2012	#75
But this could be such a good country.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#146
"But this could be such a good country."	unkachuck	Feb 2012	#171
I've had dark days too.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#176
Love to you and your family	burrowowl	Feb 2012	#77
I am so sorry this has happened to you. To anyone.	Kali	Feb 2012	#78
Thanks for sharing your story here.	undeterred	Feb 2012	#80
Private insurance is NOT the answer.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#147
What a fantastic post. I am so	babylonsister	Feb 2012	#81
Godspeed on your final journey. We love you, thank you for sharing.	1620rock	Feb 2012	#83
Please share your story with your local news network	RainDog	Feb 2012	#85
why don't you contact these people	RainDog	Feb 2012	#86
Alas I have a genetic anomoly and do not produce the enzyme that breaks down THC.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#149
Wow.	EastTennesseeDem	Feb 2012	#88
This is so sad. I am so sorry to hear this.	sabrina 1	Feb 2012	#89
Me too.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#150
Okay!	sabrina 1	Feb 2012	#173
love and light to you and yours	fizzgig	Feb 2012	#90
I love, love, love that GIF.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#151
I am continually amazed and humbled	kimi	Feb 2012	#91
Likewise.	EastTennesseeDem	Feb 2012	#92
Kimi and ETD,	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#152
God bless you, MedicalAdmin! May your remaining days here be as long and as pleasant as you have...	webDude	Feb 2012	#93
Thank you.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#153
You've been a valuable member of DU, and I'll miss you	Lydia Leftcoast	Feb 2012	#94
You have been a beacon in the night for me.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#154
k & r Thank you for you, and for sharing this with us.	Stuart G	Feb 2012	#95
IT was, in some ways, my pleasure.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#155
That sucks.	UnrepentantLiberal	Feb 2012	#96
Oh my god - I don't know what to say.	myrna minx	Feb 2012	#97
You said it so well....	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#156
...	progressoid	Feb 2012	#98
Thank you. I feel better already.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#157
you tell your story eloquently	eyewall	Feb 2012	#99
Will finish reading later	lunatica	Feb 2012	#100
A heartfelt 'Thank You' for posting this.....	marmar	Feb 2012	#101
I love your quote.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#158
we have insurance. we have money in the bank. i am so fearful of exactly what you describe. it is	seabeyond	Feb 2012	#102
It is my most fervent wish...	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#159
Good luck, MedicalAdmin	muriel_volestrangler	Feb 2012	#103
K&R. nt	gateley	Feb 2012	#104
Thank you for sharing your story.	hay rick	Feb 2012	#105
Wow, your story is powerful	SunsetDreams	Feb 2012	#106
My dear friend Suz on insurance: "You've got peace of mind."	KamaAina	Feb 2012	#107
Your dear friend is wise.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#160
Oh. Med Admin...	AnneD	Feb 2012	#108
I have nothing but admiration for every nurse I have ever met.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#161
no words	ceile	Feb 2012	#109
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and wishes.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#110
Safe journey, MA	LiberalEsto	Feb 2012	#111
I'm so sorry MA	geardaddy	Feb 2012	#112
I've read some of your past posts and you've been in my thoughts ever since.	backtoblue	Feb 2012	#113
I'm putting this in my pocket and taking it with me	madamesilverspurs	Feb 2012	#114
Oooooo. Coffee.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#162
medicalAdmin	barbtries	Feb 2012	#115
Helpless is OK. Mostly because it is a transient condition. It passes.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#163
MA my friend	TuxedoKat	Feb 2012	#117
This country is barbaric. Just barbaric.	Brigid	Feb 2012	#118
Peace be unto you.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#164
What a terrible and tragic story.	BlueCheese	Feb 2012	#119
We have a start with the HCR bills.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#166
Based on this OP alone I love you	lunatica	Feb 2012	#120
YOu will.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#167
i thank you for teaching me how to die	irisblue	Feb 2012	#121
Higher and truer praise I have never received	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#168
You are an inspiration...	OneGrassRoot	Feb 2012	#122
Peace.	flying rabbit	Feb 2012	#123
There are no words to express	cate94	Feb 2012	#125
beautifully written and outrageously sad and frustrating	Tumbulu	Feb 2012	#126
"We" have done just fine.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#131
Your story is so moving	libodem	Feb 2012	#127
Money, in my mind, doesn't trump health.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#129
Oh my god.	Delphinus	Feb 2012	#128
Thank you.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#132
Sadness.	lonestarnot	Feb 2012	#130
k and r	dembotoz	Feb 2012	#138
wow, thanks for sharing	G_j	Feb 2012	#148
All I know how to say right now is thank you for all you are and have contributed.	TheKentuckian	Feb 2012	#165
This is my final post. I'm off to see the wizard and, who knows, maybe I'll beat this thing yet.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#169
Well that kicked my ass	Tsiyu	Feb 2012	#172
k&r	shanti	Feb 2012	#174
Thank you for sharing and may God Bless You	mikekohr	Feb 2012	#177
as far as pertaining to solutions	pitohui	Feb 2012	#178
Excellent post, thank you. And I agree, your friend was lucky to meet a doctor who understood	sabrina 1	Feb 2012	#179
I have met several of good doctors. .	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#181
Yes, I know how that works, regarding making too much on paper. I discovered	sabrina 1	Feb 2012	#189
Dear Sabrina.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#191
I am glad to hear you have not given up.	sabrina 1	Feb 2012	#194
+1000000.	SammyWinstonJack	Feb 2012	#185
Deeply saddened by your story and wish that I could do something.	grantcart	Feb 2012	#180
Currently insurance companies have ZERO incentive to rush through payment.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#182
and ironically in the insurance industry's interest	grantcart	Feb 2012	#183
Have you considered that an aversion to a level playing field	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#186
My heart goes out to you and yours.	unapatriciated	Feb 2012	#184
But once I accepted it, it became very easy.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#187
I admire you and your grace.	unapatriciated	Feb 2012	#190
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#193
I will fight for universal health care in your honor.	renie408	Feb 2012	#188
I'm honored Renie.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#192
This is it.	MedicalAdmin	Feb 2012	#195
My God, should you or your loved ones read this	jsmirman	Feb 2012	#196
I missed this post, this update... You are in my thoughts MA.	ScreamingMeemie	Feb 2012	#197
I missed all this and am sorry. Hoping for peace for you and yours.	uppityperson	Apr 2012	#198
MA, I don't know if you;re still here but I won't you to know that I, for one, am fighting	Ecumenist	Apr 2012	#202
I	Xyzse	Apr 2012	#199
I don't know you and wish you could be here with us...so i could.	Evasporque	Apr 2012	#200
aloha brother, peace to you and your family.	mahina	Apr 2012	#201
You are remembered still.	ScreamingMeemie	Apr 2012	#203
I thought you all should know that Medical Admin has passed on	MedicalAdmin	May 2012	#204
No words right now.	JNelson6563	May 2012	#206
K, R and Farewell, MA	Vanje	May 2012	#205
Love to you medicalAdmin	wendylaroux	May 2012	#207
kick for truth	Blue_Tires	May 2012	#208
Much love to you my friend. I hope that you send this eloquent piece to your local paper and	NC_Nurse	May 2012	#209
MedicalAmin passed more than a month ago. Please read his dear wife's post...	Duppers	May 2012	#210

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