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Wed Mar-18-09 05:13 AM
Response to Reply #69 |
| 75. I'm biting my tongue... |
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Edited on Wed Mar-18-09 05:16 AM by timtom
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| -Obama Administration Proposes Third-Party Billing for Combat-Related Injuries |
RamboLiberal |
Mar-17-09 05:56 PM |
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They have proposed no such thing. It was one of many proposals being up for consideration. |
SemiCharmedQuark |
Mar-17-09 05:58 PM |
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Gibbs confirmed it is under consideration |
RamboLiberal |
Mar-17-09 06:01 PM |
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The proposal is what is actually submitted, not the ideas they are kicking around. |
SemiCharmedQuark |
Mar-17-09 06:02 PM |
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There's a really good article from Military.com here: |
SemiCharmedQuark |
Mar-17-09 06:03 PM |
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thanks for the link |
barbtries |
Mar-18-09 10:00 AM |
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it sure doesn't sound like an administration that would have single-payer as an ultimate goal... |
dysfunctional press |
Mar-17-09 11:09 PM |
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I'm biting my tongue... |
timtom |
Mar-18-09 05:13 AM |
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about what...? |
dysfunctional press |
Mar-18-09 07:40 AM |
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I made a snap judgement call |
timtom |
Mar-18-09 12:27 PM |
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Yeah, but it is a "trial balloon", and it absolutely is unacceptable.................. |
pattmarty |
Mar-18-09 10:03 AM |
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I will find it very difficult to support the President in this. |
cliffordu |
Mar-17-09 06:01 PM |
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Executive Branch does not make laws. This is designed to be a hit piece. Use your common sense. |
Bonobo |
Mar-17-09 06:03 PM |
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Well, with single payer health care off the table, this is the next logical step. I am gutted, So |
lib_wit_it |
Mar-17-09 06:05 PM |
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More bullshit from WaPo. |
bemildred |
Mar-17-09 06:05 PM |
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Well WH better get out there and get this clarified |
RamboLiberal |
Mar-17-09 06:09 PM |
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Yeah, I'm sure they are all quivering with fear. nt |
bemildred |
Mar-17-09 06:20 PM |
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I agree with that. It is a terrible idea and Obama needs to shut it down. |
SemiCharmedQuark |
Mar-17-09 06:55 PM |
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Fortunately, it won't pass |
mvd |
Mar-17-09 08:49 PM |
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He's already received feedback. I don't understand what the goal here is. |
SemiCharmedQuark |
Mar-17-09 09:00 PM |
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The article says that.. |
mvd |
Mar-17-09 09:54 PM |
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Obama had the chance to do that when he met with the vets but that did NOT |
biopowertoday |
Mar-18-09 12:45 AM |
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According to a Hill article I read earlier today, this "idea" |
soccermomforobama |
Mar-17-09 06:27 PM |
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I think he's just going for bargaining position with the insurance companies. |
bc3000 |
Mar-17-09 06:29 PM |
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Leverage is good but no substitute for universal single payer |
Mithreal |
Mar-17-09 06:37 PM |
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This is going to be a long 4 years |
Mithreal |
Mar-17-09 06:35 PM |
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It's too bad |
Politicalboi |
Mar-17-09 06:40 PM |
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What dumbass came up with this idea? |
Fire_Medic_Dave |
Mar-17-09 06:42 PM |
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The idea is not off the table until Obama says "I will veto any act that will bill veterans' private |
jody |
Mar-17-09 06:49 PM |
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why would you 'assume' that? |
stillcool |
Mar-17-09 07:20 PM |
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Because of Obama's promise "I believe in the Second Amendment. I believe in people's lawful right |
jody |
Mar-17-09 07:33 PM |
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Oh dear...You must hate politics.. |
stillcool |
Mar-17-09 07:38 PM |
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No hate, I just don't trust any politician whether in my Democratic party or some other party. n/t |
jody |
Mar-17-09 07:41 PM |
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exactly. it's the whole world really... |
stillcool |
Mar-17-09 07:45 PM |
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That's your choice to blindly trust politicians but I won't. Your reply is nonsensical and in no way |
jody |
Mar-17-09 07:49 PM |
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I don't 'blindly' trust anyone... |
stillcool |
Mar-17-09 07:56 PM |
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Your words say "no" but your comments mean "yes". Have a good evening and goodbye. n/t |
jody |
Mar-17-09 07:59 PM |
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Bye-bye... |
stillcool |
Mar-17-09 08:15 PM |
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aren't assault weapons |
barbtries |
Mar-18-09 10:35 AM |
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Nope. |
Abq_Sarah |
Mar-18-09 01:26 PM |
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No! Please don't confuse assault rifles, machine pistols & other firearms capable of full |
jody |
Mar-18-09 06:03 PM |
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From Raw Story |
RamboLiberal |
Mar-17-09 07:17 PM |
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Obama Administration Proposes Third-Party Billing for Combat-Related Injuries |
TacticalPeek |
Mar-17-09 07:28 PM |
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Do we get to bomb the private ins. co hq with mortars when they don't pay up? |
DS1 |
Mar-17-09 07:28 PM |
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Astroturf. |
bemildred |
Mar-17-09 07:28 PM |
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Astro yourself. |
TacticalPeek |
Mar-17-09 07:41 PM |
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When the same thing pops up five times, with lots of Obama bashing, it makes me wonder? |
bemildred |
Mar-17-09 07:55 PM |
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Perhaps it should make you wonder if maybe Obama might be wrong about something for once? |
TacticalPeek |
Mar-17-09 08:20 PM |
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Eh, I can see we aren't going to agree. |
bemildred |
Mar-17-09 08:43 PM |
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Can we pre-agree that billing veterans' private insurance for combat-related injuries now is wrong? |
TacticalPeek |
Mar-17-09 09:05 PM |
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If it is done in any way that increases costs to the veterans, yes, entirely. |
bemildred |
Mar-17-09 09:20 PM |
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The vets will bear the brunt of this policy, since the insurance companies will just pass the costs |
wmbrew0206 |
Mar-17-09 09:28 PM |
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Not unless they are allowed to. Insurance companies are subject to the law too. |
bemildred |
Mar-17-09 09:33 PM |
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Do you really think that the insurance companies won't pass this cost back to the veterans, one way |
wmbrew0206 |
Mar-17-09 09:49 PM |
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I think the insurance companies will do what the law says. |
bemildred |
Mar-17-09 09:54 PM |
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don't you know you can't screw an insurance company? |
barbtries |
Mar-18-09 10:40 AM |
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Sure you can. |
bemildred |
Mar-18-09 03:01 PM |
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I'm trying to find the silver lining here. |
Cant trust em |
Mar-17-09 07:28 PM |
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Apparently, this idea has been around since Clinton's term. |
bemildred |
Mar-17-09 07:28 PM |
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I hope you're right. |
Cant trust em |
Mar-17-09 07:28 PM |
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This is like the 4th or 5th time this lie has been posted here. |
bemildred |
Mar-17-09 07:28 PM |
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What lie is that? |
Abq_Sarah |
Mar-17-09 11:21 PM |
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article here.. |
stillcool |
Mar-17-09 07:28 PM |
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Oh yeah, and this is a dupe. |
bemildred |
Mar-17-09 07:28 PM |
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It's a bad idea, but I must say this... |
bluestateguy |
Mar-17-09 07:28 PM |
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Now now RamboLiberal, you've gone and stirred up the apologists again, shame on you. n/t |
jody |
Mar-17-09 07:35 PM |
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Reports of a "new FDR" have been greatly exaggerated. (n/t) |
brentspeak |
Mar-17-09 07:51 PM |
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It's a shame. Because other than this possibility, his plan for veterans is steller. |
SemiCharmedQuark |
Mar-17-09 08:06 PM |
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Use em then lose em ? |
ohio2007 |
Mar-17-09 08:12 PM |
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What's especially offensive is that it is to save 500 million dollars. Which is...nothing |
SemiCharmedQuark |
Mar-17-09 08:16 PM |
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Exactly. That's why it's so irksome. |
TacticalPeek |
Mar-17-09 08:34 PM |
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The bottom line is this |
customerserviceguy |
Mar-17-09 08:09 PM |
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How about those in the reserves and guard? they have insurance and a real world job but when they |
ohio2007 |
Mar-17-09 08:15 PM |
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Nope |
customerserviceguy |
Mar-17-09 08:30 PM |
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PLUS, an injured veteran could max out his or her lifetime insurance cap |
amandabeech |
Mar-17-09 09:41 PM |
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There is no new proposal. This is about an existing issue. |
ProSense |
Mar-17-09 08:18 PM |
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"You just don't get it, do you Scott" - Dr. Evil |
wmbrew0206 |
Mar-17-09 09:43 PM |
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"The fact the Gibbs would not say it was off the table" Good grief. |
ProSense |
Mar-17-09 10:21 PM |
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Yup, nothing but BS spin...... Oh sweet, sweet, irony. Enjoy the link. |
wmbrew0206 |
Mar-18-09 03:32 PM |
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Letter to Obama re the problem co-signed by every major veterans organization in the country. |
jody |
Mar-17-09 08:23 PM |
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Why would I not be surprised if this was a Republican solution |
soccermomforobama |
Mar-17-09 09:33 PM |
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Vets angered by Obama plan get new hearing |
bemildred |
Mar-17-09 10:33 PM |
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I wonder what those exceptions are. . . |
soccermomforobama |
Mar-17-09 10:56 PM |
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There was some discussion of that in one of these threads. |
bemildred |
Mar-17-09 11:24 PM |
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Ah, here's something: |
bemildred |
Mar-17-09 11:26 PM |
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here: |
Abq_Sarah |
Mar-17-09 11:30 PM |
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Kick because major veteran's groups have written Obama challenging his plan. n/t |
jody |
Mar-18-09 07:14 AM |
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the bushies apparently |
barbtries |
Mar-18-09 09:58 AM |
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More Obama-BushCo stuff. Why was Obama elected? n/t |
antimatter98 |
Mar-18-09 10:22 AM |
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I'm thinking this could affect recruiting. |
limit18 |
Mar-18-09 10:36 AM |
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this is a nod to the "privatization" crowd. If you want to privatize profits, |
alfredo |
Mar-18-09 10:47 AM |
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Why are you blaming Rep.? |
SgtSkectial134 |
Mar-18-09 02:24 PM |
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And it is no longer an issue. The Obama Admin comes through |
wmbrew0206 |
Mar-18-09 05:26 PM |
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Semper Fi |
SgtSkectial134 |
Mar-18-09 05:45 PM |
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"I still don't trust him... keep an eye on this guy Obama... " |
ProSense |
Mar-18-09 06:48 PM |
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Emanuel said "he needed to talk to Obama"! It's not over until Obama tells veterans "I will veto any |
jody |
Mar-18-09 06:08 PM |
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Yes, he came through. Too bad for the |
ProSense |
Mar-18-09 06:48 PM |
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I disagree, veterans won a major battle. Any president can expect united opposition in the future nt |
jody |
Mar-19-09 08:56 PM |
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