Guest guest Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I don't understand all the hostility towards this bill. I am VERY skeptical that any kind of real reform will come out of Washington, but this is at least is a step in the right direction (albeit a small one). And for those who say we are rushing this bill through - we aren't really. We've been talking about health care reform for decades. (And this bill isn't set in stone. It is able to be modified as much as is needed.) Every time someone tries to do anything about health care, the lobbyists come out of the woodwork and try to scare the public and pay off our politicians (Hillary Clinton back in the early 1990's). Right now the insurance companies make money off of us for being sick. They make even more money off of us when they deny coverage when we are sick. Are those that are against the bill content with this? That you are worth more to them sick than well? There is absolutely no incentive for the health insurance companies to provide preventative care, alternative medicine, or insure those with pre-existing conditions. And whoever thought that tying health care to our jobs made a whole heck of a lot of sense?! It is just plain crazy. I feel so bad for those who are sick and do not have health insurance. To have to choose between your life and bankruptcy is simply immoral and heart breaking. If the government would take over health care, it would actually save money to offer preventative care - treating people who are already sick is MUCH more expensive. I for one would like to see single-payer, but I'm not very hopeful. One thing is for sure, this will be a tough battle. I just hope those with the most money won't win. But they always have in the past... Melissa http://www.how-to-boost-your-immune-system.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 If you any kind of insurance, private/job related or Medicaid, they may say no you can't have or do something. The government tell us what we can and can't on the local, state and Federal level. Even our Parents and family set parameters so what's the real problem? Look, we deserve good health care that won't break us. End of story. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile " Carol Minnick " <carol Sun, 9 Aug 2009 11:11:58 Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance I read somewhere that only 39% of Americans approve of the obama sick care plan. I do not want the government telling me what meds I can/cannot have, and when they want me to die! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 please enlighten me as this has been tried and failed in Canada and all over Europe. people DIE waiting to get government care. sure it is 'free'.. fat lot of good that does when you die waiting 5 year for that heart repair... or you are over the age of usefulness so you are not approved... or you used your allotment already on an ingrown toenail... what about that little diddy of they will just remove from your bank account whatever they feel your 'free' medical cost them... and a few things like that if you actually read the proposed bill which the media has not nor most of the politicians that are supposed to be voting on this nightmare. and why will your president ignore the direct question of would he put his family on this plan? or any of congress - the Kennedy version specifically removes them from using this form of health care. for those that want an eye opener - watch Hannity on Fox news at 8pm central tonight lets here the rest of the story in the meantime - there are things we can do to help ourselves the the government would never think of much less approve.. modern medical private practice mostly does not agree that herbal - holistic - alternative therapy exist. I'd sure hate to see the 'state' run version approve of these things.. much less the push that has failed so far to outlaw some vitamins JMHO sgrcn77 wrote: > If you any kind of insurance, private/job related or Medicaid, they may say no you can't have or do something. The government tell us what we can and can't on the local, state and Federal level. Even our Parents and family set parameters so what's the real problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Melissa, You make good points regarding lobbyists of the insurance and pharma companies. But the fact that the present system is unacceptable, does not mean that we are to take whatever they want to put in front of us. I would like the time to read the bill, ponder about it and then render a decision. The problem is that, in spite of Obama's claim that every bill would be posted for 48 hours in the web, he is not fulfilling his promises. Furthermore the inclusion of a government aspect is to say the least, frightful. I want to see Obama performing on anything before I trust him. He agreed with pharma on & 80 billion and now that Pelosi is queasy about the figure, he is reneging.. I think the current system is not acceptable and must be changed but to something better . I would like to see the government forcing price bargaining with the pharma industry as Canada France and others do. In this country the vetera hospitals bargain the prices. Why doesn't' him begin with something like that. What makes anyone believe that he will be able to pull the trick once " universal disease management " is in place. Let him try now. As I say, he must prove himself before he pushes this monstrous project down our throats. Frank melissa_makris wrote: > > > I don't understand all the hostility towards this bill. > > I am VERY skeptical that any kind of real reform will come out of > Washington, but this is at least is a step in the right direction > (albeit a small one). > > And for those who say we are rushing this bill through - we aren't > really. We've been talking about health care reform for decades. (And > this bill isn't set in stone. It is able to be modified as much as is > needed.) > > Every time someone tries to do anything about health care, the > lobbyists come out of the woodwork and try to scare the public and pay > off our politicians (Hillary Clinton back in the early 1990's). > > Right now the insurance companies make money off of us for being sick. > They make even more money off of us when they deny coverage when we > are sick. Are those that are against the bill content with this? That > you are worth more to them sick than well? > > There is absolutely no incentive for the health insurance companies to > provide preventative care, alternative medicine, or insure those with > pre-existing conditions. > > And whoever thought that tying health care to our jobs made a whole > heck of a lot of sense?! It is just plain crazy. > > I feel so bad for those who are sick and do not have health insurance. > To have to choose between your life and bankruptcy is simply immoral > and heart breaking. > > If the government would take over health care, it would actually save > money to offer preventative care - treating people who are already > sick is MUCH more expensive. > > I for one would like to see single-payer, but I'm not very hopeful. > > One thing is for sure, this will be a tough battle. I just hope those > with the most money won't win. But they always have in the past... > > Melissa > > http://www.how-to-boost-your-immune-system.com > <http://www.how-to-boost-your-immune-system.com> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 6:52 PM, Birdwalk <birdwalk wrote: > please enlighten me as this has been tried and failed in Canada and all > over Europe. people DIE waiting to get government care. sure it is > 'free'.. fat lot of good that does when you die waiting 5 year for that > heart repair... or you are over the age of usefulness so you are not > approved... or you used your allotment already on an ingrown toenail... I have many friends in Canada & England. They are very happy with their health care. Sure maybe a few people die waiting for treatment----it happens everyday in this country due to not having any health care plan! The plan that our government proposes is not the same as those. . .you can keep your private insurance . . .no one is planning to take it away . . .it may even be cheaper than you are paying now as your insurance company will be competing for your business. > > > what about that little diddy of they will just remove from your bank > account whatever they feel your 'free' medical cost them... and a few > things like that if you actually read the proposed bill which the media > has not nor most of the politicians that are supposed to be voting on > this nightmare. This has not happen. . .another point to discuss with your representatives and senators. I don't have a problem with paying my fair share. I'll gladly pay! I pay a lot of my bills by direct withdrawal even my taxes. My government has never taken more money from my account other than the amount I owed. > > > and why will your president ignore the direct question of would he put > his family on this plan? or any of congress - the Kennedy version > specifically removes them from using this form of health care. He can afford any private policy he wants for his family. He can afford it! If I could afford private insurance, I would. He is not eliminating private insurance - government insurance is an option for people that cannot get private insurance. > > > for those that want an eye opener - watch Hannity on Fox news at 8pm > central tonight I won't waste my time! I don't believe a word that Fox news report. > > > lets here the rest of the story > > in the meantime - there are things we can do to help ourselves the the > government would never think of much less approve.. modern medical > private practice mostly does not agree that herbal - holistic - > alternative therapy exist. I'd sure hate to see the 'state' run version > approve of these things.. much less the push that has failed so far to > outlaw some vitamins Again, we have to pay for our vitamins/supplements now. We, as citizens, should be involved with our representatives and inform them we do not want our supplements outlawed. Instead of complaining on this forum, go visit your congressman's office while they are out of session and let them know how you feel. I have contacted my representatives and expressed my desire for government health care. You can the same for your point of view. > > > JMHO > > > > sgrcn77 wrote: > > If you any kind of insurance, private/job related or Medicaid, they may > say no you can't have or do something. The government tell us what we can > and can't on the local, state and Federal level. Even our Parents and > family set parameters so what's the real problem? > > > > --- > > ********************************************* > Peacefulmind.com Sponsors Alternative Answers- > > HEALING NATURALLY- Learn preventative and curative measure to take for many > ailments at: > > http://www.peacefulmind.com/ailments.htm > __________ > > -To INVITE A FRIEND to our healing community, copy and paste this address > in an email to them: > > http://health./subs_invite > > _________ > To ADD A LINK, RESOURCE, OR WEBSITE to Alternative Answers please Go to: > > http://health./links > > ___________ > > Post message: > Subscribe: - > Un: - > List owner: -owner > _______ > Shortcut URL to this page: > http://health.! Groups > Links > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 No, you will not be able to keep your private insurance - as soon as your private insurance co. makes any change to their insurance at all, (raise the premium, add/delete coverage, etc.) - then you will have to switch over to the gov't. run insurance. So eventually EVERYONE will be required to be on it. If you choose not to be included, then you face a stiff fine, so they got you. The government doesn't know how to run businesses - just look at the debacle they just made with the cash for clunkers. But soon obama will own everything in the country. If everyone thinks health insurance is costly now, just wait until it's free!!!! Carol Posted by: " Irene " <imclark09?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Obama%20explains%20eliminatio n%20of%20private%20insurance> imclark09 <http://profiles./imclark43019> imclark43019 I have many friends in Canada & England. They are very happy with their health care. Sure maybe a few people die waiting for treatment----it happens everyday in this country due to not having any health care plan! The plan that our government proposes is not the same as those. . .you can keep your private insurance . . .no one is planning to take it away . . .it may even be cheaper than you are paying now as your insurance company will be competing for your business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 > > > > > If everyone thinks health insurance is costly now, just wait until it's > free!!!! > > > the efficiency of the post office the compassion of the infernal revenue combined with the cost savings of the pentagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 It's hardly failed in Canada. Someone posted a propaganda video on Facebook and I was shocked by some outright lies from a woman who claimed to be Canadian. I suppose if stuff like this is airing on TV as ads, then it's no wonder there is so much negativity and misunderstanding about it. People aren't exactly dying in the streets here, LOL! The system isn't perfect but what's going on in the US is pretty pathetic too. As a matter of fact I think they cover TOO much here in Canada. Many preventable diseases are " treated " with expensive surgeries and hospital stays when a few dietary changes could have reversed the illness. I'd love to see more in the way of education and prevention but unfortunately people have given their brains over to the doctors instead of researching and looking for answers elsewhere. Banning or heavily taxing junk food would cut down on the costs of health care. They did it with cigarettes and hardly any Canadians smoke these days. It's socially unacceptable and looked down upon. They could do the same with any foods that have added chemicals. They added a 5% tax quite a long time ago to processed foods but that's not nearly enough to make a difference in purchasing habits. Bottom line is that there is no such thing as a perfect system anywhere but it would be nice if we got proper education about how to eat, avoiding toxins, etc so that we could STAY healthy! Even though I don't use the system, I'm glad that if I'm in an accident, I'm covered and won't go bankrupt and have to live in a tent or with relatives! Sharon Hoehner www.detoxqueen.com , Birdwalk <birdwalk wrote: > > please enlighten me as this has been tried and failed in Canada and all > over Europe. people DIE waiting to get government care. sure it is > 'free'.. fat lot of good that does when you die waiting 5 year for that > heart repair... or you are over the age of usefulness so you are not > approved... or you used your allotment already on an ingrown toenail... > > what about that little diddy of they will just remove from your bank > account whatever they feel your 'free' medical cost them... and a few > things like that if you actually read the proposed bill which the media > has not nor most of the politicians that are supposed to be voting on > this nightmare. > > and why will your president ignore the direct question of would he put > his family on this plan? or any of congress - the Kennedy version > specifically removes them from using this form of health care. > > for those that want an eye opener - watch Hannity on Fox news at 8pm > central tonight > > lets here the rest of the story > > in the meantime - there are things we can do to help ourselves the the > government would never think of much less approve.. modern medical > private practice mostly does not agree that herbal - holistic - > alternative therapy exist. I'd sure hate to see the 'state' run version > approve of these things.. much less the push that has failed so far to > outlaw some vitamins > > JMHO > > > > sgrcn77 wrote: > > If you any kind of insurance, private/job related or Medicaid, they may say no you can't have or do something. The government tell us what we can and can't on the local, state and Federal level. Even our Parents and family set parameters so what's the real problem? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Oh yes Carol, you are soooooo right! When I worked in Europe, 1/3 was deducted from my pay check per month. The employer had to pay the same amount. That really hurt, especially since I never needed that much health care.. Maria ________________________________ Carol Minnick <carol Monday, August 10, 2009 3:02:01 AM Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance No, you will not be able to keep your private insurance - as soon as your private insurance co. makes any change to their insurance at all, (raise the premium, add/delete coverage, etc.) - then you will have to switch over to the gov't. run insurance. So eventually EVERYONE will be required to be on it. If you choose not to be included, then you face a stiff fine, so they got you.. The government doesn't know how to run businesses - just look at the debacle they just made with the cash for clunkers. But soon obama will own everything in the country. If everyone thinks health insurance is costly now, just wait until it's free!!!! Carol Posted by: " Irene " <imclark09 (AT) gmail (DOT) com?Subject=%20Re% 3A%20Obama% 20explains% 20eliminatio n%20of%20private% 20insurance> imclark09 (AT) gmail (DOT) com <http://profiles. / imclark43019> imclark43019 I have many friends in Canada & England. They are very happy with their health care. Sure maybe a few people die waiting for treatment--- -it happens everyday in this country due to not having any health care plan! The plan that our government proposes is not the same as those. . .you can keep your private insurance . . .no one is planning to take it away . . .it may even be cheaper than you are paying now as your insurance company will be competing for your business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 And I really abhor the fact that my taxes are going to pay the health insurance of illegal aliens!!! They're illegal for heaven's sake!!! Send them back from whence they came. Eisenhower stopped illegal immigration (operation wetback). Why can't that be done again? Personally, I haven't been to the doctor in about 30 years, except for an elbow injury. Why do I have to pay all these outrageous taxes for someone else's health insurance!!! But we have to " spread the wealth around " . So I'm being penalized because I make more money than some illegal alien. I think I'm going to quit work and go live in a box and live off everybody else. Carol Posted by: " Maria Radion " <maria.radion?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Obama%20explains%20elimina tion%20of%20private%20insurance> maria.radion <http://profiles./maria.radion> maria.radion Oh yes Carol, you are soooooo right! When I worked in Europe, 1/3 was deducted from my pay check per month. The employer had to pay the same amount. That really hurt, especially since I never needed that much health care.. Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Dear Group, Please delete my e-mail from your list. I have enjoyed the group's information, especially the updates I received regarding cancer and treatments when my friend was ill. Now I see more and more political information regarding health care. If people didn't agree with Obama's plan, they really should have voted differently instead of complaining on this forum. I am happy to see a president get off his duff to try and repair what is wrong. I see enough of this info on the news, I prefer not to receive it from a group that I thought would help with alternative medical treatments instead of office visits and pills. Thank you. Sincerely, Wayne ________________________________ Carol Minnick <carol Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:29:51 AM Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance And I really abhor the fact that my taxes are going to pay the health insurance of illegal aliens!!! They're illegal for heaven's sake!!! Send them back from whence they came. Eisenhower stopped illegal immigration (operation wetback). Why can't that be done again? Personally, I haven't been to the doctor in about 30 years, except for an elbow injury. Why do I have to pay all these outrageous taxes for someone else's health insurance!!! But we have to " spread the wealth around " . So I'm being penalized because I make more money than some illegal alien. I think I'm going to quit work and go live in a box and live off everybody else. Carol Posted by: " Maria Radion " <maria.radion@ ?Subject=%20Re% 3A%20Obama% 20explains% 20elimina tion%20of%20private %20insurance> maria.radion@ <http://profiles. / maria.radion> maria.radion Oh yes Carol, you are soooooo right! When I worked in Europe, 1/3 was deducted from my pay check per month. The employer had to pay the same amount. That really hurt, especially since I never needed that much health care.. Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Wayne, While I agree with what you say, I think I will stay with the group.. Perhaps the owner will finally stop this.. People vote then complain, thing is they vote without getting all the facts. Had they read everything , they may have voted differently. - Wayne Dea Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:14 AM Re: Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance Dear Group, Please delete my e-mail from your list. I have enjoyed the group's information, especially the updates I received regarding cancer and treatments when my friend was ill. Now I see more and more political information regarding health care. If people didn't agree with Obama's plan, they really should have voted differently instead of complaining on this forum. I am happy to see a president get off his duff to try and repair what is wrong. I see enough of this info on the news, I prefer not to receive it from a group that I thought would help with alternative medical treatments instead of office visits and pills. Thank you. Sincerely, Wayne ________________________________ Carol Minnick <carol Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:29:51 AM Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance And I really abhor the fact that my taxes are going to pay the health insurance of illegal aliens!!! They're illegal for heaven's sake!!! Send them back from whence they came. Eisenhower stopped illegal immigration (operation wetback). Why can't that be done again? Personally, I haven't been to the doctor in about 30 years, except for an elbow injury. Why do I have to pay all these outrageous taxes for someone else's health insurance!!! But we have to " spread the wealth around " . So I'm being penalized because I make more money than some illegal alien. I think I'm going to quit work and go live in a box and live off everybody else. Carol Posted by: " Maria Radion " <maria.radion@ ?Subject=%20Re% 3A%20Obama% 20explains% 20elimina tion%20of%20private %20insurance> maria.radion@ <http://profiles. / maria.radion> maria.radion Oh yes Carol, you are soooooo right! When I worked in Europe, 1/3 was deducted from my pay check per month. The employer had to pay the same amount. That really hurt, especially since I never needed that much health care.. Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Amen ________________________________ Vivian Parson <vivianparson Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:23:53 AM Re: Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance Wayne, While I agree with what you say, I think I will stay with the group.. Perhaps the owner will finally stop this.. People vote then complain, thing is they vote without getting all the facts. Had they read everything , they may have voted differently. - Wayne Dea Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:14 AM Re: Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance Dear Group, Please delete my e-mail from your list. I have enjoyed the group's information, especially the updates I received regarding cancer and treatments when my friend was ill. Now I see more and more political information regarding health care. If people didn't agree with Obama's plan, they really should have voted differently instead of complaining on this forum. I am happy to see a president get off his duff to try and repair what is wrong. I see enough of this info on the news, I prefer not to receive it from a group that I thought would help with alternative medical treatments instead of office visits and pills. Thank you. Sincerely, Wayne ____________ _________ _________ __ Carol Minnick <carol (AT) minnick (DOT) us> Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:29:51 AM Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance And I really abhor the fact that my taxes are going to pay the health insurance of illegal aliens!!! They're illegal for heaven's sake!!! Send them back from whence they came. Eisenhower stopped illegal immigration (operation wetback). Why can't that be done again? Personally, I haven't been to the doctor in about 30 years, except for an elbow injury. Why do I have to pay all these outrageous taxes for someone else's health insurance!!! But we have to " spread the wealth around " . So I'm being penalized because I make more money than some illegal alien. I think I'm going to quit work and go live in a box and live off everybody else. Carol Posted by: " Maria Radion " <maria. radion@ ?Subject= %20Re% 3A%20Obama% 20explains% 20elimina tion%20of%20private %20insurance> maria.radion@ <http://profiles. / maria.radion> maria.radion Oh yes Carol, you are soooooo right! When I worked in Europe, 1/3 was deducted from my pay check per month. The employer had to pay the same amount. That really hurt, especially since I never needed that much health care.. Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I hope that this thread is now at an end. The racism and prejudice now coming out is making me ill. One word of advice for those practicing alternative therapies: If you are a sick soul, you will not have a healthy body. In Peace and With Love, Karen On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:29 AM, Carol Minnick <carol wrote: > > > > Eisenhower stopped illegal immigration > (operation wetback). Why can't that be done again? > > > > Recent Activity > > - 4 > New Members</members;_ylc=X3oDMTJlb2\ VudW9iBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzM0Mzc0MwRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjA4MTQEc2VjA3Z0bARzbG\ sDdm1icnMEc3RpbWUDMTI1MDAwNDYwNA--> > - 2 > New Links</links;_ylc=X3oDMTJmYzg2NG\ U0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzM0Mzc0MwRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjA4MTQEc2VjA3Z0bARzbGsDdm\ xpbmtzBHN0aW1lAzEyNTAwMDQ2MDQ-> > > Visit Your Group > <;_ylc=X3oDMTJkaHM3NmZiBF9TAzk3M\ zU5NzE0BGdycElkAzM0Mzc0MwRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjA4MTQEc2VjA3Z0bARzbGsDdmdocARzdGltZ\ QMxMjUwMDA0NjA0> > > > Mental Health Zone<http://us.ard./SIG=14kab1ck1/M=493064.12016283.13564723.8674578/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060814:NC/Y=/EXP=1250011804/L=/B=fRNsDUPDhCg-/J=12500046046\ 50934/K=4RuyagkIdWijaMSp1supyg/A=5741395/R=0/SIG=11m8njht2/*http://advision.webe\ vents./mentalhealthzone> > > Schizophrenia groups > > Find support > Sell Online > > Start selling with<http://us.ard./SIG=14kq8ul4v/M=493064.12016255.12445662.8674578/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060814:NC/Y=/EXP=1250011804/L=/B=fhNsDUPDhCg-/J=12500046046\ 50934/K=4RuyagkIdWijaMSp1supyg/A=4025291/R=0/SIG=12bsapn24/*http://us.rd..c\ om/evt=44092/*http://smallbusiness./merchant> > > our award-winning > > e-commerce tools. > > > Auto Enthusiast Zone<http://us.ard./SIG=14kcrd3pb/M=493064.12717544.13455789.8674578/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060814:NC/Y=/EXP=1250011804/L=/B=fxNsDUPDhCg-/J=12500046046\ 50934/K=4RuyagkIdWijaMSp1supyg/A=5658254/R=0/SIG=11ptgj47g/*http://advision.webe\ vents./autoenthusiastzone/> > > Auto Enthusiast Zone > > Discover auto groups > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I, personally, don't think this has anything to do with race. I like to hear people's opinions, and it does have to do with health and healthcare. But, I do appreciate everyone's different opinions. I've been struggling with this issue on both sides, because of some concerns of mine. I don't want to be forced to have insurance that I don't use except for a catastrophe. The immigration issue is way out of hand, and agree about that. Sandy - Sapphire Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:45 PM Re: Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance I hope that this thread is now at an end. The racism and prejudice now coming out is making me ill. One word of advice for those practicing alternative therapies: If you are a sick soul, you will not have a healthy body. In Peace and With Love, Karen On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:29 AM, Carol Minnick <carol wrote: > > > > Eisenhower stopped illegal immigration > (operation wetback). Why can't that be done again? > > > > Recent Activity > > - 4 > New Members</members;_ylc=X3oDMTJlb2\ VudW9iBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzM0Mzc0MwRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjA4MTQEc2VjA3Z0bARzbG\ sDdm1icnMEc3RpbWUDMTI1MDAwNDYwNA--> > - 2 > New Links</links;_ylc=X3oDMTJmYzg2NG\ U0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzM0Mzc0MwRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjA4MTQEc2VjA3Z0bARzbGsDdm\ xpbmtzBHN0aW1lAzEyNTAwMDQ2MDQ-> > > Visit Your Group > <;_ylc=X3oDMTJkaHM3NmZiBF9TAzk3M\ zU5NzE0BGdycElkAzM0Mzc0MwRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjA4MTQEc2VjA3Z0bARzbGsDdmdocARzdGltZ\ QMxMjUwMDA0NjA0> > > > Mental Health Zone<http://us.ard./SIG=14kab1ck1/M=493064.12016283.13564723.8674578/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060814:NC/Y=/EXP=1250011804/L=/B=fRNsDUPDhCg-/J=12500046046\ 50934/K=4RuyagkIdWijaMSp1supyg/A=5741395/R=0/SIG=11m8njht2/*http://advision.webe\ vents./mentalhealthzone> > > Schizophrenia groups > > Find support > Sell Online > > Start selling with<http://us.ard./SIG=14kq8ul4v/M=493064.12016255.12445662.8674578/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060814:NC/Y=/EXP=1250011804/L=/B=fhNsDUPDhCg-/J=12500046046\ 50934/K=4RuyagkIdWijaMSp1supyg/A=4025291/R=0/SIG=12bsapn24/*http://us.rd..c\ om/evt=44092/*http://smallbusiness./merchant> > > our award-winning > > e-commerce tools. > > > Auto Enthusiast Zone<http://us.ard./SIG=14kcrd3pb/M=493064.12717544.13455789.8674578/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060814:NC/Y=/EXP=1250011804/L=/B=fxNsDUPDhCg-/J=12500046046\ 50934/K=4RuyagkIdWijaMSp1supyg/A=5658254/R=0/SIG=11ptgj47g/*http://advision.webe\ vents./autoenthusiastzone/> > > Auto Enthusiast Zone > > Discover auto groups > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 When posters begin using racial slurs, it has become racist. You have ceased to have a rational discussion at that point. I prefer to allow myself to be governed by love of all beings no matter the nationality and how they got here. My little newborn grandson is Hispanic. I don't believe we would condone the use of other derogatory racial slurs. " Wetback " is one of those words that hurt. But, then, I'm Native America. My culture has had more time to come to grips with illegal immigrants :-) Rather than continue a debate that has ceased to in any way be concerned with alternative medicine, I'd like to hear thoughts about how alternative therapies are coming to be covered by health insurance plans. Blue Cross now offers discounts on massage therapy and reiki. I, for one, think that is great! Karen On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 1:14 PM, Sandrasews2 <Sandrasews2wrote: > > > I, personally, don't think this has anything to do with race. I like to > hear people's opinions, and it does have to do with health and healthcare. > But, I do appreciate everyone's different opinions. I've been struggling > with this issue on both sides, because of some concerns of mine. I don't > want to be forced to have insurance that I don't use except for a > catastrophe. The immigration issue is way out of hand, and agree about that. > > Sandy > - > Sapphire > <%40> > Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:45 PM > Re: Re: Obama explains elimination of private > insurance > > I hope that this thread is now at an end. The racism and prejudice now > coming out is making me ill. > > One word of advice for those practicing alternative therapies: If you are > a sick soul, you will not have a healthy body. > In Peace and With Love, > Karen > > > > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hate is a slow and terrible killer of the soul. All life is valuable no matter where the life was conceived. I hope you are able to resolve the pain you must feel. On Behalf Of Wayne Dea Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:15 AM Re: Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance Dear Group, Please delete my e-mail from your list. I have enjoyed the group's information, especially the updates I received regarding cancer and treatments when my friend was ill. Now I see more and more political information regarding health care. If people didn't agree with Obama's plan, they really should have voted differently instead of complaining on this forum. I am happy to see a president get off his duff to try and repair what is wrong. I see enough of this info on the news, I prefer not to receive it from a group that I thought would help with alternative medical treatments instead of office visits and pills. Thank you. Sincerely, Wayne ________________________________ Carol Minnick <carol <carol%40minnick.us> > <%40> Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:29:51 AM Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance And I really abhor the fact that my taxes are going to pay the health insurance of illegal aliens!!! They're illegal for heaven's sake!!! Send them back from whence they came. Eisenhower stopped illegal immigration (operation wetback). Why can't that be done again? Personally, I haven't been to the doctor in about 30 years, except for an elbow injury. Why do I have to pay all these outrageous taxes for someone else's health insurance!!! But we have to " spread the wealth around " . So I'm being penalized because I make more money than some illegal alien. I think I'm going to quit work and go live in a box and live off everybody else. Carol Posted by: " Maria Radion " <maria.radion@ ?Subject=%20Re% 3A%20Obama% 20explains% 20elimina tion%20of%20private %20insurance> maria.radion@ <http://profiles. / maria.radion> maria.radion Oh yes Carol, you are soooooo right! When I worked in Europe, 1/3 was deducted from my pay check per month. The employer had to pay the same amount. That really hurt, especially since I never needed that much health care.. Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 I totally agree with Wayne here. I have been thinking seriously about also leaving the group. While I understand that a lot of members of this group are in the US, so will be affected by the insurance issue, I personally am in the UK, so (no offence) but I don't really care about it! This is more a political issue than one relating to alternative healthcare methods - surely a political would be a better place to discuss this? Moderators, can you do something about this please, before you lose a lot of members? Vicky deadigger Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:14:53 -0700 Re: Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance Dear Group, Please delete my e-mail from your list. I have enjoyed the group's information, especially the updates I received regarding cancer and treatments when my friend was ill. Now I see more and more political information regarding health care. If people didn't agree with Obama's plan, they really should have voted differently instead of complaining on this forum. I am happy to see a president get off his duff to try and repair what is wrong. I see enough of this info on the news, I prefer not to receive it from a group that I thought would help with alternative medical treatments instead of office visits and pills. Thank you. Sincerely, Wayne ________________________________ Carol Minnick <carol Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:29:51 AM Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance And I really abhor the fact that my taxes are going to pay the health insurance of illegal aliens!!! They're illegal for heaven's sake!!! Send them back from whence they came. Eisenhower stopped illegal immigration (operation wetback). Why can't that be done again? Personally, I haven't been to the doctor in about 30 years, except for an elbow injury. Why do I have to pay all these outrageous taxes for someone else's health insurance!!! But we have to " spread the wealth around " . So I'm being penalized because I make more money than some illegal alien. I think I'm going to quit work and go live in a box and live off everybody else. Carol Posted by: " Maria Radion " <maria.radion@ ?Subject=%20Re% 3A%20Obama% 20explains% 20elimina tion%20of%20private %20insurance> maria.radion@ <http://profiles. / maria.radion> maria.radion Oh yes Carol, you are soooooo right! When I worked in Europe, 1/3 was deducted from my pay check per month. The employer had to pay the same amount. That really hurt, especially since I never needed that much health care.. Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Well said Karen!! sapphire49221 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:45:21 -0400 Re: Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance I hope that this thread is now at an end. The racism and prejudice now coming out is making me ill. One word of advice for those practicing alternative therapies: If you are a sick soul, you will not have a healthy body. In Peace and With Love, Karen On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:29 AM, Carol Minnick <carol wrote: > > > > Eisenhower stopped illegal immigration > (operation wetback). Why can't that be done again? > > > > Recent Activity > > - 4 > New Members</members;_ylc=X3oDMTJlb2\ VudW9iBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzM0Mzc0MwRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjA4MTQEc2VjA3Z0bARzbG\ sDdm1icnMEc3RpbWUDMTI1MDAwNDYwNA--> > - 2 > New Links</links;_ylc=X3oDMTJmYzg2NG\ U0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzM0Mzc0MwRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjA4MTQEc2VjA3Z0bARzbGsDdm\ xpbmtzBHN0aW1lAzEyNTAwMDQ2MDQ-> > > Visit Your Group > <;_ylc=X3oDMTJkaHM3NmZiBF9TAzk3M\ zU5NzE0BGdycElkAzM0Mzc0MwRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjA4MTQEc2VjA3Z0bARzbGsDdmdocARzdGltZ\ QMxMjUwMDA0NjA0> > > > Mental Health Zone<http://us.ard./SIG=14kab1ck1/M=493064.12016283.13564723.8674578/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060814:NC/Y=/EXP=1250011804/L=/B=fRNsDUPDhCg-/J=12500046046\ 50934/K=4RuyagkIdWijaMSp1supyg/A=5741395/R=0/SIG=11m8njht2/*http://advision.webe\ vents./mentalhealthzone> > > Schizophrenia groups > > Find support > Sell Online > > Start selling with<http://us.ard./SIG=14kq8ul4v/M=493064.12016255.12445662.8674578/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060814:NC/Y=/EXP=1250011804/L=/B=fhNsDUPDhCg-/J=12500046046\ 50934/K=4RuyagkIdWijaMSp1supyg/A=4025291/R=0/SIG=12bsapn24/*http://us.rd..c\ om/evt=44092/*http://smallbusiness./merchant> > > our award-winning > > e-commerce tools. > > > Auto Enthusiast Zone<http://us.ard./SIG=14kcrd3pb/M=493064.12717544.13455789.8674578/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060814:NC/Y=/EXP=1250011804/L=/B=fxNsDUPDhCg-/J=12500046046\ 50934/K=4RuyagkIdWijaMSp1supyg/A=5658254/R=0/SIG=11ptgj47g/*http://advision.webe\ vents./autoenthusiastzone/> > > Auto Enthusiast Zone > > Discover auto groups > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Thank you Vicky, I was beginning to think is was just me getting annoyed. For the most part this is a good group and I have gathered so much valuable information, I was hesitant about leaving the group, but I really have had enough of the political drama. Sincerely, Wayne ________________________________ Vicky Moore <crystalwitch " " Wednesday, August 12, 2009 6:31:04 AM RE: Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance I totally agree with Wayne here. I have been thinking seriously about also leaving the group. While I understand that a lot of members of this group are in the US, so will be affected by the insurance issue, I personally am in the UK, so (no offence) but I don't really care about it! This is more a political issue than one relating to alternative healthcare methods - surely a political would be a better place to discuss this? Moderators, can you do something about this please, before you lose a lot of members? Vicky deadigger Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:14:53 -0700 Re: Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance Dear Group, Please delete my e-mail from your list. I have enjoyed the group's information, especially the updates I received regarding cancer and treatments when my friend was ill. Now I see more and more political information regarding health care. If people didn't agree with Obama's plan, they really should have voted differently instead of complaining on this forum. I am happy to see a president get off his duff to try and repair what is wrong. I see enough of this info on the news, I prefer not to receive it from a group that I thought would help with alternative medical treatments instead of office visits and pills. Thank you. Sincerely, Wayne ____________ _________ _________ __ Carol Minnick <carol (AT) minnick (DOT) . us> Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:29:51 AM Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance And I really abhor the fact that my taxes are going to pay the health insurance of illegal aliens!!! They're illegal for heaven's sake!!! Send them back from whence they came. Eisenhower stopped illegal immigration (operation wetback). Why can't that be done again? Personally, I haven't been to the doctor in about 30 years, except for an elbow injury. Why do I have to pay all these outrageous taxes for someone else's health insurance!!! But we have to " spread the wealth around " . So I'm being penalized because I make more money than some illegal alien. I think I'm going to quit work and go live in a box and live off everybody else. Carol Posted by: " Maria Radion " <maria. radion@ ?Subject= %20Re% 3A%20Obama% 20explains% 20elimina tion%20of%20private %20insurance> maria.radion@ <http://profiles. / maria.radion> maria.radion Oh yes Carol, you are soooooo right! When I worked in Europe, 1/3 was deducted from my pay check per month. The employer had to pay the same amount. That really hurt, especially since I never needed that much health care.. Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Karen - With all due respect it is hardly racist to say that you don't want illegal immigrants in the country. ILLEGAL immigrants are, by definition, ILLEGAL. There's nothing wrong with pointing out that it does not make sense to force honest, LEGAL citizens to cover the care and costs of dishonest, ILLEGAL non-citizens. And certainly nothing racist about it. I can say this because my own three, sweet children are half-hispanic in descent. My husband, who's family has been US citizens longer than some of the states of this union, feels the same exact way. How is that racist? To feel that immigration should happen through the legal, established channels and that all who come should be contributing members of society? I feel like I missed something. Just because MOST illegal immigrants are hispanic doesn't mean they all are. A fair number are African and chinese, often young girls brought in for illegal purposes. Illegal immigrants are exploited and abused in alarming numbers. I'm not sure how it's racist to want to stop this wide-spread abuse from happening. Angela <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 You know what, I am not going to discuss this with you. This group is supposed to be about Alternative Medicine NOT politics, health care reform, cats, dogs, or whether or not aliens have landed in Texas and abducted armadillos. If alien-abducted armadillos turn out to be a good remedy for sciatica, then that would be on topic. Until then, I am more than happy to not hear your political views and I will not subject you to mine. And since we have already seen facism mentioned more than once, I am probably not alone in saying we invoke Godwin's Law of the Internet and declare this subject done to death and over. On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 11:01 AM, Angela England <ang.englandwrote: > > > Karen - > > With all due respect it is hardly racist to say that you don't want > illegal immigrants in the country. ILLEGAL immigrants are, by > definition, ILLEGAL. There's nothing wrong with pointing out that it > does not make sense to force honest, LEGAL citizens to cover the care > and costs of dishonest, ILLEGAL non-citizens. And certainly nothing > racist about it. > > I can say this because my own three, sweet children are half-hispanic in > descent. My husband, who's family has been US citizens longer than some > of the states of this union, feels the same exact way. How is that > racist? To feel that immigration should happen through the legal, > established channels and that all who come should be contributing > members of society? I feel like I missed something. > > Just because MOST illegal immigrants are hispanic doesn't mean they all > are. A fair number are African and chinese, often young girls brought in > for illegal purposes. Illegal immigrants are exploited and abused in > alarming numbers. I'm not sure how it's racist to want to stop this > wide-spread abuse from happening. > > Angela <>< > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMEN! ________________________________ Sapphire <sapphire49221 Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:27:31 AM Re: Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance You know what, I am not going to discuss this with you. This group is supposed to be about Alternative Medicine NOT politics, health care reform, cats, dogs, or whether or not aliens have landed in Texas and abducted armadillos. If alien-abducted armadillos turn out to be a good remedy for sciatica, then that would be on topic. Until then, I am more than happy to not hear your political views and I will not subject you to mine. And since we have already seen facism mentioned more than once, I am probably not alone in saying we invoke Godwin's Law of the Internet and declare this subject done to death and over. On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 11:01 AM, Angela England <ang.england@ >wrote: > > > Karen - > > With all due respect it is hardly racist to say that you don't want > illegal immigrants in the country. ILLEGAL immigrants are, by > definition, ILLEGAL. There's nothing wrong with pointing out that it > does not make sense to force honest, LEGAL citizens to cover the care > and costs of dishonest, ILLEGAL non-citizens. And certainly nothing > racist about it. > > I can say this because my own three, sweet children are half-hispanic in > descent. My husband, who's family has been US citizens longer than some > of the states of this union, feels the same exact way. How is that > racist? To feel that immigration should happen through the legal, > established channels and that all who come should be contributing > members of society? I feel like I missed something.. > > Just because MOST illegal immigrants are hispanic doesn't mean they all > are. A fair number are African and chinese, often young girls brought in > for illegal purposes. Illegal immigrants are exploited and abused in > alarming numbers. I'm not sure how it's racist to want to stop this > wide-spread abuse from happening. > > Angela <>< > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Wayne - I did NOT vote for him. Karen - " Wetback " is not my definition - that is what it was called - Operation Wetback. So on a happy note - I know of someone who cured herself of cancer, after she had gone through chemo, radiation, etc. The doctors had given up on her and told her to go home and get her " things in order " . She met some " raw fooders " (foodists?) and gave it a try. She eliminated meat, dairy, sugars - pretty much everything except raw whole foods. She had an xray and shows cancer-free. Her doctor doesn't believe it. Food - " Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food " (Hippocrates - 460-377 BC) Carol Posted by: " Sapphire " <sapphire49221?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Obama%20explains%20elimin ation%20of%20private%20insurance> sapphire49221 <http://profiles./madsurrealist> madsurrealist My little newborn grandson is Hispanic. I don't believe we would condone the use of other derogatory racial slurs. " Wetback " is one of those words that hurt. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Dear Carol, No one said you did vote for " him " . My point was that political debates should be taken up on a different forum. Alternative answers about health (as you included in your e-mail about cancer) is very beneficial and welcomed. That is exactly what I was expecting to receive from this group. Thank You. Very good information. Your friend that cured herself of cancer is very lucky. My friend wasn't, too little, too late. Regards, Wayne ________________________________ Carol Minnick <carol Wednesday, August 12, 2009 1:42:32 PM Re: Obama explains elimination of private insurance Wayne - I did NOT vote for him. Karen - " Wetback " is not my definition - that is what it was called - Operation Wetback. So on a happy note - I know of someone who cured herself of cancer, after she had gone through chemo, radiation, etc. The doctors had given up on her and told her to go home and get her " things in order " . She met some " raw fooders " (foodists?) and gave it a try. She eliminated meat, dairy, sugars - pretty much everything except raw whole foods. She had an xray and shows cancer-free. Her doctor doesn't believe it. Food - " Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food " (Hippocrates - 460-377 BC) Carol Posted by: " Sapphire " <sapphire49221@ gmail.com?Subject=%20Re% 3A%20Obama% 20explains% 20elimin ation%20of%20privat e%20insurance> sapphire49221@ gmail.com <http://profiles. / madsurrealist> madsurrealist My little newborn grandson is Hispanic. I don't believe we would condone the use of other derogatory racial slurs. " Wetback " is one of those words that hurt. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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