I'm disappointed at the state of politics, I mean, who wouldn't be?
I tried to get some information from the GOP about their health care plan. They oppose the current package that is making its ways through the House and Senate committees. Understandably, the plan goes against many of the fibers that hold the GOP together. God forbid we actually do something for the people.
Fine.
Now, offer an alternative fools! I went to the GOP website trying to get some information on how they propose to solve the crisis. First of all the GOP website has been under constructions since May 17th!!!!!! WTF!?! May 17th? Two months and counting. You are one of the major political parties in the United States. UPDATE YOUR SITE.
After much hunting, I did come upon this portion of the GOP's health care issues site....their 2008 party platform.
This platform was published over a year ago. They've offered no alternative to the American people for a health care system, but they have no problem whining, complaining and dare I say...bitching? I assume some kind of lame response will be a tax-credit to those who offer health care to their employees. Nothing comprehensive and no funding for any sort of system which would solve the dilemma. Just more party rhetoric and tax-cuts.
I have my reservations about the current health care package currently underway. But, at least its something. Its quite expensive to provide a system of comprehensive care for all. But as I read a comment in a forum somewhere, "not doing something is more expensive than doing something." The US currently spends more money ($1 out of every $6 is health-care related) on health care yet has the worst system among industrialized countries.
In comparison to the GOP site, the Democrats at least have update news on the health care package under their 'current news', front page and under agenda "health care for all." A quick search of the website, however, failed to deliver a laid-out spiel of what we can expect for people with this health care reform bill on the party's website in laymans terms.
2 comments:
Obama has a serious problem. What problem is that you ask? It seems that no one fears him in any way at all. Even though Obama touted cost control, the east coast and west coast liberals have free range to do anything they want and Obama can do nothing to stop them.
Exhibit A. Health care reform is working its way through Congress and he basically has no input. Regardless, they would not listen to him anyhow. He told Congress that he wants health care bill by the time Congress goes on it summer recess. So what America will get is a high cost health care bill which will save no money. The health care bill is modeled after the Massachusetts program which is busting at the seams because it does nothing to control costs. Massachusetts does nothing to reward efficient providers and reform inefficient ones. Obama touted cost control but because the “libs” do not fear Obama, they said no to cost controls. The liberal big spenders are managing this legislation and do not listen to moderates of either party. Since the “libs” do not listen to Obama they do not listen to the GOP either. It is truly a travesty that our government just wants to spend and not bring about any real savings. This is a crash that can surely bring America down. Machiavelli said a leader should be feared as well as loved. Obama is not feared, therefore, the “libs” charge full speed ahead to continue to rip off America.
Pop
You failed to mention any plan the Republican party is bringing forward, much less, their total lack of engagement in this issue.
Also, the President has taken pressure off of Congress to pass anything by August so as to allow more time for research, planning, etc.
A while ago you wrote that I was too negative about politics. It seems as though the tables have turned. In your world, everything the Dems do will 'bring America down.' I guess we'll just have to see about that. Better to go down in flames of glory I guess.
Post a Comment