US Republicans threaten debt default to stop Affordable Care Act...

[TopSage]

Mainly because they believe that healthcare should not be made universal by insuring everyone.
Every year it us estimated that hundreds of thousands of Americans
file for bankruptcy due to medical bills and many more die because they cannot
afford medical treatment. Before healthcare reform, the problem was projected to get
worse as the healthcare costs escalate. With the reforms, heaothcare costs will be contained
and all Americans will have healthcare.


Tea party Republicans believe that healthcare should not made a right for everyone and
want to keep the current system that is not sustainable. They have also developed deep
hatred for Obama because he has refused to start wars with Iran ...and want to see his
signature achievement in the area of healthcare derailed.

Although the Republicans control congress, they are voted in by a minority of the American people.
How is this so? When the Republicans has majority in both house, senate and the presidency, they
redraw the election boundaries to maximise the number of republican seats in Congress. This resulted in
them controlling more seats despite losing the popular vote.

Now they are using the power to accomplish benefits for the minority by holding tge majority
hostage to their threats to destroy the country. America's greatest enemy is not Al Qaeda but its own
leaders in Congress, they have to means to completely destroy the country to achieve their own goals.

 

[The_Hypocrite]

I think the greatest threat to yankeeland is rthe rich jews tat control the republicans. They r the trouble makers. Its also the peoples fault as they vote in the republicans. They will vote a democrat for senate n vote Republican for congress. N they want obamacare. So how to get obamacare when they vote Republican? Also the tea party is out to destroy moderate Republicans. So now cant.depend on or republicans to compromise.

 

[wMulew]

The fucking obamacare is suppose to help the poor. The average premiums is about $328 a month. You seriously think the poor can afford that?

 

[Cestbon]

The fucking obamacare is suppose to help the poor. The average premiums is about $328 a month. You seriously think the poor can afford that?

It made insurance company rich. BY enforcing everyone.

 

[johnny333]

The fucking obamacare is suppose to help the poor. The average premiums is about $328 a month. You seriously think the poor can afford that?

Many Sporeans don't make much & yet they are forced to contribute to the CPF & the PAP is changing the goal posts, again, on when & what you can take it out.

I have been hospitalised & I can tell you that I paid more out of pocket than was covered by the CPF. I have plenty of $$$$ locked up in the CPF & yet when I needed it I couldn't use it to pay my hospital bills I want to know if there is anything left of my CPF. Unfortunately the only only way this will happen is if the PAP loses more seats.

 

[TopSage]

The fucking obamacare is suppose to help the poor. The average premiums is about $328 a month. You seriously think the poor can afford that?

There is plenty of misinformation about Obamacare from political opponents. The above is untrue, if you're poor, there are generous subsidies to make sure you're okay...why do you think Republicans are "defunding" Obamacare, they are blocking these subsidies to people who need it.

It's been a bumpy ride so far, given the complexity of the effort and the politics surrounding it. Many Republican Congressional members are hell-bent on defunding Obamacare even though it's law and the Supreme Court reaffirmed its constitutionality. They won't agree to continue funding the government unless Obamacare is defunded or delayed by a year. And Democrats -- in Congress and the White House -- are firmly committed to just the opposite: implementing Obamacare.
That leaves us where we are today: a government that is partially shut down and lots of confusion about coverage under the ACA.
Lori Robertson, managing director of Factcheck.org, spoke with The Daily Ticker's Aaron Task, about some of the major misrepresentations surrounding Obamacare, as you'll see in the video above. We'll try to help set the record straight so read on:
Related: Obamacare Could Mean Steep Rate Hikes in These Four States
Myth #1: Health Care Premiums are Rising.
Robertson says whether health care premiums are rising or falling for individuals depends on their particular situation. "Whether your new plan on the exchanges...is going to be more or less what you're paying now really depends on you," says Robertson. "If you have a health condition you may see a decrease. If you don't, you may see an increase."
Related: Obamacare Could Mean Lower Rates in These Three States
You health insurance premium will also depend where you buy your insurance--including the state and locality--your age and your income. (At certain income levels, participants in so-called "silver" plans--the second cheapest--can qualify for government subsidies, which would reduce costs.)
Myth #2: Obamacare is Killing Jobs.
Robertson says there's little evidence that Obamacare is a job killer. "The CBO has estimated it will have a small impact on jobs and ...mainly from workers choosing to work less," says Robertson. She explains that some people may reduce their working hours because they no longer need a second or third job to pay insurance premiums, while others may choose to retire early knowing they can't be denied coverage due to pre-existing conditions.
Myth #3: You Can't Choose Your Own Doctor Under Obamacare.
Not true, says Robertson. "There's nothing in the law that's going to pick your doctor for you," says Robertson. But she notes that "some exchanges may have a small provider network," so if you choose such a plan you may have to choose a new doctor.
Myth #4: The Increase in Health Care Spending is Slowing Because of Obamacare.
Another misconception, says Robertson: "Experts have said that the overwhelming reason" for the slower rise in health care costs is "the down economy." She cites a Kaiser Family Foundation report that found that 77% of this deceleration is due to the economy.
Myth #5: Congress is Exempt from Obamacare.
Not true, says Robertson. "Congress is not exempt from the law...The law says that Congress and its staffers have to get their coverage through the exchanges that are being set up." But, Robertson says, the federal government can help pay for the premiums of that coverage, just as it does now under the Federal Employee Health Benefits program for Congress and staffers.
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[winnipegjets]

The fucking obamacare is suppose to help the poor. The average premiums is about $328 a month. You seriously think the poor can afford that?

You have no clue on the cost of health insurance and you have no clue on the subsidy provided to the poor under obamacare.

 

[winnipegjets]

It made insurance company rich. BY enforcing everyone.

This is the best that Obama could get ....it is a first step and it will be up to future president to improve or destroy it. Americans still have this blind faith in the private sector and that competition is always good, choosing to ignore the reality that the health care industry is oligopolistics across the board.

 

[Devil Within]

So many dumb fucks here know nuts about real economic problems. Let Peter teach you guys what is real.

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[jw5]

The fucking obamacare is suppose to help the poor. The average premiums is about $328 a month. You seriously think the poor can afford that?

Dunno what Obama intends to do about that, but if it's SG, Toothpick Lim can "pick" up the tab.

 

[Poomer]

The fucking obamacare is suppose to help the poor. The average premiums is about $328 a month. You seriously think the poor can afford that?

I see you are running your mouth off again, without verifying how true are your statements.

 

[rushifa666]

the far right is hijacking the republican party. and they are forcing this standoff. obama's last term. he has nothing to lose. search TEA party

 

[Qantas]

It made insurance company rich. BY enforcing everyone.

Isn't this the same as Medishild Life to be akan datang?

 

[Devil Within]

Obama is a liar! Only idiots will believe in him.

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