Saturday, July 18, 2009
It is another beautiful day and the temperature was 79 degrees in the sun by 10 AM. A nice breeze has played about all day, so it has been very nice.
I spent almost the entire day inside doing research on the Obama-Biden health plan, or should I say the senate’s latest version of it. I read all 615 pages of the bill and gleaned some interesting information. First of all, the bill wasn’t in its final form as they rushed to get it presented because it has to have been on the floor for five days before a vote can be called on it. Several amendments (788) have already been added, but not made public, but most of it is intact. I love one amendment . . . “many of the GOP amendments on this incomplete list do seem pretty substantive. For example, one amendment offered by Oklahoma's Tom Coburn requires members of Congress and their staff to enroll in the government-run health insurance program.”
But like most bureaucratic documents, it has its fair share of legalese and gibberish, like:
1 SEC. 132. APPLICABILITY.
2 (a) EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN PLANS.—Section 2721
3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-21)
4 is amended—
5 (1) by striking subsection (a);
6 (2) in subsection (b)—
7 (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘1
8 through 3’’ and inserting ‘‘1 and 2’’; and
9 (B) in paragraph (2)—
10 (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
11 ‘‘subparagraph (D)’’ and inserting ‘‘sub12
paragraph (D) or (E)’’;
13 (ii) by striking ‘‘1 through 3’’ and in14
serting ‘‘1 and 2’’; and
15 (iii) by adding at the end the fol16
lowing:
17 ‘‘(E) ELECTION NOT APPLICABLE.—The
18 election described in subparagraph (A) shall not
19 be available with respect to the provisions of
20 subpart 1.’’;
21 (3) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘1 through 3
22 shall not apply to any group’’ and inserting ‘‘1 and
23 2 shall not apply to any individual coverage or any
24 group’’; and
25 (4) in subsection (d)—
Ad nauseam. But if anyone tries to tell you that this health plan is a “job killer” you can assure them that I’ve done the research and there are no fewer than 22 new agencies, councils, committees, commissions, Corps, services, departments and offices created for more bureaucrats to fill, enlarging our already too big government.
I have been preaching for people to educate themselves about what is going on and the only way to do that is to actually read the crap they are trying to force down our throats. My eyes are crossed and I have a headache, but I read all of it, and will pass the gist of it on to you, my readers. Of course, it is just my opinion, so if you wish to read it yourself, I have attached it. It is a PDF and you’ll need Adobe (free) to view it.
First, here are a few news items you might wish to read. Kennedy’s health care reform bill from Huffington Post (the bill in its entirety is attached at the bottom). It is a $1.5 Trillion bill. But the government will collect at least $544 Billion over the next ten years in tax increases. Of course, they will add to that with penalties charged to hard working businesses for not buying their plan. But that shouldn’t eliminate any jobs, or make any businesses go bankrupt.
If you’ve heard about Great Britain, Canada and Australia’s health plans, and like what you’ve heard, you’ll love this health plan. First, the new agencies are going to collect every piece of personal data on you that they can. They will compile this into America’s largest information bank and make it available to all government agencies, insurance companies, businesses, and anyone else that wants it. Download the bill (below) and use Search, type in HIT and read it for yourself.
Second, they will dictate who gets medical treatment and doesn’t. There isn’t a mention of any citizens above the age of 65, except they won’t have to pay premium increases.
Looking at the BIG PICTURE, it all looks and sounds really good . . . for the people that are poor and uninsured (look out for the stampede at the Mexican board if it passes), but it is just the government getting into businesses it has no legal right to be in. It will now have more control over individual states that go along with it, and is yet another way to control the people and allow The New World Order to progress.
You will have to drive a government-produced car to a government controlled medical facility, and hope that your government controlled medical records will allow you to get treatment. But, if you are over 65, retired and not considered a productive citizen, forget it. As the government takes over more and more things, the sheep will be led to slaughter.
Please, don’t take it just from me, educate yourself and make up your own mind.
Health Bill
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
This morning is warm and sunny, with clear blue skies. By 11 O’clock, it was 78 degrees, with a light breeze keeping it from feeling too hot.
I followed my usual routine of putting out raw peanuts in the shell, hiding some in the woodpile for the chipmunks to find, sunflower and birdseed for the birds, and checked the feeders to make sure they have enough to keep everyone happy. I do this every morning when I let Zack out and turn on the stove to heat my water for coffee. I then do those things most of us do every morning, take my medications, brush my teeth (all 32 original), wash the sleep from my eyes and face, comb my hair and clean my glasses.
By the time I finish, my teakettle is whistling and I make my coffee, turn on my modem and sit down to check my emails and do whatever needs to be done on the computer. In between that, I watch the chipmunks find the nuts and chase each other around, the birds argue whether or not the sunflower seeds are for them or the chipmunks, as they try to steal them, and generally enjoy nature all around me.
It doesn’t take long before noon is upon me and I make myself a brunch. Usually a muffin, sometimes with peanut butter, fresh pealed orange and wash it down with a glass of orange juice. By now, Zack has come to me three or four times, asking if it is time to play, so I’ll clean up my dishes and play with him until he is tired and wants to nap. That is my opportunity to change into my work clothes and get some things done.
Today, I am going to tackle the creek, as I have been meaning to all week long. This involves grabbing a shovel and my Pulaski and hiking down to the creek and clear the debris and weeds from the channel diverting the main flow into my pond, which feeds the water pickup to the cabin.
It is now Saturday, and I have recovered from a near heat stroke and can finish this. I took my bottle of water, shovel, Pulaski and hiked down to the pond to restore the water flow. I found the channel I had dug last year was badly clogged with creek gravel and mud. I began digging it out but had to stop after just a few shovel loads. I was already exhausted and had to rest before digging a couple of more times. I repeated this process several times over the next hour and finally restored the flow.
I couldn’t believe how tired I became and after dragging myself back up the hill and replacing the tools, I went to the cabin and ran cold water over my head and then laid down until I regained my strength. I have never felt so unfit in my life and must be affected by my blood pressure medication. I felt very much like the time I almost had a heat stroke, but it wasn’t that hot and I didn’t exert myself that much. I decided to stay indoors rather than tackle another outside job.
I relaxed the rest of the evening and had my shower and a delicious meal before watching some television and retiring.
This morning is warm and sunny, with clear blue skies. By 11 O’clock, it was 78 degrees, with a light breeze keeping it from feeling too hot.
I followed my usual routine of putting out raw peanuts in the shell, hiding some in the woodpile for the chipmunks to find, sunflower and birdseed for the birds, and checked the feeders to make sure they have enough to keep everyone happy. I do this every morning when I let Zack out and turn on the stove to heat my water for coffee. I then do those things most of us do every morning, take my medications, brush my teeth (all 32 original), wash the sleep from my eyes and face, comb my hair and clean my glasses.
By the time I finish, my teakettle is whistling and I make my coffee, turn on my modem and sit down to check my emails and do whatever needs to be done on the computer. In between that, I watch the chipmunks find the nuts and chase each other around, the birds argue whether or not the sunflower seeds are for them or the chipmunks, as they try to steal them, and generally enjoy nature all around me.
It doesn’t take long before noon is upon me and I make myself a brunch. Usually a muffin, sometimes with peanut butter, fresh pealed orange and wash it down with a glass of orange juice. By now, Zack has come to me three or four times, asking if it is time to play, so I’ll clean up my dishes and play with him until he is tired and wants to nap. That is my opportunity to change into my work clothes and get some things done.
Today, I am going to tackle the creek, as I have been meaning to all week long. This involves grabbing a shovel and my Pulaski and hiking down to the creek and clear the debris and weeds from the channel diverting the main flow into my pond, which feeds the water pickup to the cabin.
It is now Saturday, and I have recovered from a near heat stroke and can finish this. I took my bottle of water, shovel, Pulaski and hiked down to the pond to restore the water flow. I found the channel I had dug last year was badly clogged with creek gravel and mud. I began digging it out but had to stop after just a few shovel loads. I was already exhausted and had to rest before digging a couple of more times. I repeated this process several times over the next hour and finally restored the flow.
I couldn’t believe how tired I became and after dragging myself back up the hill and replacing the tools, I went to the cabin and ran cold water over my head and then laid down until I regained my strength. I have never felt so unfit in my life and must be affected by my blood pressure medication. I felt very much like the time I almost had a heat stroke, but it wasn’t that hot and I didn’t exert myself that much. I decided to stay indoors rather than tackle another outside job.
I relaxed the rest of the evening and had my shower and a delicious meal before watching some television and retiring.
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