Every Day People

I read this over here the other day and was somewhat enlightened. I mean, I'm not surprised, it all makes sense. However it's a totally different angle than I EVER would have thought about.

Apparently, the Republican Party really is all about REAL people doing REAL things in this country.

On another quick note, I heard a quote tonight on the radio and had just tuned in as the quote was playing so I didn't hear which representative had said it. However, I can say there is at least ONE person in Washington who is thinking about the American people first. I do know that this was in regard to the Health Care bill being voted on and amended and all that craziness. He said, "If you would listen to the American people you would know that this is NOT what the American people want. They do not want this at all."

I am going to be looking into finding out who this is. He is definitely a representative who is doing what he was elected to do: represent the people who elected him, not working off his own agenda. He needs to be commended and praised for this.

In the mean time, go check out that other article. It's very interesting.

How Did I Miss This?

Yesterday I had heard a report on the radio that some group was suggesting that women do not need to have mammograms until they are in their 50's. They shouldn't even be doing self checks! That's exactly what the report said. I heard it several times throughout the day and it was a news report (at the top and bottom of every hour) and there was even a clip of a person who represented said group talking about how, as a result of all these early tests, there are a lot of unnecessary procedures.

Now, at first, I thought, yeah I can see this. However, I also know of people (one I know personally) who are in their 30's and have found breast cancer either from a mammogram or a self exam. They have been able to get it taken care of immediately and, therefore, been able to go on in to lead healthy, active lives.

I know of others who, even with all these measures, struggle to fight this disease and ultimately lose the battle. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.

I am never too tuned into any type of cancer. You would think, as a woman, I might have a heightened awareness to breast cancer; however, I am NOT at risk for ANY type of cancer really. I don't participate in any activity or behavior that heightens my risk. I have NO family member of blood relation who have ever had cancer (my grandfather died last year of prostrate cancer, but he was my mom's step-dad; no blood line there).

I'm not cold hearted about cancer. I do have a bit of compassion for them; but I do feel a bit of disconnect since it hasn't been a part of my life. I pray that I never do have to face this disease in any form for myself or any member of my family. I pray that NO ONE does.

When people DO face it, I hope and pray that through their doctors, both private and insured, can have the resources to fight it to the best of every one's ability.

But what does this have to do with a Conservative blog?

Well, remember that report I told you I had heard about yesterday? Turns out that I missed something in that report. It was brought to my attention earlier this morning. That group? WAS A GOVERNMENT FUNDED GROUP!

Do you see the connection yet? Do I need to complete that line for you? Do you see where this is going?

Here is a government entity that is telling women to NOT take precautions in catching a killer disease early. Here is a government entity that, by saying these things, is going to have more women dying from this cancer. It is ultimately allowing this disease to win.

Oh wait, would this be the same government who is looking at forcing us into their own HEALTH CARE system? Could this be the same government who will be looking at ways to save cost in health care?

Come on! Tell me I really don't have to draw the line for you. Tell me that you see this line.

Then tell me that anyone, in there right mind, would support any government run health plan.

Next they'll be telling people to stop having annual physicals. I mean, do you know how many diseases and cancers might be found there? Go ahead, light up the cigarettes. Heck, on this health care plan maybe they'll pass out cigarettes for free...it would just be less people to have to take care of since they will all see a premature death!

I want some new Boobies!!!

I am sick of LIBERALS!!!! I am over it. In addition, I am sick of all the double standards. Oh, you can't own a gun that is bad, bad, and bad and you are hiding behind the second amendment when saying it is your right but hey EVERYBODY IS ENTITLED TO HEALTH CARE and it is stated in the Constitution in the statement life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. WHAT???? That doesn't even make sense. Of course it doesn't! You are a LIBERAL!! There is an amendment in regards to bearing arms but nothing about health care. Funny, isn't it?

But, what I am ticked off about, what really has me in a tizzy, is ABORTION. It shouldn't even be considered. PERIOD. Abortion is an OPTIONAL PROCEDURE. This health care thing is bull**** but to even consider ABORTION. I am over it. When are Americans going to be responsible individuals. I am not even going to debate it as a right or wrong. It is here to stay but to make taxpayers pay for it is WRONG. There is no if and or BUTs about it. Abortion is an optional surgery. A woman chooses to do it. Period. A woman should pay for it. Period. They have preventable options. Period. It isn't the taxpayers faults that they choose to take a chance. If you know you can't have a kid then be responsible and don't play around. Oh, I know sometimes things happen and blah, blah, blah. TOUGH. GROW UP AND DEAL WITH THE CONSEQUENCES, WHY SHOULD I DEAL WITH ANOTHER PERSON'S DRAMA.

In addition, if they are going to start paying for optional surgeries then I want BOOBS!! I have been dying for bigger ones. It would help my self image and make me feel more like a woman and blah, blah, blah. So, there. If you are going to do OPTIONAL SURGERIES THEN I WANT BIGGER BOOBIES.

Wait, maybe not, then I would fit in with the BOOBS running our country!

Health Care has me baffled?

I have to admit I am very baffled by the entire Health care issue. I hate to admit that but I am.

Can I understand the frustration with Insurance Companies? Yes. Do I want the Government taking over for them? No!

I don't even want to get into all the nitty gritty details of the Bill. That makes my head hurt!

Here are my two biggest concerns.


1. Who is going to pay for this NEW GOVERNMENT PROGRAM? I am assuming the American People. Which is the only correct answer. It is our GOVERNMENT. If we ask for a program we need to subsidize it. Now, here is where I think the logic gets fuzzy. I think bleeding heart Liberals have no problem taking from what they call the RICH and they get to decide the magical number or in other words define who is RICH and they want them to pay more. Although, in theory the Bleeding heart Liberal claims we are all equal and deserving of this PROGRAM, right? Therefore, shouldn't we all EQUALLY, pay into it? I mean why should the GOVERNMENT decide that a Magical number deems that person to have to give more to the Program??? Anyways, let's say we all have to end up paying in at some point, for argument sake. What amount are you willing to give up from your paycheck? In other words, if you give 15% of your pay now in taxes, and I am just throwing a number out there and basing this on a two income household with two children then how high are you willing to have your taxes go? Would 20% be o.k.? Would 30% be o.k.? Would you get upset if it was 40%? What is your breaking point?

Someone has to pay for the Health care program and do not fool yourself that it will only be the quote un-quote RICH. And what if you hit the Magical number, will you like finally reaching that point in your career only to have the Government take a chunk of it to make sure EVERYONE IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF???? Just asking?

Now, if you are perfectly fine with that! You think it is the moral thing to do, then I'm fine with your opinion. You truly have that right. You feel that you are incapable to give to the wonderful charities that provide for our poor and you need the GOVERNMENT to cover you. Which statistics have shown that Liberals do give less to charities that mean, despicable, horrid, let you die Conservatives. You know the Conservatives actually give more of their money away. Interesting, hmmmm.

Anyways. I understand, it makes you feel better.

2.BUT, why do you have such faith in the GOVERNMENT handling Health Care? See, this confuses me too. You seem to be the same people who gripe about how badly the GOVERNMENT has handled Social Security. You know another thing you pay into for your retirement because you can't SAVE your own money, on your own. Yet, now, all of you are whining that the GOVERNMENT has done such a poor job with this SOCIAL PROGRAM that by the time you retire you won't have anything. BUT, you want them to take on Health Care, hmmmm?

Then, at every turn you complain about our EDUCATION SYSTEM. I mean most of you try desperately not to put your children into the public schools and Home Schooling continues to grow every year. THE GOVERNMENT RUNS EDUCATION with OUR TAXES, hello, you do understand this, correct???

So, you don't like Social Security. You don't like our Education System. BUT, you think for some reason Health Care is going to be the one great SOCIAL PROGRAM the government can do!!! Um, o.k.

Lastly, I love going to all the little personal blogs and reading all these little personal horror stories that people have at clinics or hospitals.
For every one of those another person can tell an opposite story.

Like this: I have a relative, who is homeless. Really and truly. The guy has not worked for 3 years and for the last 10 years has had jobs part time here and there. He sponges off of family and friends. He has lived in his car and bounced from home to home. He goes to the hospital that never ever turns him away. He has no insurance. Obviously and they have never turned him away. Matter fact, one time the Doctor wanted him to rest and eat healthy so the hospital paid for him to stay at a hotel and eat at the hospital for a week. Unfortunately, he had a heart attack recently, he is o.k. it was mild, thank God, but the hospital took care of him. He received his stints and he is currently getting his medications. He has NO INSURANCE. They did not kick him out to die.

Once again, for every horror story there is an example of a poor person getting excellent care in the United States. I was unaware that we booted people out and left them to die. At least in my town, Doctors Care!

What I think is funny is that people complain about the mediocre teachers they get because they work for the GOVERNMENT and it is hard to get rid of a teacher. I ask you, don't you think this just might happen with Doctors? You know, when you take away the competition factor you get left with people just towing the line. Why do you think people try to send their kids to Private schools? They pay for their teachers, they pay for better teachers and can boot them out when they are not performing!

Now I keep hearing the United States compared to a lot of other countries. Let us look at these countries personal income taxes:

Comparable Taxes in 2005 Married 2 children

United States 11.9%

Canada 21.5%
UK 27.1%
France 41.7%
Germany 35.7%
Sweden 42.4%
Switzerland 18.6%


Bottom Line: You have to pay for Social Programs. What are you willing to pay out of your paycheck??? And, are you really absolutely sure it is money well spent? You really think the GOVERNMENT is best suited to run Health Care? If you say yes, then I do wonder, why? You already complain about two other huge social programs, Social Security and the Education System, what are you basing this trust on???