I understand that part of the bill included around 50 new taxes on top of everything else. I saw John Boehner's speech, chastising the house and the senate for their handling of the passing of this bill. I see a big victory for Big Insurance and Big Pharmaceuticals in the profits sector, I'm sure those CEO's are dancing in their underwear right now.
569 billion in NEW taxes, with taxes on medical devices like wheel chairs and fillings!! But it cuts the deficit!
If I was to pass a law to set a trillion dollars on fire on the front lawn of the white house ans collected 2 trillion in taxes as part of that bill, I too could say I was cutting the deficit! It's absurd!
Wow, setting U.S. currency on fire? These hacks will just print more. LOL!
My take on this? Our current government doesn't know how to run the country. How many members of our congress used to be business owners whose business went bankrupt? Jobs should have been top priority for this bunch, but, since they couldn't figure out how to fix that, they decided to take on health care because it was just easier, however, not beneficial to people with no income.
Yup, America is being run by a bunch of D-students and our president has shown us that he isn't the sharpest tool in the shed these days if he's letting Nancy Pelosi lead him around by the nose.
by Poppa Blues 15 years ago
The bill contains 500 billion in NEW taxes. These taxes will affect everyone, not just the rich. In fact if you need a medical device, you will now have to pay a tax for it! Yes a tax on things like defibrillators, wheel chairs, fillings, and stents, so your hospital bills will now be higher! Here...
by Stacie L 13 years ago
We have already lost so much in the value of our homes, many folks considered their home value part of their retirement package.....and now this...... How many more hidden items are there hidden in this bogus health bill?When does your home become part of your health care? After 2012!Your vote...
by taburkett 12 years ago
The current tax code is detestible.Herman Cain recently introduced the 999 plan.Other politicians have introduced many plans previously.We have gotten nothing from the self-serving politicians.Do you believe we need a solid citizen centered plan?A plan has been formulated called the TRUE TAX that...
by Gary Anderson 13 years ago
I have been watching the Yahoo boards and people are furious at the Republicans, especially the Tea Party. They are getting the lion's share of the blame for the debt downgrade. Here's why:1. Obama wanted a grand plan. The Republicans rejected it.2. Obama wanted shared sacrifice including taxes for...
by Paul Wingert 14 years ago
My dad listens to this clown only to mock him and I happen to catch this babbling idiot tell his listeners that he would pack up and move to Costa Rica (a country that has universal health care) if the Health Care Bill passed. Well it passed (although I agree that it needs some revisions and...
by sandra rinck 14 years ago
I just wanted to clear up the garbage that is being put out about people being forced to buy a government health care plan. I know this seems to be the center of controversy over health care. For the record, no one is being forced to buy health care. What you aren't looking for is the...
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