tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post8057515106144831654..comments2024-02-07T00:26:07.597-08:00Comments on Along The Way: REPRIEVE ---- LOSSJoaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-10447196586108767472017-04-04T11:50:09.158-07:002017-04-04T11:50:09.158-07:00Yes, I read there's concern that many services...Yes, I read there's concern that many services will be so watered down, including protections for those with pre-existing conditions, as to render health insurance pretty worthless. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-70507153723659172422017-04-04T10:04:56.354-07:002017-04-04T10:04:56.354-07:00I see that the GOP is trying to revamp healthcare ...I see that the GOP is trying to revamp healthcare again and this time it is even worse. Amazing, just amazing.....Florencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01157294752967287405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-60079245742984776242017-03-28T17:21:58.436-07:002017-03-28T17:21:58.436-07:00Interesting -- I remember the concern I had about ...Interesting -- I remember the concern I had about meeting in person a blogger I might know only on their blog -- have received cautions and instructions from my children, too. Glad you were able to meet which I gathered from comments you all developed a warm friendship. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-17332777616253041652017-03-28T09:06:46.397-07:002017-03-28T09:06:46.397-07:00The first time Diane visted me here, her daughter ...The first time Diane visted me here, her daughter came along to inspect. It was really rather funny. Yes, she will b e more than missed. We here will miss David too. Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-65570043288744372502017-03-27T11:41:29.543-07:002017-03-27T11:41:29.543-07:00Privatizing our health care is a likely goal as yo...Privatizing our health care is a likely goal as you note. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-49351591252368237512017-03-27T03:29:31.963-07:002017-03-27T03:29:31.963-07:00Trump is trying to wreck American healthcare in hi...Trump is trying to wreck American healthcare in his particular way. Jeremy Hunt (Health Secretary) is trying to wreck the NHS in his particular way - starve it of funds until it's on its knees and he can argue that the only way to save it is to privatise the whole thing.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-23233838628668349102017-03-26T11:46:36.311-07:002017-03-26T11:46:36.311-07:00These stories are perfect examples that once plans...These stories are perfect examples that once plans are implemented is when we really know how well they work. We were told with ACA this would be the case. Clearly some of what was thought would be the outcome, has not been -- so -- that's the goal -- fix it! These are issues our legislators should be focused on finding ways to address and correct. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-26594347768870901672017-03-26T11:34:54.783-07:002017-03-26T11:34:54.783-07:00Wouldn't that be a unique idea -- will take co...Wouldn't that be a unique idea -- will take courage that any of the Republicans would risk their leader's wrath to refine the ACA. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-65238135595447909612017-03-26T11:29:54.096-07:002017-03-26T11:29:54.096-07:00As for ACA, that's his usual bluster and scare...As for ACA, that's his usual bluster and scare tactics about anything he opposes. Informed discussion I've heard says that is not going to happen. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-73224001700600880402017-03-26T09:19:33.919-07:002017-03-26T09:19:33.919-07:00I think there is blame to go around. My daughter w...I think there is blame to go around. My daughter was speaking about the problem they'd had getting insurance for their employees in the veterinary clinic they own. In the beginning, ACA encouraged, by giving money, co-ops to start up as a way to keep costs down. They had joined one. Except after a few years, the co-op needed more funds to keep going. The Repubs would not go along with that Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-44375826625421743292017-03-26T08:45:10.215-07:002017-03-26T08:45:10.215-07:00At least one Republican (maybe two) said that they...At least one Republican (maybe two) said that they should try to work with Democrats. Maybe even call them and ask for some advice. What a novel approach to governing. Trump blamed the Dems for not trying to kill their own legislation (?)Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-5914306159714302022017-03-25T23:33:10.143-07:002017-03-25T23:33:10.143-07:00I'm so very sad to lose Dianne from our bloggi...I'm so very sad to lose Dianne from our blogging world. I loved "talking" to her and seeing her posts. She will be greatly missed by all of us.<br /><br />I'm worried about the ACA because now #45 says he's going to let it "explode."Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-29450537385416269902017-03-25T22:09:51.710-07:002017-03-25T22:09:51.710-07:00Until the Republican's stated goal to "re...Until the Republican's stated goal to "repeal and replace" ACA/Obama Care is revised to allow some adjustments, or some of them are willing to work with the Democrats to make needed changes, some of the insured incurring financial inequities will continue to suffer. Surely the Republicans could do so now, then -- if and when they ever come up with that perfect health care plan theyjoaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-68483831519469878962017-03-25T21:36:47.826-07:002017-03-25T21:36:47.826-07:00Just checked the link above and on my sidebar to D...Just checked the link above and on my sidebar to Diane's blog and her blog is still there. <br /><br /> joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-19235457996588995022017-03-25T17:00:40.010-07:002017-03-25T17:00:40.010-07:00Neither party will work with the other and it'...Neither party will work with the other and it's a disgrace. Health care should not ruin someone's life and they need to do something to get costs down. Those who are fortunate enough to have insurance don't realize how high some things have gone. And meanwhile Congress gets their healthcare without worrying about it.Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-18541221016307522662017-03-25T13:04:40.964-07:002017-03-25T13:04:40.964-07:00Yes, thank you. I just tried to click on to Diane...Yes, thank you. I just tried to click on to Diane's blog and saw that I couldn't. I used to love her comments and she will be missed.<br />As to the ACA. President Obama knew that changes needed to be made but at least it is a beginning. Why is it that so many other countries give health care to ALL their people and we seem to only look at the money end? It's disgraceful.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-398450645042903172017-03-25T12:03:57.055-07:002017-03-25T12:03:57.055-07:00If the people's welfare was of primary concern...If the people's welfare was of primary concern the health care situation would be resolved.joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-50937674410128694982017-03-25T12:01:26.218-07:002017-03-25T12:01:26.218-07:00Definitely some changes in the ACA have been neede...Definitely some changes in the ACA have been needed as was expected when the bill passed, but unless the Republicans are willing to work with the Democrats to make those adjustments we can expect little. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-12245622973989101122017-03-25T11:52:19.477-07:002017-03-25T11:52:19.477-07:00Yes, I understand the Kohl brothers were pledging ...Yes, I understand the Kohl brothers were pledging campaign funds for their future election to Republicans who would vote against the bill. The billionaire battles between Trump and Kohl -- having little or nothing to do with considering how to provide health care for the people.joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-58605758553328574082017-03-25T07:39:33.843-07:002017-03-25T07:39:33.843-07:00Thanks for letting us know of Schmidley's deat...Thanks for letting us know of Schmidley's death. I'm sure that her blog fans will miss all that she was to the blogosphere.<br />Cop CarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-47712825870462173772017-03-25T07:26:53.664-07:002017-03-25T07:26:53.664-07:00I too will miss Dianne Schmidley. She was never af...I too will miss Dianne Schmidley. She was never afraid to say exactly what she believed, but presented opinions in a respectful way. We probably commented on each others posts for six or seven years. RIP Dianne.Dick Kladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793395712483278104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-43055878116199382092017-03-25T07:21:09.239-07:002017-03-25T07:21:09.239-07:00I don't know about everyone else, but I let ou...I don't know about everyone else, but I let out a sigh of relief when I saw that ACA was staying and they didn't vote for that other farce. I agree, now is the time to iron out the problems with it.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-87783404105096587902017-03-25T05:49:19.543-07:002017-03-25T05:49:19.543-07:00I think this bill was bad. Rand Paul in the Senate...I think this bill was bad. Rand Paul in the Senate had a better one from what I could tell and that might yet be put forth now. The situation with ACA is also untenable with premiums out of sight (try paying $20,000 a year for a couple with a $6000 deductible) for those in some states and not really fully coverage for someone with catastrophic health issues. One couple I know, in Oregon, faced Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36527891.post-9697440668444039992017-03-25T05:44:48.631-07:002017-03-25T05:44:48.631-07:00I hate that we have to keep such close track of wh...I hate that we have to keep such close track of what is going on in D.C. right now so we can lend our voices and dollars when needed. I don't see that changing in my life time unless we're able to overturn Citizen's United to get big money out of politics. With this recent health care vote that was supposed to happen the Kohl brothers were the carrot and the stick behind the Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.com