Here We Go Again !

Here we go again.  Mitt Romney has selected Paul Ryan as his running mate and this has ignited the discussion on the future of Medicare. The Republicans will tell you that it is unfixable and will ruin this country. I say Bull Shit.

Medicare started in the early 60’s when it became apparent that retirees could not afford adequate medical care. Those were days when an office visit cost $5.00 and a day in the Hospital cost $125.00.

The law called for a payroll deduction of 1.45% with an equal employee match. The working people would fund the medical costs of those retired.  Since the law passed the cost of medical care has risen through the roof  when compared with stagnant wages. The fact is that medical cost have risen at an alarming rate while wages have flat lined.

No one ever talks of ideas to cap the rising cost of services delivered to the public. That is the answer. Do tests and medicine need to cost so much?  The Presidents Affordable Care Act makes an attempt to stem the higher costs by cutting between 500-750 billion from Medicare over 10 years. It is not the answer but an attempt to try to improve the program. The Republicans have tried to spin this telling older people that President Obama wants to cut their services under Medicare.

False.  First of all, under the health care bill, Medicare spending continues to go up year after year. The health care bill tries to identify ways to save money, and so the $500 billion figure comes from the difference over 10 years between anticipated Medicare spending (what is known as “the baseline”) and the changes the law makes to reduce spending. The savings actually are wrung from health-care providers, not Medicare beneficiaries.

Lies and lies piled on top of lies. When I try to explain this to people they think I am lying to them. Some believe a false Email that tells them that the so called Obama care will cost them $160.00 a month more.

I really get tired of gullible stupid people who will not take the time to learn issues and facts but will watch TV and believe what they hear. Don’t watch TV, it will rot your brain.

If retirees lose Medicare they will suffer and die early. You can take that to the bank. Maaybe that is their plan all along . As yourself this question; Who do the wealthy spend time with and who would a wealthy president represent and protect?  You ?