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Progressive Taking Points Memo: Obamacare Is Really A Conservative Idea?
Progressive Taking Points Memo:
Obamacare Is Really A Conservative Idea???
No, it’s not. Not even close.
After hearing for the umpteenth time that Obamacare was really a conservative initiative, I did a little research and found the original 1989 Heritage Foundation document. There was a household individual mandate involved…for catastrophic (high deductible major medical) insurance, which Heritage has since repudiated. Certain Republicans (Newt) also used points from this lecture during the Hillarycare debate. I’m not sure if this lecture ever represented official Heritage Foundation policy, there is a disclaimer which seems to suggest otherwise. The truth is that this outline has nothing in common with Obamacare today. The often heard progressive talking point is that Obamacare and the individual mandate is originally a conservative concept simply isn’t true. Most of the ideas put forth in the old Heritage plan reinforced individual choice and free market concepts, which are totally missing in Obamacare.
Here is the last concluding paragraph from the 1989 document:
A CONSUMER-BASED SYSTEM
All of these measures, from the basic tax treatment of health care to the encouragement of long-term care insurance, would introduce a far greater degree of consumer activism into the health care market. This strategy, combined with a requirement for basic health coverage and the focusing of government assistance to those who need it most, would change the foundations of health care in America. Rather than the current system with its built-in inflation and enormous gaps in coverage, the result would be a system providing not only coverage to all but also a powerful set of incentives for the health care industry to be as efficient and consumer sensitive as possible.
Heritage filed an Amicus Brief opposing the individual mandate as envisioned by Obamacare. Here is a quote from the Friend of the Court Brief:
“Heritage policy experts never supported an unqualified mandate like that in the PPACA [ObamaCare]. Their prior support for a qualified mandate was limited to catastrophic coverage (true insurance that is precisely what the PPACA forbids), coupled with tax relief for all families and other reforms that are conspicuously absent from the PPACA. Since then, a growing body of research has provided a strong basis to conclude that any government insurance mandate is not only unnecessary, but is a bad policy option. Moreover, Heritage’s legal scholars have been consistent in explaining that the type of mandate in the PPACA is unconstitutional.”
More background here:
How the Heritage Foundation, a Conservative Think Tank, Promoted the Individual Mandate
Optical Character Recognition enabled (OCR) PDF here:
1989 Heritage Health Care OCR
Mistletoe and Grave Danger: The Semi-banana Republic TAkes!
I’m sure that I could post new stuff from now until the mid-terms about the destruction of our health care system currently underway with Obamacare. In the meantime, here is a round-up of other recent stories that I’ve found interesting lately. The latest Obamacare stuff is at the bottom of the page. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the
Mistletoe and Grave Danger:
The Semi-banana Republic TAkes!
The Schizophrenia of Barack Obama
“Barack Obama is a man with only one core conviction.”
If You Like Your Uncle, You Can Keep Him. Period.
Uncle Omar has been ordered deported at least three times. Now they are issuing him a green card.
Noteworthy quote:
“… today nothing of significance happens without a plan written by some government bureaucrats, approved by other government bureaucrats, who then grant permission to another set of government bureaucrats to study the problem in conjunction with lawyers/lobbyists who then consult their friends on ways to make matters worse.”
Socialists believe that you are free to do anything you want, as long as it is mandated.
▶ • 11 year old Madison Root: The Mistletoe Girl • Glenn Beck • 12/5/13 • – YouTube
Unofficial spokesperson for the Working Hard, Hard Work Ethic Club. Contrast her story with the
Socialist Paradise Activity Director below:
“I get to sit home… I get to go visit my friends all day… I even get to smoke weed…”
“Me and people that I know that are illegal immigrants that don’t contribute to society, we still gonna get paid.”…”Our check’s gonna come in the mail every month… and it’s gonna be on time… and we get subsidized housing… we even get presents delivered for our kids on Christmas… Why should I work?”
Indeed!
Here is a comparison of the original ten planks of the Communist Manifesto written by Karl Marx in 1848, along with the American adopted counterpart of each of the planks. The American people have truly been “buried in Communism” by their own politicians of both parties. Ten Planks of Communism Wiki: The Communist Manifesto
Congressional Record–Appendix, pp. A34-A35
January 10, 1963
Current Communist Goals
EXTENSION OF REMARKS OF HON. A. S. HERLONG, JR. OF FLORIDA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
At Mrs. Nordman’s request, I include in the RECORD, under unanimous consent, the following “Current Communist Goals,” which she identifies as an excerpt from “The Naked Communist,” by Cleon Skousen: Communist Goals – 1963 Congressional Record
45 points that ring eerily true today.
What is Conservatism?
A contrast of Ten planks on the meaning and implications of conservatism.
Venezuela seizes another asset: Toilet paper factory
Socialists love seizing private property
David Mamet: Why I Am No Longer a ‘Brain-Dead Liberal’
“As a child of the ’60s, I accepted as an article of faith that government is corrupt, that business is exploitative, and that people are generally good at heart.” Does anyone else see a conflict here? From March, 2008
On The Nuclear Option And Obamacare, The Greatest Act Of Punitive Liberalism
America has gone from government of laws to semi-political banana republic
Pat Caddell: “We are in grave danger.”
Democrats Rein In Senate Filibusters
Nuking away 200 years of Senate rules by simple majority
Democrats end Senate tradition, trigger ‘nuclear option’ to ram through Obama’s judicial nominees
“…we are proving one thing, and that is, if the majority only can change the rules, then there are no rules”
How Harry Reid Just Nationalized the 2014 Midterms
Senate mid-term horse race notes: How the nuclear option will hurt the Dems Senate races next year. Not that Reid or Obama will care.
Continue reading Mistletoe and Grave Danger: The Semi-banana Republic TAkes!
The Nuclear Option TAkes!
Majority Leader Reid pushed through the Nuclear Option
today ending the Filibuster Rule (extended debate) in the Senate which has been in place for Senatorial “advise and consent” since the first session of the Senate convened in 1787. The only exception is to be Supreme Court nominees, but that is also up for grabs now. Obama claimed that Republicans were stopping or obstructing “progress”, even though Democrats have put up huge roadblocks for Bush nominees, Obama has had a grand total of two nominees blocked during his term, while roughly 250 have been approved. Hardly the definition of obstruction. I suspect that he withheld several nominations knowing that they would not be approved, he has submitted 30 or more nominations after Reid’s outrageous move today. Remember too, this is the guy who unilaterally deemed that the Senate was in recess and added three members to the National Labor Relations Board unconstitutionally, which the Court found, and McConnell even agreed to confirm two of them after the Court decision.
So that’s the breaking news. I’ll follow up in the next edition, here is the latest edition of
Rich TAkes!
▶ Enroll America Director Conspires to Release Private Data for Political Purposes – YouTube
Obamacare navigators potentially far more dangerous than just exercising Motor Voter while signing up folks for more free stuff. The main meat of this conversation is in the first 15 minutes, two hours of raw footage follows. Hey, “whatever it f*cking takes”
The Truth about Navigators
“If you liked ACORN, you’ll love the Obamacare Navigators.”
Did you know that November is Native American Heritage month? – GOP
Proclamation signed by Bush 41. Andrew Jackson was a Democrat.
President Romney? Yes, if the election were held today
CBS Poll: 84% of Democrats Want ObamaCare Changed or Repealed
We tried to tell ya, and you still voted for Obama
Americans NOT in labor force hits record high 91.5 MILLION
Now we’re getting back to Jimmy Carter numbers, what an achievement!
Obama’s Second-Term Slide Continues | Pew Research Center
65% Disapprove of his Handling of Economy: His overall job rating stands at 41%, down 14 points since last December. A majority (53%) now disapproves of the way he is handling his job as president.
Inside America’s Plan to Kill Online Privacy Rights Everywhere
Levers of power attacks on the freedom of the internet continues
George Zimmerman | Samantha Scheibe | 911 Call
Zimmerman needs to lay off cute dyed blondes for a few years
Was George Zimmerman Set Up ? – If it walks like a duck, looks like a duck, quacks like a duck…..
arrest report being Twittered, shopping media rights before the 911 call took place? That seems odd, doesn’t it?
UN climate talks fall apart as 132 countries storm out
The global warming hoax has always been about politicizing science and redistributing wealth, the last Rio UN conference came right out and admitted as much. Now when it comes down to brass tacks, the wannabe takers storm out, led by China, who very well may be the largest polluter on the planet.
Dems Hold ‘Closed-Door Discussion’ with NFL, NBA, NHL to Promote Climate Change Agenda
“Climate change alarmists have turned to recruiting sports leagues to promote eco-hysteria. Democrats in Congress are calling on the major sports leagues to promote climate change regulation and to answer what they are doing to limit greenhouse gases.”
Obama’s Disdain For The Constitution Means We Risk Losing Our Republic
If You lIke Your Health Plan, You Can Keep It. Period.
If you like your health plan, you can keep it? Seriously, Mr President?
Most, if not all of us who were and are opposed to Obamacare knew at the time that that statement was a lie. You won’t be able to keep your doctor or hospital either.
Which leads me to the Question of the Day:
<Why should the GOP lift a hand to help dig the Mighty O out of the hole he’s dug for himself?>
The real answer is, they can’t.
Obama and the Dems have succeeded in destroying the finest health system the world has ever known, and none of us know the full extent of the damage yet. They have brazenly fashioned a noose as a neck-tie, and they will likely hang themselves with it.
While Obama pushed back the employer mandate, he did not suspend the law for those employers who already provide insurance. We will see those effects Jan 1.
His lame presser today means nothing. The law is the law, and any insurance company issuing private health insurance that does not comply with the law needs to fire their lawyers. He can’t say that we will show discretion via EO and provide immunity to the insurance companies for any potential litigation, and he has already shown that his word means nothing anyway.
The insurance companies will also not go along for a very practical reason, if they agree to revive the former policies, it will greatly reduce participation in the market exchanges, bringing on an insurance “death spiral”, which is coming anyway due to the ridiculously high rates being shown, if you are lucky enough to see them.
Boehner actually said something today that I agree with, there is no fixing Obamacare, other than a full repeal.
Anything less is suicide.
The Affordable Horse Act TAkes!
THE AFFORDABLE HORSE ACT OF 2013
The U.S. government has just passed a new law called: “The Affordable Horse Act” declaring that every citizen MUST purchase a horse, by April 2014.
These “affordable” horses will cost an average of $54,000-$155,000 each. This does not include taxes, trailering, training, feed and farrier fees, boarding, show and transportation fees, veterinarian bills or the occasional hospitalization.
This law has been passed, because until now, typically only wealthy and financially responsible people have been able to purchase horses. This new laws ensures that every American can now have an “affordable” horse of their own, because everyone is “entitled” to a horse. If you purchase your horse before the end of the year, you will receive 4 “free” saddle pads; not including monthly usage fees.
In order to make sure everyone purchases an affordable horse, the costs of owning a horse will increase on average of 250-400% per year. This way, wealthy people will pay more for something that other people don’t want or can’t afford to maintain. But to be fair, people who can’t afford to maintain their horse will be regularly fined and children (under the age of 26) can ride their parents horse to show on until they turn 27; then must purchase their own horse.
• If you already have a horse, you can keep yours (just kidding – no you can’t).
• If you don’t want or don’t need a horse, you are required to buy one anyhow.
• If you refuse to buy a horse or can’t afford one, you will be regularly fined $800 until you purchase one or face imprisonment.
Failure to ride your horse will also result in fines. People living in the inner-city; low-desert, or who live in cities or areas with no access to stables or show-rings are not exempt. Age, fear of falling, no equestrian experience, neither horsemanship skills, nor inability to ride are acceptable excuses for not using your horse. 
A government review board
(that doesn’t know the difference between the withers, fetlock or tail of a horse) will decide everything, including: when, where, how often and for what purposes you can use your horse … along with how many people can ride your horse and determine if one is too old or healthy enough to be able to ride their horse. They will also decide if your horse has out lived its usefulness or if you must purchase specific accessories, (like a $5,000.00 saddle) or a newer and more expensive green Warmblood from Europe. Those that can afford Fancy Hunters will be required to do so…it’s only fair.
The government will also decide the name for each horse. Failure to comply with these rules will result in fines and possible imprisonment.
Government officials are exempt from this new law. If they want a horse, they and their families can obtain a horse for free, at the expense of tax payers.
Unions, bankers and mega companies with large political affiliations ($$$) are also exempt.
I was going to order a new horse today, but the website was down, I’m sure they will fix it, I will try again tomorrow!