Disagreeing with Obama's Healthcare Plan

I've been sitting here for the last few weeks listening to the President talk about Health Care Reform, and I have a few questions for him.

First, how in God's name are we going to pay for this? Yes, Yes I know he has put forth some ideas. Namely the idea that my Great Great Grand-Children will be paying for it and all of the other spending he is doing. OUR COUNTRY IS ON A BUDGET AND WE CAN NOT AFFORD IT RIGHT NOW!

Second, there are the hidden costs. Namely, more doctors, more nurses, more clinics, more hospitals. I have news for him, all of the above are already at their care limits. How are we going to create these new personnel? Who is going to pay for the new infrastructure? Is he just going to wave his magic ice cream cone and make them all appear?

Third, who exactly will this plan cover? Medicaid already covers the poor and disabled. Will it include Illegal Immigrants? No one may be turned away at an Emergency Room. So what are we going to do about them? Are my tax dollars now going to officially pay for them as well?

Finally, lets take a quick spin through socialized medicine in other countries. The only countries where it works a "little" is ones with small population centers. The remainder, have brought nothing but negative critiques about treatment availability and treatment quality. So how are you making our lives better?

Oh, and this is to Congress...are you all going to be using this new system or will it only be the poor and uninsured who must wait for treatments, meds, doctors, etc.

I know this is alot of -itching without any solutions put forth. I will be writing on that tomorrow. I believe there has to be a better way. There is truely a REAL problem for uninsured and underinsured in this country. Tax-paying, law abiding citizens who have either lost jobs or have insurance that takes their money and gives crappy coverage. It is a crisis.

God Bless America

Betsy

Iran Video from CNN

Liberty Seeking Iranians Bleed in the Street---Obama Gets Ice Cream

In striking contrast today, President Obama and family go for an ice cream in Alexandria, Va while the world is watching Iran from amature video gotten from Iranian citizens risking their lives to get it out. Never mind that the video being smuggled out was of protesters being shot, beaten and burned with acid from above.

I am sure that it was a great father/daughter moment, but since they had to go through a group of protesters outside the White House, it seems like bad timing. I am pretty sure that their chef could whip up some awesome frosty treats without the full suburban parade.

I just see this moment in time as definitive of this President. Lots of talk about wanting to promote change and no balls to carry it out.

What should he do?

1. Call an emergency UN general session meeting. Call for UN pressure on Iran to recognize the Iranian people's right to vote per Iran's own semi-democratic election process.

2. Put out a personal (not written) statement to the Iranian people of our commitment to their rights and commitment to talks with them.

America stands for freedom and liberty. The protesters in Iran are crying for what we take for granted everyday. They do not want to be exactly like the US, they are proud to be Iranian and want to have their voice heard. We can not be the United States of America and ignore this cry. Military is not the answer. Words are much more powerful right now.

President Obama, if you believe in what this country stands for, grab some balls and do something about it. I apologize for disturbing you on your Father's Day weekend, but that is why you get the big bucks!

Betsy

Obama Missing Chance of Lifetime

President Obama is missing the chance to heal relations between the US and the Islamic World. Something that he claims is one of the reasons for all of his "apologies" and other crazy behaviors and actions in the Middle East. Yet....where is he?

Hardly a peep from the White House on the events in Iran that started 2 days ago with the presidential election. The current leader of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, claimed a landslide victory just 2 hours after poles closed with 85% of the population confirmed at the poles.

Mousavi, the opposing candidate, cried fraud immediately as his supporters hit the street in protest. Almost as immediately, the police started to crack down on the protesters, ending in door to door searches for anyone putting out info to the world about what is really happening in Iran. Oh, by the way, communications were jammed and the international press were thrown out. The only press coverage that has been allowed has been sanctioned by the current leadership.

This is really only the tip of the iceberg. There are Iranians risking there lives trying to get info out to the world about what is going on. Unfortunately, we are seeing very limited coverage here and when we do see it, no one is addressing how these events can effect the world.

I am going to stop there for now, but please check out CNN, BBC and Reuters for more info. Usually, I am a FOX watcher, but they are lagging way behind. This event has the potential to change the way the world relations work for many generations. Of course, that would require the Obama administration to take a stand with those that would be our friends. With those that are being tortured and murdered for wanting a fair vote in their country.

Will we again leave possible, valuable friends out to dry?

I am not optimistic.

Betsy

Mr. Obama, You Scare Me

This letter authored by Lou Pritchett was forwarded to me from friend and was copied from the American Family Association website page. I echo his sentiments.

http://www.afa.net/youscareme.asp

Lou Pritchett is a former vice president of Procter & Gamble whose career at that company spanned 36 years before his retirement in 1989, and he is the author of the 1995 business book, Stop Paddling & Start Rocking the Boat.

Mr. Pritchett confirmed that he was indeed the author of the much-circulated "open letter." “I did write the 'you scare me' letter. I sent it to the NY Times but they never acknowledged or published it. However, it hit the internet and according to the ‘experts’ has had over 500,000 hits.

The one good guy.....

From Fox News:

Speculation is growing that Gen. Jim Jones will not last long as President Obama's national security adviser because of the retired Marine general's supposedly poor performance.

Several White House and National Security Council sources told FOX News that the Obama administration is baffled by Jones, who is a longtime friend of Sen. John McCain, the man Obama defeated for the White House. One NSC staff member claimed that Jones is so forgetful that at times he appears to have Alzheimer's disease.

Jones' primary duty is to manage the conflicting views of the State Department, Pentagon and other parts of U.S. foreign policy. But he isn't seen near Obama's side often and he has kept his distance from the media.

Obama officials don't expect Jones to stay in his post past the fall, one source told FOX News.
But Secretary of Defense Robert Gates took the unusual step this week of reaching out to the Washington Post to defend Jones and dismiss the rumors.

Gates told Washington Post columnist David Ignatius that the rumors are coming from "lower levels," not from any of the power brokers.

So basically, the one good guy that is working for him, is now being slandered in the press. This seems to be becoming a regular trend for them. The other side of this, I wonder how much of this is the low level very liberal workers who just don't like him because he is military? Wouldn't be the first time I have heard the military talked about in disdain by this administration's staffers.

God Bless America

Betsy

Terrorists Get Miranda Rights

What the Hell! That is my first reaction to the fact that US soldiers, Special Forces and FBI have to read Miranda rights to anyone they arrest in Afghanistan (possibly Iraq) per an Obama Administration executive order. This is dangerous for soldiers, crazy for a war zone, and just another point the terrorists look to in seeing the US as weakening. President Obama is apparently trying to tie the hands of the military and other personnel. Why?....I can only guess.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/06/10/lawmaker-says-obama-ordered-fbi-read-rights-detainees/

31 Questions from the Acorn-8

This is a very interesting article from www.msplaceddemocrate.com. Two of Acorn's employees are asking questions and Acorn, of course, will not answer.

http://msplaceddemocrat.com/http:/msplaceddemocrat.com/the-acorn-8-have-some-questions-for-citizens-consulting-inc-cci/

Sarah and David

David Letterman has officially crossed the line on his show recently with some insulting jokes pointed toward Sarah Palin and her daughter, Bristol. Picking on a political figure is one thing. Insulting a child of a political figure is another and is despicable!

I was under the impression that liberal thinkers supported single mothers and their noble quest of supporting themselves and their child/children. I was under the impression that we lift up those that are trying to help prevent teenage pregnancy and show young people the sacrifices that must be made when a child comes into your life.

Bristol Palin is merely trying to live her life and raise her son in some extraordinary circumstances. Most teenage moms are not in the national spot-light. In her free time she speaks to young people about teenage pregnancy. Let's pay her back with insulting jokes, yeah that is a great idea...

Betsy

Honoring Private William Long

Has anyone else noticed that the MSM has completely ignored the fact that Private William Long's funeral was today?? Here is a brave young soldier, who gave his life for his country, and is being completely ignored. The local TV Stations had short stories about it. But even FOX News only had a short story about a gag order being ordered in the case. That was it, nothing about his funeral or memorial service at all. Heck Casey Anthony 6 months later is still in the news more. Our own President could only send a short comment 48 hours after his death??

Private Long, you will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and we will honor your sacrifice.

God Bless America

Betsy

Honoring D-Day Vets

WWII brought so many of our nation's young men to the frontlines. Two of these great men were my Grandfathers. One was a Marine in the Pacifice front and one an Army soldier in Europe. My grandfather that fought in Europe has passed on, but attened the 50th D-Day Anniversary and every 82nd Airborne function he could find. My Marine grandfather was just brought to Washington, D.C. recently as one of the last WWII vets as they opened the National WWII Memorial. I am so proud of both of them. They are great men that fought in horrible conditions and came out the other end with a perspective that has made them heros in their families and communities by everyday acts of charity and generousity. They loved their country and were willing to give themselves as sacrifice if needed for the freedom of the world. May their memory along with all WWII Vets and Fallen Soldiers never be forgotten.

On one of the D-Day Celebrations in Europe, Obama ignored the group of 82nd Airborne soldiers saluting him and went over to a bystander instead. I am sure the bystander was important, but a small sign if respect would have been nice, if only because the 82nd Airborne lost THOUSANDS of men that day....

Betsy

Military Couple and Wedding Contest

Huge thanks to Soldiers Angels for passing this on. Van Ngo and Eric Oberly are the only military couple enrolled in this contest.Please vote for them.

http://theladiesofliberty.blogspot.com/2009/06/please-vote-for-only-military-couple.html

God Bless America

Betsy

Great Article About D-Day Ceremonies

Great article about the D-Day 65th Anniversary Ceremonies.

Picture is from the article.

From Fox News:

American and German World War II veterans paid respects to their fallen comrades at a cemetery near a D-Day landing site Friday before an international commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy.

During the ceremony, military bands played anthems of the United States, Germany, Britain and France and German visitors piled wreaths of flowers at the foot of a mound at the center of the cemetery at La Cambe. Some 22,000 German soldiers are buried beneath clusters of rounded brown crosses in a grassy meadow not far from Omaha Beach.

After the ceremony, most visitors headed out, but a few dozen stayed on in a corner of the cemetery, where a German priest and a few soldiers buried the remains of a German soldier discovered last year. A Frenchman conducting construction work near the German battery at Grand Camp Maisy, a dozen miles away, came across first a gun and then the remains, which have yet to be identified.

"It's a great feeling ... to come here," said Austin Cox of Crisfield, Maryland, a sergeant with the 29th Division of the U.S. 115th infantry regiment who landed on Omaha Beach at 9 a.m. on the epic day that turned the tide of World War II.

"My comrades though are buried over at Omaha," said Cox, 90.

God Bless America, our Veterans and our wonderful Soldiers

Betsy

PVT William Long

PVT William Long was the United States Soldier killed in the recruiting station attack. My heart and prayers are with his family right now. His father was a US Marine, and his mother in the Navy. This is unbelievably sad, and I truly hope that the attacker, a TERRORIST, is given the death penalty.

Remember the family tonight and pray for them.

God Bless America, PVT Long, and his family.

Betsy

http://www.katv.com/news/stories/0609/628745.html

So Much To Talk About...

Where oh where do I begin....

Lets start with the fact that with the exception of Fox News, no major news outlet will call the Recruiting Station Attack what it was, a terrorist attack. Whether he was born here or not, it doesn't matter, he strove to attack an infrastructure of the government in order to make a grievance known. That is a definition of an insurgent. He also did it in a very public place, where it would be highly covered in the media, causing fear. That is a definition of terrorism. Are we that afraid now to call a terrorist attack what it is?

Secondly we have Obama in Saudi Arabia. I found it quite amusing that the King would not hold his hand. For those who know Arab culture, and the Saudi King's prior interaction with leaders, this is quite unusual. Maybe we should take a lesson from him.

Third, what is the big speech tomorrow? Hmmm....oh I don't know, but I can make a guess. I would bet he is going to do three things. One, he is going to apologize to the Arab world again, for as he would put it, American arrogance. Second he is going to call upon Israel to stop the settlements and immediately accept the two state solution. Three, he is going to try to embrace Iran again. How far he is going to go on the last one I am not sure. After the last 24 hours, and inviting them to 4th of July BBQ's I cant even begin to guess at specifics.

Whatever he says, I'm sure I'll have plenty to write on tomorrow night. Can our foreign policy get any worse?

Betsy

Obama and Iran

Well lets see. Does this make any sense?

First off today, you had Obama stating that Iran could have nuclear power as long as they promised to not use it to make nuclear weapons. Why oh why am I pessimistic about this? Maybe its the fact they have asserted they will wipe Israel off of the face of the planet with a nuclear sword. Maybe it's the fact that they can not be trusted. Maybe its the fact that they have lied and deceived so many times I can't count. Maybe its because they are arming and training militias in Iraq to kill American Soldiers.

Then we have this latest story from the BBC.

OK, even though you have done all of these things, including help kill our wonderful Soldiers, come on over for the BBQ. Don't worry about all those bad things you've done, and are still doing, your cordially invited.

Where is this lunacy going to stop?

Betsy