By Squirrellygirl

February 8, 2011 2:38 PM | Link to this

ByWhat?—At least you got a portion back from that company across state lines. What do you think you’ll get if you have to fight with the Federal government? Sue the Federal government? What a laugh. You think the Federal government is looking out for YOUR better interests? When a shortfall of money happens for your healthcare, our government will then make the decision as to whether or not you will get life saving medicine or surgery. These government people making those life and death decisions on your life are what are referred to as “death panels” and is provided for in Obama’s hc fiasco bill, they just don’t use the term “death panels” but it is the same thing. Try arguing with the govt when you are sick and need surgery. Good luck with that one, especially if your political party doesn’t match your doctor’s or your president’s! Did you know there are HUNDREDS of waiver requests from companies like McDonalds that won’t be required to adhere to Obama’s hc “penalty fees” or “taxes” or whatever he’s calling them now (this is why the hc bill is considered a job killing bill, because companies won’t hire people and will even lay people off because they can’t afford these extra penalty fees). However, Obama made sure that his hc fiasco bill provides for an ARMY of IRS agents that will be hired just to make sure you pay those penalty fees to the Federal government. At least Obama covered the government’s behind, but forget yours! And as a premium, we taxpayers can pay for abortions since they are covered in the hc fiasco bill, but remember, when it comes to life saving surgery or medicine, forget it. You will be judged on your worth according to your age, the very young and the older people are not “worth” as much, and your medical treatment will be based on that. Nice, huh?

By Squirrellygirl

February 7, 2011 11:49 AM | Link to this

A college education and free health care are a right? How about increasing how big our partner’s big thumb is and our right to be a superstar? HuH? So this fiasco hc bill increases everyone’s hc premiums and raises hc costs, and it increases the number of patients doctors have to see, and it makes us pay for abortion (baby killing) and makes states pay for start up costs we can’t afford. So you want to look like Greece, riots and all? Is that what you want? How about we get some adults in charge who WEREN’T part of those communist groups who have been trying to bring down our Republic? Maybe we should switch up those who are czars, like our manufacturing czar who actually believe in free enterprise? Does Obama have anyone in his administration that didn’t bomb a police statioon or doesn’t want to forcibly and secretly sterilize our water system? I’m just sayin… Does he have anybody in Homeland Security that is working on securing our borders, or are they all worried about how much salt we Americans are allowed to put on our food? Huh? HC costs? What can a community organizer do to assure that insurance is available for people without insurance? Let’s see, first he takes down our hc system and inserts an army of IRS agents…nice move, Dictator Obama!

By Free conference calls

February 5, 2011 1:39 AM | Link to this

It is a helpful article for its readers. Thanks for posting.

By Free conference calls

February 5, 2011 1:38 AM | Link to this

It is a helpful article for its readers. Thanks for posting.

By Patti

February 4, 2011 11:39 AM | Link to this

Morning, Mike R. Thanks for correcting me on that. It does however appear that healthcare and social security shortfalls are time bombs that we need to reorganize for a stable economy/populace. Everyone that I know needs both. It’s interesting that in terms of reorganizing healthcare we do have the benefit of seeing what other nations have tried and what might work for us. Eg. Canada, Britain and Germany. No one wants to lose quality/access, but there is no problem with regulating private industry and requiring a minimum of coverage for everyone. Obama is far from radical. I would really like to see ss guaranteed for everyone, especially since I have paid into it and I will need it when it is scheduled to run out. “borrowing” money from h/c and ss funds should be illegal. Why do conservatives have such low expectations? Don’t let politicians get away with that. It’s your government. If you want to reduce infant mortality, improve education and quality of life.

By mike

February 4, 2011 6:18 AM | Link to this

Portman shipped 5 million jobs to China while being a Bush appointee!the right is wrong

By Change we can Believe In

February 4, 2011 12:03 AM | Link to this

Federal law requires everyone to be in Social Security Insurance or a state supervisied pension equivalent. Turned out to be great program, the most popular, lowest cost to administer, most copied program in the history of the world. Key word here is “insurance” as in FICA deduction.

By Mike R

February 3, 2011 11:39 PM | Link to this

Patti, There already IS a State Amendment to a Balanced Budget in Ohio!! Geez. Every state but Vermont has that in their Constitution. Why do you think Gov. Kasich has to close an $8 BILLION short fall???

By Mike R

February 3, 2011 11:23 PM | Link to this

WOW!! Did Martin and Ellen have a Jewish wine tasting event for all the liberals tonight? Scoobydoo, you wrote your comment like Charlie Sheen speaks in real life—Not a Two and a Half Men episode. Maybe Senator Brown should require devices from drunks typing on Keyboards. Oh, wait, Martin won’t opine favorably for that bill. He’ll just sip his wine quietly. Jerry: HA HA HA! LOL. Required to buy electricity, eh? Are you penalizied by the Gov’t if you don’t pay your DP&L bill?? NO! I’m not sure what Marty and Ellen told you at their party, but your story about FDR and the TVA ain’t even close to being the truth. Next time you go to one of their wine drinking events, just remember, they aren’t motivated by the truth.

By Paul

February 3, 2011 10:04 PM | Link to this

ObamaCare: 2700 page Monstrosity that handed-over 30 Million new customers to the insurance companies! (Not a smart move, at all). Takes-over student loans (does anyone know what that has to do with healthcare/insurance?Mandates that everyone buys insurance; But does it solve the #1 problem: Skyrocketing Costs. Absolutely not. Top Medicare official testified that ObamaCare probably Will Not reduce healthcare costs. ObamaCare is an albatross for Democrats. Just wait.

By cella

February 3, 2011 9:41 PM | Link to this

Wake up. The plot to say health care is unconstitutional is a farce. If they could win, Medicre is next. So all you seniors out there who love your government run health care!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep complaining….

By Jerry

February 3, 2011 8:05 PM | Link to this

Well let us face it the bill is needed to protect from greed and waste. I find it historically accurate to remember that FDR’s administration was under fire about the TVA and the government forcing citizens to purchase electricity. The courts struck down most of the bill and now electric is government sponsored good and bad. The problem then, was that private companies could not compete. Well let us face it health care would be no different. Regulation is needed to protect our citizens—not saying a long term solution just in the short run. As far as government spending and cutting it. The domestic spending is the least of our worries. I would start with two wars that are going no where. The region we tried to protect is just as unstable as when we decided to attempt to clean it up.

By tc

February 3, 2011 7:36 PM | Link to this

So tell me all you liberals, you do not mind killing babies but health care is a right???? That makes a lot of sense.

By Patti

February 3, 2011 6:57 PM | Link to this

So let’s amend the state constitution to include state-administered healthcare, social security, and a balanced budget.

By scoobydo

February 3, 2011 6:38 PM | Link to this

Thanks to Senator Brown for sticking up for whats right. Where are all this GOP/conservatives with THEIR gov supplied health care? I do not see McConnell giving up his health care, he is to busy taking your away. Brown was the only one that up top this Jan was NOT taking his health care from the gov. Where are all the teapots yelling and screaming about the hypocrites that they elected that are now on the government health care system? Heres an idea for the conservatives, you get ride of your health care first then lets work on mine, but YOU first!

By Common Sense

February 3, 2011 5:26 PM | Link to this

Senator Brown should be voted out of office for supporting a bill that has now been twice ruled unconsitutional! Since when does the government have the authority to force its citizens to buy a product? Where is this mentioned in the Constitution? What will be next, forcing us to invest our 401ks into a bankrupt government bonds?

By ohiodonkeydude

February 3, 2011 5:11 PM | Link to this

Conservatives are way out of line in their efforts to repeal this legislation. They offer nothing as a substitute and they know president Obama will veto anything passed.

By We The People

February 3, 2011 5:00 PM | Link to this

Get ready for 2012, Obama. We are going to “Mubarak” you.

By Ex Dem

February 3, 2011 4:20 PM | Link to this

FANNIE MAE FREDDIE MAC HEALTH CARE PLAN - Only the incompetent or social parasites would think this is a good idea. The biggest expenses in health care are the liability (legal) costs. This plan is like giving pain shots to a cancer patient and acting like it will cure the cancer. Too late the damage will be discovered & we are destroyed by ignorace & arrogance!

By Just Me

February 3, 2011 4:11 PM | Link to this

FANNIE MAE FREDDIE MAC HEALTH CARE PLAN - Only the incompetent or the social parasites would support something as stupid as this plan! The biggest cost in health care is the legal system. This plan is exactly like giving pain shots to a cancer patient and acting like it will cure the cancer. Get a clue!!

By Everybody loves us

February 3, 2011 2:53 PM | Link to this

WC, it says the persuit of happiness. By definition, it says there are no guarantees, just the govt will not get in your way. You say you have a right to healthcare without going bankrupt. Do you beleive you have a right to healthcare if it bankrupts others? Reality says someone, somewhere, sometime has to pay for it. What do you mean it will only kills jobs for Republicans. Get real. I guess no Democrats work in the insurance industry. Where do you get you facts?

By Leslie

February 3, 2011 2:36 PM | Link to this

WC, the God given right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness does not give you the right to enslave another person. Unless you can provide yourself with health care you do not have a right to health care. Health care is a service provided by another individual and that person has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as well. We ended slavery in America long ago.

By WC

February 3, 2011 2:25 PM | Link to this

To Leslie As a so-called liberal I will explain. I have the right to life liberty and te pursuit of happiness. You madam need to read the constitution you no doubt want us to live by. I have the right to get healthcare without going bankrupt. The health savings plan will not work for most of us because we will never be able to save enough in case we get sick. Social Security and medicaid are important and need notd be messed with because of my right to live. Wake up America. Let’s fix it not kill it. It will only kill jobs in the insurance industry. And it will kill jobs for the Repubs because when it works we will vote them out because of the non-caring mentality the express.

By davidss2

February 3, 2011 2:17 PM | Link to this

The Democrats turned into the Party Of NO yesterday. They all voted in lockstep against the opportunity to fix the problems in the Obama Healthcare Takeover. The Republicans kept putting up bills last year that the DEMS wouldn’t allow to even come up on the floor for discussion. Then the DEMS would say the Republicans hadn’t offered anything. On this, Obama hasn’t done anything to lower cost of insurance or cost of medicare care. He has raised it with a 3% tax on medical equipment and by having the few working people pay for more people’s healthcare who aren’t working, never have and never will along with lots of illegals that the DEMS want here to vote. When will the DEMS tell the truth about what they do? Brown in Cleveland is as far removed from the people of Ohio as he could be. We are going to be innundated with pictures and quotes and articles about him by the media til 2012 for his reelection. Let’s vote HIM and Obama OUT.

By spade is a spade

February 3, 2011 1:32 PM | Link to this

lets draft legislation saying… 1.Any company that recieves tax payer substidies/tax breaks and provides employer based H.C. will not longer recieve them if they continue to provide HC to their employees. Public or private sector.No write-offs anymore. Its now all on the EMPLOYEES and money out of THEIR POCKET I would love to see all the republicans/baby boomers try to fend for themselves. Especially those who have retired w/ GOLDEN HC plans that are “high risk” or have pre-existing conditions that RUN MY HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS UP! 2.Eliminate ALL federal/state money to hopitals who treat the sick and dying w/ no proof or means to pay.So if you get wheeled in and can’t provide proof upon arrival the plug is pulled/your turned away no matter your condition/state of being. If a hospital believes its their MORAL obligation to treat, thats fine, but the money goes bye bye. These two plans would reduce costs and put an end to those who recieve free health care on the backs of the rest of us. 3.Since the HC bill is socialist…end Medicare/Medicade/S.S. as well. These are the largets SOCIALIZED programs we have. Once again, I would love to see the republicans/baby boomers who think the HC bill as socialized medicine shake in their boots. The MANDATE is a REPUBLICAN idea! First introduced by Nixion when he wanted to MANDATE that ALL employers provide HC to their employees. Second when the republicans introduced it to rebuttle “Billary Care” and a single payer system in the 1990’s. No REPUBLICANS had a problem w/ the mandate then. The current HC bill is not gvt. ran insurance. If it were it would be a SINGLE PAYER SYSYTEM. Even a PUBLIC OPTION would not be a gvt. ran insurance. The mandate insures NO BODY gets a FREE RIDE anymore.

By Leslie

February 3, 2011 12:42 PM | Link to this

Hippocratic Oath. Original, translated into English:[4] “I swear by Apollo, the healer, Asclepius, Hygieia, and Panacea, and I take to witness all the gods, all the goddesses, to keep according to my ability and my judgment, the following Oath and agreement: To consider dear to me, as my parents, him who taught me this art; to live in common with him and, if necessary, to share my goods with him; To look upon his children as my own brothers, to teach them this art. I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability and my judgment and never do harm to anyone. I will not give a lethal drug to anyone if I am asked, nor will I advise such a plan; and similarly I will not give a woman a pessary to cause an abortion. But I will preserve the purity of my life and my arts. I will not cut for stone, even for patients in whom the disease is manifest; I will leave this operation to be performed by practitioners, specialists in this art. In every house where I come I will enter only for the good of my patients, keeping myself far from all intentional ill-doing and all seduction and especially from the pleasures of love with women or with men, be they free or slaves. All that may come to my knowledge in the exercise of my profession or in daily commerce with men, which ought not to be spread abroad, I will keep secret and will never reveal. If I keep this oath faithfully, may I enjoy my life and practice my art, respected by all men and in all times; but if I swerve from it or violate it, may the reverse be my lot. ”

By dagwood

February 3, 2011 12:15 PM | Link to this

Obama care is nothing more than an addition to our current welfare system and will be a huge burden on tax payers.

By SOS

February 3, 2011 12:10 PM | Link to this

Kinynobo,Your comment, “pretty simple”, was indeed simple.

By Everybody loves us

February 3, 2011 11:49 AM | Link to this

Howie, Do you understand what it means to put quotation marks around a statement? Please do yourself a favor and look it up. No where in the ancient or modern oath does it make that statement. While you are at it, what does it state in the Presidential oath about the Constitution and the President’s responsibility to it?

By Freedom

February 3, 2011 11:48 AM | Link to this

The idea that the government has this much power is inconsistent with the fundamental idea that underlies the theory of rights in the Declaration of Independence - the idea that we own ourselves and, therefore, have the right to be left alone as long as we honor the equal right of others to be left alone. If the government can prohibit inactivity by forcing you to purchase health insurance or join a health club, you really don’t have any sphere of self-ownership or autonomy and are completely at the mercy of the government. So before you accept the idea of the Obamacare individual mandate, keep in mind what it really means: an unprecedented expansion of federal power based on a concept of rights that is inconsistent with our founding principles.

By kinnynobo

February 3, 2011 11:39 AM | Link to this

“We the people” - pretty simple…we are all free or none of us is free, we all have the same health benefits or none of us has health benefits, we all pay a fair tax or none of us pay a tax, we all get the same rights and benefits or none of us get rights or benefits.

By Howie

February 3, 2011 11:25 AM | Link to this

Health care is a right by remembering the Hypocratic oath that “I shall treat all sick and injured people”, remember doctors say this.

By William

February 3, 2011 11:10 AM | Link to this

if any of you knotheads had any idea of what this bill really represents, you vote to kill it in a minute. what a bunch of sheeple you all are.

By Leslie

February 3, 2011 10:50 AM | Link to this

Bill, you might want to check your facts. Big Pharma is in bed with Obama and got a really sweet deal with Obamacare. Just because democrats publicly demonize the health insurance industry and wall street does not mean they are not in bed with them. Big business is supporting democrats. The democrats are not the party of the people. The democrats are the slave party. If not for republicans blacks would still be enslaved and they would never have gotten civil rights. Democrats now have brainwashed you all into believing that republicans were the slave party. Face facts people democrats are the ones that want to enslave all the people. Open your eyes and your minds to the truth. Quit believing the propaganda the democrats keep feeding you. You want a good doctor to take care of you then quit demanding the enslavement of doctors.

By Everybody loves us

February 3, 2011 10:14 AM | Link to this

Glad to see a few of the DDN posters understand what is really happening. On the other hand, it’s sad to see all the misinformed, naive, and quite frankly stupid people who choose to live in a wonder land of intentionally misleading talking points,rah-rah speeches, creative accounting, outlight lies, and the manipulation of, and self serving picking and choosing of existing law. Hundreds of companies and unions, mostly those who have financially supported Obama have opted out of the health care plan. If Obamacare is so great, or even remotely close to what Obama claims it is, why are they so eager to opt out? Why are they permitted to opt out? what do you have to do to be allowed to opt out? Google the list, it may open your eyes. Obama, the self proclaimed leader of the less fortunate and downtrodden, takes over GM, screws the workers and taxpayers opens his new green plant in Mexico, and now his shady dealings with GE,(who by they way has lost thousands of American jobs in the past 2+ yrs) who also has opted out of Obamacare, and just opted out of Obama’s Global Warming $$ grab. DDN chooses to gloss over the significance of yesterday’s ruling, but we know this is just the beginning.

By Bill

February 3, 2011 10:08 AM | Link to this

It is standard for the Repub’s to put profits ahead of the health of the Country. After all, they are on the payroll of the health, insurance and drug industries. It’s time to demand politicians have the same insurance we all are made to have.

By What?

February 3, 2011 9:53 AM | Link to this

Insurance across state lines? I had an auto warranty I purchased in Ohio. The company was based in Arkansas. When the Arkansas company tried to cheat me, the only recourse was to file a complaint with the FTC, who does nothing, then go through the Ohio Attorney General, who had no power over them. I had to initiate a law suit and get the Ohio AG involved over 6 months to get a portion of my money back. You have to remember, Republicans represent business interests that are out to take away your rights and rip you off as much as possible.

By Leslie

February 3, 2011 9:43 AM | Link to this

Liberals please explain how health care can be a right.

By bob

February 3, 2011 9:27 AM | Link to this

Hey John Boehner,show YOUR moral fortitude and convictions—give up YOUR government sponsered healthcare that WE pay for.PS: We’re in a global economy [ that you helped “create” ]-it’s just a matter of time before employers CAN’T afford sponsered healthcare—then what ? What’s your plan—besides no no no….

By For Sale..Expensive!

February 3, 2011 9:18 AM | Link to this

What part of the populace doesn’t understand the Gov. creating another scam and forcing people to purchase something from them? Medicaid/Medicare/ Social Security isn’t enough of a scam for your money to be sent down a never ending septic tank drain? It means nothing that 27 of the 57 states (Nero ObaMao sez there are 57 states…so there MUST be!) have filed suit because mandatory health care policy purchases, forced on us by our “Cental Committee Members” in D.C…. are unconstitutional. Remember folks…arguing with a Marxist/liberal/progressive is like experiencing a conversation with a person with attention deficit disorder.

By mymindisclear

February 3, 2011 9:17 AM | Link to this

Can we please just implement a single payer system and get on with the health of this country….I will gladly pay a additional nickel on every dollar I spend on stuff I really don’t need so every citizen has access to medical treatment without the worry of being denied coverage and dieing or going bankrupt.

By middle class

February 3, 2011 8:18 AM | Link to this

Sen Brown is not fighting for this middle class voter. He’s voting to mortgage the country’s future while making me pay more for health insurance and pay for those selfish people that want everything for free w/no responsibility. Health insurance is not a right.

By jerome

February 3, 2011 8:16 AM | Link to this

Part of the problem (from an NPR article): “…Japan sets the price they pay for MRIs super low. And so to get into the Japanese market, the manufacturers lower their prices. They charge more here in the U.S. because we will pay more. How come? Well, I called a number of American hospitals and doctors and I got basically two reactions. The first and most popular: a shrug. We could never get those prices. That’s just how it is. And the second: some were surprised….” The same happens with the price of drugs, we pay more here because the manufacturers can, so in reality we are subsidizing the cost of healthcare around the world with our high costs which pay for the R&D budgets of these companies.

By Bellbrook

February 3, 2011 8:03 AM | Link to this

Who does that past congress think they are, Demanding money out of my paycheck to buy health insurance…. Wait a minute… what is medicaid… And if this is illegal, What about requiring me to put into a government based retirement system that most likely won’t benefit me in the least when the time comes..OH….I forgot. That’s the money that they congress approves for use when they need to bail themselves out.. Careful what you declare a unconstitutional… you may find a whole lot of long standing programs brought up for review in the same light. And by the way Congress. How about passing a bill that says you won’t pass any laws that apply to the people and not to you, or apply to you and not the people. I’m sick of all of you!!!

By jerome

February 3, 2011 7:46 AM | Link to this

I would be more impressed if the Republican’s would start talking about possible real solutions to the rising cost of healthcare instead of just saying the bill is job-killing and needs to go. The rising cost of healthcare in killing jobs with or without the bill and needs to be addressed or we will end up with a “healthcare bubble” that will burst when companies can no longer afford to offer health insurance and individuals can no longer afford the care they need.

By Dave

February 3, 2011 7:23 AM | Link to this

I am always perplexed by this part of the health care debate. Do parts of this law need to go. YES! Keep the part that allows parents to keep childred on policies until age 26. I am always confused that almost no one looks at the other side of the equation. That is salaries and perks given to doctors. It is pretty common for most specialists to earn over $1 millon dollars a year and despite all the drame over trial lawyers, most doctors make obscense amounts of money. This does not count “royalties” and other off payroll revenue that doctors receive, including the fact that hospitals are owned by doctors.The AMA through congress keeps the number of doctors low. This debate should include insurance companies (all should be non-profits), lawyers, AND DOCTORS. For proof, walk by the doctors parking lot the next time you have an appointment or swing by the “doctors only” dining room where they receive free luxury meals.

By Thelma Slade

February 3, 2011 6:57 AM | Link to this

Good going, Senator Portman! Now we have a good support going with the courts standing against the mandate of having to purchase health insurance. It is also wrong to have to report any information to the govt. regarding your purchase of healthcare insurance. They have gone too far. What kind of America will we have if Obama succeeds? Not a good one!

By Philman

February 3, 2011 6:52 AM | Link to this

You are CORRECT Mike R, I guess i should have read the Drudge report FIRST, the DDN onlygives us what they feel like giving us. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO REAL HONEST REPORTING, REPORTERS ARE NOW REFERING TO THEMSELVES AS CHANGE AGENTS. NOT REPORTERS.THATS WHY I READ CONSERVITIVE & LIBERAL NEWS TO GET ALL THE NEWS

By ed

February 3, 2011 6:46 AM | Link to this

The main problem is that insurance companies were able to convince congress to grant them an exemption to anti trust laws. Only they and baseball have complete exemption. The NFL has limited exemption. Here’s the problem. There are over 1800 companies that sell health insurance in the US. In Ohio only 5 companies can write coverage. This is the same thing as if in Indy only 5 dealerships could do business. If the exemption was revoked, competition would drive down premiums and co-pays. It would bring in increased coverages and offer more choices and combination of packages. You’d see companies forced to provide better service or go out of business. The only mandates needed might be to cover preexisting conditions, dropping people in the middle of sickness. I suspect that even some of these might be resolved by competition. It has taken some time but finally some of the democrats are also now realizing that this is one of the biggest reasons why the companies can do to us what they’ve done…. And lastly the congress should have exactly what they people have..

By James Mark

February 3, 2011 6:45 AM | Link to this

I am pleased with the courts for doing the right thing against the healthcare bill. The House and Speaker Boehner are also doing the right thing against the opposition of Obama and party. The healthcare bill is socialist, involving too much govt. control and mandate. The govt. is out of line telling the individual they HAVE to purchase healthcare insurance. Just a step toward greater control of all of us. They MUST be stopped!

By ed

February 3, 2011 6:36 AM | Link to this

I think the President’s own words are what will sink him. He knows mandates like this aren’t constitutional. He’s hoping to create change because his neck is in the noose. If they would remove the anti trust protection from insurance companies 85% of the problem would be solved.

By Philman

February 3, 2011 6:33 AM | Link to this

Did you read the article under this one where Obama said the Protesters in Egypt are an Insperation… YEH RIGHT, they are the TEA PARTY MIDDLE Eastern division Barry, NOW HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THEM???

By Philman

February 3, 2011 6:25 AM | Link to this

Food to eat is a Human Right, lets pass a law free food at all Grocery stores. A home to live in is a Human Right, Free Housing for everyone.. Hey wait a minute I need my car to get to work,owning a car is a Human Right. Free cars for everyone. WOW I JUST CREATED MILLIONS OF JOBS IN THE AGRICULTUE, CONSTRUCTION & AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES. …… BUT WHO IS LEFT TO PAY FOR IT ALL?????

By weareallinthistogether

February 3, 2011 6:15 AM | Link to this

I wish more politicians had the courage to do what is Right. Stand up to the insurance companies, and replace the insurance mandate with a public option.

By R U Kidding Me

February 3, 2011 6:11 AM | Link to this

This health care bill is only and all about the “takers” (47% of the population who pays no taxwes) making the producers (businesses and the remaining 53%) pay their way thru life. The Dems have and continue to divide this country by class. To the 3xLiberal you may think health care is a basic human right but theirs nothing right about making others pay for it. Liberals need to learn, teach and practice individual responsibility. This is all baloney anyways since Health Care will be defunded by the normal thinking responsible Americans that now are in the majority in the House of Reps. In case you Libs didn’t notice - you and your ideas were repudiated in the last election. Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha

By Liberal, Liberal, Liberal

February 3, 2011 3:49 AM | Link to this

Health care is a human right. If you do not want universal health care for your fellow Americans, maybe you should reconsider your citizenship.

By peggycox

February 3, 2011 1:44 AM | Link to this

Let me tell you one thing that the best health insurance plans has completely different set of meaning for different type of people. For those who are rich, the plan which can earn them more is best. However, those who are in the middle class have different ideas. They think that insurance plan is the best for which they will have to pay minimum premium. However, the poor person does not even know that what is health insurance? If you are one of them search online for “Wise Health Insurance” and get smart about insurance.

By karon

February 3, 2011 12:50 AM | Link to this

Thought the republicans were going to address jobs? Instead they want to take away health care to people!

By PaulB

February 3, 2011 12:37 AM | Link to this

We all should remember this vote was never expected to pass only show Americans who’s side everyone is on. I am upset that the Republicans did not offer a substitute to Obamacare when putting this up for a vote. Alot of wasted time for an I told you! We all have to remember that Obama would of used his veto power to block the repeal, Obamacare will be settled by the courts not congress!

By Mike R

February 2, 2011 11:56 PM | Link to this

SOS, because Brown doesn’t think of Ohioans first. Nor does he think. He takes marching orders. It was in Obama’s State of the Union that shed light on this subject—For Dems—The IRS 1099 form that needed to be filled out for every purchase of $600 or more. Last fall Sherrod Brown voted “NAY” to repeal that part. For the exact same bill he voted “YEA” today. It was only after his boss Barry told him how to vote is why it is fixed.

By SOS

February 2, 2011 11:45 PM | Link to this

If The legislation is flawed and requires a Republican fix, why did Sherod Brown push for approval without acknowledging that it would later need to be fixed?

By Mike R

February 2, 2011 11:42 PM | Link to this

KAF, Jim, Ohiovoter: What the DDN has oppressed in their reporting (thru 11:30 PM) is the fact that part of ObamaCare actually was REPEALED today. Anthony Shoemaker intentionally left this out of his report (or did the people at Cox Media censor his report?), but all other mainstream and credible outlets are also reporting the vote that took place prior to this vote. Brown voted in FAVOR of the repeal. The vote was 81-17 in favor repealing part of the health care bill. This was the exact same vote Brown voted against last fall, but voted “yea” today. You, and all of Brown supporters, including Mr. Shoemaker and the DDN, need to ask a fundamental question: What has changed between last fall’s failed vote and today’s vote to repeal part of ObamaCare. If you guys truly want to be informed you should insist the DDN stop oppressing news. http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0211/48726.html

By ohiovoter

February 2, 2011 10:57 PM | Link to this

I applauded the Democratic party along with Senator Brown for standing tough against the American. I called Sherrod Brown’s office in D.C. informing his staff that I wanted him to vote against the repeal. A couple of weeks ago I received a letter from my health insurance company informing me of the benefits of the new health insurance law. Boehner,Portman, and the rest of the Republican party is on the side of the rich,big companies,and the lobbyists.

By Jim

February 2, 2011 10:13 PM | Link to this

Senator Brown should be commended for taking a stand. The Republicans support the rich and big business. President Obama said, lets work together and fix the parts of the bill that need fixing, and lets move forward. Instead, we get political theater from the Republicans, especially Mitch,”the turtle” McConnell. The Republicans don’t give a hoot about the middle class.

By KAF

February 2, 2011 9:58 PM | Link to this

Thanks, Senator Brown for fighting for the health of all Americans!