Liberty In Peril

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This publication has been in suspension since March 2003 for reasons explained on the Home Page.  Much has happened in the United States, as well as the rest of the world, since the last edition.  ... Sadly, most of it disturbing.  Much of it achingly heartbreaking.

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January 6, 2014


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Obamacare.  Three months out.  Where do things stand?  Difficult to parse.  Figures remain contradictory, incomplete. The Obama Regime reports 2.1 million have signed up to date.  Supposedly, 975,000 during December.  The goal was 11 million by end of March.  Now, reduced reportedly to somewhere less than 7 million, -- and dropping.

Regarding expansion of Medicaid, exactly half the states have complied, -- or in the process of complying. Twenty five refused, Texas one of them.  Consequently, millions will have no coverage and will supposedly not be penalized by IRS.  -- Remember, this expansion targets the lower middle class.  Not the poor.

Medicaid expansion stands currently at supposedly 4 million. Not enrollees.  ... Rather, those considered by the Regime to be eligible. Big difference.  Although there have been several lower estimates, the former appears to be the most optimistic and favored by the President.  -- Obama and his minions are cherry picking, massaging data to sugar coat what remains an abysmal roll out.  Ignoring determined GOP effort to stonewall each step of the way.

... Remember, there are approximately 40 to 50 million of us who have no coverage.  The web portal reportedly remains difficult and time consuming.  There is the possibility only those most in need of care are signing up.  The healthy and young appear not to be anywhere near as eager or interested.  We still don't know for sure, however, since the President is unwilling to share all data. Why?  Think hard. Harder.  -- If an insufficient number of the young and healthy participate, the program will fail.

Devastating quirks remain within the law.  Will likely become quite troublesome for the President.  Many are paying far more for coverage, others less.  No rhyme or reason.  Reportedly, deductibles are $3 to $4 thousand, -- for bronze and silver plans. 

... Might sound to many like catastrophic coverage, no?  It's not.  Just an expensive complicated screwed up system that will likely cause many to dump coverage.  Penalty or not.  This likely frightens the President and his minions since, again, Obamacare would fail if not enough people cooperate.  ... That is, refuse to drop trou and take the ungreased shaft. Willingly.

Precisely, why Mr. Obama and his minions refuse to release all data, -- despite the fact they have it.  Got it by requiring highly personal information in order to get coverage.  Deliberate invasion of privacy as a condition of coverage forced by law.  Galling to all who treasure civil liberties and privacy.  Deliberately abrogated by this President and his henchmen.

Interestingly, smoking is considered a behavior, not an addiction by the 'Affordable' 'Care' Act.  What does this mean? It allows insurance companies to gouge smokers for coverage.  -- Despite the fact many in the scientific community consider nicotine to be more addictive than heroin.  ... And the fact Obamacare offers free smoking cessation programs.  Nothing quite like hypocrisy is there?  Interestingly, some states are apparently not allowing insurance carriers to so gouge.  If true, good for them.

Greed reigns in the healthcare industry.  Hospitals never get enough, nor do doctors.  Some physicians are cherry picking insurance and turning their practices into concierge services.  ... Only the rich and federal legislators could afford such care.  No problem for Senators and Representatives, however, since at last check taxpayers are looted some $9,000 annually for each legislator to cover their platinum plans.  ... Nothing but the best for our royalty, no?

Hospital admissions are down while construction of new facilities is up.  Interesting, isn't it?  Apparently, at least some are tacitly refused admission to lower costs.  Is that why many can spend ten or fifteen hours in the ER?  Only to be sent home?  Then to return?  Is that why Obamacare is penalizing hospitals for return admissions for the same problem or problems?

Think Llano Memorial Hospital (LMH) won't eventually close?  Precisely, why new facilities were built in Marble Falls years ago. To maximize profits.  While Scott and White runs this facility (LMH) and clinics for Llano County, it will ultimately close.  For financial reasons.  The City of Llano is centrally located within the County.  Should this facility (LMH) close, many will have to travel much further for care.  A problem for both the elderly and young.

The President assured the public Obamacare would facilitate less use of the emergency room.  Lower ER expenses. Not so, according to an Oregon study conducted over an 18-month period.  Those provided expanded Medicaid coverage increased use of the emergency room.  ... In direct contradiction to what the President and his minions have been falsely claiming for years.  The study was supposedly well-conducted and considered valid by experts.  ... Double blind, random sample.  Eighteen-month duration.  Well before the roll out crisis.

Not surprisingly, reportedly there was a 40% increase in the use of ERs, primary care, prescriptions, etc..  Why should this come as a surprise?  People are sheep.  Demand to see a doctor for a pimple on the ass.  Want to be coddled not only by government, but a medical system based on a phony belief providers are gods, not just mere technicians. Patronizing, condescending in how 'services' are dispensed.  Precisely, why this publication uses the term "client" or "consumer" rather than the more patronizing, condescending term "patient."  This has to change.  If not, the system will ultimately collapse of its own weight, greed, arrogance, and aggressive stupidity.

Even in the healthcare system, the Religious Right is still desperately trying to force its beliefs on others.  A group of nuns in Denver has sued vis a vis having to provide employees birth control coverage as mandated by Obamacare. First, this group will supposedly not have to provide such coverage because of its religious affiliation.  Second, nor will its insurance carrier, supposedly, because of its religious affiliation.  -- This, according to the Department of Justice.

Apparently, the nuns don't want to sign exemption forms, consider even that a violation of their religious freedom.  A member of the Supreme Court issued a temporary stay.  Be interesting to see what the Supreme Court ultimately decides when the matter finally reaches it.

What about the religious freedom of employees and their right not to have their employer's religious beliefs forced on them?  Why should they have to seek employment elsewhere?  Have the nuns conveniently forgotten it is a privilege to provide health services, not a right?

New fees have kicked in on insurance companies to finance Obamacare.  Some $8 billion this year, reportedly $100 billion in the next decade.  Think the hopelessly greedy insurance cartel won't pass it on to consumers?  A "re-insurance fee" to cover those with pre-existing conditions will also be levied.  Think the bastards won't pass that on as well?  A "risk adjustment program" fee is also in store to loot low risk customers to offset those with high risk. Other taxes and levies will go into effect as well.  Rest assured.  They'll all be passed on.  ... Forget?  The American Way.

Republicans promise to increase 'security' on the Obamacare web portal when they return from a month-long break. Aren't we lucky?  Truly blessed?  Would you believe this law does not mandate disclosure of security breaches? Leaves it up to government agencies.  ... Sleep easier tonight knowing both political parties are looking out for your 'best' interests?

Again, the applicant numbers stated at the beginning of this edition are just that.  The Obama Regime has refused to disclose the number who actually have insurance. Big difference.  -- Just because you enroll does not mean you have insurance.  Many will find out when they visit an ER or their physician.

Their coverage may not include their physician, either.  Why shouldn't they be able to see any provider they want? Anywhere in the country?  What if they need specialized treatment only available in certain institutions and facilities?
Shouldn't they be able to access the best treatment available?  As the rich and federal legislators?

Mr. President?  Why the duplicity?  Just tell the truth.  Disclose accurate figures of those who have insurance.  Do so now.  End the tap dance, the old soft shoe.  It's unbecoming for a President to lie, deceive the public.  Conduct a dog and pony show.  Think the public's that stupid, Mr. President?

Regarding statistics promulgated by the Obama Regime, again, the same is true of expanded Medicaid numbers. They're just an estimate of those the Regime believes to be eligible. Not the actual enrollment.  The President is either inept and does not truly know.  Or, he does know and fears the political consequences.

Not clear either how Obamacare will handle other ancillary services most desperately need and seldom can afford. Examples?  ... Dental and optometric care.  Interestingly, many other serious health issues including arthritis may have their origins in untreated dental issues such as chronic gum infection.  Other problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. can be discovered by optometrists.

While it is impossible to foresee the future, from all appearances at this snapshot in time, Obamacare will likely remain a colossal failure.  Will suffocate under its own repressive weight.  The healthcare industry is hopelessly greedy.  This law does absolutely nothing to rein in such avarice.  Nothing at all.  Eviscerates privacy.  Loots those in the middle class least capable of paying.  Leaves millions without access to care too poor to qualify for the exchanges in the 25 states unwilling to expand Medicaid.

Sadly, a point will be reached when people desperately needing care are denied.  Will happen as surely as the sun rises each morning.  There will come a time where an already overloaded, corpulent, bloated system just can't handle one more non-paying consumer.  Precisely, why so many facilities have already closed, -- despite the fact construction of new facilities is up.  Fascinating, isn't it?

Think a young husband with a sick child or a wife dying in labor as a result of denied care won't take matters into his hands? That an unwanted, dreaded revolution already catastrophically looming on the horizon won't happen? Think GOP fascists won't feel enormous pressure to expand Medicare to all as a last resort?  Think they won't find a way to rein in the hopeless, limitless greed of the healthcare industry?  Including providers, pharmaceutical houses, and all ancillary businesses even remotely healthcare-related?  We'll see, won't we?

Tim Chorney


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