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The McCain Health Care Plan: Straight Talk or Double Talk?
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April 29, 2008 -- Posted by Catherine Morgan
Last week I did a post for BlogHer on the realities of John McCain's health care plan -- Would You Be Covered Under McCain's Health Care Plan? Here is an excerpt... Would you be covered under John McCain's health care plan? I wouldn't. Over 40 million Americans do not have health insurance, and under the McCain plan, neither will people with preexisting conditions. So, who won't be covered? Anyone with a preexisting condition such as...
But don't worry. McCain says, he will "talk" to each state and "try" to have them cover some people with preexisting conditions. Well...That makes me feel a lot better...NOT. This is nothing more than straight-talking double-talk. What he should be saying is...If you thought things were bad with health care now, just wait till I am in office. I think someone needs to point out to the McCain campaign, that calling something "straight-talk" doesn't actually make it straight-talk. Although, in his defense, he is just doing exactly what the Bush administration has become an expert in. Giving something a "feel good" name, that doesn't reflect the truth in any way. Let me give you some examples...
Bottom line. Things aren't always as they seem...Especially when it come to straight-talk. This is from The New York Times... As Senator John McCain spends the week talking about health care and health insurance coverage, the Service Employees International Union has begun broadcasting an ad against his plans in Ohio and Washington, D.C. Let me know what you think about John McCain's health care plan in comments. |
Daniel Muhammad
Saturday May 3, 2008, 8:42 AM
The local news(Loco news) has not been fair to Obama from day one after he start winning 30 state. This is why I look upon the Loco news as the House of spin,.This is why after this thing is over I'm going back to independed news.
The loco news are totally out of touch with the America population,.The loco news media backs powerful corporations interest only.The Local news media has betrayed the public trust, ABC, NBC, CBS I dubbed thee the House of spin, may the America population turn you off. The Loco news let Hillery get away with murder, there is really no objectivity, at all when it comes to politics because the loco news media is apart of the corruption.
The loco news are totally out of touch with the America population,.The loco news media backs powerful corporations interest only.The Local news media has betrayed the public trust, ABC, NBC, CBS I dubbed thee the House of spin, may the America population turn you off. The Loco news let Hillery get away with murder, there is really no objectivity, at all when it comes to politics because the loco news media is apart of the corruption.
Marie Z.
Wednesday April 30, 2008, 4:24 PM
Controlled health care should be for those who can't afford it. I agree that McCain should not be elected because of his views on health coverage. As far as I can see, it seems no one running the political race is perfect. I guess we will have to vote for the one with the less strikes against them.
Jeann C.
Wednesday April 30, 2008, 1:08 PM
Why must both Dem and Rep media bash each other and only focus on the negatives? This story does not tell me anything. What are the positives and negatives of each canditate's plan? Personally I think if a sliding scale were raised for family plans rather than only child health plus plans, that could help. Personally I think people should take better care of themselves and better warned against all the toxic food marketed here. I feel a government paid total health plan for everyone wouldn't be one I would want to have, plus the cost of care is enormous due to high priced drugs (and overuse of them) as well as the ridiculous cost of doctors malpractice insurance. Governmant maganged health care will undoubtedly result in overuse of it, ie - consumers prescribed expensive drugs of the month and numerous tests (which are also overprescribed by doctors afraid of lawsuits)
Mary Gathman
Wednesday April 30, 2008, 12:02 PM
I am horrified at the attitudes displayed by John McCain. How can he be so callous? Would he want his loved ones treated under these guidelines?
Kristina Tackett
Wednesday April 30, 2008, 10:53 AM
Something should be done about the dis-enfranchising of voters first. Bush stole the White House & now Obama is trying to do the same thing. Everyone agreed to recounts in Fl & Mi but Obama. The only reason he didnt agree is he knew the vote would be the same.If Fl & Mi were included Obama would be behind, if they revoted he would be behind. THis really puts us in a bad spot, vote for the man who is willing to sacrifice Democracy to win or vote for the Devil. Obama has zero integrity,look at his $300,000 house deal in exchange for selling out the poor citizens in Illinois. He can't be trusted, but he can be bought. Obama's health care plan also doesnt cover everyone, so kinda good, but not really good enough.
Cassie M.
Wednesday April 30, 2008, 10:15 AM
Write in Ron Paul! That way they know who the public REALLY wants for prez. He is the only one who truely has the peoples best interests at heart.
Bonnie N.
Wednesday April 30, 2008, 10:05 AM
I don't know if Clinton or Obama is the answer; what I do know is that this country cannot handle another four more years of McBush! He needs to get a grip and get enlightened. Trickle down and corporate handouts help the rich and make the rest of poor.
cathern m.
Wednesday April 30, 2008, 10:02 AM
instead of focusing on john mccain,why is'nt something being done over the split in the democratic party. hillary clinton is operating on lies, abuse of power,and a complete negative response to barrack obama.she has done more damage to this election then any republican. we dont need another george bush.she is just another female form of him.if she wins i will not vote.so it looks like we are handing the election to john mccain.shame on our party.
Saturday May 24, 2008, 5:40 AM