Politics

[Newboomer]

I would find another physician. We have been on Medicare /Tricare for eight years. Our care has been superb, and every bit as good as the executive program we had while I was in the corporate world.

I second that. I've had Medicare and Tricare since I retired from the army in 2000. All my medical care has been 100% covered. I choose my own physicians and specialists with no insurance company hassles.

 

[Frostbite]

The healthcare issues could be addressed but first they would need to be identified. People, primarily politicians provide answers, such as the misnamed Affordable Care Act but it is an answer to an undefined problem. The first step to any issue is to define the problem. Is the problem with healthcare that the care lacks quality? or quantity? or that "it" is too expensive? The ACA was supposed to address the last question by making healthcare available and affordable for everyone. Viewed realistically this is unobtainable. There is a finite amount of doctors, specialists, technicians and support staff. For years the amount of people needing health care (demand) has exceeded the doctors/etc (supply). there ae a few reasons for this inequality. 1. Costs of providing healthcare have escalated due to the need for malpractice insurance 2. Time taken away from providing actual healthcare by the need to provide justification, documentation and CYA reports 3. Increased staff to meet HR issues. 4. Others.
The answers to these issues are straightforward but implementation steps on toes. Presently we live in a litigious world. Advertisements are common where attorneys entice people to make claims against healthcare providers and other industries and individuals with the prize of $millions. A reduction in allowable punitive awards would seem a good first step. Secondly, The ratio of Law Schools to Medical Schools would be changed so that there were fewer lawyers and more doctors (supply). And it is shown that govt regulation only increases the actual cost of something, so decrease the govt involvement. Also if the govt want to help the situation, reward people for healthy choices rather than seeking to penalize.

It is taking me longer and longer to get appointments.

My world famous clinic has been unable to assign me a primary care doctor for months since the one I had departed.

It would probably help if we had fewer immigrants.

I hear that somebody is working on that problem.

 

[Frostbite]

I would find another physician. We have been on Medicare /Tricare for eight years. Our care has been superb, and every bit as good as the executive program we had while I was in the corporate world.

Right now my world famous clinic has a shortage of primary care physicians and can't assign one to me. Maybe soon, they say. A few more months, maybe. So I can't find ANY physician right now.

Of course, they assign a temporary NP or PA for something that comes up suddenly or a yearly physical--but I have no regular and permanent doctor.

Medicare and Tri-Care have been just fine. They do a great job.

However, they don't pay the clinic enough for the clinic to be eager to see me.

They have better cash cows to pad their profits so why spend time with me?

 

[cwpayton]

People of both political parties have always fought for freedom at home and abroad--did you think that those of us who went in uniform have voted for only one political party?

I am prepared to die and didn't need your warning of my impending death, but thanks for the friendly advice.

Military service is non political, that was not my point , thankyou for stepping up to serve. as for your impending departure , its issued at birth, I could precede you as easy , my reason was be prepared for it.

 

[Jeff505]

Good.

I will continue to point out any errors I see in your logic.

It's my pleasure and it's sort of the general idea of having a discussion forum.

People don't always agree.

Mr. Frostbite, I see that you have recently joined this forum. As most do there is a mutual shared interest in hunting and related areas. When it comes to politics there is little chance of ever swaying another’s opinion. I look forward to hearing of your hunting experiences and desires in the future. With hunting and conservation as a starting point, your opinions might have more impact if these areas can draw commonality. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Wheels]

They all lost their heads there awhile ago…..

Humorous point taken!

Two monarchys
Two emperors
Five republics

Since the exciting Robespierre/Jacobin/guillotine days. In reality America seems to be doing quite well. The only Crown Jewels we have are secured by Fruit of the Loom.

 

[deewayne2003]

I’m just saying….. Whoever is handling the DHS social media is putting out some hilarious posts.

For those of you not familiar with Pokémon - it’s basically about collecting fictitious critters so you can fight them, hence the card collecting.

 

[roverandbrew]

I live in a very liberal area, and there was.nothing. So are you going to believe the slanted press, or are you going to believe your own lying eyes?

Hampton Roads had quite a few large ones. Doubled the numbers a few months ago. Saw it with my own eyes....I am not sure they can be discounted as we move towards elections.

 

[Ray B]

Whatever the numbers are- what matters is what the majority of those who vote decide they want. From what I've seen the protestors want open borders, healthcare payments for everyone, All titles of the Social Security Program (there are several more than just Old Age Security), they hate Jews and Christians and they want everything paid for by taxing "rich" and running up the national debt beyond the point of sustainability. The politicians whom represent the protestors seem to put forth and support such endeavors- and they talk about history repeating itself. If they get their way I can guarantee it- history and another bankrupt country will repeat itself.

 

[1dirthawker]

It would probably help if we had fewer immigrants.

I hear that somebody is working on that problem.

yup,

somebody is. but, it wasn't joe biden or merrick "the border is secure" garland. both traitors regarding immigration in my never to be humble opinion. and now, primarily, one party is bitching and moaning about removing illegal aliens, hmmmm, which party might that be???

 

[spike.t]

I think Trump realizes the potential for significant worldwide problems of an expanded war so he is moving cautiously, keeping the European countries involved and giving Putin face saving opportunities. But that said, it doesn't mean that Putin is going to receive unlimited extensions. My thoughts o it are that Putin has just about reached the end of the rope. I suspect trump will tell Ukraine that this is Putin's last chance to make a deal and if the trip to Hungary doesn't end the war, the tomahawks, via Europe will be on the way.

Mmmm.....surprise surprise he has changed his mind again and gone back to giving putin another break.....constitutionally he knows Ukraine can't give up territory.....so puts zelensky back in a shit situation.......when Russia is really feeling the heat putin must be rubbing his hands together again....unbelievable......

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[deewayne2003]

There is no one Democratic party source.

If you want to see the thousands, just Google "no kings crowds washington state" and click on "images."

It's easy enough to do if you want the truth.

Here's Portland from a FOX News source.

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Portland, Seattle…. Both are little blue nipples in the middle of a big red tit; and again the picture above is of a perspective showing about 1 block and from the tail end.

As for “hundreds of sources means it must be true”

How many sources told us….
“If you get the shot, you won’t get sick, covid will end with you!”?

 

[Betterinthebush]

Portland, Seattle…. Both are little blue nipples in the middle of a big red tit; and again the picture above is of a perspective showing about 1 block and from the tail end.

As for “hundreds of sources means it must be true”

How many sources told us….
“If you get the shot, you won’t get sick, covid will end with you!”?

Mic drops…

 

[Brent in Az]

Elevated hunting stand found near the Palm Beach airport with a direct line of sight to where Air Force one parks on the tarmac.

 

[LivingTheDream]

No, I didn't say that.

And yes, when people predict violence and are proven wrong, they are embarrassed.

Like these fools:

• House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA): Called the demonstrations "hate America" rallies and claimed they would be filled with "the pro-Hamas wing and... antifa people".
• Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS): Predicted that "paid protesters" and "agitators" would require the National Guard to be called in.
• Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: Suggested the protests were "part of antifa" and spread the false claim that protesters were being paid.
• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Predicted the protests would feature the "most unhinged in the Democratic Party".
• Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN): Described the protests as a "hate America rally" led by the "terrorist wing of their party".
• Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin: Mobilized the state's National Guard to prepare for any potential "chaos".
• Texas Governor Greg Abbott: Issued a statement that "violence and destruction will never be tolerated" and mobilized the state's National Guard.
• Oakland County GOP Chair Vance Patrick: Issued a baseless email warning that "left-wing trouble makers" from groups like the Communist Party USA were headed to Michigan's protests.

Strangely enough millions of normal people protested peacefully.

Go figure.

I'll get back to you.

Football is on and watching that is more fun than correcting errors here.

Sorry I was watching football as well, unbelievable comeback by the Broncos.

I only see one of those actually predicting violence, others seemed to be taking natural precautions.

There were free Palestine signs amongst the rallys, and definitely some antifa members.

Not all but their definitely were paid protesters there. I have posted posters from the previous no kings rally that literally have said who is sponsoring rally.

I don't see anything embrassing there, but if you want to see something embrassing you can go watch Nancy Pelosi break a plastic crown.

 

[LivingTheDream]

Hampton Roads had quite a few large ones. Doubled the numbers a few months ago. Saw it with my own eyes....I am not sure they can be discounted as we move towards elections.

This is the 2nd time I have seen the phrase (or close to it) "I am not sure they can be discounted"....let's say it is 10 million or 15 million. You cant discount the 70 million that voted in the last election based on the agenda we are seeing implemented today.

 

[Frostbite]

How many sources told us….
“If you get the shot, you won’t get sick, covid will end with you!”?

Zero.

Nobody said that.

 

[spike.t]

Mmm......talking about the Chinese virus....

 

[spike.t]

Starmer is such a fktard.....useless pos....

 

[roverandbrew]

This is the 2nd time I have seen the phrase (or close to it) "I am not sure they can be discounted"....let's say it is 10 million or 15 million. You cant discount the 70 million that voted in the last election based on the agenda we are seeing implemented today.

There has been a tremendous amount of research lately on the 3.5% rule and its implications for sitting governments. While not apples to apples it does serve as a data point. Two good reads are "The True Believer" and "Thinking in Time". I have spent the last 30 years working on Insurgencies and feel some of what is happening is not to be dismissed as a bunch of "weirdos".