There is no doubt our medical system needs an overhaul. Proof of this? I just received a bill for $706 for 15 to 20 minutes of a doctors time. That's on top of the hospital's bill of $500. And $2k to get a spot of skin cancer removed from a different place. But is a government takeover of the entire system the answer? Just what has your government done for you with the "Affordable Care Act"? What has all of the bruhaha, political shennanigans, outright bribery for votes, and government BS actually done for us citizens?
Basically, not a damn thing except drive the price, not only of insurance, but also of medical services, even higher. The following figures are right from "healthcare.gov". For a single retired male, or a young family, the only plans that come anywhere near being affordable, even after the "tax credits? have either a $6250 / year deductible, or a $3500 deductible and you pay 30% of all charges. So basically, the only thing they're good for is if you get cancer, have a heart attack, or need some other major surgery. How many young families have $6k in the bank to pay deductibles? From what I've heard, most employer plans are almost as bad.
So who has Obamacare helped? I don't think anyone. The "poor", have always had free medical care, they still have it. The rich can afford it. And once again the working man gets screwed. Only now, the cost of care is up even more. So what have we accomplished other than adding a hundred thousand more federal government employees to administer the law? Adding another layer of bureaucracy and cost to a system already burdened by tons of laws, costs driven sky high by fear of lawsuits, and the age old human bugaboo, greed.
That's right, greed is just as rampant in the medical field as everywhere else today. You've heard about doctors charging you almost twice what they will accept from an insurance company as payment if you don't have insurance, right? I ask you : is this any different from someone robbing you at gunpoint? How in God's name can these people sleep at night? If you can't afford insurance, how are you supposed to be able to pay double what they accept from insurance companies? If they can cover their cost of doing business and make the high incomes they do at that rate of compensation, how do they justify screwing over the poor working man? Do doctors still swear to the Hippocratic Oath?
I have said before that anyone can detail (bitch) about the problems in our society today, but the idea is to come up with solutions. Well, truly, I'm stumped on this one. The only thing I can see that would help WITHOUT the government stepping in and controlling everything, including doctors salaries, is to get rid of the lawsuit crap. That fear of lawsuits causes doctors to routinely prescribe tons of expensive tests to protect themselves. One referral after another. Turning what should have been a, let's say $2k procedure, into a $4k ordeal. Actually, we need total tort reform, but since 75 to 80% of Congress are lawyers, that doesn't get done.
If you have any other ideas on how to "fix" the system, please detail in the comments below. Maybe if we get enough "average" people (as opposed to the rich elites in D.C.) thinking, we can come up with something better than what those prostitutes in Washington did.
Dumb Farmer
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Saturday, August 2, 2014
MANIPULATION BY THE MEDIA REACHES NEW HIGHS (LOWS)
Hello friends, it's certainly been a long time. Quite frankly, I've just pretty much given up on educating people. Almost given up on caring what happens to this country. I've come to the conclusion it's a losing battle. People are so wrapped up in their own little worlds they don't want to know or care what's happening in the real world.
That is until they are manipulated by the news media into thinking a certain way about any given subject. And that has never been more obvious than with the current mess in the Gaza Strip. I just saw a picture that's propagating around the web of parents carrying dead Palestinian children. Caption asks if this is right, and states "this is a yes or no question". This is such blatant manipulation it would be hilarious if it wasn't so tragic. And if half the country wasn't so stupid that they fall for it. And if it wasn't being repeated in kind all over the liberal news media in one way or another. Oh, the poor Palestinians. Shame on those barbaric Israeli's!
Let's ignore the thousands of years of hatred between these two sides for now, and simplify the issue to recent history. Since 1948, Israel has been repeatedly attacked by one group or another. Now it's Hamas. It's been Fatah, the Muslim Brotherhood, Islamic Jihad, and on and on. ALL WITH THE STATED GOAL OF REMOVING ISRAEL AND ALL JEWS FROM PLANET EARTH. Israel, who does have the capability of removing their problem from the planet, has bent over backwards time and time again. Ceded this, agreed to that.
Why do you think there are so many Palestinian civilian casualties? Because Hamas deliberately locates their rocket sites and tunnel entrances in neighborhoods, mosques, even hospitals so they can say to the world "see how barbaric the Jews are?" They are experts at manipulating and using world opinion. And they don't care how many of their own people they sacrifice to accomplish that. So, who are the real savages? I can't recall ever hearing about an Israeli beheading someone because they didn't believe in Israel's God. Oh, and by the way, the Palestinian people ELECTED Hamas to govern them. They had other choices. Choices that wanted to choose the path of peace and reconciliation. But they CHOOSE Hamas. Why? Because they've been brainwashed into hatred from time of birth. And it happens on both sides of any ethnic division. Brainwashed by greedy power /money mongers.
Here's the bottom line question for you - If Mexico started lobbing rockets into the US, if Mexican soldiers dug tunnels under the border and made attacks on US citizens, what would you demand your government do?
Don't be brainwashed
Dumb Farmer
That is until they are manipulated by the news media into thinking a certain way about any given subject. And that has never been more obvious than with the current mess in the Gaza Strip. I just saw a picture that's propagating around the web of parents carrying dead Palestinian children. Caption asks if this is right, and states "this is a yes or no question". This is such blatant manipulation it would be hilarious if it wasn't so tragic. And if half the country wasn't so stupid that they fall for it. And if it wasn't being repeated in kind all over the liberal news media in one way or another. Oh, the poor Palestinians. Shame on those barbaric Israeli's!
Let's ignore the thousands of years of hatred between these two sides for now, and simplify the issue to recent history. Since 1948, Israel has been repeatedly attacked by one group or another. Now it's Hamas. It's been Fatah, the Muslim Brotherhood, Islamic Jihad, and on and on. ALL WITH THE STATED GOAL OF REMOVING ISRAEL AND ALL JEWS FROM PLANET EARTH. Israel, who does have the capability of removing their problem from the planet, has bent over backwards time and time again. Ceded this, agreed to that.
Why do you think there are so many Palestinian civilian casualties? Because Hamas deliberately locates their rocket sites and tunnel entrances in neighborhoods, mosques, even hospitals so they can say to the world "see how barbaric the Jews are?" They are experts at manipulating and using world opinion. And they don't care how many of their own people they sacrifice to accomplish that. So, who are the real savages? I can't recall ever hearing about an Israeli beheading someone because they didn't believe in Israel's God. Oh, and by the way, the Palestinian people ELECTED Hamas to govern them. They had other choices. Choices that wanted to choose the path of peace and reconciliation. But they CHOOSE Hamas. Why? Because they've been brainwashed into hatred from time of birth. And it happens on both sides of any ethnic division. Brainwashed by greedy power /money mongers.
Here's the bottom line question for you - If Mexico started lobbing rockets into the US, if Mexican soldiers dug tunnels under the border and made attacks on US citizens, what would you demand your government do?
Don't be brainwashed
Dumb Farmer
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
CLIVE BUNDY, THE BLM, AND THE HARRY REID CONNECTION
Good news and bad news.
The good news is the goobermint, in the form of the BLM, actually backed down from instigating something worse than Ruby Ridge or Waco when faced with a reported 2000 to 2500 armed citizens and militia members who showed up to protect the Bundy family from government snipers. This situation had the potential to turn into a major disaster. All it would have taken was one trigger happy whacko on EITHER side.
If you just look at this particular instance, you think, well, there was wrongdoing on both sides. Apparently Bundy hadn't payed the grazing fees for years. But the causes of the reactions from Joe Western Citizen goes back a long ways. I remember hearing bitching about high-handed BLM tactics since the mid 80's. And the EPA is pulling the same kind of crap. It's built up for many years and people have finally had enough.
Now here's the kicker : Seems the esteemed Senator from Nevada, Harry Reid, has a huge financial interest in the BLM kicking the ranchers in that area off that land. Gee, that's a surprise huh?
This is only one link, you can find many more.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/31/us-usa-china-reid-solar-idUSBRE87U06D20120831
This country today reminds me of Lot asking God if He would spare Sodom if He found one righteous man in the city. Would He find even ten amongst the 535 in our Congress? Yeah, I guess He might find ten, but that's about all.
Stand up for Freedom,
Dumb Farmer
The good news is the goobermint, in the form of the BLM, actually backed down from instigating something worse than Ruby Ridge or Waco when faced with a reported 2000 to 2500 armed citizens and militia members who showed up to protect the Bundy family from government snipers. This situation had the potential to turn into a major disaster. All it would have taken was one trigger happy whacko on EITHER side.
If you just look at this particular instance, you think, well, there was wrongdoing on both sides. Apparently Bundy hadn't payed the grazing fees for years. But the causes of the reactions from Joe Western Citizen goes back a long ways. I remember hearing bitching about high-handed BLM tactics since the mid 80's. And the EPA is pulling the same kind of crap. It's built up for many years and people have finally had enough.
Now here's the kicker : Seems the esteemed Senator from Nevada, Harry Reid, has a huge financial interest in the BLM kicking the ranchers in that area off that land. Gee, that's a surprise huh?
This is only one link, you can find many more.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/31/us-usa-china-reid-solar-idUSBRE87U06D20120831
This country today reminds me of Lot asking God if He would spare Sodom if He found one righteous man in the city. Would He find even ten amongst the 535 in our Congress? Yeah, I guess He might find ten, but that's about all.
Stand up for Freedom,
Dumb Farmer
Monday, March 17, 2014
WHERE IS MALAYSIAN AIRLINES FLIGHT MH370?
The mystery captivating the world's attention.
DISCLAIMER : The following is strictly my own theory, I have not seen anyone put forward the following postulation. And that is what it is, a guess. The only evidence I claim to support this is the fact that the plane's navigation system was pinging the Loran beacons on the route used to the Middle East and Europe, and that no crash debris has been seen anywhere. If you relate this information to others, please do not claim it as fact. In this instance, I do not want to be cited in "I read it on the Internet".
With all the satellite surveillance of the earth today, it's hard for this writer to believe that U.S. government, for one, doesn't know where this aircraft went. Doubt me? Just put your own address into google earth. And that is commercially available, unclassified imagery. But if they know, why in the world aren't they telling?
Because I think it's in a hanger at a military base in either Pakistan or southern Iran. Why? Because of the 20 or so electronic countermeasures engineers on board. Both Iran and Pakistan could benefit greatly from the cloaking technology those people have been working on. And yes, even Tehran in northern Iran is well within Boeing's claimed range figures for the 777. I checked.
But again, why hide that fact? (If it is indeed, fact) Because Iran hijacking a commercial airliner could quite possibly ignite a worldwide call to put an end to Iran's nuclear bomb ambitions once and for all. And that is the last thing our president wants. And Pakistan is "officially" a U.S. ally. No, I don't claim Obama is a practicing Muslim, or in secret cahoots with the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) or any other conspiracy. What is proven is that he spent considerable time in Muslim countries when young, and has claimed to be Muslim at different times in the past. (See foreign student aid applications) And it's been pretty plain throughout his presidency he has no liking for Israel, consistently siding with the Palestinians. I do claim he is a Muslim sympathizer. Look into his staff and appointments, it may be an eye opener for you. Here's one to tickle your interest : in December 2012, Egypt’s Rose El-Youssef magazine, reported that six highly-placed Muslim Brotherhood infiltrators within the Obama administration had transformed the United States “from a position hostile to Islamic groups and organizations in the world to the largest and most important supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood.” And one more : google Huma Abedin.
So there it is, for what it's worth. Not even worth the paper it's printed on, since it isn't printed on paper.
Dumb Farmer
DISCLAIMER : The following is strictly my own theory, I have not seen anyone put forward the following postulation. And that is what it is, a guess. The only evidence I claim to support this is the fact that the plane's navigation system was pinging the Loran beacons on the route used to the Middle East and Europe, and that no crash debris has been seen anywhere. If you relate this information to others, please do not claim it as fact. In this instance, I do not want to be cited in "I read it on the Internet".
With all the satellite surveillance of the earth today, it's hard for this writer to believe that U.S. government, for one, doesn't know where this aircraft went. Doubt me? Just put your own address into google earth. And that is commercially available, unclassified imagery. But if they know, why in the world aren't they telling?
Because I think it's in a hanger at a military base in either Pakistan or southern Iran. Why? Because of the 20 or so electronic countermeasures engineers on board. Both Iran and Pakistan could benefit greatly from the cloaking technology those people have been working on. And yes, even Tehran in northern Iran is well within Boeing's claimed range figures for the 777. I checked.
But again, why hide that fact? (If it is indeed, fact) Because Iran hijacking a commercial airliner could quite possibly ignite a worldwide call to put an end to Iran's nuclear bomb ambitions once and for all. And that is the last thing our president wants. And Pakistan is "officially" a U.S. ally. No, I don't claim Obama is a practicing Muslim, or in secret cahoots with the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) or any other conspiracy. What is proven is that he spent considerable time in Muslim countries when young, and has claimed to be Muslim at different times in the past. (See foreign student aid applications) And it's been pretty plain throughout his presidency he has no liking for Israel, consistently siding with the Palestinians. I do claim he is a Muslim sympathizer. Look into his staff and appointments, it may be an eye opener for you. Here's one to tickle your interest : in December 2012, Egypt’s Rose El-Youssef magazine, reported that six highly-placed Muslim Brotherhood infiltrators within the Obama administration had transformed the United States “from a position hostile to Islamic groups and organizations in the world to the largest and most important supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood.” And one more : google Huma Abedin.
So there it is, for what it's worth. Not even worth the paper it's printed on, since it isn't printed on paper.
Dumb Farmer
Thursday, February 20, 2014
IF THIS DOESN'T WAKE YOU UP, YOU'RE DEAD
It never ceases to amaze me how otherwise very intelligent individuals can continue to ignore the tons of evidence out there that "yes Virginia, there is a conspiracy going on to completely change America into someone's version of a socialist / communist utopia". How they reason away every news item / report if it comes from Fox News, WND, the Tea Party, or any other conservative source. Honestly, I know people that think these places are falsifying the news. I know people who think anyone who watches Fox News or reads conservative websites is a moron.
So I'm going to get a bit nasty here, because I'm frustrated by years and years of unsuccessfully trying to open peoples eyes to the TRUTH. So you think I'm an idiot? Brainwashed by right wing talk radio? A redneck country hick who has no compassion for anyone less fortunate than myself? Who would walk right by someone having a heart attack or epileptic fit on the street? Yep, I've been accused of all of those things.
I won't bore you by reiterating the hundreds of reports about heavy handed government intrusion into our lives today, the increasing militarization of our police forces, and the continuing erosion of our constitutional rights here. But for the sake of newer readers here's a very short list :
2008 campaign - Obama "we need a national police force the size of our military"
2010 "someone" unknown funds a Rand Corp. study on how best to implement a national police force.
2011 Two times Obama says it's too bad I can't just do away with Congress so we can get things done
Democratic N.C. governor says we need to suspend elections
Obama campaign starts a website for people to report websites and posts derogatory to Obama
FBI contracts to record every conservative talk radio show
2012 DHS has bought over 1.6 billion rounds of hollow point ammo over the last year and a half.
DHS has been conducting military exercises in and over major American cities.
DHS is in the process of taking delivery of 2700 upfitted MRAP's. (that's Mine Resistant Armored Personnel carriers) Yes, the very same used in Iraq and Afghanistan, only modified for high speed street usage.
2013 Multiple reports of intimidation (attempted control) of the press. Reporters as famous as Bob Woodward detailing how they were threatened by the White House.
Sorry about my rant, now here's the latest attack : The FCC is proposing to monitor every newsroom to insure that the news the government wants covered is reported. See here
http://foxnewsinsider.com/2014/02/19/govt-monitors-newsrooms-fcc-look-media-decision-making
and here : http://www.infowars.com/justice-group-warns-of-obama-plan-to-put-government-monitors-in-newsrooms/
You get it right? You can read between the lines right? The FCC controls station licenses. The Obama administration controls the FCC. Are you naive enough to not see the possibilities here? The government dictating what is and isn't news? How news is presented? I ask you what is one of the first things a communist / socialist junta does when they take over a country? CONTROL THE NEWS MEDIA.
Yes, taken individually, each of these things can be shrugged away. But put it all together folks!!!
Dumb Farmer
So I'm going to get a bit nasty here, because I'm frustrated by years and years of unsuccessfully trying to open peoples eyes to the TRUTH. So you think I'm an idiot? Brainwashed by right wing talk radio? A redneck country hick who has no compassion for anyone less fortunate than myself? Who would walk right by someone having a heart attack or epileptic fit on the street? Yep, I've been accused of all of those things.
I won't bore you by reiterating the hundreds of reports about heavy handed government intrusion into our lives today, the increasing militarization of our police forces, and the continuing erosion of our constitutional rights here. But for the sake of newer readers here's a very short list :
2008 campaign - Obama "we need a national police force the size of our military"
2010 "someone" unknown funds a Rand Corp. study on how best to implement a national police force.
2011 Two times Obama says it's too bad I can't just do away with Congress so we can get things done
Democratic N.C. governor says we need to suspend elections
Obama campaign starts a website for people to report websites and posts derogatory to Obama
FBI contracts to record every conservative talk radio show
2012 DHS has bought over 1.6 billion rounds of hollow point ammo over the last year and a half.
DHS has been conducting military exercises in and over major American cities.
DHS is in the process of taking delivery of 2700 upfitted MRAP's. (that's Mine Resistant Armored Personnel carriers) Yes, the very same used in Iraq and Afghanistan, only modified for high speed street usage.
2013 Multiple reports of intimidation (attempted control) of the press. Reporters as famous as Bob Woodward detailing how they were threatened by the White House.
Sorry about my rant, now here's the latest attack : The FCC is proposing to monitor every newsroom to insure that the news the government wants covered is reported. See here
http://foxnewsinsider.com/2014/02/19/govt-monitors-newsrooms-fcc-look-media-decision-making
and here : http://www.infowars.com/justice-group-warns-of-obama-plan-to-put-government-monitors-in-newsrooms/
You get it right? You can read between the lines right? The FCC controls station licenses. The Obama administration controls the FCC. Are you naive enough to not see the possibilities here? The government dictating what is and isn't news? How news is presented? I ask you what is one of the first things a communist / socialist junta does when they take over a country? CONTROL THE NEWS MEDIA.
Yes, taken individually, each of these things can be shrugged away. But put it all together folks!!!
Dumb Farmer
Saturday, November 2, 2013
OBAMA IS CASTRATING OUR MILITARY
The 60's dope smoking, communist sympathizing, anti-Vietnam war radicals are in control in Washington. And they still hate everything military. And they are working very diligently to "fundamentally change America".
Obama has removed 197 Generals and Colonels since he's been Commander in Chief. It has been reported by very reliable sources (including retired Medal of Honor recipient Major General Patrick Brady and former Delta Force commander retired Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin) he is using a "litmus test" for retention. "Are you willing to order troops to fire on American citizens?" He removed Gen. Carter Ham, Maj. Gen. Ralph Baker, and Rear Admiral Charles Gaouette because they publicly contradicted the administration's outright lie on Benghazi that there were no resources available to rescue the personnel at the consulate. Of all Obama's scandals, lies, and deceptions, Benghazi and what I've just told you should be prime grounds for impeachment.
Now it's been revealed he's ordered the Seals to remove the Navy Jack patch from their uniforms. For those of you who don't know, that's the "Don't tread on me" serpent flag that has been flown on U.S. Navy ships since the 1700's. And a version of which has been adopted by the Tea Party people as their symbol. Can these jerks get any more petty?
See the complete story here, written by a former Seal :
http://dailycaller.com/2013/11/01/navy-seals-ordered-to-remove-dont-tread-on-me-navy-jack-from-uniforms/
Please pray for our country, I am afraid very hard times are coming
Dumb Farmer
Sunday, October 27, 2013
HARRY REID : "EVERYBODY WANTS TO PAY MORE TAXES"
Ok folks, better sit down. You've heard me say before how out of touch with reality our Washington politicians are. Like they live on a different planet, maybe even different universe. Here's the latest proof. This is Harry Reid during a TV interview:
“Listen, we’re willing — the president has stuck his neck way out. He’s willing to do a lot of stuff with spending, but there has to be some reciprocity here. Once Republicans decide that they’re going to let — keep in mind, also, that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. The rich know that. The rich are willing to pay more. They’re not the ones out here saying, ‘please don’t tax me.’
“The only people who feel there shouldn’t be more coming in to the federal government from rich people are the Republicans in the Congress. Everybody else, including rich people, are willing to pay more. They want to pay more. So, yeah, but we’re going to have to have mainstream Republicans step up again.”
If you don't believe this is true, watch for yourself : http://www.inquisitr.com/1006383/harry-reid-everyone-wants-to-pay-more-taxes-gop-wont-let-them-listen/
That's not all, he also says "We don't have a spending problem, we don't have a debt problem, we have a funding problem". Yep, that's right, let's just take 100% of everyone's income and we'll decide how we'll dole it out.
I've said before, "we the people" are the problem. The close to half of us who are receiving some kind of government assistance will continue to vote for those who give it, and half of the other half are either to apathetic to vote, or just won't take the time. Are YOU willing to put forth the effort to encourage everyone you know to get registered, and then keep on them to actually go to the polls come election time?
If you are not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem.
Dumb Farmer
“Listen, we’re willing — the president has stuck his neck way out. He’s willing to do a lot of stuff with spending, but there has to be some reciprocity here. Once Republicans decide that they’re going to let — keep in mind, also, that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. The rich know that. The rich are willing to pay more. They’re not the ones out here saying, ‘please don’t tax me.’
“The only people who feel there shouldn’t be more coming in to the federal government from rich people are the Republicans in the Congress. Everybody else, including rich people, are willing to pay more. They want to pay more. So, yeah, but we’re going to have to have mainstream Republicans step up again.”
If you don't believe this is true, watch for yourself : http://www.inquisitr.com/1006383/harry-reid-everyone-wants-to-pay-more-taxes-gop-wont-let-them-listen/
That's not all, he also says "We don't have a spending problem, we don't have a debt problem, we have a funding problem". Yep, that's right, let's just take 100% of everyone's income and we'll decide how we'll dole it out.
I've said before, "we the people" are the problem. The close to half of us who are receiving some kind of government assistance will continue to vote for those who give it, and half of the other half are either to apathetic to vote, or just won't take the time. Are YOU willing to put forth the effort to encourage everyone you know to get registered, and then keep on them to actually go to the polls come election time?
If you are not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem.
Dumb Farmer
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