In case you've been wondering where I've been these last few months, the unfortunate fact is that I've been kind of sick. I'm battling cancer, and am just past halfway in my chemotherapy treatment. My hope is that this round of chemo will do the trick and I'll be back to normal in about 3 more months. But I'm trying to stay positive and ready for whatever happens next.
My blog's always been mostly focused on current events, so naturally my health struggles have put my experiences with Obamacare front and center. We have been forced into the Obamacare exchange, which was not a good experience.
An Obamacare supporter would tell me I should be happy that I'm actually saving a little on my premiums over the previous plan that was cancelled. The principles I hold reach far beyond the price I have to pay. Government force is the most egregious part of the law, but I also chafe against the one-size-fits-all approach and the overbearing bureaucracy that's been empowered to make all of our individidual healthcare decisions based on statistical models instead of individual considerations.
Watching the Super Bowl was a little bit disappointing for me, since I'm still a Peyton Manning fan and hoped to see him get his second ring. But it's not a big deal, and I got over it quickly.
Anyone who hoped to get some news out of the brief interview of Obama from O'Reilly before the Superbowl was living in a fantasy world. Viewers got to learn that there are no scandals in Obamaland, just stuff made up by Fox News designed to detract from his presidency. Once again, the left half of the country pumped their fists and declared, "see, we told you so", while the right half were simply frustrated with the dishonesty of the president. Nothing new was to be learned in this exercise.
I'm not feeling great, so I can't guarantee how soon I'll return to the blog. But I'll try to be back soon.
4 comments:
Dan,
Enjoyed reading your blog. Wish some of your word smith skills would rub off on me!
Love,
Guess Who!
That’s true. The Obamacare is so controversial mainly due to its complexity, and of course, its “one size fits all” feature has elicited mixed reactions. Put simply, those who don’t have existing health insurance are going to benefit greatly from the Obamacare, but those who do have or are paying higher taxes are definitely going to feel the pinch, especially in the short term. This is because they have to replace their existing coverage with one that offers services they probably won’t need.
Steve Fischer
Sorry to hear about your situation. Anyway, I agree with Steve. I think the middle class will bear the brunt of Obamacare in terms of payment, since they have health insurance through their employers. As a result, these employees may pay more for their work-based health insurance. On the other hand, this ensures that all Americans will be insured regardless of race and gender.
Season Reza
I totally agree with you! That one size fits all seems to be a one loophole of Obamacare, since it generalizes things, which is total not something you implement for a whole nation. I think it would be better if the services will be based on the situation of an individual, or depends on the health condition of someone who is in need of assistance. In any way, thanks for sharing that, Dan! All the best to you!
Donnie White @ Good Health Quotes
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