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AARP does Obamacare townhall

By Doug Powers • July 28, 2009 09:33 AM

This day of the week ends in a “y,” so it must be time to scare old people with another scripted townhall meeting:

After going a day without making public remarks on health care reform, Obama is back at it today participating in a tele-town hall at AARP headquarters. At the town hall, Obama will take questions over the phone and from AARP members in the audience about health insurance reform.

The event will be at 1:30 p.m. EST, and if you have a strong stomach you can watch a live stream here.

AARP explains the townhall meeting this way:

Tuesday’s event will be the tenth national AARP tele-town hall held as part of AARP’s Health Action Now campaign. During each town hall, hundreds of thousands of AARP members are invited to join a call where they can have their questions answered by AARP officials and other guests, which have included Nancy-Ann DeParle, director of the White House Office of Health Reform. Listeners can also ask to be connected directly to their members of Congress.

Donnellan added: “Our most important responsibility is to make sure our 40 million members have accurate, objective information about how health care reform will impact them. With the health care debate too often dominated by scare tactics and misinformation, it’s important that everyone understand the facts.”

…and when that’s not possible, have leading Democrats explain it.

My parents, now in their late 70’s, cut up their AARP cards and mailed them back years ago. The Dem spin on that would be that it’s a clear sign of advanced dementia and more evidence than ever of the need for Obamacare. My folks just never fell for the “what do you care what it costs, you’ll be dead with the bill comes due” inferential bait — but they’re really old-fashioned and actually care about their grandchildren being able to know America as they knew it. A passé notion in some circles, but still a common trait among many of us in flyover country.

By the way, you can ask your own question for today’s meeting here. Say you’re with the Huffington Post — that might help one slip by the screeners.

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#758406

On July 29th, 2009 at 2:53 am, Kingfish said:

This day of the week ends in a “y,” so it must be time to scare old people with another scripted townhall meeting:

Alternatively, This day of the week ends in a “y,” so it must be time to assuage my ego and be on television. After all, it is not all about me..

The Jug Eared One from Kenya’s name is actually a play on words.

A “bam” between the Omega and the alpha (the end and the beginning for all the linguists here)
#758407

On July 29th, 2009 at 2:57 am, Kingfish said:

lgm: To quote Samuel Clemmons, “Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics.

We all can reason the purpose behind Jug Ears’ living will…to ensure sucession of Power. Constitutional Admendment be damned.
#758432

On July 29th, 2009 at 6:44 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

There is nothing to indicate that this meeting will be scripted.

Even the Lonely Gonad knows better–”Bush Did It!”

Chicago sees coldest July in 66 years; Average temp 68.9 degrees…

Bush did it!

Young boy’s bicycle has flat tire!

Bush did it!

Lonely Gonad Blames Bush!

Bush did it!

My Left Gonad itches!

Bush did it!

The Jug Eared One from Kenya? Thank you Kingfish-fits nicely with Old Blue Lips
#758602

On July 29th, 2009 at 10:29 am, sgcwi said:

I was sent this condensed version. Sorry if it is alreay posted somewhere
Pg 22 of the HC Bill MANDATES the Govt will audit books of ALL EMPLOYERS
that self insure!

Pg 30 Sec 123 of HC bill-THERE WILL BE A GOVT COMMITTEE that decides what
treatment/benefits you get.

Pg 29 lines 4-16 in the HC bill–YOUR HEALTHCARE IS RATIONED!!!

Pg 42 of HC bill-the Health Choices Commissoner will choose your HC
benefits
for you. You have no choice!

Pg 50 Section 152 in HC bill-HC will be provide to all non US citizens,
illegal or otherwise.

Pg 58 HC Bill-Govt will have real-time access to individual’s finances &
a
National ID Healthcard will be issued!

Pg 59 HC Bill lines 21-24 Govt will have direct access to your bank
accounts
for electronic funds transfer.

Pg 65 Sec 164 is a payoff subsidized plan for retirees & their families
in
Unions & community organizations (ACORN)

Pg 72 Lines 8-14 creates a HC Exchange to bring private HC plans under
Govt
control..

Pg 84 Sec 203 HC Bill-Govt mandates ALL benefit packages for private HC
plans in the Exchange.

Pg 85 Line 7 HC Bill-Specifics of Benefit Levels for Plans = The Govt
will
ration your Healthcare!

PG 91 Lines 4-7 HC Bill-Govt mandates linguistic appropriate services.
Example-translation for illegal aliens.

PG 95 HC Bill lines 8-18 The Govt will use groups i.e., ACORN &
AMERICORPS
to sign up individuals for Govt HC plan.

Pg 85 Line 7 HC Bill Specifics of Benefit Levels for Plans. & AARP
members-your HC will be rationed.

PG 102 Lines 12-18 HC Bill-Medicaid Eligible individuals will be
automatically enrolled in Medicaid. No choice.

PG 124 Lines 24-25 HC Bill-No company can sue GOVT on price fixing. No
“judicial review” against Govt monopoly.

Pg 127 Lines 1-16 HC Bill-Doctors/AMA-The Govt will tell YOU what you can
make.

Pg 145 Lines 15-17 An Employer MUST automatically enroll employees into
public option plan. NO CHOICE.

Pg 126 Lines 22-25 Employers MUST pay for HC for part time employees AND
their families.

Pg 149 Lines 16-24 ANY Employer with payroll $400,000 & above who does
not
provide public option pays 8% tax on all payroll.

Pg 150 Lines 9-13 Businesses with payroll between $251K & 400K who
doesn’t
provide public option pays 2-6% on all payroll.

PG 167 Lines 18-23 ANY individual who doesn’t have acceptable HC
according
to Govt will be taxed 2.5% of income.

Pg 170 Lines 1-3 HC Bill-Any NONRESIDENT alien is exempt from individual
taxes. (Americans will pay)

Pg 195 HC Bill-Officers & employees of HC Administration (Govt) will have
access to ALL citizens financial /personal records.

PG 203 Lines 14-15 HC Bill-”The tax imposed under this section shall not
be
treated as tax”. Yes, it says that!

Pg 239 Lines 14-24 HC Bill-Govt will reduce physician services for
Medicaid.
Seniors, low income, poor affected.

Pg 241 Lines 6-8 HC Bill-Doctors, it doesn’t matter what specialty you
have,
you’ll all be paid the same.

PG 253 Lines 10-18 HC Bill-Govt sets value of Dr’s time, professional
judgment, etc. Literally value of humans.

PG 265 Sec 1131 HC Bill- Govt mandates & controls productivity for
private
HC industries.

PG 268 Sec 1141 HC Bill- Govt regulates rental & purchase of power driven
wheelchairs.

Pg 272 Sec 1145 TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CANCER HOSPITALS-Cancer
patients-welcome to rationing!

Pg 280 Sec 1151 The Govt will penalize hospitals for what Govt deems
preventable readmissions.

Pg 298 Lines 9-11 HC Bill- Dr’s who treat a patient during initial
admission
that results in a readmission will be penalized!

PG 317 Lines 13-20 PROHIBITION on ownership/investment. Govt tells Drs.
what/how much they can own.

PG 317-318 Lines 21-25, 1-3 PROHIBITION on expansion-Govt mandating
hospitals cannot expand.

Pg 321 Lines 2-13 Hospitals have option to apply for exception BUT
community
input required! ACORN?

Pg 335 Lines 16-25 Pg 336-339-Govt mandates establishment of outcome
based
measures. HC the way they want. Also known as rationing.

Pg 341 Lines 3-9 Govt has authority to disqualify Medicare Adv Plans,
HMOs,
etc. Forcing people into Govt plan.

Pg 354 Sec 1177 Govt will RESTRICT enrollment of Special needs people
i.e.
down syndrome etc.

Pg 379 Sec 1191 Govt creates more bureaucracy-Telehealth Advisory
Committee.
(HC by phone)

Pg 425 Lines 4-12 Govt mandates Advance Care Planning Consultation.
(Senior
Citizen end of life)

Pg 425 Lines 17-19 Govt will instruct & consult regarding living wills,
durable powers of attorney. MANDATORY!

Pg 425 Lines 22-25, 426 Lines 1-3- Govt provides approved list of end of
life resources, guiding you in death.

Pg 427 Lines 15-24-Govt mandates program for order for end of life. The
Govt has a say in how/when your life ends.

Pg 429 Lines 1-9 an “Advanced Care Planning Consultant” will be used
frequently as patients health deteriorates.

Pg 429 Lines 10-12-”Advanced care consultation” may include an ORDER for
end
of life plans. An ORDER from the Govt.

Pg 429 Lines 13-25- The Govt will specify which Doctors can write an end
of
life order.

Pg 430 Lines 11-15- The Govt will decide what level of treatment you will
have at end of life.

Pg 469 Community Based Home Medical Services=Non-Profit organizations.
Hello, ACORN Medical Svcs here!!?

Pg 472 Lines 14-17 PAYMENT TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION. 1 monthly
payment to a community-based organization. Like ACORN?

Pg 489 Sec 1308 The Govt will cover marriage & family thereapy. Which
means
they will insert Govt into your marriage.

Pg 494-498 Govt will cover Menatal Health Svcs including defining,
creating,
rationing those services.

Here’s the full Health Care bill that sits in the House:
#758735

On July 29th, 2009 at 12:14 pm, purealchemy said:

Hey, all you pikers!
We’re doing a marathon on the thread for “Don’t Taze Me Bro’” on previous entry page.
Trying to hit 3,000 messages in a thread.
You have nothing better to do, right? LOL
#758766

On July 29th, 2009 at 12:41 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

I will gladly go on the ice flow–with one President, one ding-a-ling from Delaware(maybe two), a whole lot of Czars, lots of CongressCritters, 60+ Senators and a bunch of smart mouths from media land.

All I ask in return is my bass boat in tow, a mini 14 and two bricks of ammo. You may call me Nanook of the Southwest.
#759008

On July 29th, 2009 at 3:05 pm, WaterBoyz said:

For everyone of these preloaded preplanned PR stunts the Repubs need to have one right after it to have “some” balance in the msm.

And we need someone with lots of charisma and Mr. Steele is NOT it.

I think most of the sheeple in America are using soundbites for their news.

Repubs suk at soundbites.
#759180

On July 29th, 2009 at 4:08 pm, Rorschach said:

pAGE 425-426 of the bill. you will be “counseled” every 5 years on how you can essentially commit assisted suicide on the government’s dime. You are old! You have a DUTY to DIE! or so the libtards say.
#760245

On July 30th, 2009 at 12:58 pm, theporch said:

Page 50: All non-US citizens, illegal or not, will be provided with free healthcare services.

• Page 58: Every person will be issued a National ID Healthcard.

• Page 59: The federal government will have direct, real-time access to all individual bank accounts for electronic funds transfer.

• Page 65: Taxpayers will subsidize all union retiree and community organizer health plans (read: SEIU, UAW and ACORN)

• Page 72: All private healthcare plans must conform to government rules to participate in a Healthcare Exchange.

Keep these Urls handy and use them often.

http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW_by_State.shtml