UPDATED - Obama's Administration is already laughable and he has barely been in office 8 months. Just look at the things that Obama has done, the events that have occured, and the list of candidates for his administration and the issues associated with them.
You are who you know...
Obama's Half-Brother Arrested on Drug Charges in Kenya
Obama Healthcare Nominee, Tom Daschle, pulls name from hat because of discovered tax issues
Obama Secretary of Commerce Nominee, Bill Richardson, pulls name from hat after fraud investigation revealed.
Obama Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner, Fails to Pay Taxes but still gets voted in to lead our economy
Obama Set to Close Gitmo, Putting Terrorists on American Soil with Full Rights
Obama's First TV Interview with NBC, ABC, CBS or FOX? No, try Al-Arabiya TV!
Obama Re-Enacts Law That Will Fund More Abortions
Obama Senate Passes Largest Spending Bill Ever ($1,000,000,000,000) Full of Fluff!
Obama Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel, Connected to Ousted Illinoi Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich
Obama Gives ABC's George Stephanopoulos Unfair Journalistic Access to Promote Agenda
Obama 2nd Secretary of Commerce, Judd Gregg, pulls name from hat after reviewing "$800b Stimulus" bill
Obama Performance Czar Nominee, Killefer, pulls name from hat after because of tax issues
Obama's Congress passes law that says House and Senate must allow 48 hours before passing a new bill....3 days later they pass record spending bill allowing less than 24 hours for Congress/Public to review it.
Obama Green Czar, Van Jones, resigns after it comes out he believes 9/11 was an inside job!
Obama Whitehouse enacts "turn in your neighbor for critical comments via email" campaign, weeks later removes it quietly.
We will have to keep an eye on the Czars, his other associates and other appointees he has left!
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/26779.html
This is going to be a long for years. But, thankfully he is setting the stage for an easy GOP win in less than 4 years.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
More Great Obama Facebook Discussion
Brady Speers voted 'No' in the poll! What's your opinion?
Brady voted in the Obama School Address Response Poll along with over 49,665 other people.
Should President Obama be allowed to address the nation's school children without a response from the opposition?
- Yes
- No
- I don't care
Yesterday at 11:33am · Comment · Like / Unlike · Take this Poll · See Other Polls
Brady Speers - only AFTER all parents are able to read the text of his comments first. He has too much power to be given free reign into the minds of our children without accountability.
Roy Hayhurst - Agreed!
Meredith Clayton Allen -Would you have taken the same position if Bush wanted to speak to schoolchildren? Just curious.
Bunky McMahon - We wouldn't have had to worry if President Bush had wanted to do the same thing. At least we know he is an American citizen, and not trying to socalize our country.
Brady Speers -I don't think anyone without a parents consent in tht powerful of a position should have unbridled access to my childs head. BUT no, I would not be as concerned with Bush or Clinton for that matter. Gore, Michael Moore and Obama are on the same wavelength for me and all would get a big fat no from me. Just being honest.
Clayton Allen - I'm fine with honest. I was just wondering. Not asking if you'd be as concerned. I get that you wouldn't be, and that's a valid position. And I'm sure you acknowledge that there are others who would have been more concerned with a Bush speech than an Obama one. And that's a valid position, regardless of whether people want to admit it or not... Read More. My shock through this current brouhaha is that there is any objection to the President speaking to schoolchildren. He IS the President. His speeches--even to schoolchildren--shouldn't have to be vetted by us first. I have trouble believing that there is really an honest to goodness concern among detractors here that Obama is going to say something horrific to our kids. I mean, really? What is it that he is going to say that is going to ruin our children forever? What is the feared agenda with this speech? And why is it insufficient to say, as a parent,
Meredith Clayton Allen - [Ran out of room!] Cont'd .... "I will let my child hear these ideas, and then I will explain to my child why I do or do not agree with those ideas. And while I'm at it, I'll try to explain the benefit and the basis for the opposing opinion, b/c doing so: (A) helps my child understand the issue better; (B) helps my child become a more well informed and well-rounded individual; (C) helps my child formulate their own opinions on the issue; or even (D) helps my child formulate better arguments that align with mine so they can go out there and try to convert more people to my way of thinking"? The fact that an honest disagreement and difference of opinion on politics, policy, or even something as taboo as religion has become impossible to have in this country scares me to death.
Brady Speers - Good thoughts for real and for the most part I agree. It does provide a great oppty for discussion and such. But I have studied Obama in great detail. He has a very scarry agenda and value system - more radical than any before him and more extreme than any President with his kind of power in our history. Now, you won't hear or see that in mainstream media, because Obama is their man. They love the guy. Why wouldn't they? He supports all things that go against our historical, conservative, Christian value system (and I do mean ALL). This man has surrounded his entire life with anti-American, racist, anti-freedom believing people so I think he deserves being watched more carefully than others like Bush, Clinton and the likes.
You also have to consider age in this matter. Certainly, a high schooler is more able to logically process and think through matters more than a 7 year old. But things said to a 7 year old can stick forever, especially if said by one revered as high as God himself like our President is. It is a parents role to GUIDE and LEAD our children into the ... Read Morevalue systems and belief systems we deem as appropriate. It is a careful line to walk though between letting them choose their own paths and pointing them to them one we know is best. But to just give kids free reign to “find their own way” is what leads many kids down very dangerous roads. They are CHILDREN which means they need a guide, not just a listener. I am very grateful my parents let me think for myself but still provided boundaries and held me to certain expectations. I.E. As long as you live here, you WILL go to church and you WILL act morally, etc.
This is why I still see it as so important for a parent to know who our leaders REALLY ARE and stand up against them when they act out of line or try and push their way into our lives. He works for you and me, not us working for him. Yes, he is the President, but he is OUR President – we the people – and he is supposed to represent our thinking and so far this man hasn’t which is why his poll numbers are already well below 50% nation wide in just 8 short months. Ok, I am done!
Brady voted in the Obama School Address Response Poll along with over 49,665 other people.
Should President Obama be allowed to address the nation's school children without a response from the opposition?
- Yes
- No
- I don't care
Yesterday at 11:33am · Comment · Like / Unlike · Take this Poll · See Other Polls
Brady Speers - only AFTER all parents are able to read the text of his comments first. He has too much power to be given free reign into the minds of our children without accountability.
Roy Hayhurst - Agreed!
Meredith Clayton Allen -Would you have taken the same position if Bush wanted to speak to schoolchildren? Just curious.
Bunky McMahon - We wouldn't have had to worry if President Bush had wanted to do the same thing. At least we know he is an American citizen, and not trying to socalize our country.
Brady Speers -I don't think anyone without a parents consent in tht powerful of a position should have unbridled access to my childs head. BUT no, I would not be as concerned with Bush or Clinton for that matter. Gore, Michael Moore and Obama are on the same wavelength for me and all would get a big fat no from me. Just being honest.
Clayton Allen - I'm fine with honest. I was just wondering. Not asking if you'd be as concerned. I get that you wouldn't be, and that's a valid position. And I'm sure you acknowledge that there are others who would have been more concerned with a Bush speech than an Obama one. And that's a valid position, regardless of whether people want to admit it or not... Read More. My shock through this current brouhaha is that there is any objection to the President speaking to schoolchildren. He IS the President. His speeches--even to schoolchildren--shouldn't have to be vetted by us first. I have trouble believing that there is really an honest to goodness concern among detractors here that Obama is going to say something horrific to our kids. I mean, really? What is it that he is going to say that is going to ruin our children forever? What is the feared agenda with this speech? And why is it insufficient to say, as a parent,
Meredith Clayton Allen - [Ran out of room!] Cont'd .... "I will let my child hear these ideas, and then I will explain to my child why I do or do not agree with those ideas. And while I'm at it, I'll try to explain the benefit and the basis for the opposing opinion, b/c doing so: (A) helps my child understand the issue better; (B) helps my child become a more well informed and well-rounded individual; (C) helps my child formulate their own opinions on the issue; or even (D) helps my child formulate better arguments that align with mine so they can go out there and try to convert more people to my way of thinking"? The fact that an honest disagreement and difference of opinion on politics, policy, or even something as taboo as religion has become impossible to have in this country scares me to death.
Brady Speers - Good thoughts for real and for the most part I agree. It does provide a great oppty for discussion and such. But I have studied Obama in great detail. He has a very scarry agenda and value system - more radical than any before him and more extreme than any President with his kind of power in our history. Now, you won't hear or see that in mainstream media, because Obama is their man. They love the guy. Why wouldn't they? He supports all things that go against our historical, conservative, Christian value system (and I do mean ALL). This man has surrounded his entire life with anti-American, racist, anti-freedom believing people so I think he deserves being watched more carefully than others like Bush, Clinton and the likes.
You also have to consider age in this matter. Certainly, a high schooler is more able to logically process and think through matters more than a 7 year old. But things said to a 7 year old can stick forever, especially if said by one revered as high as God himself like our President is. It is a parents role to GUIDE and LEAD our children into the ... Read Morevalue systems and belief systems we deem as appropriate. It is a careful line to walk though between letting them choose their own paths and pointing them to them one we know is best. But to just give kids free reign to “find their own way” is what leads many kids down very dangerous roads. They are CHILDREN which means they need a guide, not just a listener. I am very grateful my parents let me think for myself but still provided boundaries and held me to certain expectations. I.E. As long as you live here, you WILL go to church and you WILL act morally, etc.
This is why I still see it as so important for a parent to know who our leaders REALLY ARE and stand up against them when they act out of line or try and push their way into our lives. He works for you and me, not us working for him. Yes, he is the President, but he is OUR President – we the people – and he is supposed to represent our thinking and so far this man hasn’t which is why his poll numbers are already well below 50% nation wide in just 8 short months. Ok, I am done!
Great Obama Discussion From Facebook
Brady Speers - This is unreal! My kids would simply not attend that day and would write alternative letters!!Critics Decry Obama's 'Indoctrination' Plan for Students -
Political News - FOXNews.com
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/
A suggested lesson plan that calls on students to write letters to themselves about what they can do to help President Obama following his address to students nationwide is troubling and establishes the president as a...
Scott McMahon -I have already called my sons school yesterday and informed them that he will NOT be participating in this video...these folks think they own us and it will get worse if we dont stand up to them...
September 2 at 1:02pm ·
Dawn Moriarty Funderburk - Hey-thanks for the heads up on the obama speech in schools. I had no idea until I read it on your FB and now I feel so much more informed. I have called the schools and talked with my boys' teachers and they are not showing it in our classes. Thanks again!
Kristi Price Loy - Brady, do you know if there's a way to find out which schools are actually going to show it and have these activities?
Scott McMahon - Sorry to but in, but it is my understanding that all public schools are going to view the emperor's speach.
Kristi Price Loy - Hmmmm... is it too late to send my kids to private school? :-)
Becky Speers Jensen - wow....amazing! Point of View with Kirby Anderson on KVTT was talking about having Government Health Clinics in all Public High Schools. This would allow students to get healthcare at school. Planned Parenthood is who will be in charge of health exams for teenage girls and sex ed......what is our country becoming???? Crazy!! People need to educate themselves and this Health Care Bill. Pg. 99 is where the details of this school clinic is.
Kristi Price Loy - wonderful!
Becky Speers Jensen - sorry...that was page 992 of the Health Care Bill...google it........
Dawn Moriarty Funderburk - I just called my kid's schools and they do not know anything about it as of right now. Do all schools have to participate?
Amy Torres - Parents need to stay involved in the education of their children, and we all need to watch out for the wolf in sheep's clothing. This is the link to the source where I read about it....my sons school knew exactly what I was talking about, however, there is no mention of it on the school site, letter to parents, etc....
Dawn Moriarty Funderburk - I find it odd that my kid's schools had no knowledge of it if it supposed to happen next Tuesday.
Brady Speers - It's all over Education Department website
Jeff Ellington - little history fact. do you know who created the Dept of Education?
Jimmy Carter. and education been down hill ever since.
Karan Anderson Wroten - Parents, your claws better come out on this. Teachers have enough on their plate and don't need to waste our children's time on this junk. What about TAKS? Don't get me started.
Jeff Ellington - Mark Davis on WBAP was talking about this, this morn. Mine isn't at school age but Karan is right, you guys that do have a little one in school, need to fight this hard!
Brady Speers - I mean writing a letter is one thing, but stroking Obama's ego is just going over the top. Maybe do something you promised you would Obama, like being different than the others, and you will get the praise you are due! Did we ask the same when Bush was in office? No, of course not.
David Ogletree - I"m sure you doing a good job instilling them with hate towards those who don't agree with you. I'm about to just stop using Facebook. I'm very tired of all this hate speech. I think Christians need to go back and read the Bible instead of spending all their time hating everybody. Christians are known by the world as hateful mean people. That is not the image that the Bible tells us to give. I hardly remember you from college and all I really know about you from facebook is that you hate Obama and all things Democrat. You should work on what you are known for.
Becky Speers Jensen - There are people all over the world that give up their lives to stand up for the TRUTH and are obedient to what GOD tells us what is true and not what MAN says is true. God tells us to be bold and to stand up and not back down! Jesus was tortured and beaten because of what he stood for. He gave His life for me and David, He have his life for you. He paid the ultimate price for sin.....death. We are called as Christians to live by a different standard than that of the world.
Renee Rogers Mcclung - The goal of the speech and the lesson plans is to challenge students to work hard in school, to not drop out and to meet short-term goals like behaving in class, doing their homework.
You think in Texas were we are ranked 42nd in the education system you would be happy that our President is actually doing soemthing to help our children.
The fact that parents would keep their child out of school rather than listen to the PRESIDENT speak is ridiculos.... Read More
Here's and idea. Rather than teach your children to turn their back on people that they don't agree with, why don't you teach them to:
1) respect their elders and listen to what they have to say, even if they don't agree.
2) respect their PRESIDENT.
Just because your child listens to the president speak about staying in school, doesn't mean that they are going to turn in into Democrats. The fact is, they are way more intrested in Spongebob and GI Joe, than to listen to thier dad rant and rave about the President.
Jeff Ellington - good news is it's been withdrawn (kinda), bad news is, it's still out there...
The Obama administration is rethinking its course recommendations for students ahead of President Obama's address to the the nation's schoolchildren next week, rewriting its suggestions to teachers for student assignments on how to "help the president,"
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/03/white-house-withdraws-students-help-obama/
Melisa Wright - I think if it were a republican's idea....you guys would be all for it. In many people's eyes..he can do no right. Do you forget that it was republican's that caused our deficit. Our economy is actually picking up. I'm not republican or democratic; however, I think we all need to be objective and really pay attention to the world we live in and... Read More what is/has been going on. Your beloved Bush/Cheney...why don't you really find out what those snakes were up to. Dig deep. I have a problem with things being forced on us...but, sometimes we need it. When adults can't make good decisions...they need to be treated like a child.
Jeff Ellington - Funny you sound like a Democrat.
Renee Rogers Mcclung - She sounds like someone who is completely right. If it was anyone else but Obama in the school trying to help our children you guys would be all for it!
Jeff Ellington - no, Bush talked at a Jr high (i think) and I was just as against him as I am Obama. School is school, reading, writing, math, science, history, art. period. no politics...
David Ogletree - For starters he has not done anything yet and he only plans to tell kids to stay in school. There has never been any plans to say anything else. Christ never spoke out against the Gov of his time which was a very evil Gov. Christ & Paul could have made a big deal about how unfair the Gov was and never did. There is not one instance in the Bible that gives us any Christian mandate to speak out against the Gov. As a matter of fact it gives us a mandate to spread the Gospel. We are to be in the world not of the world. Our lives are to show only love to others. Go ask any random non christian and ask them what Christians are known for and I assure you the vast majority will not say nice things.
David Ogletree - You should be telling your children to respect their leaders instead of showing them by your actions and speech how much you disrespect them.
Jeff Ellington - David, yes the bible does say "to be in the world not of the world" and yes Jesus and Paul did not "speak out" against the Roman Empire, BUT we as Christians should look at the whole bible not just the parts we like. did not Saul, David, Joshua, and many others fight to protect and keep Israel out of bondage and escape from one oppessor or another. I pray daily on what I should do, and the answer I get back time and again is, fight! Gods power and glory will be shown though the fight weather we win or lose. Win or lose I will fight until I can't anymore. with my voice, vote, money, time, and with my sword and fist, if I must...
To stick with the "Roman" theme, I'm not going to stand around and do nothing when our Rome is burning around us. And I am sure not going to sit and watch Obama plays the fiddle.
Don't mean to be jumping on you David, really don't, but I will not teach my son to respect someone, some belief system, some philosophy that is SO Anti God and Christ.
David Ogletree - So your saying that Saul & David are better than Jesus & Paul. With your logic we should start a Christian militia and slaughter Obama and anybody that does not support your beliefs and start a Theocracy. The current administration does not come close to what the Roman empire did. Lets say all your baseless accusations are true. How is it evil ... and unchristian to make sure all people get medical help. I think you need to go study the good Samaritan a little more. Your statement goes against the New Testament. Paul even told us to go the extra mile not to start a group to speak out against the unfairness of making people carry soldiers stuff for one mile. The Jews were very upset that Jesus did not overthrow the Government. So upset in fact they used their political power to kill him. Your actions sound more like that of the Pharasies than of Jesus. All he did and what he told us to do was to ignore that stuff and spread the Gospel. How do your actions spread the Gospel.
Brady Speers - Wow. Now THIS is what America is all about. Now, I will not respond to David directly, since I never personally attacked him as he did me, but I will say this - we should teach our children to respect the OFFICE of the President in all cases, but not every President is a man worthy of PERSONAL respect (i.e. Clinton who cheated on his wife in the OVAL OFFICE). We can sit around in our Christian bubble and let evil rule the world while we sip our non-alocholic drinks, listen to our "christian music" while wearing our "christian clothing" or we can be active and stand up against ideas and values that totally oppose what the Bible itself stands for such as abortion for one. The Bible is full of stories and situations in which GOD HIMSELF destroyed entire nations for immorality and values such as what America is now headed towards. And if Christ and God the Father are one, ding, ding, ding, we have a winner Johnny!
Brady Speers - Furthermore, Christ himself said we would be hated by the world. HATED and DESPISED just as he was. (John 15:8) Walk into a crowd and talk about Jesus and people will walk away. Walk into the same crowd and talk about Mohammed and they will listen and applaud. Christians spend too much trying to be loved and accepted by the world. Christ made it clear there would be a line in the end times and you would either be on one side or the other. Yes, we are to love our neighbors on a one-on-one basis, but we are to stand up FOR CHRIST, against the world, if need be. This President stands for abortion, wants my taxes to pay for abortions, wants the acceptance of all religions as a pathway to God and there is much more I could discuss that this man believes in that are totally contrary to Christ, but space will not allow.
Brady Speers - Finally, if the President wants to speak to our children only about education I am all for it and would think it to be pretty darn cool. But only after I KNOW what it is he plans to say. All he needs to do is reveal to us parents his transcript so we can make that choice. I will not allow the most powerful man in the world free reign into the minds of my children without my consent. No way Jose. Sadly, Obama will likely use this platform to push his socialistic agenda and political plans every so suttly for sure. After all, many of these kids will be the age to vote when his re-election bid comes around and if you don't think his advisors are thinking about that, you (meaning whoever) are a fool.
Jeff Ellington - David, you just said that you don't like all the "haters" here on FBK but so far, you've been the most hateful, in this comments link...
Just because I disagree with how this admin. on what it wants to do, your saying I want to start a Theocracy...
Just because I disagree, you say I want to kill Obama...... Read More
Just because I disagree, you say I want to start a militia...
I have said none of these things...
The good Samaritan did what did he out of God calling on him to do it. and he did, with his free will. He was not FORCED by the government or God to do it, he choose to do it. the bible, is not just the New Testament, it is the Old and the New. By just looking at the New testament you are just as blind as the Jewish leaders of today, who look at only the Old.
It is not evil and unchristian to want to make sure people get medical help and neither is it evil and unchristian to disagree with how we are going to do it.
September 3 at 9:04pm ·
Jeff Ellington - no, disrespect to Brady (or you either David) just being spirited in my defense of Our (we the People) way of life.
David Ogletree - He is going to release what he is going to say before he does it. It is Gods right to destroy a nation for immorality but it is his job alone. If we go into a crowd and talk about Jesus your right people will hate us for that. My problem is that we have a reputation for being hateful people. I worked at Olive Garden one time & you could win an award to pick your own schedule. I asked why they never picked Sunday and they said "that is the worst time. It is the busiest and it is the God squad. They don't tip and they complain the most". People in the public eye talk about how the first wave of hate mail is always Christians. Churches have become so partisan that it is almost impossible for a Democrat to attend Sunday School because it often turns into a Political rally. Pres Bush had the power at one point to do pretty much whatever he wanted and Abortion is still legal. If the Republican party really wanted to make it illegal they could. They are just stringing you along.
Jeff Ellington - Boy wow, where to begin. You know what David you get the last word cuz I'm getting a nose bleed.... Just last thing, pick better Churches... I have never been in one that has done what you are talking about. maybe I've been lucky (or blessed) either way, you want to dump on Christians, which is funny cuz you say you are one (and I believe you when you do). it seems you have alot of self hate about that. So, I'm out...
Pray for you brother.
Jeff Ellington - http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ib8qja0qqnnbZFsHF7kP6GV9XVfQD9AG43GO0 not looking good for Mr. Obama...
Brady Speers - I agree. Our church is wonderful and loves all people. We do have our issues, and many Christians give Christ a bad name (I do so myself at times) but for the most part, the Christians I know are real, loving, and very charitable. This has nothing do with this dialoge however regarding Obama speaking to our kids, so not sure how we ended up here. I am out...
Brady Speers - FYI, most of the nations God destroyed he did so by using the Israelites (actual people with swords and chariots) or by allowing them to destroy themselves such as the Roman Empire. Rarely did he destroy nations without the help of human beings the way he did with Sodom and Gomorrah.
Dave Curlee - So.... how's everybody doing here?
Dave Curlee - just my 2cents. I have no problem with Obama, Bush, Clinton, H.W. Bush, Reagan, Carter, Ford, Nixon, Johnson, Kennedy... who ever the president is addressing school kids. That's cool. But I want his message, (and he does serve at the will of We The People), to be, "study hard, read read read, do your math, listen to your parents, help others, work hard and you can be president to."
I'm also cool if Mr T, Arnold Schartzenager, Newt Gingrich, Ashton Kutcher or Dog the Bounty Hunter do that. No problem there.
What I don't like is that when you couple this, with all the other stuff coming out of the admin, both policy-wise and rhetoric...it's starting to look.... familiar....
September 3 at 10:50pm · DeleteDave CurleeNow I know y'all are gonna take this out of context and there may be some screaming, but.... Hitler understood that if you could get one generation early enough, you could change the country or world.
Nicolae Ceauşescu in Romania knew this to be true as well. I have FRIENDS who were indoctrinated by him and his secret police... who were in government orphanages.... who were brought out to wave adoringly at him as he passed...
My kids are mine. God entrusted Kat and Me to raise them. No one is going to usurp that. Right wing, left, middle, confused... doesn't matter.
Remember, this is a government by the people, for the people... let that sink in. WE the people. We don't serve them. They serve us. We have every DUTY to question them, to hold them accountable, to remove them when they do wrong. It's our responsibility the result of their actions. Whether good or bad, we put them there and we must hold them accountable. ...
Dave Curlee - I don't hate President Obama, I think is very wrong on many many things. And I don't trust him to NOT try to indoctrinate our kids. It's not my actions that are causing that mistrust... I'm not the one who says one thing and then does another....
Brady Speers - Good stuff my friend Curlee. Good stuff. In light of what was just released about yet another of his appointees believing 9/11 was an inside job (sound familiar Rev Wright?!?) there is a lot America did NOT question before giving this man the most important seat in the world. Now that he is in it, it is OUR job to control him, not his job to control us. If he wants to cheer our kids on, that is awesome. But kids can watch it online later, after parents view it and DECIDE they want their kids to see it. That's the way it should be. Period end of story. We make the call when it comes to our kids, not even the President.
Jeff Ellington - Good stuff D. Curlee, good stuff. WE raise our kids, not the Gov... right or left...
Jeff Ellington - And so my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what your can do for your country. -JFK
Above all, tell the Truth - S. Cleveland
I am heartily rejoiced that my term is so near its close. I will so cease to be a servant and will become a sovereign. - James Polk
Melisa Wright - Above all, tell the Truth...yeah, Bush, Cheney...that's definitely their motto. Cheney is an evil, evil man; do your research people before you judge Obama. So far, our economy is starting to pick up and he wants to keep kids in school....hum, doesn't sound so bad. It's been just a few months and things are starting to get better. If parents can't keep their kids in school, off drugs, practicing safe (I prefer NO) sex, etc.....someone has to speak out and try something new. Our country is excusing inexcusable crimes, turning the other cheek.....most people should be ashamed of themselves. I am a sinner like everyone else but I am honest, have good morals, treat other people like I want to be treated.....can you really say that about people like Cheney????? NO I don't decide who dies....have no regard for others only my pocket book and my power. I think Obama has a tough job....seriously. At least he's not trying to fatten his pockets and "turning the other cheek".
Jeff Ellington - Really Melisa? better? 16% unemployment is better? Gas at 2.50 here in Texas better(higher in other parts of the country)? wanting to change our form of government to Socialism is better? government control of banks and car companies and healthcare is better? A President who surrounds himself with dangerous people better?
Someone who is a racist- Rev Wright
someone who is a communist- Van Jones
someone who will ledgelate from the bench- Sotomayor... Read More
someone who is a known terrorist- Bill Ayers
these people are friends of or work for Obama, this is what you think is better? and the list could go on and on....
NAME 1, just 1 lie that Bush and Cheney said... and back it up. was he a great President? no but he was a devoted American who worked everyday to protect this country.
Do my research on Obama, since 07 and everyday since....
Dave Curlee - Yeah, could someone explain to me how spending us in to a 12 trillion (that's thousand billion - kind of a lot) debt is better. Ok, we were at the 2 - 3 trillion dollar debt under Bush / Cheney... Who added the extra 9 Trillion (again, that's 9 thousand billion - a little more than the average household earns).
And Jeff's right, If VP Cheney is evil, please enumerate those evils. Same goes for Bush. List them out please.
Please explain to me how those two moved the country further towards socialism. Please list out the folks they surround(ed) themselves with that are:... Read More
-communist
-socialist
-marxist
-racist
-supporters of communist countries
Please show me the folks in their administration or personal lives that promote statism. That promote that we should serve our government. That we should all suffer a little for the common good....
Give me those names please. I wanna read up on those Bush / Cheney cronies that believe / promote those things.
Melisa Wright - The unemployment crisis started well before he took office...remember that. Rev Wright....yes a racist. I don't say that I am "ok" with everything...I'm not all or nothing kinda person. I do have a problem with some of his relationships. I'm just saying don't discount and see bad in everything he does because he's a democrat. I just worked out...starving now, must eat. I will respond again to your last post.
Dave Curlee - I don't think any of us are discounting everything he's doing because he's a democrat. It goes beyond that. Republican / Democrat / Whigg.. whatever. It's the decisions he's making and the people he surrounds himself with... that's what causes us to not trust him.
I'll be damned if I'm gonna just blindly follow. I don't do that with any leader. These are people, not gods.
I didn't go with the "bush can do no wrong" stuff either. He made some dumb mistakes. I do think he was really trying to help, but I also think he did some dumb stuff. It just turns out that Obama is doing a lot more dumb stuff. And his dumb stuff is really hurting or poised to hurt us. Tell me please what is Brady to do as payroll taxes increase. Is he expected to make every move with altruism? Or is he expected to 1, provide for his family, and 2. provide for his corporation.
If his company is to survive and thus, ensure that his family survives... his focus will be on cutting costs...and as those payroll taxes increase... he'll look for ways to maintain equilibrium... and that doesn't mean, dropping his salary drastically and letting his family suffer. Now I know him, and have seen him in tough straights with his company. I've seen him pay my salary and not his. He's paid his dues and risked more than any employee of his... Read More. So when those taxes start to increase, so that all this out-of-control spending can be paid for... the unemployed level will increase a bit... as they walk out of EH.. and into the unemployment office.
That's not a democrat or republican thing. That's a conservative / liberal thing. Conservatives want people to keep more of what they earn so that they can have more $ to employ people.
Margaret Thatcher said that the problem with socialism is that eventually, you run out of other people's money.... having to pay down a 12 trillion dollar debt is gonna cause that kind of a problem....for your kids and mine, and our grand children.
Melisa Wright - First, I am far more conservative than liberal; just an fyi. Also, I think it's great that you speak so highly of Brady and the sacrifices he has made for his employees. For alot of republican's it is a democratic/republican thing. I just got home so...I'm going to need some time to find specific references for you guys as to why I said the things I said. Cheney and Rumsfeld are old school evil....that is my opinion. We all think differently and things that I view as immoral or wrong isn't necessarily going to be the same as others. Ultimately, I am not the one that matters. Cheney is a sick man, physically and mentally. Does he sleep well at night??? I do. I'll get back within a couple "business" days with specifics.
Melisa Wright - Ours is archiving it and putting it on the school website so that families can make the individual choice.......good decision.
Brady Speers - Ok I really want to get this thing to 100 comments!! I will respond with more later right now it is time to hang with my girls
Brady Speers - Ok, just for the record, Melisa, the US Congress has been in total control by democrats since 2006. The recession started sometime from 2006-2008. Bush was a lame duck President by then. So those that made the decisions to allow people that could not afford homes to get loans anyway were not the GOP who have had little power since 2006. Now I agree but he is now our President that has clearly been tied and associated with people that spew hate about our country and terrorists that even bombed the Pentago and say 9/11 was a govt event! Bush started as a great President but ended up making some poor decisions by giving these huge companies money and running our national debt even higher. Now Obama has added another 3 trillion to it in just 8 months. But don't drink the CNN coolaid that this recession was Bush's. It wasn't and the facts are very clear once you look at them. Regardless, it is now Obama's to fix and...
Brady Speers - he has done NOTHING to affect change. It is now HIS economy. The blame it on Bush concept won't work anymore which is why Obama's poll numbers are below 45%!!! As far as it being a "tough job" I would say 1). this is why we were fools to elect a man with 18 mos of experience as a senator and nothing more. 2). I would say "poor baby". Yes, it is the toughest job in the world. That is why you need a person that has a respected track record, experience and strength. Obama may have strength, but he has very little of the other two. He won because he was "cool" and gave moving speeches (and they were) and on promises of being different but he isn't. Regardless for me, he is the most liberal thinking man ever in control of our country, and that alone is the reason I don't like the dude. The immoral, anti-biblical ideals he supports and endorses will bring the judgment of God on our nation even more than it already is.
Sat at 11:36pm
Brady Speers - Now, let's keep this going people so we can hit 100 comments! COMON!!!
Brady Speers - Ok, just heard Obama is releasing his education speech transcript on Monday. He must be reading this conversation OR, his advisor (Axelrod) grew a brain. That was all he needed to do.
Jeff Ellington - "...So those that made the decisions to allow people that could not afford homes to get loans anyway were not the GOP who have had little power since 2006...." Speers.
Just to touch on this point by Brady, Freddie Mac and Fannie May where started by the Carter Admin back in the 70s and expanded during the Clinton Admin in the 90s. there was warning bells about Freddie and Fannie but during the hearing about them having problems back around 06, all the Congressional leaders in charge of overseeing Freddie and Fannie said everything was great, no problems. Of course we now know that this democratic leaders in congress where on the take from lobbist for Freddie and Fannie and many of them got "special" loans from Freddie and Fannie and alot of other shady deals...
Jeff Ellington - ...VERY much like the S & L scandal that Congress had in the 80s & 90s. The Bush Admin tried to reform and restore Freddie and Fannie but his ideas where shot down by the Democrat Congress.
But we can be very clear. the Freddie and Fannie problems are very much a Democrat problem. and the people know it...
Jeff Ellington - I want to touch on the statements that Cheney and Rummy are Evil but don't have time before work today. also want to go back to healthcare (I know, jumping around, arn't I?) but again no time before work, so I'll be back later. C ya.
Brady Speers - Fun, fun. Where did our buddy Ogletree go? and Melisa? Guess the heat in the kitchen got too hot...
Brady Speers - jump over to this discussion - good stuff people - http://www.facebook.com/bradyspeers?v=feed&story_fbid=143026427593
Dawn Moriarty Funderburk - Hey thanks for the heads up on the obama speech in schools. I had no idea until I read it on your FB and now I feel so much more informed. I have called the schools and talked with my boys' teachers and they are not showing it in our classes. Thanks again!
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A suggested lesson plan that calls on students to write letters to themselves about what they can do to help President Obama following his address to students nationwide is troubling and establishes the president as a...
Scott McMahon -I have already called my sons school yesterday and informed them that he will NOT be participating in this video...these folks think they own us and it will get worse if we dont stand up to them...
September 2 at 1:02pm ·
Dawn Moriarty Funderburk - Hey-thanks for the heads up on the obama speech in schools. I had no idea until I read it on your FB and now I feel so much more informed. I have called the schools and talked with my boys' teachers and they are not showing it in our classes. Thanks again!
Kristi Price Loy - Brady, do you know if there's a way to find out which schools are actually going to show it and have these activities?
Scott McMahon - Sorry to but in, but it is my understanding that all public schools are going to view the emperor's speach.
Kristi Price Loy - Hmmmm... is it too late to send my kids to private school? :-)
Becky Speers Jensen - wow....amazing! Point of View with Kirby Anderson on KVTT was talking about having Government Health Clinics in all Public High Schools. This would allow students to get healthcare at school. Planned Parenthood is who will be in charge of health exams for teenage girls and sex ed......what is our country becoming???? Crazy!! People need to educate themselves and this Health Care Bill. Pg. 99 is where the details of this school clinic is.
Kristi Price Loy - wonderful!
Becky Speers Jensen - sorry...that was page 992 of the Health Care Bill...google it........
Dawn Moriarty Funderburk - I just called my kid's schools and they do not know anything about it as of right now. Do all schools have to participate?
Amy Torres - Parents need to stay involved in the education of their children, and we all need to watch out for the wolf in sheep's clothing. This is the link to the source where I read about it....my sons school knew exactly what I was talking about, however, there is no mention of it on the school site, letter to parents, etc....
Dawn Moriarty Funderburk - I find it odd that my kid's schools had no knowledge of it if it supposed to happen next Tuesday.
Brady Speers - It's all over Education Department website
Jeff Ellington - little history fact. do you know who created the Dept of Education?
Jimmy Carter. and education been down hill ever since.
Karan Anderson Wroten - Parents, your claws better come out on this. Teachers have enough on their plate and don't need to waste our children's time on this junk. What about TAKS? Don't get me started.
Jeff Ellington - Mark Davis on WBAP was talking about this, this morn. Mine isn't at school age but Karan is right, you guys that do have a little one in school, need to fight this hard!
Brady Speers - I mean writing a letter is one thing, but stroking Obama's ego is just going over the top. Maybe do something you promised you would Obama, like being different than the others, and you will get the praise you are due! Did we ask the same when Bush was in office? No, of course not.
David Ogletree - I"m sure you doing a good job instilling them with hate towards those who don't agree with you. I'm about to just stop using Facebook. I'm very tired of all this hate speech. I think Christians need to go back and read the Bible instead of spending all their time hating everybody. Christians are known by the world as hateful mean people. That is not the image that the Bible tells us to give. I hardly remember you from college and all I really know about you from facebook is that you hate Obama and all things Democrat. You should work on what you are known for.
Becky Speers Jensen - There are people all over the world that give up their lives to stand up for the TRUTH and are obedient to what GOD tells us what is true and not what MAN says is true. God tells us to be bold and to stand up and not back down! Jesus was tortured and beaten because of what he stood for. He gave His life for me and David, He have his life for you. He paid the ultimate price for sin.....death. We are called as Christians to live by a different standard than that of the world.
Renee Rogers Mcclung - The goal of the speech and the lesson plans is to challenge students to work hard in school, to not drop out and to meet short-term goals like behaving in class, doing their homework.
You think in Texas were we are ranked 42nd in the education system you would be happy that our President is actually doing soemthing to help our children.
The fact that parents would keep their child out of school rather than listen to the PRESIDENT speak is ridiculos.... Read More
Here's and idea. Rather than teach your children to turn their back on people that they don't agree with, why don't you teach them to:
1) respect their elders and listen to what they have to say, even if they don't agree.
2) respect their PRESIDENT.
Just because your child listens to the president speak about staying in school, doesn't mean that they are going to turn in into Democrats. The fact is, they are way more intrested in Spongebob and GI Joe, than to listen to thier dad rant and rave about the President.
Jeff Ellington - good news is it's been withdrawn (kinda), bad news is, it's still out there...
The Obama administration is rethinking its course recommendations for students ahead of President Obama's address to the the nation's schoolchildren next week, rewriting its suggestions to teachers for student assignments on how to "help the president,"
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/03/white-house-withdraws-students-help-obama/
Melisa Wright - I think if it were a republican's idea....you guys would be all for it. In many people's eyes..he can do no right. Do you forget that it was republican's that caused our deficit. Our economy is actually picking up. I'm not republican or democratic; however, I think we all need to be objective and really pay attention to the world we live in and... Read More what is/has been going on. Your beloved Bush/Cheney...why don't you really find out what those snakes were up to. Dig deep. I have a problem with things being forced on us...but, sometimes we need it. When adults can't make good decisions...they need to be treated like a child.
Jeff Ellington - Funny you sound like a Democrat.
Renee Rogers Mcclung - She sounds like someone who is completely right. If it was anyone else but Obama in the school trying to help our children you guys would be all for it!
Jeff Ellington - no, Bush talked at a Jr high (i think) and I was just as against him as I am Obama. School is school, reading, writing, math, science, history, art. period. no politics...
David Ogletree - For starters he has not done anything yet and he only plans to tell kids to stay in school. There has never been any plans to say anything else. Christ never spoke out against the Gov of his time which was a very evil Gov. Christ & Paul could have made a big deal about how unfair the Gov was and never did. There is not one instance in the Bible that gives us any Christian mandate to speak out against the Gov. As a matter of fact it gives us a mandate to spread the Gospel. We are to be in the world not of the world. Our lives are to show only love to others. Go ask any random non christian and ask them what Christians are known for and I assure you the vast majority will not say nice things.
David Ogletree - You should be telling your children to respect their leaders instead of showing them by your actions and speech how much you disrespect them.
Jeff Ellington - David, yes the bible does say "to be in the world not of the world" and yes Jesus and Paul did not "speak out" against the Roman Empire, BUT we as Christians should look at the whole bible not just the parts we like. did not Saul, David, Joshua, and many others fight to protect and keep Israel out of bondage and escape from one oppessor or another. I pray daily on what I should do, and the answer I get back time and again is, fight! Gods power and glory will be shown though the fight weather we win or lose. Win or lose I will fight until I can't anymore. with my voice, vote, money, time, and with my sword and fist, if I must...
To stick with the "Roman" theme, I'm not going to stand around and do nothing when our Rome is burning around us. And I am sure not going to sit and watch Obama plays the fiddle.
Don't mean to be jumping on you David, really don't, but I will not teach my son to respect someone, some belief system, some philosophy that is SO Anti God and Christ.
David Ogletree - So your saying that Saul & David are better than Jesus & Paul. With your logic we should start a Christian militia and slaughter Obama and anybody that does not support your beliefs and start a Theocracy. The current administration does not come close to what the Roman empire did. Lets say all your baseless accusations are true. How is it evil ... and unchristian to make sure all people get medical help. I think you need to go study the good Samaritan a little more. Your statement goes against the New Testament. Paul even told us to go the extra mile not to start a group to speak out against the unfairness of making people carry soldiers stuff for one mile. The Jews were very upset that Jesus did not overthrow the Government. So upset in fact they used their political power to kill him. Your actions sound more like that of the Pharasies than of Jesus. All he did and what he told us to do was to ignore that stuff and spread the Gospel. How do your actions spread the Gospel.
Brady Speers - Wow. Now THIS is what America is all about. Now, I will not respond to David directly, since I never personally attacked him as he did me, but I will say this - we should teach our children to respect the OFFICE of the President in all cases, but not every President is a man worthy of PERSONAL respect (i.e. Clinton who cheated on his wife in the OVAL OFFICE). We can sit around in our Christian bubble and let evil rule the world while we sip our non-alocholic drinks, listen to our "christian music" while wearing our "christian clothing" or we can be active and stand up against ideas and values that totally oppose what the Bible itself stands for such as abortion for one. The Bible is full of stories and situations in which GOD HIMSELF destroyed entire nations for immorality and values such as what America is now headed towards. And if Christ and God the Father are one, ding, ding, ding, we have a winner Johnny!
Brady Speers - Furthermore, Christ himself said we would be hated by the world. HATED and DESPISED just as he was. (John 15:8) Walk into a crowd and talk about Jesus and people will walk away. Walk into the same crowd and talk about Mohammed and they will listen and applaud. Christians spend too much trying to be loved and accepted by the world. Christ made it clear there would be a line in the end times and you would either be on one side or the other. Yes, we are to love our neighbors on a one-on-one basis, but we are to stand up FOR CHRIST, against the world, if need be. This President stands for abortion, wants my taxes to pay for abortions, wants the acceptance of all religions as a pathway to God and there is much more I could discuss that this man believes in that are totally contrary to Christ, but space will not allow.
Brady Speers - Finally, if the President wants to speak to our children only about education I am all for it and would think it to be pretty darn cool. But only after I KNOW what it is he plans to say. All he needs to do is reveal to us parents his transcript so we can make that choice. I will not allow the most powerful man in the world free reign into the minds of my children without my consent. No way Jose. Sadly, Obama will likely use this platform to push his socialistic agenda and political plans every so suttly for sure. After all, many of these kids will be the age to vote when his re-election bid comes around and if you don't think his advisors are thinking about that, you (meaning whoever) are a fool.
Jeff Ellington - David, you just said that you don't like all the "haters" here on FBK but so far, you've been the most hateful, in this comments link...
Just because I disagree with how this admin. on what it wants to do, your saying I want to start a Theocracy...
Just because I disagree, you say I want to kill Obama...... Read More
Just because I disagree, you say I want to start a militia...
I have said none of these things...
The good Samaritan did what did he out of God calling on him to do it. and he did, with his free will. He was not FORCED by the government or God to do it, he choose to do it. the bible, is not just the New Testament, it is the Old and the New. By just looking at the New testament you are just as blind as the Jewish leaders of today, who look at only the Old.
It is not evil and unchristian to want to make sure people get medical help and neither is it evil and unchristian to disagree with how we are going to do it.
September 3 at 9:04pm ·
Jeff Ellington - no, disrespect to Brady (or you either David) just being spirited in my defense of Our (we the People) way of life.
David Ogletree - He is going to release what he is going to say before he does it. It is Gods right to destroy a nation for immorality but it is his job alone. If we go into a crowd and talk about Jesus your right people will hate us for that. My problem is that we have a reputation for being hateful people. I worked at Olive Garden one time & you could win an award to pick your own schedule. I asked why they never picked Sunday and they said "that is the worst time. It is the busiest and it is the God squad. They don't tip and they complain the most". People in the public eye talk about how the first wave of hate mail is always Christians. Churches have become so partisan that it is almost impossible for a Democrat to attend Sunday School because it often turns into a Political rally. Pres Bush had the power at one point to do pretty much whatever he wanted and Abortion is still legal. If the Republican party really wanted to make it illegal they could. They are just stringing you along.
Jeff Ellington - Boy wow, where to begin. You know what David you get the last word cuz I'm getting a nose bleed.... Just last thing, pick better Churches... I have never been in one that has done what you are talking about. maybe I've been lucky (or blessed) either way, you want to dump on Christians, which is funny cuz you say you are one (and I believe you when you do). it seems you have alot of self hate about that. So, I'm out...
Pray for you brother.
Jeff Ellington - http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ib8qja0qqnnbZFsHF7kP6GV9XVfQD9AG43GO0 not looking good for Mr. Obama...
Brady Speers - I agree. Our church is wonderful and loves all people. We do have our issues, and many Christians give Christ a bad name (I do so myself at times) but for the most part, the Christians I know are real, loving, and very charitable. This has nothing do with this dialoge however regarding Obama speaking to our kids, so not sure how we ended up here. I am out...
Brady Speers - FYI, most of the nations God destroyed he did so by using the Israelites (actual people with swords and chariots) or by allowing them to destroy themselves such as the Roman Empire. Rarely did he destroy nations without the help of human beings the way he did with Sodom and Gomorrah.
Dave Curlee - So.... how's everybody doing here?
Dave Curlee - just my 2cents. I have no problem with Obama, Bush, Clinton, H.W. Bush, Reagan, Carter, Ford, Nixon, Johnson, Kennedy... who ever the president is addressing school kids. That's cool. But I want his message, (and he does serve at the will of We The People), to be, "study hard, read read read, do your math, listen to your parents, help others, work hard and you can be president to."
I'm also cool if Mr T, Arnold Schartzenager, Newt Gingrich, Ashton Kutcher or Dog the Bounty Hunter do that. No problem there.
What I don't like is that when you couple this, with all the other stuff coming out of the admin, both policy-wise and rhetoric...it's starting to look.... familiar....
September 3 at 10:50pm · DeleteDave CurleeNow I know y'all are gonna take this out of context and there may be some screaming, but.... Hitler understood that if you could get one generation early enough, you could change the country or world.
Nicolae Ceauşescu in Romania knew this to be true as well. I have FRIENDS who were indoctrinated by him and his secret police... who were in government orphanages.... who were brought out to wave adoringly at him as he passed...
My kids are mine. God entrusted Kat and Me to raise them. No one is going to usurp that. Right wing, left, middle, confused... doesn't matter.
Remember, this is a government by the people, for the people... let that sink in. WE the people. We don't serve them. They serve us. We have every DUTY to question them, to hold them accountable, to remove them when they do wrong. It's our responsibility the result of their actions. Whether good or bad, we put them there and we must hold them accountable. ...
Dave Curlee - I don't hate President Obama, I think is very wrong on many many things. And I don't trust him to NOT try to indoctrinate our kids. It's not my actions that are causing that mistrust... I'm not the one who says one thing and then does another....
Brady Speers - Good stuff my friend Curlee. Good stuff. In light of what was just released about yet another of his appointees believing 9/11 was an inside job (sound familiar Rev Wright?!?) there is a lot America did NOT question before giving this man the most important seat in the world. Now that he is in it, it is OUR job to control him, not his job to control us. If he wants to cheer our kids on, that is awesome. But kids can watch it online later, after parents view it and DECIDE they want their kids to see it. That's the way it should be. Period end of story. We make the call when it comes to our kids, not even the President.
Jeff Ellington - Good stuff D. Curlee, good stuff. WE raise our kids, not the Gov... right or left...
Jeff Ellington - And so my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what your can do for your country. -JFK
Above all, tell the Truth - S. Cleveland
I am heartily rejoiced that my term is so near its close. I will so cease to be a servant and will become a sovereign. - James Polk
Melisa Wright - Above all, tell the Truth...yeah, Bush, Cheney...that's definitely their motto. Cheney is an evil, evil man; do your research people before you judge Obama. So far, our economy is starting to pick up and he wants to keep kids in school....hum, doesn't sound so bad. It's been just a few months and things are starting to get better. If parents can't keep their kids in school, off drugs, practicing safe (I prefer NO) sex, etc.....someone has to speak out and try something new. Our country is excusing inexcusable crimes, turning the other cheek.....most people should be ashamed of themselves. I am a sinner like everyone else but I am honest, have good morals, treat other people like I want to be treated.....can you really say that about people like Cheney????? NO I don't decide who dies....have no regard for others only my pocket book and my power. I think Obama has a tough job....seriously. At least he's not trying to fatten his pockets and "turning the other cheek".
Jeff Ellington - Really Melisa? better? 16% unemployment is better? Gas at 2.50 here in Texas better(higher in other parts of the country)? wanting to change our form of government to Socialism is better? government control of banks and car companies and healthcare is better? A President who surrounds himself with dangerous people better?
Someone who is a racist- Rev Wright
someone who is a communist- Van Jones
someone who will ledgelate from the bench- Sotomayor... Read More
someone who is a known terrorist- Bill Ayers
these people are friends of or work for Obama, this is what you think is better? and the list could go on and on....
NAME 1, just 1 lie that Bush and Cheney said... and back it up. was he a great President? no but he was a devoted American who worked everyday to protect this country.
Do my research on Obama, since 07 and everyday since....
Dave Curlee - Yeah, could someone explain to me how spending us in to a 12 trillion (that's thousand billion - kind of a lot) debt is better. Ok, we were at the 2 - 3 trillion dollar debt under Bush / Cheney... Who added the extra 9 Trillion (again, that's 9 thousand billion - a little more than the average household earns).
And Jeff's right, If VP Cheney is evil, please enumerate those evils. Same goes for Bush. List them out please.
Please explain to me how those two moved the country further towards socialism. Please list out the folks they surround(ed) themselves with that are:... Read More
-communist
-socialist
-marxist
-racist
-supporters of communist countries
Please show me the folks in their administration or personal lives that promote statism. That promote that we should serve our government. That we should all suffer a little for the common good....
Give me those names please. I wanna read up on those Bush / Cheney cronies that believe / promote those things.
Melisa Wright - The unemployment crisis started well before he took office...remember that. Rev Wright....yes a racist. I don't say that I am "ok" with everything...I'm not all or nothing kinda person. I do have a problem with some of his relationships. I'm just saying don't discount and see bad in everything he does because he's a democrat. I just worked out...starving now, must eat. I will respond again to your last post.
Dave Curlee - I don't think any of us are discounting everything he's doing because he's a democrat. It goes beyond that. Republican / Democrat / Whigg.. whatever. It's the decisions he's making and the people he surrounds himself with... that's what causes us to not trust him.
I'll be damned if I'm gonna just blindly follow. I don't do that with any leader. These are people, not gods.
I didn't go with the "bush can do no wrong" stuff either. He made some dumb mistakes. I do think he was really trying to help, but I also think he did some dumb stuff. It just turns out that Obama is doing a lot more dumb stuff. And his dumb stuff is really hurting or poised to hurt us. Tell me please what is Brady to do as payroll taxes increase. Is he expected to make every move with altruism? Or is he expected to 1, provide for his family, and 2. provide for his corporation.
If his company is to survive and thus, ensure that his family survives... his focus will be on cutting costs...and as those payroll taxes increase... he'll look for ways to maintain equilibrium... and that doesn't mean, dropping his salary drastically and letting his family suffer. Now I know him, and have seen him in tough straights with his company. I've seen him pay my salary and not his. He's paid his dues and risked more than any employee of his... Read More. So when those taxes start to increase, so that all this out-of-control spending can be paid for... the unemployed level will increase a bit... as they walk out of EH.. and into the unemployment office.
That's not a democrat or republican thing. That's a conservative / liberal thing. Conservatives want people to keep more of what they earn so that they can have more $ to employ people.
Margaret Thatcher said that the problem with socialism is that eventually, you run out of other people's money.... having to pay down a 12 trillion dollar debt is gonna cause that kind of a problem....for your kids and mine, and our grand children.
Melisa Wright - First, I am far more conservative than liberal; just an fyi. Also, I think it's great that you speak so highly of Brady and the sacrifices he has made for his employees. For alot of republican's it is a democratic/republican thing. I just got home so...I'm going to need some time to find specific references for you guys as to why I said the things I said. Cheney and Rumsfeld are old school evil....that is my opinion. We all think differently and things that I view as immoral or wrong isn't necessarily going to be the same as others. Ultimately, I am not the one that matters. Cheney is a sick man, physically and mentally. Does he sleep well at night??? I do. I'll get back within a couple "business" days with specifics.
Melisa Wright - Ours is archiving it and putting it on the school website so that families can make the individual choice.......good decision.
Brady Speers - Ok I really want to get this thing to 100 comments!! I will respond with more later right now it is time to hang with my girls
Brady Speers - Ok, just for the record, Melisa, the US Congress has been in total control by democrats since 2006. The recession started sometime from 2006-2008. Bush was a lame duck President by then. So those that made the decisions to allow people that could not afford homes to get loans anyway were not the GOP who have had little power since 2006. Now I agree but he is now our President that has clearly been tied and associated with people that spew hate about our country and terrorists that even bombed the Pentago and say 9/11 was a govt event! Bush started as a great President but ended up making some poor decisions by giving these huge companies money and running our national debt even higher. Now Obama has added another 3 trillion to it in just 8 months. But don't drink the CNN coolaid that this recession was Bush's. It wasn't and the facts are very clear once you look at them. Regardless, it is now Obama's to fix and...
Brady Speers - he has done NOTHING to affect change. It is now HIS economy. The blame it on Bush concept won't work anymore which is why Obama's poll numbers are below 45%!!! As far as it being a "tough job" I would say 1). this is why we were fools to elect a man with 18 mos of experience as a senator and nothing more. 2). I would say "poor baby". Yes, it is the toughest job in the world. That is why you need a person that has a respected track record, experience and strength. Obama may have strength, but he has very little of the other two. He won because he was "cool" and gave moving speeches (and they were) and on promises of being different but he isn't. Regardless for me, he is the most liberal thinking man ever in control of our country, and that alone is the reason I don't like the dude. The immoral, anti-biblical ideals he supports and endorses will bring the judgment of God on our nation even more than it already is.
Sat at 11:36pm
Brady Speers - Now, let's keep this going people so we can hit 100 comments! COMON!!!
Brady Speers - Ok, just heard Obama is releasing his education speech transcript on Monday. He must be reading this conversation OR, his advisor (Axelrod) grew a brain. That was all he needed to do.
Jeff Ellington - "...So those that made the decisions to allow people that could not afford homes to get loans anyway were not the GOP who have had little power since 2006...." Speers.
Just to touch on this point by Brady, Freddie Mac and Fannie May where started by the Carter Admin back in the 70s and expanded during the Clinton Admin in the 90s. there was warning bells about Freddie and Fannie but during the hearing about them having problems back around 06, all the Congressional leaders in charge of overseeing Freddie and Fannie said everything was great, no problems. Of course we now know that this democratic leaders in congress where on the take from lobbist for Freddie and Fannie and many of them got "special" loans from Freddie and Fannie and alot of other shady deals...
Jeff Ellington - ...VERY much like the S & L scandal that Congress had in the 80s & 90s. The Bush Admin tried to reform and restore Freddie and Fannie but his ideas where shot down by the Democrat Congress.
But we can be very clear. the Freddie and Fannie problems are very much a Democrat problem. and the people know it...
Jeff Ellington - I want to touch on the statements that Cheney and Rummy are Evil but don't have time before work today. also want to go back to healthcare (I know, jumping around, arn't I?) but again no time before work, so I'll be back later. C ya.
Brady Speers - Fun, fun. Where did our buddy Ogletree go? and Melisa? Guess the heat in the kitchen got too hot...
Brady Speers - jump over to this discussion - good stuff people - http://www.facebook.com/bradyspeers?v=feed&story_fbid=143026427593
Dawn Moriarty Funderburk - Hey thanks for the heads up on the obama speech in schools. I had no idea until I read it on your FB and now I feel so much more informed. I have called the schools and talked with my boys' teachers and they are not showing it in our classes. Thanks again!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Texas Congress Connections
In the battle to save our country from socialism, it is time to communicate our thoughts to our state congressional leaders. Below are those in Texas and a link to the other states.
http://www.congressmerge.com/onlinedb/index.htm
Representative Louie Gohmert (R – 01)
300 East Shepherd
Lufkin, TX 75901
Voice: 936-632-3180
1121 ESE Loop 323, Suite 206
Tyler, TX 75701
Voice: 903-561-6349
FAX: 903-561-7110
101 East Methvin, Suite 302
Longview, TX 75601
Voice: 903-236-8597
101 West Main, Suite 160
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Voice: 936-715-9514
102 West Houston Street
Marshall, TX 75670
Voice: 903-938-8386
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Representative Ted Poe (R – 02)
1801 Kingwood Drive, Suite 240
Kingwood, TX 77339
Voice: 866-447-0242
FAX: 281-446-0252
505 Orleans, Suite 100
Beaumont, TX 77701
Voice: 877-218-1997
FAX: 409-212-8711
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Representative Sam Johnson (R – 03)
2929 North Central Expressway, Suite 240
Richardson, TX 75080
Voice: 972-470-0892
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Representative Ralph Hall (R – 04)
- Rally Contact: Debbie McKee
- Email: netxlc@gmail.com
4303 Texas Boulevard, Suite 2
Texarkana, TX 75503-3094
Voice: 903-794-4445
FAX: 903-794-5577
U.S. Post Office, Suite 132
320 Church Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482-2606
Voice: 903-885-8138
FAX: 903-439-0874
104 North San Jacinto Street
Rockwall, TX 75087-2508
Voice: 972-771-9118
FAX: 972-722-0907
- Time: Noon
- Contact: Debbie McKee
- Email: netxlc@gmail.com
- Phone: 903-450-6648
101 East Pecan Street
Sherman, TX 75090-0041
Voice: 903-892-1112
FAX: 903-868-0264
Collin County Courts Facility, Suite 101
1800 North Graves Street
McKinney, TX 75069-3322
Voice: 214-726-9949
FAX: 214-726-9363
Bowie County Courthouse
710 James Bowie Drive
New Boston, TX 75570-2328
Voice: 903-628-8309
FAX: 903-628-8320
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Representative Jeb Hensarling (R – 05)
6510 Abrams Road, Suite 243
Dallas, TX 75231
Voice: 214-349-9996
FAX: 214-349-0738
702 East Corsicana Street
Athens, TX 75751
Voice: 903-675-8288
FAX: 903-675-8351
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Representative Joe Barton (R – 06)
6001 West Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, Suite 200
Arlington, TX 76017
Voice: 817-543-1000
FAX: 817-548-7029
2106 A West Ennis Avenue
Ennis, TX 75119
Voice: 972-875-8488
FAX: 972-875-1907
303 North 6th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
Voice: 936-544-8488
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Representative John Culberson (R – 07)
10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 620
Houston, TX 77024-3490
Voice: 713-682-8828
FAX: 713-680-8070
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Representative Kevin Brady (R – 08)
1202 Sam Houston Avenue, Suite 8
Huntsville, TX 77340
Voice: 936-439-9532
FAX: 936-439-9546
200 River Pointe, Suite 304
Conroe, TX 77304-2817
Voice: 936-441-5700
FAX: 936-441-5757
420 Green Avenue
Orange, TX 77630
Voice: 409-883-4197
FAX: 409-883-6550
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Representative Al Green (D – 09)
3003 South Loop West, Suite 460
Houston, TX 77054
Voice: 713-383-9234
FAX: 713-383-9202
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Representative Michael McCaul (R – 10)
2000 South Market Street, Suite 303
Brenham, TX 77833
Voice: 979-830-8497
FAX: 979-830-1984
Rosewood Professional Building, Suite B
990 Village Square
Tomball, TX 77375
Voice: 281-255-8372
FAX: 281-255-0034
5929 Balcones Drive, Suite 306
Austin, TX 78731
Voice: 512-473-2357
FAX: 512-473-0514
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Representative Mike Conaway (R – 11)
County Annex
104 West Sandstone
Llano, TX 78643
Voice: 325-247-2826
FAX: 325-247-2676
Brownwood City Hall
501 Center Avenue
Brownwood, TX 76801
Voice: 866-882-3811
33 Twohig, Suite 307
San Angelo, TX 76903
Voice: 325-659-4010
FAX: 325-659-4014
6 Desta Drive, Suite 2000
Midland, TX 79705
Voice: 432-687-2390
FAX: 432-687-0277
City Hall, 5th Floor
411 West 8th Street
Odessa, TX 79761
Voice: 432-331-9667
FAX: 432-332-6538
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Representative Kay Granger (R – 12)
1701 River Run Road, Suite 407
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Voice: 817-338-0909
FAX: 817-335-5852
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Representative Mac Thornberry (R – 13)
905 South Fillmore Street, Suite 520
Amarillo, TX 79101
Voice: 806-371-8844
FAX: 806-371-7044
4245 Kemp, Suite 506
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Voice: 940-692-1700
FAX: 940-692-0539
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Representative Ron Paul (R – 14)
601 25th Street, Suite 216
Galveston, TX 77550
Voice: 409-766-7013
122 West Way, Suite 301
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Voice: 979-285-0231
FAX: 979-285-0271
1501 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 229
Victoria, TX 77904
Voice: 361-576-1231
FAX: 361-576-0381
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Representative Ruben Hinojosa (D – 15)
2864 West Trenton Road
Edinburg, TX 78539
Voice: 956-682-5545
FAX: 956-682-0141
107 South St. Mary’s Street
Beeville, TX 78102
Voice: 361-358-8400
FAX: 361-358-8407
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Representative Silvestre Reyes (D – 16)
310 North Mesa, Suite 400
El Paso, TX 79901
Voice: 915-534-4400
FAX: 915-534-7426
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Representative Chet Edwards (D – 17)
St. Charles Place, Suite 29
600 Austin Avenue
Waco, TX 76706
Voice: 254-752-9600
FAX: 254-752-7769
4001 East 29th Street, Suite 116
Bryan, TX 77802
Voice: 979-691-8797
FAX: 979-691-8939
115 South Main Street, Suite 202
Cleburne, TX 76033
Voice: 817-645-4743
FAX: 817-645-4796
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Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D – 18)
420 West 19th Street
Houston, TX 77008-3914
Voice: 713-861-4070
3300 Lyons Avenue, Suite 301
Houston, TX 77020
Voice: 713-227-7740
FAX: 713-227-7707
6719 West Montgomery, Suite 204
Houston, TX 77091-3105
Voice: 713-691-4882
1919 Smith Street, Suite 1180
Houston, TX 77002-8049
Voice: 713-655-0050
FAX: 713-655-1612
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Representative Randy Neugebauer (R – 19)
611 University Avenue, Suite 220
Lubbock, TX 79401
Voice: 806-763-1611
FAX: 806-767-9168
500 Chestnut Street, Room 819
Abilene, TX 79602
Voice: 325-675-9779
FAX: 325-675-5038
1510 Scurry Street, Suite B
Big Spring, TX 79720
Voice: 432-264-0722
FAX: 432-264-1838
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Representative Charles A. Gonzalez (D – 20)
Federal Building, Suite B-124
727 East Durango
San Antonio, TX 78206
Voice: 210-472-6195
FAX: 210-472-4009
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Representative Lamar Smith (R – 21)
301 Junction Highway, Suite 346C
Kerrville, TX 78028
Voice: 830-896-0154
FAX: 830-896-0168
Guaranty Bank Building, Suite 640
1100 NE Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78209
Voice: 210-821-5024
FAX: 210-821-5947
3536 Bee Cave Road, Suite 212
Austin, TX 78746
Voice: 512-306-0439
FAX: 512-306-0427
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Representative Pete Olson (R – 22)
1650 Highway 6, Suite 150
Sugar Land, TX 77477
Voice: 281-240-3700
FAX: 281)-240-2959
17225 El Camino Real, Suite 447
Houston, TX 77058
Voice: 281-486-1095
FAX: 281-486-1479
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Representative Ciro Rodriguez (D – 23)
1313 S.E. Military Drive, Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78214
Voice: 210-922-1874
FAX: 210-923-8447
6363 DeZavala Road, Suite 105
San Antonio, TX 78249
Voice: 210-561-9421
FAX: 210-561-9442
100 South Monroe Street
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Voice: 830-757-8398
FAX: 830-752-1893
Pecos County Courthouse
103 West Callaghan
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
Voice: 432-336-3975
FAX: 432-336-3961
209 East Losoya
Del Rio, TX 78840
Voice: 830-774-5500
FAX: 830-774-2200
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Representative Kenny Marchant (R – 24)
9901 East Valley Ranch, Suite 3035
Irving, TX 75063
Voice: 972-556-0162
FAX: 972-409-9704
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Representative Lloyd Doggett (D – 25)
300 East 8th Street, #763
Austin, TX 78701-3275
Voice: 512-916-5921
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Representative Michael C. Burgess (R – 26)
1100 Circle Drive, Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Voice: 817-531-8454
FAX: 817-531-4570
1660 South Stemmons Freeway, Suite 230
Lewisville, TX 75067
Voice: 972-434-9700
FAX: 972-434-9705
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Representative Solomon P. Ortiz (D – 27)
3649 Leopard Street, Suite 510
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Voice: 361-883-5868
FAX: 361-884-9201
1805 Ruben Torres Boulevard, Suite B-27
Brownsville, TX 78521
Voice: 956-541-1242
FAX: 956-544-6915
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Representative Henry Cuellar (D – 28)
615 East Houston Street, Suite 451
San Antonio, TX 78205
Voice: 210-271-2851
FAX: 210-277-6671
100 South Austin Street
Seguin, TX 78155
Voice: 830-401-0457
FAX: 830-379-0984
320 North Main Street, Suite 221
McAllen, TX 78501
Voice: 956-631-4826
FAX: 956-631-4251
602 East Calton Road
Laredo, TX 78041
Voice: 956-725-0639
FAX: 956-725-2674
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Representative Gene Green (D – 29)
10 North Gaillard
Baytown, TX 77520
Voice: 281-420-0502
FAX: 281-420-0585
256 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 29
Houston, TX 77060
Voice: 281-999-5879
FAX: 281-999-5716
11811 I-10 East, Suite 430
Houston, TX 77029
Voice: 713-330-0761
FAX: 713-330-0807
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Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (D – 30)
3102 Maple Avenue, Suite 600
Dallas, TX 75201
Voice: 214-922-8885
FAX: 214-922-7028
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Representative John Carter (R – 31)
6544B South General Bruce Drive
Temple, TX 76502
Voice: 254-933-1392
One Financial Center, Suite 303
1717 North IH 35
Round Rock, TX 78664
Voice: 512-246-1600
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Representative Pete Sessions (R – 32)
Park Central VII, Suite 1434
12750 Merit Drive
Dallas, TX 75251-1229
Voice: 972-392-0505
FAX: 972-392-0615
- Time: Noon
- Contact: Justin Epker
- Email: jepker@sbcglobal.net
- Phone: 972-998-7443
- Website: http://www.nobamacarefordfw.com
http://www.congressmerge.com/onlinedb/index.htm
Representative Louie Gohmert (R – 01)
300 East Shepherd
Lufkin, TX 75901
Voice: 936-632-3180
1121 ESE Loop 323, Suite 206
Tyler, TX 75701
Voice: 903-561-6349
FAX: 903-561-7110
101 East Methvin, Suite 302
Longview, TX 75601
Voice: 903-236-8597
101 West Main, Suite 160
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Voice: 936-715-9514
102 West Houston Street
Marshall, TX 75670
Voice: 903-938-8386
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Representative Ted Poe (R – 02)
1801 Kingwood Drive, Suite 240
Kingwood, TX 77339
Voice: 866-447-0242
FAX: 281-446-0252
505 Orleans, Suite 100
Beaumont, TX 77701
Voice: 877-218-1997
FAX: 409-212-8711
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Representative Sam Johnson (R – 03)
2929 North Central Expressway, Suite 240
Richardson, TX 75080
Voice: 972-470-0892
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Representative Ralph Hall (R – 04)
- Rally Contact: Debbie McKee
- Email: netxlc@gmail.com
4303 Texas Boulevard, Suite 2
Texarkana, TX 75503-3094
Voice: 903-794-4445
FAX: 903-794-5577
U.S. Post Office, Suite 132
320 Church Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482-2606
Voice: 903-885-8138
FAX: 903-439-0874
104 North San Jacinto Street
Rockwall, TX 75087-2508
Voice: 972-771-9118
FAX: 972-722-0907
- Time: Noon
- Contact: Debbie McKee
- Email: netxlc@gmail.com
- Phone: 903-450-6648
101 East Pecan Street
Sherman, TX 75090-0041
Voice: 903-892-1112
FAX: 903-868-0264
Collin County Courts Facility, Suite 101
1800 North Graves Street
McKinney, TX 75069-3322
Voice: 214-726-9949
FAX: 214-726-9363
Bowie County Courthouse
710 James Bowie Drive
New Boston, TX 75570-2328
Voice: 903-628-8309
FAX: 903-628-8320
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Representative Jeb Hensarling (R – 05)
6510 Abrams Road, Suite 243
Dallas, TX 75231
Voice: 214-349-9996
FAX: 214-349-0738
702 East Corsicana Street
Athens, TX 75751
Voice: 903-675-8288
FAX: 903-675-8351
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Representative Joe Barton (R – 06)
6001 West Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, Suite 200
Arlington, TX 76017
Voice: 817-543-1000
FAX: 817-548-7029
2106 A West Ennis Avenue
Ennis, TX 75119
Voice: 972-875-8488
FAX: 972-875-1907
303 North 6th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
Voice: 936-544-8488
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Representative John Culberson (R – 07)
10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 620
Houston, TX 77024-3490
Voice: 713-682-8828
FAX: 713-680-8070
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Representative Kevin Brady (R – 08)
1202 Sam Houston Avenue, Suite 8
Huntsville, TX 77340
Voice: 936-439-9532
FAX: 936-439-9546
200 River Pointe, Suite 304
Conroe, TX 77304-2817
Voice: 936-441-5700
FAX: 936-441-5757
420 Green Avenue
Orange, TX 77630
Voice: 409-883-4197
FAX: 409-883-6550
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Representative Al Green (D – 09)
3003 South Loop West, Suite 460
Houston, TX 77054
Voice: 713-383-9234
FAX: 713-383-9202
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Representative Michael McCaul (R – 10)
2000 South Market Street, Suite 303
Brenham, TX 77833
Voice: 979-830-8497
FAX: 979-830-1984
Rosewood Professional Building, Suite B
990 Village Square
Tomball, TX 77375
Voice: 281-255-8372
FAX: 281-255-0034
5929 Balcones Drive, Suite 306
Austin, TX 78731
Voice: 512-473-2357
FAX: 512-473-0514
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Representative Mike Conaway (R – 11)
County Annex
104 West Sandstone
Llano, TX 78643
Voice: 325-247-2826
FAX: 325-247-2676
Brownwood City Hall
501 Center Avenue
Brownwood, TX 76801
Voice: 866-882-3811
33 Twohig, Suite 307
San Angelo, TX 76903
Voice: 325-659-4010
FAX: 325-659-4014
6 Desta Drive, Suite 2000
Midland, TX 79705
Voice: 432-687-2390
FAX: 432-687-0277
City Hall, 5th Floor
411 West 8th Street
Odessa, TX 79761
Voice: 432-331-9667
FAX: 432-332-6538
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Representative Kay Granger (R – 12)
1701 River Run Road, Suite 407
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Voice: 817-338-0909
FAX: 817-335-5852
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Representative Mac Thornberry (R – 13)
905 South Fillmore Street, Suite 520
Amarillo, TX 79101
Voice: 806-371-8844
FAX: 806-371-7044
4245 Kemp, Suite 506
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Voice: 940-692-1700
FAX: 940-692-0539
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Representative Ron Paul (R – 14)
601 25th Street, Suite 216
Galveston, TX 77550
Voice: 409-766-7013
122 West Way, Suite 301
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Voice: 979-285-0231
FAX: 979-285-0271
1501 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 229
Victoria, TX 77904
Voice: 361-576-1231
FAX: 361-576-0381
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Representative Ruben Hinojosa (D – 15)
2864 West Trenton Road
Edinburg, TX 78539
Voice: 956-682-5545
FAX: 956-682-0141
107 South St. Mary’s Street
Beeville, TX 78102
Voice: 361-358-8400
FAX: 361-358-8407
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Representative Silvestre Reyes (D – 16)
310 North Mesa, Suite 400
El Paso, TX 79901
Voice: 915-534-4400
FAX: 915-534-7426
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Representative Chet Edwards (D – 17)
St. Charles Place, Suite 29
600 Austin Avenue
Waco, TX 76706
Voice: 254-752-9600
FAX: 254-752-7769
4001 East 29th Street, Suite 116
Bryan, TX 77802
Voice: 979-691-8797
FAX: 979-691-8939
115 South Main Street, Suite 202
Cleburne, TX 76033
Voice: 817-645-4743
FAX: 817-645-4796
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Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D – 18)
420 West 19th Street
Houston, TX 77008-3914
Voice: 713-861-4070
3300 Lyons Avenue, Suite 301
Houston, TX 77020
Voice: 713-227-7740
FAX: 713-227-7707
6719 West Montgomery, Suite 204
Houston, TX 77091-3105
Voice: 713-691-4882
1919 Smith Street, Suite 1180
Houston, TX 77002-8049
Voice: 713-655-0050
FAX: 713-655-1612
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Representative Randy Neugebauer (R – 19)
611 University Avenue, Suite 220
Lubbock, TX 79401
Voice: 806-763-1611
FAX: 806-767-9168
500 Chestnut Street, Room 819
Abilene, TX 79602
Voice: 325-675-9779
FAX: 325-675-5038
1510 Scurry Street, Suite B
Big Spring, TX 79720
Voice: 432-264-0722
FAX: 432-264-1838
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Representative Charles A. Gonzalez (D – 20)
Federal Building, Suite B-124
727 East Durango
San Antonio, TX 78206
Voice: 210-472-6195
FAX: 210-472-4009
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Representative Lamar Smith (R – 21)
301 Junction Highway, Suite 346C
Kerrville, TX 78028
Voice: 830-896-0154
FAX: 830-896-0168
Guaranty Bank Building, Suite 640
1100 NE Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78209
Voice: 210-821-5024
FAX: 210-821-5947
3536 Bee Cave Road, Suite 212
Austin, TX 78746
Voice: 512-306-0439
FAX: 512-306-0427
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Representative Pete Olson (R – 22)
1650 Highway 6, Suite 150
Sugar Land, TX 77477
Voice: 281-240-3700
FAX: 281)-240-2959
17225 El Camino Real, Suite 447
Houston, TX 77058
Voice: 281-486-1095
FAX: 281-486-1479
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Representative Ciro Rodriguez (D – 23)
1313 S.E. Military Drive, Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78214
Voice: 210-922-1874
FAX: 210-923-8447
6363 DeZavala Road, Suite 105
San Antonio, TX 78249
Voice: 210-561-9421
FAX: 210-561-9442
100 South Monroe Street
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Voice: 830-757-8398
FAX: 830-752-1893
Pecos County Courthouse
103 West Callaghan
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
Voice: 432-336-3975
FAX: 432-336-3961
209 East Losoya
Del Rio, TX 78840
Voice: 830-774-5500
FAX: 830-774-2200
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Representative Kenny Marchant (R – 24)
9901 East Valley Ranch, Suite 3035
Irving, TX 75063
Voice: 972-556-0162
FAX: 972-409-9704
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Representative Lloyd Doggett (D – 25)
300 East 8th Street, #763
Austin, TX 78701-3275
Voice: 512-916-5921
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Representative Michael C. Burgess (R – 26)
1100 Circle Drive, Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Voice: 817-531-8454
FAX: 817-531-4570
1660 South Stemmons Freeway, Suite 230
Lewisville, TX 75067
Voice: 972-434-9700
FAX: 972-434-9705
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Representative Solomon P. Ortiz (D – 27)
3649 Leopard Street, Suite 510
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Voice: 361-883-5868
FAX: 361-884-9201
1805 Ruben Torres Boulevard, Suite B-27
Brownsville, TX 78521
Voice: 956-541-1242
FAX: 956-544-6915
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Representative Henry Cuellar (D – 28)
615 East Houston Street, Suite 451
San Antonio, TX 78205
Voice: 210-271-2851
FAX: 210-277-6671
100 South Austin Street
Seguin, TX 78155
Voice: 830-401-0457
FAX: 830-379-0984
320 North Main Street, Suite 221
McAllen, TX 78501
Voice: 956-631-4826
FAX: 956-631-4251
602 East Calton Road
Laredo, TX 78041
Voice: 956-725-0639
FAX: 956-725-2674
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Representative Gene Green (D – 29)
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Houston, TX 77060
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Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (D – 30)
3102 Maple Avenue, Suite 600
Dallas, TX 75201
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6544B South General Bruce Drive
Temple, TX 76502
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Sunday, August 9, 2009
Healthcare Bill HR3200 Facts - Summary
Obama Administration’s Health Care Plan HR 3200
currently under consideration in the House of Representatives
Reviewed, revised and adapted on July 29, 2009, by Liberty Counsel from the original authored by Peter Fleckenstein and posted on FreeRepublic.com and his blog, http://blog.flecksoflife.com/
See actual bill pdf here:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h3200ih.txt.pdf
• Sec. 113, Pg. 21-22 of the Health Care (HC) Bill MANDATES a government audit of the books of ALL EMPLOYERS that self-insure in order to “ensure that the law does not provide incentives for small and mid-size employers to self-insure”!
• Sec. 122, Pg. 29, Lines 4-16 - YOUR HEALTH CARE WILL BE RATIONED!
• Sec. 123, Pg. 30 - THERE WILL BE A GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE deciding what treatments and benefits you get.
• Sec. 142, Pg. 42 - The Health Choices Commissioner will choose your benefits for you. You have no choice!
• Sec. 152, Pg. 50-51 - HC will be provided to ALL NON-US citizens.
• Sec. 163, Pg. 58-59 beginning at line 5 - Government will have real-time access to individual’s finances & a National ID health care card will be issued!
• Sec. 163, Pg. 59, Lines 21-24 - Government will have direct access to your bank accounts for electronic funds transfer.
• Sec. 164, Pg. 65 is a payoff subsidized plan for retirees and their families in unions & community organizations (ACORN).
• Sec. 201, Pg. 72, Lines 8-14 - Government is creating an HC Exchange to bring private plans under government control.
• Sec. 203, Pg. 84 - Government mandates ALL benefit packages for private Health Care plans in the exchange.
• Sec. 203, Pg. 85, Line 7 - Specifications of benefit levels for plans means that the government will define your HC plan and has the ability to ration your health care!
• Sec. 205, Pg. 95, Lines 8-18 - The government will use groups (i.e., ACORN & AmeriCorps) to “inform and educate” (sign up) individuals for government plan.
• Sec. 205, Pg. 102, Lines 12-18 - Medicaid-eligible individuals will be automatically enrolled in Medicaid. No freedom to choose.
• Sec. 223, Pg. 124, Lines 24-25 - No company can sue the government for price-fixing. No “administrative of judicial review” against a government monopoly.
• Sec. 225, Pg. 127, Lines 1-16 - Doctors – the government will tell YOU what you can make. “The Secretary shall provide for the annual participation of physicians under the public health insurance option, for which payment may be made for services furnished during the year.”
• Sec. 312, Pg. 145, Lines 15-17 - Employers MUST auto-enroll employees into public option plan.
• Sec. 313, Pg. 149, Lines 16-23 - ANY employer with payroll $400,000 and above who does not provide public option pays 8% tax on all payroll.
• Sec. 313, Pg. 150, Lines 9-13 - Businesses with payroll between $251,000 and $400,000 who do not provide public option pay 2-6% tax on all payroll.
• Sec. 401.59B, Pg. 167, Lines 18-23 - ANY individual who does not have acceptable care, according to government, will be taxed 2.5% of income.
• Sec. 59B, Pg. 170, Line 1 - Any NONRESIDENT alien is exempt from individual taxes. (Americans will pay for their health care.)
• Sec. 431, Pg. 195, Lines 1-3 - Officers and employees of HC Administration (government) will have access to ALL Americans’ financial and personal records.
• Sec. 441, Pg. 203, Lines 14-15 - “The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax.” Yes, it says that.
• Sec. 1121, Pg. 239, Lines 14-24 - The government will limit and reduce physician services for Medicaid. Seniors, low income and poor are the ones affected.
• Sec. 1121, Pg. 241, Lines 6-8 - Doctors, it does not matter what specialty you have; you’ll all be paid the same. “Service categories established under this paragraph shall apply without regard to the specialty of the physician furnishing the service.”
• Sec. 1122, Pg. 253, Lines 10-23 - The government “validates work relative value units” (sets value of doctor’s time), professional judgment, methods etc. (defining the value of humans).
• Sec. 1131, Pg. 265 - Government mandates and controls productivity for private HC industries. “Incorporating Productivity Improvements into Market Basket Updates that Do Not Already Incorporate Such Improvements.”
• Sec. 1141, Pg. 268 - The government regulates rental and purchase of power-driven wheelchairs.
• Sec. 1145, Pg. 272 - Treatment of certain cancer hospitals: Cancer patients and their treatment are open to rationing!
• Sec. 1151, Pg. 280 - The government will penalize hospitals for what government deems preventable readmissions (incentives for hospital to not treat and release).
• Sec. 1151, Pg. 298, Lines 9-11 - Doctors, treat a patient during initial admission that results in a readmission and the government will penalize you for that action.
• Sec. 1156, Pg. 317, Lines 13-20 - “PROHIBITION on physician ownership or Investment.” Government tells doctors what/how much they can own.
• Sec. 1156, Pg. 317-318, Lines 21-25, 1-3 - “PROHIBITION on Expansion of Facility Capacity.” The government will mandate that hospitals cannot expand (“number of operating rooms or beds”).
• Sec. 1156, Pg. 321, Lines 2-13 - Hospitals have opportunity to apply for exception BUT community input required.
• Sec. 1162, Pg. 335-339, Lines 16-25 - The government mandates establishment of outcome-based measures. Rationing.
• Sec. 1162, Pg. 341, Lines 3-9 - The government has authority to disqualify Medicare Advantage Plans (Part B), HMOs, etc. This will force people into a government plan.
“The Secretary may determine not to identify a Medicare Advantage plan if the Secretary has identified deficiencies in the plan’s compliance with rules for such plans under this part.”
• Sec. 1177, Pg. 354 - Government will RESTRICT enrollment of special needs people! “Extension of Authority of Special Needs Plans to Restrict Enrollment.”
• Sec. 1191, Pg. 379 - Government creates more bureaucracy – “Telehealth Advisory Committee.” HC by phone or the Internet – dial 1 for your health care advice?
• Sec. 1233, Pg. 425, Lines 4-12 - Government mandates Advance (Death) Care Planning consultation. Think Senior Citizens and end of life. END-OF-LIFE COUNSELING. SOME IN THE ADMINISTRATION HAVE ALREADY DISCUSSED RATIONING HEALTH CARE FOR THE ELDERLY.
• Sec. 1233, Pg. 425, Lines 17-19 - Government WILL instruct and consult regarding living wills and durable powers of attorney. Mandatory end-of-life planning!
• Sec. 1233, Pg. 425-426, Lines 22-25, 1-3 - Government provides approved list of end-of-life resources, guiding you in death.
• Sec. 1233, Pg. 427, Lines 15-24 - Government mandates program for orders for life-sustaining treatment (i.e. end of life). The government has a say in how your life ends.
• Sec. 1233, Pg. 429, Lines 1-9 - An “advanced care planning consult” will be used as patient’s health deteriorates.
• Sec. 1233, Pg. 429, Lines 10-12 - “Advanced Care Consultation” may include an ORDER for end-of-life plans - from the government.
• Sec. 1233, Pg. 429, Lines 13-25 - The government will specify which Doctors (professional authority under state law includes Nurse Practitioners or Physician’s Assistants) can write an end-of-life order.
• Sec. 1233, Pg. 430, Lines 11-15 - The government will decide what level of treatment you will have at end of life, according to preset methods (not individually decided).
• Sec. 1302, Pg. 468, Lines 16-21 - “Community-Based Home Medical Services means a nonprofit community-based or state-based organization.”
• Sec. 1302, Pg. 472, Lines 14-17 - PAYMENT TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION: One monthly payment to a community-based organization. Like ACORN?
• Sec. 1308, Pg. 489 - The government will cover Marriage and Family therapy. This will involve government control of your marriage.
• Sec. 1308, Pg. 494-498 - The government will cover Mental Health Services including defining, creating and rationing those services.
• Sec. 1401, Pg. 502 - Center for Comparative Effectiveness Research Established. Big Brother is watching how your treatment works.
• Sec. 1401, Pg. 503, Lines 13-19 - The government will build registries and data networks from YOUR electronic medical records. “The Center may secure directly from any department or agency of the United States information necessary to enable it to carry out this section.”
• Sec. 1401, Pg. 503, Lines 21-25 - The government may secure data directly from any department or agency of the US, including your data.
• Sec. 1401, Pg. 503, Lines 21-25 - The “Center” will collect data both “published and unpublished” (that means public & your private information).
• Sec. 1401, Pg. 506, Lines 19-21 - An “Appointed Clinical Perspective Advisory Panel” will advise The Center and recommend policies that would allow for public access of data.
• Sec. 1401, Pg. 518, Lines 21-25 - The Commission will have input from HC consumer representatives.
• Sec. 1411, Pg. 524, Lines 18-22 - Establishes the “Comparative Effectiveness Research Trust Fund.” More taxes for ALL.
• Sec. 1441, Pg. 621, Lines 20-25 - The government will define “NEW Quality” measures in HC. Since when does government know about quality?
• Sec. 1442, Pg. 622, Lines 2-9 - To pay for the Quality Standards, government will transfer money from “qualified entities” (government Trust Funds) to other government Trust Funds. More Taxes.
• Sec. 1442, Pg. 624, Lines 19-23 - Qualified Entities: “The Secretary shall ensure that the entity is a public, nonprofit or academic institution with technical expertise in the area of health quality measurement.”
• Sec. 1442, Pg. 623, Lines 5-10 - “Quality” measures shall be designed to assess outcomes and functional status of patients.
• Sec. 1442, Pg. 623, Lines 15-17 - “Quality” measures shall be designed to profile you, including race, age, gender, place of residence, etc.
• Sec. 1443, Pg. 628 - The government will give “Multi-Stake Holders” pre-rulemaking input into selection of “quality” measures.
• Sec. 1443, Pg. 630-31, Lines 9-24, 1-9 - Those Multi-Stake Holder groups include unions and groups like ACORN deciding what constitutes quality.
• Sec. 1444, Pg. 632, Lines 14-25 - The government may implement any “Quality measure” of HC services that bureaucrats see fit.
• Sec. 1444, Pg. 632-333, Lines 14-25, 1-9 - The Secretary may issue nonendorsed “Quality Measures” for physician and dialysis services.
• Sec. 1251 (beginning), Pg. 634 to 652 - “Physician Payments Sunshine Provision” – government wants to shine sunlight on Doctors but not government. “Reports on financial relationships between manufacturers and distributors . . . and between physicians and other health care entities.”
• Sec. 1501 (beginning), Pg. 659-670 - Doctors in Residency – government will tell you where your residency will be, thus where you’ll live.
• Sec. 1503 (beginning), Pg. 675-685 - Government will regulate hospitals in EVERY aspect of residency programs, including teaching hospitals.
• Sec. 1601 (beginning), Pg. 685-699 - Increased funding to fight waste, fraud, and abuse. (Like the government with an $18 million website?)
• Sec. 1619, Pg. 700-703 - If your part of HC plan isn’t in the government’s HC Exchange but you qualify for federal aid, you don’t have to pay.
• Sec. 1128G, Pg. 704-708 - If the Secretary determines there is a “significant risk of fraudulent activity,” on HC provider or supplier, the government can do a background check.
• Sec. 1632, Pg. 710, Lines 8-14 - The Secretary has broad powers to deny HC providers and suppliers admittance into HC Exchange. Your doctor could be thrown out of business.
• Sec. 1637, Pg. 718-719 - ANY Doctor who orders durable medical equipment or home medical services is REQUIRED to be enrolled in, or eligible for, Medicare.
• Sec. 1639, Pg. 721 - Government MANDATES that Doctors must have face-to-face with patient to certify patient for home health services.
• Sec. 1639, Pg. 723-24, Lines 23-25, 1-5 - The same government certifications will apply to Medicaid and CHIP (Children’s health plan: Your kids).
• Sec. 1640, Pg. 723, Lines 16-22 - The government reserves right to apply face-to-face certification for patient to ANY other HC service.
• Sec. 1651, Pg. 734, Lines 16-25 - Proposes, for law enforcement sake, that the Secretary of HHS will give Attorney General access to ALL medical data.
• Sec. 1701 (beginning), Pg. 739-756 - The government sets guidelines for subsidizing the uninsured (and you have to pay for them).
• Sec. 1704, Pg. 756-761 - The government will shift burden of payments to Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) to states (your taxes).
• Sec. 1711, Pg. 764 - The government will require preventative services - including vaccinations (no choice).
• Sec. 1713, Pg. 768 - Government-determined Nurse Home Visitation Services (Hello union paybacks).
• Sec. 1713, Pg. 768, Lines 3-5 - Nurse Home Visit Services – Service #1: “Improving maternal or child health and pregnancy outcomes or increasing birth intervals between pregnancies.” Compulsory ABORTIONS?
• Sec. 1713, Pg. 768, Lines 11-14 - Nurse Home Visit Services include determinations of economic self-sufficiency, employment advancement and school-readiness.
• Sec. 1714, Pg. 769 - Federal government mandates eligibility for State Family Planning Services. Abortion and government control intertwined.
• Sec. 1733, Pg. 788-798 - Government will set and mandate drug prices, therefore controlling which drugs are brought to market. (Goodbye innovation and private research.)
• Sec. 1744, Pg. 796-799 - Establishes PAYMENTS for graduate medical education. The government will now control your doctor’s education.
• Sec.1751, Pg. 800 - The government will decide which Health Care conditions will be paid. Say “RATION!”
• Sec. 1759, Pg. 809 - Billing Agents, clearinghouses, or other alternate payees are required to register. The government takes over private payment systems too.
• Sec. 1801, Pg. 819-823 - The Government will identify individuals “likely to be ineligible” for subsidies. Will access all personal financial information.
• Sec. 1802, Pg. 823-828 - Government sets up Comparative Effectiveness Research Trust Fund. Another bottomless tax pit.
• Sec. 4375, Pg. 828-832, Lines 12-16 - Government will impose a fee on ALL private health insurance plans, including self-insured, to pay for Trust Fund!
• Sec. 4377, Pg. 835, Lines 11-13 - Fees imposed by government for Trust Fund shall be treated as if they were taxes.
• Sec. 440, Pg. 837-839 - The government will design and implement Home Visitation Program for families with young kids and families that are expecting children.
• Sec. 1904, Pg. 843-844 - This Home Visitation Program includes the government coming into your house and teaching/telling you how to parent!
• Sec. 2002, Pg. 858 - The government will establish a Public Health Fund at a cost of $88,800,000,000 (That’s Billions).
• Sec. 2201, Pg. 864 - The government will MANDATE the establishment of a National Health Service Corps.
o Sec. 2201 - “Fulfillment of Obligated Service Requirement”
o Sec. 2201, Pg. 864-875 - The NHS Corps is a program where Doctors perform mandatory HC for 2 years for partial loan repayment.
• Sec. 2212, Pg. 875-891 - The government takes over the education of Medical students and Doctors through education and loans.
• Sec. 1733, Pg. 788-798 - Government will set and mandate drug prices, therefore controlling which drugs are brought to market. (Goodbye innovation and private research.)
• Sec. 1744, Pg. 796-799 - Establishes PAYMENTS for graduate medical education. The government will now control your doctor’s education.
• Sec.1751, Pg. 800 - The government will decide which Health Care conditions will be paid. Say “RATION!”
• Sec. 1759, Pg. 809 - Billing Agents, clearinghouses, or other alternate payees are required to register. The government takes over private payment systems too.
• Sec. 1801, Pg. 819-823 - The Government will identify individuals “likely to be ineligible” for subsidies. Will access all personal financial information.
• Sec. 1802, Pg. 823-828 - Government sets up Comparative Effectiveness Research Trust Fund. Another bottomless tax pit.
• Sec. 4375, Pg. 828-832, Lines 12-16 - Government will impose a fee on ALL private health insurance plans, including self-insured, to pay for Trust Fund!
• Sec. 4377, Pg. 835, Lines 11-13 - Fees imposed by government for Trust Fund shall be treated as if they were taxes.
• Sec. 440, Pg. 837-839 - The government will design and implement Home Visitation Program for families with young kids and families that are expecting children.
• Sec. 1904, Pg. 843-844 - This Home Visitation Program includes the government coming into your house and teaching/telling you how to parent!
• Sec. 2002, Pg. 858 - The government will establish a Public Health Fund at a cost of $88,800,000,000 (That’s Billions).
• Sec. 2201, Pg. 864 - The government will MANDATE the establishment of a National Health Service Corps.
o Sec. 2201 - “Fulfillment of Obligated Service Requirement”
o Sec. 2201, Pg. 864-875 - The NHS Corps is a program where Doctors perform mandatory HC for 2 years for partial loan repayment.
• Sec. 2212, Pg. 875-891 - The government takes over the education of Medical students and Doctors through education and loans.
• Sec. 399Z-1, Pg. 993 - School-Based Health Clinics will be integrated into the school environment. More government brainwashing in school.
• Sec. 2521, Pg. 1000 - The government will establish a National Medical Device Registry. Will you be tracked?
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