On Aug 21, 11:32*am, "Lu Powell" wrote:
"thunder" wrote in message

t...

On Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:53:29 -0400, Lu Powell wrote:

I can hardly wait. Here's a bit of analysis and advice worth
considering:

http://online.wsj.com/article/
SB10001424052970204884404574362971349563340.html#m od=article-outset-box

Except, I don't believe we can allow this health care system to continue
much longer. *It's approaching 20%GDP now, and in 2050 is expected to
reach 33% GDP. *If Obama fails this time around, it's unlikely that he
will make another attempt. *This problem has been building for several
decades, I think, this is our best shot at it.

You are probably right. I simply have a problem with folks who go for a
government solution without considering measures that do not involve
unimaginable public debt and increased taxes forever.

as opposed to unimaginable private debt and increased health insurance
premiums forever

how's that working out?

The Swiss have an
effective program that doesn't involve public funds at all, except to
regulate. A number of other options are not being considered because the
power-hungry Congress and Dims generally have their minds set in concrete..
Opposition is met with derision, rather than seeking common ground.

gee. the GOP had power for the last 8 years.

why didn't they clean the mess up? answer? 'cuz they own the insurance
companies.