On Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:57:51 -0700, jps wrote:

When the media wants to highlight the conflict of birthers, deathers,
teabagger and speechers, how the hell are you supposed to explain
something of any complexity to the public.

They don't even try, which is why I turn to C-Span . Lame asses.
But when you watch commercial TV, take some comfort that behind every
face you see is a fat salary and excellent health care.
And an empty head.


Your idea of being able to buy into Medicare early is the best idea
I've heard floated. It's gaining traction in the public domain.

Damn, already!? I just mentioned it!
But it makes sense only if it doesn't drive Medicare further in the
red.

--Vic

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:57:51 -0700, jps wrote:

When the media wants to highlight the conflict of birthers, deathers,
teabagger and speechers, how the hell are you supposed to explain
something of any complexity to the public.

They don't even try, which is why I turn to C-Span . Lame asses.
But when you watch commercial TV, take some comfort that behind every
face you see is a fat salary and excellent health care.
And an empty head.


Your idea of being able to buy into Medicare early is the best idea
I've heard floated. It's gaining traction in the public domain.

Damn, already!? I just mentioned it!
But it makes sense only if it doesn't drive Medicare further in the
red.

--Vic


I believe it's projected to go into the red in 2019. The first report
whereby it would draw more than 45% of its money from the general fund
happened in 2006 (legislated reporting mandate). The big problem is the
looming baby-boomer bulge. I think we need some death panels sooner vs.
later. lol

--
Nom=de=Plume

On Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:31:20 -0700, "nom=de=plume"
wrote:

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
news
On Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:57:51 -0700, jps wrote:

When the media wants to highlight the conflict of birthers, deathers,
teabagger and speechers, how the hell are you supposed to explain
something of any complexity to the public.

They don't even try, which is why I turn to C-Span . Lame asses.
But when you watch commercial TV, take some comfort that behind every
face you see is a fat salary and excellent health care.
And an empty head.


Your idea of being able to buy into Medicare early is the best idea
I've heard floated. It's gaining traction in the public domain.

Damn, already!? I just mentioned it!
But it makes sense only if it doesn't drive Medicare further in the
red.

--Vic


I believe it's projected to go into the red in 2019. The first report
whereby it would draw more than 45% of its money from the general fund
happened in 2006 (legislated reporting mandate). The big problem is the
looming baby-boomer bulge. I think we need some death panels sooner vs.
later. lol


Let's just off some of the elderly GOP.

They've already predicted we'd do it so what's the harm?

On Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:11:02 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:57:51 -0700, jps wrote:

When the media wants to highlight the conflict of birthers, deathers,
teabagger and speechers, how the hell are you supposed to explain
something of any complexity to the public.

They don't even try, which is why I turn to C-Span . Lame asses.
But when you watch commercial TV, take some comfort that behind every
face you see is a fat salary and excellent health care.
And an empty head.


Your idea of being able to buy into Medicare early is the best idea
I've heard floated. It's gaining traction in the public domain.

Damn, already!? I just mentioned it!

Collective consciousness.

You get credit for being on the vanguard of a good idea.