Check out the Tweet that MSNBC's David Shuster posted a little while ago. He apparently sees some significant irony in the fact that the ObamaCare protester who had a finger bitten off by a supporter of Pres. Obama's plan was treated by Medicare.
"that's right, it was medicare... a govt run program that represents all the protestor objects to... it was medicare that treated him."
To which we would respond: so what?
The victim was 65 years old. Under the current system, he's covered by Medicare. Already short a finger, should he cut off his nose to spite his face? For Shuster, the fact that Medicare was involved is some kind of proof that government programs are the way to go. Where's the logic? The question is what is best for the country going forward.
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He is forced by law...
September 3, 2009 - 16:48 ET by Seton Motley...to be in the Medicare monopoly. This proves NOTHING, except (again) Shuster's ignorance.
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Precisely. Dare I say
September 3, 2009 - 16:52 ET by Mark FinkelsteinPrecisely. Dare I say Shuster gave the protester . . . the finger?
I happen to know
September 3, 2009 - 17:04 ET by candancea lot of wealthy liberals who take advantage of affordable insurance and still scream in the streets about evil insurance companies.
Irony alert: observe a lefty organizer who enjoys a nice salary through Virginia Organizing Project (including health insurance benefits from Anthem BlueCross) getting arrested for breaking into Anthem's building as an "angry customer" in stunt to drum up support for government healthcare.
Schuster....
September 4, 2009 - 07:31 ET by adamsmithI love it when idiots like Schuster and all the other communists hold up Medicare as some kind of success story. I've heard it's $40trillion and even up to $80Trillion in the red with unfunded debt. That's some success. As ususal, anytime the government ignores the 10th amendment and puts these things through, they are always disasters. Social Security is supposed to be insolvent in just a few years and Medicare soon after. I've thought from the beginning on this Socialist Healthcare it was part of a shell game to start another Government Ponzi scheme.
Anyway, gotta love Communist thinkers like Schuster. I just wish they would all move to Socialists countries rather than try to change our original government that was set up for personal liberty and freedom, not one based on the "common good" and robbery(income redistribution)
protester - Medicare?
September 3, 2009 - 16:58 ET by Gary HallWas the man protesting agaisnt Medicare, or was he - like most seniors who are very afraid in the moment - protesting against Obama's plan to slash funding for his Medicare? I'm going to bet that it's the latter of the two.
Secondly. The man wasn't treated by Medicare; rather, he was treated by a local hospital, which surely hopes to be reinbursed by Medicare fior their costs; that is, if Obama and and the Democrats don't run it into the ground. Not that it's in good shape.
One might imagine that it's the MoveOn.org radical mobster which is going to end up paying for it. In this case, I trust the case will be settled prior to any tort reform.
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Gary... Or maybe he just
September 3, 2009 - 17:43 ET by bigtimerGary...
Or maybe he just used The OCard.
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lol
September 3, 2009 - 19:53 ET by well99Good link BT.
w99... Thanks...it
September 3, 2009 - 22:08 ET by bigtimerw99...
Thanks...it cracked me up laughing...true too. ;-)
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"Secondly. The man wasn't
September 3, 2009 - 19:05 ET by ckc1227"Secondly. The man wasn't treated by Medicare; rather, he was treated by
a local hospital, which surely hopes to be reinbursed by Medicare fior
their costs"
Thank you. It's amazing how people like Shuster can be so dumb, yet earn so much.
ER staff, not Medicare, treated the victim.
September 3, 2009 - 17:07 ET by ekslibThe ER staff would have treated him even if he didn't have any insurance.
You can bet that if the victim lived in a country with socialized medicine, he would have had a much longer wait.
I don't think once bitten,
September 3, 2009 - 17:10 ET by bigtimerI don't think once bitten, twice shy applies here.
Shuster is a dunce.
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I always thought that
September 3, 2009 - 17:27 ET by DoktorFrankenI always thought that medical records were secret. Why can't this numbnuts use the same curiousity to find out what Hussein's school records and passport info are? No, pick on an old private person.
Does shuster
September 3, 2009 - 17:27 ET by Willis_Leon_Johnsonhave schultz for brains too?
Sure seems like he does.
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WLJ... That was a great
September 3, 2009 - 17:32 ET by bigtimerWLJ...
That was a great zinger!
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That dog won't hunt;
September 3, 2009 - 17:44 ET by olddog3006Unless your part of a union, a retired federal employee, or are still working beyond the age of 65, seniors don’t have much choice about being on Medicare. By law, they have little choice. They can go on “Advantage” plans, almost 3 million seniors have, however part of the Obamacare plan does away with these plans. Talk to any senior that has JUST Medicare, they will tell you it sucks! Without suppliment coverage provided by PRIVATE insurance carriers, your out of pocket $ exposure is enormous. Do you know how many Dr’s will not treat people covered by Medicare? Don’t you have to wonder why? Why do you think AARP has become such a large organization, approx. 40 million members? The MAIN reason is to take advantage of discounts on their Medicare suppliments! If Medicare was such a good plan, why would seniors need suppliments?
BTW, the only people that resort to biting during a fist fight are girls, punk boys, & Mike Tyson. (I apologize to girls who fight fair).
Precisely Shuster you Bonehead!
September 3, 2009 - 17:45 ET by RpeggioAnd that's why Americans are protesting the Dem's plan to cut Medicare spending by a few hundred Billion to pay for their gov't healthcare option (which includes illegals). Shifting healthcare dollars from the growing boomer/elderly to younger people....and Millions of younger people refuse healthcare coverage by their employer because they'd rather pocket an extra few hundred each paycheck.
Medicare will be bankrupt in 7 years says the CBO, Medicaid and Social Security as well, and the Post Office loses money every year. That's the argument Schuster you bonehead!
Quick Question
September 3, 2009 - 17:48 ET by evilcontractorSchuster is an idiot. The nicest thing I can say about him is the best part of him was left on his mother's thigh.
Question: Since the Green Czar has called Republican's ***holes, does the media now considered this a proper response?
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Mothers?
September 4, 2009 - 15:25 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonMaybe the other fathers thigh?
No self respecting Lady would have allowed something like him to spring from her loins.
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3rd Digit
September 3, 2009 - 17:53 ET by sergeant stogieGive Shuster "The" finger. He is a simpering, snarky tool.
Good thing the victim didn't go to a hospital
September 3, 2009 - 18:28 ET by ekslibthat had Mrs. Obama as an administrator.
Below is a link to an article about the policy that Michelle and her friends initiated at her hospital .
They neglected to do all they could for poorer ER patients and redirected them to other medical centers. They did that even though they received "tens of millions in tax benefits based in part on [their] promise to treat the uninsured"
University of Chicago ER sends kid mauled by pit bull home
http://archives.chic...
Medicare is only possible
September 3, 2009 - 18:55 ET by robert108Medicare is only possible because there is a huge private sector infrastructure for it to exploit. Under Obamacare, the private sector infrastructure will be looted and plundered by the leftie pirates, until there is nothing left. Just study central planning under the Soviet Union.
the muppet tweets
September 3, 2009 - 18:57 ET by katainkentand removes all doubt (as if there was any)
This man is forced to pay into medicare his entire life. Shame on him for utilizing what he was forced to pay for. Introduce an alternative that allows people to opt out of paying then we'll talk about choices.
Everyone should mail Shuster a rubber finger.
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kata... You've got me
September 3, 2009 - 19:06 ET by bigtimerkata...
You've got me laughing, what a great idea.
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I guess the guy who lost a
September 3, 2009 - 19:00 ET by Radical1979I guess the guy who lost a finger is lucky this didn't happen under Obamacare or he'd have been given a talk about how worthwhile his life is and euthanasia drugs.
Bets?
September 3, 2009 - 19:09 ET by SlyrrWho wants to bet that the victim of Obama's hate thugs would have used something else - if the government hadn't robbed the elderly of every other option?
How will Matthews and Olbermann spin THIS one? They'll probably vomit what Shaister said here, or they'll say, 'Innocent Obama supporter attacked by crazed bigot while on a journey to deliver gifts to the orphanage'.
Instead of the truth: 'Crazed Obama thug whipped into maniacal frenzy by Democrats; attacks senior citizen in frothing rage; bites off finger'
Funny
September 3, 2009 - 19:45 ET by saintknowitallGuess it doesn't matter that they guy actually paid premiums into Medicare for most of his working life.
But at least the left is starting to understand the meaning of socialism rather than act like it is a dirty word.
Shuster is so stupid he doesn't realize that when we get...
September 3, 2009 - 19:57 ET by jawebster1"Medicare" for everybody, we get "Medicare" for nobody. We seniors, who have paid into "Medicare" for years, realize this and that is why we are so against Obama's "Medicare" plan for all. I am proud to say the only time the word "Shuster" comes to my mind is when I go to this website. Between having my fingernails yanked out and watching MSNBC, I would...probably watch MSNBC, but I wouldn't be happy about it. Jim Webster
I would have to take issue with Shuster's statement-
September 3, 2009 - 20:01 ET by BKeyseryou see, it wasn't medicare that treated this guy, it was a DOCTOR who treated him. Medicare will eventually pay the DOCTOR, with funds collected by way of taxes, and dispursed by way of mountains of paperwork.
BK and it will be Medicare
September 3, 2009 - 20:27 ET by Radical1979BK and it will be Medicare who underpays the Doctor and hospital, causing them to charge more to people with insurance to make up the difference, which means once again, working people...
Who does Obama think will be paying the difference between the cost and the government payment in a single payer system?!
Thank God it wasn't the
September 3, 2009 - 20:14 ET by RR GOPThank God it wasn't the Libtard's finger that got bitten off. That would be a tragedy and no joking matter.
Too bad the Don't Tread On Me guy wasn't armed.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
RR... You're danged right
September 3, 2009 - 20:19 ET by bigtimerRR...
You're danged right it would be a tradegy 24/7 on the msm, their would even be trial lawyers along with the ACLU on the talking head shows.
The bias and hypocrisy with the msm is infuriating...anyone that pays somewhat attention to the political news would see that...seems by the poll numbers quite a few do see the light, have finally taken off their rose-colored glasses.
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Point the Liberals Miss
September 3, 2009 - 20:21 ET by Free StinkerPoint the Liberals Miss
The victim showed up at a Hospital and received Healthcare.
One thing has me curious.
September 3, 2009 - 21:06 ET by CooltomOne thing has me curious. The man whose finger was bit off has no problem with being identified and giving his side of the story. The biter on the other hand (no pun intended) ran away and is still in hiding. If he was indeed the ''victim'' in the altercation shouldn't he have stuck around to complain to the police or come forward by now?
That's Liberal courage for
September 3, 2009 - 22:04 ET by Free StinkerThat's Liberal courage for you.
From what I understand, the biter singled out the victim because he was older that the rest (must have thought he was easily intimidated??), and the biter charged the bitee who then punched him. If the bitee was innocent, I would indeed expect him to come ut of hiding.
He was probably astroturf so they need to keep him in hiding.
Free & Cooltom
September 3, 2009 - 22:11 ET by MrShyLiberals come in a wide variety of hit-and-run flavors. Hit-and-run trolls, liberal friends (who you can't seem to debate for more than 5 minutes before they "bow out"), biters, you name it....
Health Information Privacy Protection Act
September 3, 2009 - 21:33 ET by bpjamAP ran a story within about an hour of this happening and their first version of the story claimed this guy was getting Medicare and mention some kind of irony that he is protesting gov HC while getting gov HC. Then a few minutes later they had to change the story and retract the part about knowing anything about the victims insurance status or payment method. But they really, really, really WANTED it to be Medicare or uninsured.
HIPPA is a very punishing regulation which prevents patient information from being released without prior written consent. Nobody at the hospital would have legally been able to say a single word about this guys care, insurance or payment method. It would be a Federal crime.
So how is it that Shuster knows this to be true? Who broke the law and violated the privacy of this victim? Unless the victim tells people himself, there is no a single person anywhere legal able to mention the word 'Medicare' without committing a felony.
I had to create a new poster
September 3, 2009 - 21:54 ET by BKeyserI had to create a new poster to commemorate this unforgettable event.
LOL!
September 3, 2009 - 21:55 ET by Free StinkerLOL!
→ Great Poster
September 3, 2009 - 21:56 ET by Cool ArrowEven Uncle Sam is stumping for Obama.
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Love it!
September 3, 2009 - 22:01 ET by MightyMouthIsn't technology great!? Within hours of a breaking story we have good stuff like this. The Liberals have got to be cursing the internet for the last 6 years!
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Thanks y'all!
September 3, 2009 - 22:04 ET by BKeyserThanks y'all!
Do we have
September 3, 2009 - 22:42 ET by olddog3006permission to print & spread this poster around? It's extremely funny!
olddog3006
September 4, 2009 - 19:11 ET by BKeyserSorry to get back to so late after your comment. I post my graphical creations on Flickr for the public to do as they wish. I have nothing to hide and do this only for fun. Please, If you like what you see, feel free to disseminate as you wish. And thanks for the compliment!
Poster
September 3, 2009 - 22:46 ET by JudithGreat poster BKeyser. I only hope the man gets a rabies shot quick.
BK... Just saw
September 3, 2009 - 22:51 ET by bigtimerBK...
Just saw this...thank goodness, I'm laughing and at the same time so thankful for NBs ...you know this is going to go all over the place.
Brilliant work...thank you.
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This story, as reported on MESSNBC would have been...
September 4, 2009 - 07:45 ET by jawebster1totally different had the finger biter been an anti-ObamaCare protester. Remember Valerie Plame? She was not a covert agent in the CIA, but the left reacted as if she were one when she was "outed" as working for the CIA (in a desk job). Now the NY Times is exposing CIA secrets and the left could care less. Hypocrisy, thy name is Democrat! Jim Webster
here's what a typical black racist says
September 4, 2009 - 08:08 ET by RayRayfrom the self-named "Field Negro" blogger:
"But yeah, this is war as far as I am concerened. And I have a soft spot
for the elderly as well, (even wingnut old people)but that man in
California...well, let's just say that he might want to wear gloves to
his next town hall protest."
https://www.blogger....
you'll also find claims there that townhall protestors oppose health care reform just because Obama is black.
Because Obama's 'black'
September 4, 2009 - 08:12 ET by Sergeant ROCKI wonder how many blacks hate Bush because he's 'white'?
You can round the number down, if you like.
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Haha, I love how the
September 4, 2009 - 08:13 ET by JasonCHaha, I love how the subject line of this post, which caught my eye in the Recent Comments column, is, itself, typically racist.
Meta-racism, whooo!
It's gone "Yes we can" to
September 4, 2009 - 08:46 ET by Ruths husband BenIt's gone "Yes we can" to "Yes, We Can(nibal)!”
Opponents of socialized medicine must also adjust their chants:
"Hands off my health care…and teeth off my hands!"
Old saying: If you point a finger, three point back at you.
New saying in the Age of Obama: If you point a finger, you might not get it back.
President Obama has been telling Americans to make sure they get their shots. Now, we know why!
Let’s hope the victim has had a rabies shot lately.
(note that I didn't make any of that stuff up myself, I plagarized from a poster named KCtheCat on another forum, I just thought it was great stuff-Ben)
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"that's right, it was
September 5, 2009 - 14:25 ET by jeffinsac"that's right, it was medicare... a govt run program that represents
all the protestor objects to... it was medicare that treated him."
This the same medicare that would not pay to have his finger reattached and why it is missing right now?