USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Mocks Ann Romney's MS Therapeutic Riding 'Habit'
You would think after all the negative press MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell got for trashing Ann Romney's multiple sclerosis therapy of riding horses, media members would have wised up.
Apparently not, for on CNN's State of the Union Sunday, USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page referred to Mrs. Romney's remedy as a "very expensive horse riding dressage habit" (video follows with transcript and commentary):
CANDY CROWLEY, ANCHOR: Susan, in our last minute here, I know you had a big interview with Ann Romney recently.
What would surprise the public about Ann Romney?
SUSAN PAGE, USA TODAY WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF: You know, I asked her -- this is going to be in "USA Today" tomorrow -- I asked her if she was going to write a book and she said, yes, she wants to write a book.
And I said, "About the campaign?" She said, no, she wants to write a book about her struggle with multiple sclerosis and with breast cancer and what she's learned about facing challenges of all sorts in doing that. That's really something she says reshaped her sense of self, her priorities. That is what she wants to talk about.
CROWLEY: A lot of talk that Ann Romney is one of his -- one of Mitt Romney's best weapons. Do you agree after that hour interview?
PAGE: I think she comes across as so warm, she is able to kind of warm him up, make him look a little more approachable, but she will also -- she also has this very expensive horse riding dressage habit, which has been a part of her recuperation from MS, but she will be at the Olympics watching her horse perform. I think that's probably a double-edged sword for the Romneys.
Somebody cue MS-sufferer Neil Cavuto of Fox News for it appears another therapeutic dressage basher needs another dressing down.
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REALLY?
Submitted by ferv888 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 9:14pm.
Hey Susan, may the MS killer never darken your door, you brainless twit!!! No one should suffer so, but you need not worry about that thearpy working for you, your weight would kill the horse anyway.
Thank you!
Submitted by Blonde on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 9:23pm.
I would truly love to throttle this bitch (and I normally don't post vulgarity).
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Vulgarity, J? Nope, just ---
Submitted by matthewdean on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 12:37am.
being accurate.
MD
Blonde baby - you and the
Submitted by killa37 on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 1:29am.
Blonde baby - you and the rest of 'da gurlz' can say ANYTHING that you want about these 'people'!!! I don't think that you'll offend any of 'da boyz'!!! You can't get rid of cockroaches, centipedes, termites, or vermin by being nice to them, or calling them something other than what they really are.
A
Submitted by grammajane on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 9:34pm.
double edge sword? What about michele traveling around the world, some paid by tax-payers? Some people go to any lengths to deal with illness and become a advocate to help others, do the same. What business is it of these two radicals to try and exploit others for what they do with their personal life's? Mrs. Romney is obviously a very kind and caring lady and will be anxious to read her book, and shutter to think what is going to happen to these mouth-pieces if their hero looses. At least the Romney campaign hasn't asked for people's wedding and birthday gifts
Why
Submitted by Chaitealover on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 9:36pm.
do people like Susan Page act as if the cost of other people's "habits" comes out of her pocket?
Chai
.
Because she is an
Submitted by Boudin on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 9:42pm.
"Occupy, the world owes me" lazy sympathizer
agree Boudin*
Submitted by cajun2 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:15pm.
She is the kind that wants wage earners and taxpayers to pay for abortions for irresponsible women. She wants us to pay for treatment for drug addicts and alcoholics that are too addicted to work for a living. She wants us to pay for 12 million illegals to get a free education, free medical care even though their very presence here is a crime. Reward stupid irresponsible behavior but woe unto those like me that can afford to pay for our own cancer treatment or care for major illnesses with money we have saved from employment all our adult lives.
It's not enough that we can care for ourselves and our families, that is unfair and implies inequality and lack of compassion for others, so we are to be punished for our lives spent working hard, following the rules, living with morality and responsibility as our guide. We must now suffer (contribute) for the worthless dregs of society. However, that does not include the elites, the rich, the powerful in DC. They will all have exemptions and loopholes to avoid the same penalties (contributions) us lowly members of society must endure.
And if we dare complain about coercion (taxes and penalties), lost liberty, violating the constitution, denying americans a voice, then we shall be branded racists, homophobes, ignorant right wing nuts, fear mongers.
I hope I live long enough to see the likes of this idiot and other commie socialists sitting next to me in the doctors office for hours. Then I hope to live long enough to see the likes of Barbara Streisand standing before a health care commission begging for that pacemaker and be told she's too old and no longer has any "potential productivity".
Well, one can hope for fair and equal....
Here, cajun...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:11am.
I thought you might be interested in reading the entire horrific Ann Romney hit piece penned by the "idiot commie socialist", Susan Page.
Jer
OK Jer*
Submitted by cajun2 on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:58am.
Having read the whole article, I believe that Page, like other liberal media, are trying to put people in different classes. Doesnt matter than Romney suffers from diseases that does not discriminate.
My entire rant was about hypocrits and elitists snobs but all you got was Page is an "idiot commie socialist"??
Well, cajun...the blog IS about Page
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:17am.
your description applied to Page, and so my reply concerned Page. I hope that's not considered out of line.
Jer
Why, Jer, would you think your reply ---
Submitted by matthewdean on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 5:16pm.
might be considered to be out of line?
Your entire NB career has been one of defending loopy lefties, lunatic liberals, dopey Democrats and their policies.
You are remaining well within your normal parameters.
MD
Yep, just when we knee jerk
Submitted by Boudin on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 10:13pm.
Assume Jer a leftist, he protest?
Can you get much sleep thinking of these excuses?
Substitute Moochelle riding a
Submitted by Pinetree3 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:07pm.
Substitute Moochelle riding a horse for the exact same reason instead of Mrs. Romney and Page would have nothing but glowing praise.
But
Submitted by KornKing on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:14pm.
Mooch is a horse-No seriously, perhaps we could hear something somewhere about how Mooch treats her narcistic"issues"(in the old days that was "problems") by appearing on television shows where a bunch of weirdos glow over how "cool" she is
Moooselle would ride a horse too...
Submitted by bigdaddy on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:29pm.
...if they could find one big enough to carry that bodacious bootie of hers. Which is really the reason why she always has to travel in her own plane on vacations, AF One has its limits....Wow, so this is what it's like to be a liberal journalist. Just sit on my ass and pick on women and children since my Boy Baracko sure as Hell can't run on his record of accomplishments over the last 3.5 years of the worst presidency since Jimmah Cahtah.
I don't even know if the
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 11:45pm.
I don't even know if the Budweiser Clydsedale could carry the First Clydesdale.............and even if we tried, it would be cruelty to animals!!!
Does it work?
Submitted by Scrap Iron in Texas on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:07pm.
If the dressage helps alleviate Mrs. Romney's symptoms,
and she and her husband are happy to cover the expense,
what is the problem?
Oh, I guess the problem is someone is using their OWN resources instead of relying totally on the government.
@pinetree - substitute Jackie
Submitted by Van Halen on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:10pm.
@pinetree - substitute Jackie Kennedy for Anne Romney riding a horse and the media would fall all over themselves to get their daughters riding lessons.
Where was the outrage?
Submitted by Jimbo on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 12:41am.
Where was the outrage?
And, this image.
Submitted by UpNorth on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 12:31am.
I wonder what that outfit costs, in today's dollars?
Man they've got nothing
Submitted by tcm14 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:32pm.
BREAKING: After months of intensive investivation and with the help of many undercover informants, we can now reveal to you Anne Romney's secret life, in which she descends into the dark world of: Horseback Riding!!! That's right we've got hidden camera footage, look at her, just sitting there... Riding! Oh I can't look, it's horrible!
Actually what they are really attacking is that she can AFFORD riding. It is shameful to be able to afford nice things.
Susan's original assignment...
Submitted by bigdaddy on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:34pm.
...was to explain how the recently approved mandate was not a tax and how it was not going to have an effect on families making less than $250K per annum after all the "Non" taxes take effect in 2014....Yeah, I'd go bash Ann Romney too.
double -edged sword
Submitted by Ktulue on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:48pm.
She's right that it will be a double-edged sword since liberals love to play the class warfare card. Not that the Obama campaign will do it themselves, it'll be "farmed" out to the media or a pac.
Time for this new format to
Submitted by LAM SON 719 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 11:37pm.
Time for this new format to go.
Indeed
Submitted by Free Stinker on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 12:25am.
Well worth repeating.
Autocratic FAIL continues . . . :-(
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
Time for this new format to
Submitted by LAM SON 719 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 11:37pm.
Time for this new format to go.
LAM, I think we'll be gone
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 11:47pm.
LAM, I think we'll be gone before the format is gone.
Autocratic FAIL Commencing
Submitted by Free Stinker on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 12:29am.
I suspect this is what happens to any group of Conservatives. The people running things start getting autocratic. I think it's something that cant be helped, which is too bad.
Maybe Newsbusters is easier to run without having to be bothered with all us pesky commenters/readers?
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
One thing I did notice, Free, was that prior to Disqus ---
Submitted by matthewdean on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 12:48am.
there were usually cautions on Open Threads to "keep it clean".
Already I have seen some posts that were doozies; so it might work out cuz I may be able to use the only type of language that truly describes the contempt I have for Obama, his administration, Democrats, liberals, and some lefties. :o)
MD
Hey Free - I was chattin'
Submitted by killa37 on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 1:27am.
Hey Free - I was chattin' (Obamaspeak) with your buddy Scoobie-Doobie the other night - it was cool. I guess a bunch of you guys know each other - I wasn't aware of that, but he filled me in on a lot of things. I follow 'da boyz' and 'da gurlz' here at NB, but being out here in Asia, I'm not up to speed about all the inside scoop. Keep up the good work.
killa
Submitted by Free Stinker on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:48am.
I think Scoob has the record for the most NB-ers met in person. :-)
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
Yes Free, Pesky commenters my friend.
Submitted by upcountrywater on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 3:45am.
Why have a twitchy custom made website build from the ground up... A site that one must attend to daily?
Matthew Sheffield has been doing this for 7 years. Maybe he will start another one?
One big downside to consolidating, comments from thousands of sites through one vender is that it will be easier to turn off (a selective internet kill switch).
Yes DISQUS can crash and it has crashed at least once this year.
With a selective kill switch we will still be able to bank on line, however reading NB will not be possible and commenting will be blocked...best of both worlds, shut-up the people and collect taxes.
You Didn't Build That.
Matthew Sheffield has been
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:34am.
Matthew Sheffield has been doing this for 7 years. Maybe he will start another one?
I doubt it. He's the one who made the decision to "go Disqus." Probably because he's tired of tending it daily.
Disqus has no mechanism for links, for italics, for bold font, so many things we take for granted here.
But the loss is way more than that.
What we had here that we won't with Disqus is a community.
How many of us have posted personal comments about illness, deaths, and family members here and recieved support from fellow posters? Who is going to do that on Disqus?
It will be a sad day for me when the changeover is complete.
motherbelt [and/or others] re Disqus...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:54am.
If what you say is true or even mostly true, that is indeed disheartening. However, I thought someone had posted recently that at least links would still be possible. [Not being a Disqus veteran, I have very little idea of what to expect.]
One other thing: I also thought that NB Forums would remain accessible for commenting in the same manner as in the past. Am I wrong about that?
In any event, like most others it seems, I'm not looking forward to the switch.
Jer
Ignorance and contempt on display
Submitted by stunned on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 11:45pm.
According to the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association Inc. (NARHA) in Denver, Colorado, more than 26,000 riders with disabilities benefit from therapeutic horseback riding activities at NARHA centersEquine therapy can provide certain benefits to MS patients.
The experts and MS patients say that equestrian therapy offers much more to MS patients then symptom relief. "It raises their self-esteem and gives them something to do for recreation. They love it and really look forward to it," says Ms. Hurley.
Just getting out in the fresh air and doing something physical can do wonders for MS patients say the experts. "One of the most frustrating aspects of chronic illness or disability is the effect it has on leisure-time activities. Just when a person would benefit most from the relaxation, enjoyment, and socialization that come from recreation, he is limited in what he can do. It is important, however, despite what limitations may exist, to maintain existing or find new interests," write Dr. Robert Shuman and Dr. Janice Schwartz in their book, Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: A Handbook for Families (Charles Scribner's Sons, 1988). "There is a network of horseback riding programs for the physically challenged. Many people with MS find that riding builds back abdominal muscles, strengthens weak legs, and is a terrific source of self-confidence."
Don't tell me this lib didn't research the benefits of horse therapy for the story. She CHOOSES not to share the info on how wide-spread and common the practice is for patients with MS. If Michelle had MS we would be hearing ALL about how wonderful the practice is and how brilliant she was to search out and find a program that has kept her healthy despite her condition. Page is just another hate filled lib.
tired of liberal lies
Just imagine.......
Submitted by Herbster on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 11:56pm.
Just imagine if a horse saw the ugly, corpulent Page creature walking, or waddling towards it to go riding? Worse yet, if she was accompanied by Candybar Crawley. .............the horse would still be running for the hills.
On a serious note. What the Page creature said was shameful. And for Crawley not to say anything even more shameful. The problem these two Nutrasystem "Befores" have with Mrs.Romney is that she is a lady.
The tone of Page's comments
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 1:27am.
was very different from O'Donnell's. Frankly, she seemed to me to be rather complimentary toward Ann Romney.
Would someone please explain to me how or why her words should be considered mockery?
Jer
Jer....What is it about "probably a double-edged sword for the
Submitted by Rush Fan on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 3:55am.
Romneys" you can't comprehend.
Nothing, Rush Fan...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 8:01am.
It's just that I didn't and still don't find Page's quoted remarks--including the "double-edged sword" reference--to be mocking. And having now read her full article in this morning's USA Today about Ann, with its inspirational portrayal of how she has dealt with the physical challenges of MS, I am even more perplexed by Noel's characterization.
What do you think?
Jer
I think referring to Romney's
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:46am.
I think referring to Romney's very expensive ..... habit fits the bill.
Not a therapy. A habit.
motherbelt*
Submitted by cajun2 on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:48am.
The only "habit" the liberal media likes is the one worn by a "rabid" nun.
And they like
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:52am.
the "double edge sword" that Susan Page wielded. Very deft, that.
motherbelt...I believe Page's reference to "habit" concerned the
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:11am.
special attire worn in dressage, which is an Olympic equestrian event. Page opined the expense of the outfit might be a source of criticism [and thus the double-edged sword observation], but that hardly qualifies as mockery.
Again, the USA Today piece is extremely flattering. I don't see how Ann Romney or any of her fans or her husband's supporters could possibly be disappointed with it.
Jer
That's incorrect, too, Jer
Submitted by Blonde on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 4:13pm.
Dressage wear is "attire".
A riding "habit" is worn typically in the hunter class of the equestrian sports....when they go "hacking" (riding around) either in the flat or over fences. A habit includes a hardhat, while a dressage hat is almost like a man's formal wear hat.
It's as much of a difference as between a business suit and tails (some advanced dressage event riders wear actually wear a tailed coat). Two entirely different things, and not interchangeable.
Your reach on the habit was a FAIL, Jer.
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That's a distinct possibility, Blonde...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 4:25pm.
That my reach on the habit was a fail.
However, if you haven't already I do wish you would read the entire USA Today article written by Page and then let me know if you still would love to "throttle the bitch".
Jer
Handing out homework assignments, are you?
Submitted by Blonde on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 4:39pm.
I don't think so.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
What? You're afraid you may have to revise your opinion?
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 5:03pm.
Suit yourself.
Jer
EPIC FAIL
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 5:16pm.
.
Thanks for your input. It adds about as much to the
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 5:22pm.
discussion as does your customary non-response.
Jer
non response Jer*
Submitted by cajun2 on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 7:15pm.
Here is my non response. When a liberal attacks a conservative on nonsense instead of substance, then I will call them elitist snobby commie socialist.
When a liberal attacks a conservative on a policy decision, the difference on stance is always the conservative is racist or just ignorant. The liberal commentators are running out of cards. They should contact Jer and learn how to focus on minutae which is just as effective as any other deflection from subtance or fact but it "appears" to be more intellectual.. Liberal media need your expertise in this area Jer.
cajun...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:22pm.
I've noticed you've been alluding to the "ignorant racist" epithets quite a bit lately. As you know, I've repeatedly rejected and condemned the practice. And Page is certainly not guilty of playing that card. You evidently consider it a very important issue. Just curious: Do you believe calling Page a "commie idiot" to be significant or merely minutiae?
Jer
Jer*
Submitted by cajun2 on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:06pm.
First, you have noticed that I am sick of liberals this past week or so. When anyone disagrees with a liberal, its labels and insults. I have had enough. A commie idiot is over the top, I agree. But when the media espouses an Obama agenda as monumental and evolutionary, unprescedented, its cheerleading with no substance or facts to back up their enthusiasm. Obamacare is going to destroy our financial system, tax everyone including the poor, destroy private insurance, employee coverage, medicaid, and the medical profession. The media does not want to discuss any of those issues nor the humiliating fact that the majority of Americans are opposed to Obamacare. Since when does the majority of Americans count for anything with the media or DC?
Even though you are a liberal Jer, you are one of the very few cajun can tolerate. No offense, but some days even one cup of Jer is too much.
cajun...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:37pm.
Imagine being a news junkie lib living in Atlanta GA and literally not being able to turn on the radio without being almost immediately inundated with thundering denunciations of me and my "ilk" as baby-killing, America-hating, military-despising, morally-degenerate, commie/terrorist-coddling, mentally-diseased vermin. I had my fill of that too and kept waiting for mainstream conservatives to condemn it. With rare exception, I waited in vain.
Anyway, that's my half-cup for today. I'll wait until tomorrow to comment on Obamacare.
Jer
Jer
Submitted by Par for the Course on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 7:48am.
Jer, I'd like to hear what you have to say about Obamacare.
Me too, Par
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 8:47pm.
Because Mr. Attorney had so much to say during the course of our two and a half year discussion of ObamaCare.
/sarc off
For someone so opinionated....when it came down to facts and cites, Jer was woefully absent. Although "woefully" is a sadly deficient word, isn't it?
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Careful Blonde
Submitted by Boudin on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 9:08pm.
An insult to the master insulter will turn this conversation from health care to Jer's sensitive feelings.
HA!
Give it up, Boudin...
Submitted by Jer on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 3:14am.
Even Matthew Dean, with whom I've been tangling almost non-stop for nearly three years now, acknowledges that I'm a counter-puncher rather than an instigator.
Maybe you should consider that before resuming your relentless but futile crusade to prove otherwise.
Jer
True that, Jer, but you still must consider that being a ---
Submitted by matthewdean on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 8:18pm.
lefty, voluntarily, on a conservative site, might by itself be considered the definition of "being an instigator". :o)
MD
What's the point of citations, child?
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 10:53pm.
Apparently, if you suspect the proffered sources might cast doubt on your already chiseled-in-granite opinions, you'll simply peremptorily dismiss them as an onerous and unwelcome homework assignment.
The fact is I did comment on ObamaCare both inside and outside your healthcare forums [for which--setting up the forums, that is--I effusively praised you, and did so long after you had switched from my defender to antagonist]. However, the tone of your present remarks should suggest to you one of the reasons I didn't comment more extensively.
Jer
Hi Jer ole buddy...
Submitted by MightyMouth on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 1:15am.
How's it hangin' ? still shuckin' and jivin? Still defending the left no matter what I see.
How am I hangin, MM?
Submitted by Jer on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 3:26am.
Well, you might say "by a thread." Although I get the feeling that a few on this one would prefer it be by a rope. ;-)
Even after five years, still a tough crowd here at my favorite website.
Jer
Good evening Jer
Submitted by cocodrie on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 10:00pm.
Thanks for one of the most accurate definitions of a democrat I've ever read.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
I strive for accuracy, cocodrie...
Submitted by Jer on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 3:37am.
Nice to know I'm doing my job.
Jer
Jer,
Submitted by RESTLESS 1 on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 2:31am.
Imagine being a human being, and literally not being able to turn on the TV, or rent a video, or go to movie, or listen to Top Forty, without being almost immediately inundated with thundering denunciations of me and my "ilk" as homophobic, racist, fairy tale believing, science denying, pollution loving, war mongering, humanity hating, earth killing, mentally diseased vermin.
You deal with it in one forum. We deal with it in all of the others. Toughen up, buttercup.
RESTLESS...
Submitted by Jer on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 3:12am.
That's why God gave you Ted Nugent, Chuck Norris, John Wayne, Hank Williams, Jr, Tom Wolfe, Pat Boone, Jimmy Swaggert and The Lennon Sisters.
:-)
No, your point is well taken. There's no denying the cultural dominance of the Left.
Jer
cajun.....Let me add to your excellent post by reminding
Submitted by Rush Fan on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 1:50am.
everyone that ObamaCare will cut $500 Billion from Medicare over ten years, and will virtually eliminate Medicare Advantage, a program I and 25 million others currently use.
Of course, since Medicare is in such good financial shape, ObamaCare's substantial cuts in Medicare will not have any impact on the quality and quantity of seniors healthcare. Nor will the 30 million or so added to the the healthcare system with no increase in doctors. /sarc
Thank you Rush Fan*
Submitted by cajun2 on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 8:57pm.
I am not a financial expert but some things I can comprehend. Obamacare is going to force people to pay twice for something they already have. People are going to pay taxes and penalties for something they DO
NT have. Everyone is going to pay taxes two years before anyone will be eligibile for medicaid. By 2014, there will be thousands of these health care commissions that will decide who gets medical care or life saving treatment. Its called "assessment of potential productivity".
Rush was saying today....quoting from an answer Obama gave at a town hall meeting in reference to a 102 yr old woman who needs a pacemaker....His reply..give her a pill..This is the death panels Sarah Palin was so soundly mocked for mentioning even though Obama himself admits its in the bill.
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2012/07/03/Obama-Administration-...
And the government via IRS, can increase taxes and penalties as they choose even before anyone is "mandated" for coverage...
http://www.foxbusiness.com/government/2012/06/29/scotus-ruling-means-big...
Obama is already granting amnesty to illegals even before the program is written. There are 12-20 million illegals here. Add them to the 30 million that will be forced onto medicaid and the government will have no choice but to up our taxes above what is already in the bill. It appears that by 2016, though my husband and I are both on pensions, we will pay about 50% of our gross income for our insurance, taxes and penalties.Within that period of time, my doctors tell me I will also be needing a pacemaker. What a joy that the quality and length of my life will be determined by some SEIU idiot.
And Jer wonders why I am sick of liberals. And insults to conservatives are off the charts today.
Hey Jer!,,,Read the NB articles posted for today.
Yea Caj Hawaii has that sort of pay the tax first, pilot program
Submitted by upcountrywater on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 10:11pm.
Some low flow frutureramma light rail... BS.. Hay Hawaii tags the # 1 spot...
Obamacare may go away...We shall have the tax hole , blown through the Constitution by scotus....
In the case in Hawaii, we are in a limbo land of a sort. Here in pre-light rail land it's a present tax, even if it's canceled theres still a tax, investments in studies and such..for pre-light rail ..tax for dream projects that may never happen.... twilight zone. (Ok they did install a column er some such)
O'taxcare, is still pre tax and of course still and forever pre-healthcare. Going to be billing you SOON.
My bet on the next bureaucrats to step up to the tax hole plate , will be the epa, demanding that humans are an invasive species and tax them, pesky human units for per heart beats per day. Relax it's just a tabulator implant, no one will see it, plus you get the gps locator app for free.
You Didn't Build That.
Hawaii with a Bullet Train?
Submitted by Boudin on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 10:21pm.
Why do I picture it landing about 1000 yrds in the Ocean?
Well, Boudin
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 10:42pm.
It might have something to do with Obama's Intercontinental Railroad.
Dunno. ????
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Amusement park mentality, vacuuming tourists.
Submitted by upcountrywater on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 11:09pm.
Transient accommodation tax and butt count on aircraft.
And you have been board out of your mind on one of these before...
You Didn't Build That.
dont need no gps kiilla*
Submitted by cajun2 on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 10:27pm.
http://www.satelliteviews.net/cgi-bin/g.cgi?fid=559796&state=LA&ftype=flat
I know where I am at all times...;-)
Cajun
Submitted by Radical1979 on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 10:37pm.
Me, I'm getting lost all over this board with all the changes. I hit a comment and instead of ending up on the comment I end up on the Disqus comments. Yikes!
Good evening Rad
Submitted by cocodrie on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 10:45pm.
I thought I was the only one wandering lost in the vast wasteland of redisqusless darkness.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
yes Ms Rad*
Submitted by cajun2 on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 10:46pm.
I posted one comment up dare to see if disqus knew who is cajun_2...It worked but I'm not going back up dare until the old comment section is erased.It doesnt matter what you click on, comment or blogs or article, or read more, it always takes you to the disqus comments.........;-(
Ya,
Submitted by Boudin on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 10:44pm.
Very nice,
TROOF,
Submitted by killa37 on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 3:22am.
TROOF, cajun.................I know where the hell I am, and where I'm comin' (Obamaspeak) from, and where I'm goin' too!! And I don't need any GPS either!!! In Asia/Hawaii..................it's either towards the mountains, or towards the ocean - it's pretty hard to get lost, unless you're some stupid lib who thinks you know more than 'reality'!!!!
Also, I cant help but remind you
Submitted by Boudin on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 9:00pm.
That the CBO, estimates have greatly increased, and this does not include the 70% of Forbes top 40 saying they will be dropping HC coverage for their employees.
And why does anyone give a crap about what Jer thinks?
Not to mention, the 50 employee cutoff.
Submitted by UpNorth on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 12:47am.
If you own a small business and employ 67 employees, and the cutoff for Otaxacare is 50, as I've heard, what will you do to avoid the onerous costs and penalties? If you're thinking of staying in business, I'm sure you'll do what I'd do, lay off 18 employees to get under the limit. So, this law will be dandy for employment, which will decrease. Then the costs to those who actually pay taxes will, yet again, increase.
You are TOTALLY right,
Submitted by killa37 on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 3:45am.
You are TOTALLY right, UpNorth!!! If I had 50 employees (OH MY FRIGGIN' LAWD.................why would I want 50 employess??), and this was staring me in the face..............the first thing I'd do is have FOURTY-NINE friggin' employees!!!
There is NO WAY that I would want to enter into some kind of 'business/partnership' with the Boy Baraka REGIME as it relates to ANYTHING!!!
And , although I might be a stupid country-boy, blue-collar, dumb-ass ..........................I can guaran-damn-tee you that I've got more 'common sense' than the highest member of the Obamacare committee!!!! NONE of these guys (or gals) could EVER make it in the 'real' world!!!
UpNorth, Start another business...or two..or three.
Submitted by upcountrywater on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 5:05pm.
Turn all your employees into part timers, and split the hours bewteen the 2-5 companies, so that each company has folks working less than 20 hours a week, per company.
Hay the French do it...
If you own a hot restaurant, you easily have more than 50 employees.
As of June' 2012.... We have the beginning of a,fresh,N' new.. a...birth of a new branch.... A tax SWAT.... administering taxes, anywhere, anytime, 24-7.
Can we buy stock in this, A SCOTUS Green lighted, fresh ballooning bureaucratic, start up??.... Oh wait I just checked GM...
Individual taxation without reservations..dank times ahead...
You Didn't Build That.
delete double
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:45am.
delete double
Snobs
Submitted by Jimbo on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:06am.
This goes hand in hand with the MSM's claim that Ann Romney "never worked a day in her life".
Get used to this crap. Obama and his MSM handmaidens will spend the next several months painting the entire Romney claim as rich, elitist snobs who are out of touch with the American people. It's their campaign's overarching theme.
As an aside here.....
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:49am.
don't let anyone tell you that Ann Romney's going to London to cheer on her horse has nothing to do with Michelle Obama "accompanying" the US team to the Olympics.
Stay Away
Submitted by Jimbo on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:08am.
Remember when Obammy personally went before the Olympic committee to get the Olympics to come to Chicago? That didn't work out so well. Maybe they should stay the hell away from our athletes.
What the hell is Imelda the
Submitted by killa37 on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 1:04pm.
What the hell is Imelda the Mooooooooooooooooch going to do - tell the team how to eat?? How to dress?? How to act?? How NOT to honor our flag OUR our National Anthem?? Maybe she'll be teachin' (Obamaspeak) the 'folks' how to 'tone their arms'.
Dressage is a habit?
Submitted by CobraMan on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 1:14pm.
"she also has this very expensive horse riding dressage habit"
When did dressage become a "habit?" These people act as if Mrs. Romney is addicted or something. Riding a horse, for whatever reason, is not a habit. It's an activity, plain and simple. It may be expensive, but so is golf, for that matter. Do you know how much a set of good golf clubs cost? Never mind the yearly costs of membership in any half-way decent golf course. Does Obama have a golfing "habit?" No, of course not. But Mrs. Romney? Well, as her husband is the presumptive Republican candidate, of course it's a habit, an expensive, unnecessary habit that only the super rich can afford (like daily golfing) . Otherwise, why would she spend so much money to indulge it?
This is just another instance of class warfare, one that is selectively applied to only one side of the political divide. The hypocrisy being displayed is appalling.
Here's the difference between Mrs. Romney and Obama. She's indulging her "habit" at her own expense. Obama's indulging his at OUR expense!
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
Habit?
Submitted by Joe W. on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 1:19pm.
Moochelle has an eating habit. She LOVES that Kobe Beef, lobster tails and the fine wines it takes to wash it all down with. I'll bet Moochelle spends more on lavish vacations and dining out than Ann Romney spends on her "habit".....
Comparison
Submitted by Model850 on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 3:58pm.
I'd like to see a cost comparison:
The cost of one session of Ann Romney's "horse riding dressage habit" vs. the cost (to taxpayers) of one of Obama's golf outings (including the cost of Secret Service, transportation to and from the course, whatever extra security might be needed at the golf course, above normal SS protection, etc.).
And after the analysis is done the simple truth will remain: Ann Romney pays for her "habit" with her own money, Obama (good little socialist he is) pays for his habit with our money.