Lack of freedom is your concern, Senator Udall?! Really?
Yet the senate bill mandates that all American's purchase health insurance, mandates the policies regarding pre-existing conditions, mandates removing lifetime limits and mandates deductible levels.
Is that really increasing freedom in your eyes? How about stop your mandates and let me decide how I will insure myself. I'm a big boy... I'd like the FREEDOM to make that decision for myself. Don't need your mandates.
@reddgoat Idiot, requiring health insurance for all Americans protects everyone else from paying their medical bills, and everything else you mentioned is a restriction on the insurance companies, not the individuals.
@reddgoat You might as well argue that Andrew Carnegie should've been allowed to go on forcing employees to sign contracts stating they wouldn't join workers' unions. Oh wait, he was allowed, because the government stayed out of business back then. If you wanna leave the government out of it all, we're just gonna go back to soundrel-run monopolies. I'm sure you'd love that.
Why does anyone believe that Congress cares about Americans having healthcare? They only care about getting re-elected and staying in power.
Healthcare reform is another government ruse to justify more taxes.
Like the Europeans, Congress will eventually make government healthcare mandatory, charge us for Rolls Royce coverage, give us a Yugo and pocket the difference.
Healthcare, bail-outs, cap and trade, they're all just government scams to squeeze more money out of US taxpayers.
The idea that we need a public option to keep the insurance companies in line is LUDICROUS! Who is going to keep the GOVERNMENT in line? Washington intends to set the rules for themselves as well as the insurance companies they are supposedly "competing" with. Government is not a competitor. Government is a PREDATOR! Senator Udall, you may think the recently released CBO scoring of The Baucus Bill gives you political cover. Well, not with this registered Democrat from Boulder County!
Republicans are shrill and hysterical in shouting such things as death panels, taxes and socialism. It's laughable. Death panels? What do you think there are in the cubicles of the insurance companies denying coverage to the dying? And our fire, police, military, Nasa and many other organizations are single payer public programs that work well. If after voting for Bush, not once but twice, you probably need to shut the F up because your party is on the wrong side of history. Again.
Thanks, Senator Udall, for supporting this. I was pleased to hear you mention how the current health care system strangles small business and innovation. Say you work for a large company, see an unaddressed need, and want to start a business to fill it. You, and your potential employees, are discouraged because you'll have to give up your health insurance. In fact, if any potential employee has anyone in their family with a pre-existing condition, they won't leave. Bye-bye new business.
What a load of crap!! This guy is part of the problem. If he is so concerned about health care reform (which IS needed), why not do some things that all Americans can agree on such as:
1. Improve competition by allowing insurance companies to compete across state lines.
2. Kick the trial lawyers in the ass and reform the medical malpractice nightmare. Democrats will NEVER do it because they are in the pocket of trial lawyers.
That's exactly right: our nation's health care problem is our deficit problem. And a public option is essential to a successful health care reform package. Keep up the great work!
Senator Udall ends all his letters to his constituents with "My job...is also about bridging the divide that has paralyzed our nation's politics". My not challenging his party about the lack of tort reform (those poor lawyers), and by not taking a close look at the CBO report (that assumes the economy will be growing like a weed in the next few years) the Senator has violated his own creed, and not sought reasonable options to get all Americans insured...without breaking the bank!
Smooth speech; little substance. I personally think the insurance industry is broken less than the consumer. Yes, there's a need for critical care. But much of our medical "demand" is to "fix" issues that we as consumers should take care of ourselves. As for reform, an option that works really well, for about 1/3 the cost: cooperative sharing (Google "health care sharing ministries") I enjoy writing a monthly check, am 100% satisfied, and with no worries about insurance portability.
With a war lasting longer than WWII and an economy suffering due to the money being wasted over there...this is the issue that this man believes is important? Unemployment is rampant and despite his assurances, this health care reform cost will land on the business owners of america. Mr Udall, you are out of touch. You are every bit as clueless as the GWB administration was..and that is saying something. Nice speech, now go to work for the people of your state...please.
We need a public option to keep the insurance industry in line. I don't want any of my health care dollars going to their fat profits. Thank you for listening to the people of Colorado.
History tells us the costs we will bear is grossly undersestimated.
Wonder how come he did not get Harry Reid to help Colorado out on the impending hit from increased medicaid costs for states under these bills, whereas Nevada got an exception so that the Federal Govt will use our money to pay Nevada's portion of the bill. Yep, he really is looking out for us Coloradoans, isn't he.
The arrogance of this man and his contempt for constituents is unbelievable, and exceeded only by that of Obama. He thinks that pablum and misinformation like this will change the minds of people who have studied the issues. It is obvious that all these non-representing representatives must be voted out of office. The latter in this case. The CBO itself notes the estimate may be widely off the mark since scoring the bill without language is very imprecise.
Go Senator Udall! Nicely done. You are correct - this is a great opportunity to finally get our health care system reformed, and stop putting our hard-earned money in the pocket of big insurance. Thank you for fighting for us - and for what we want!
I am so sick and tired of Udall saying that our health care system must be reformed and a public option put forth. Tort reform (sorry lawyers, you're rich enough) and open borders for all insurance agencies is the answer. Senator Udall is not listening to the community..He's pushing ahead regardless. It has to fail.
Lack of freedom is your concern, Senator Udall?! Really?
Yet the senate bill mandates that all American's purchase health insurance, mandates the policies regarding pre-existing conditions, mandates removing lifetime limits and mandates deductible levels.
Is that really increasing freedom in your eyes? How about stop your mandates and let me decide how I will insure myself. I'm a big boy... I'd like the FREEDOM to make that decision for myself. Don't need your mandates.
reddgoat 1 year ago
@reddgoat Idiot, requiring health insurance for all Americans protects everyone else from paying their medical bills, and everything else you mentioned is a restriction on the insurance companies, not the individuals.
ZizooMoDaI 1 year ago
@reddgoat You might as well argue that Andrew Carnegie should've been allowed to go on forcing employees to sign contracts stating they wouldn't join workers' unions. Oh wait, he was allowed, because the government stayed out of business back then. If you wanna leave the government out of it all, we're just gonna go back to soundrel-run monopolies. I'm sure you'd love that.
ZizooMoDaI 1 year ago
Why does anyone believe that Congress cares about Americans having healthcare? They only care about getting re-elected and staying in power.
Healthcare reform is another government ruse to justify more taxes.
Like the Europeans, Congress will eventually make government healthcare mandatory, charge us for Rolls Royce coverage, give us a Yugo and pocket the difference.
Healthcare, bail-outs, cap and trade, they're all just government scams to squeeze more money out of US taxpayers.
JediCaptian 2 years ago
The idea that we need a public option to keep the insurance companies in line is LUDICROUS! Who is going to keep the GOVERNMENT in line? Washington intends to set the rules for themselves as well as the insurance companies they are supposedly "competing" with. Government is not a competitor. Government is a PREDATOR! Senator Udall, you may think the recently released CBO scoring of The Baucus Bill gives you political cover. Well, not with this registered Democrat from Boulder County!
warrenroche 2 years ago
Republicans are shrill and hysterical in shouting such things as death panels, taxes and socialism. It's laughable. Death panels? What do you think there are in the cubicles of the insurance companies denying coverage to the dying? And our fire, police, military, Nasa and many other organizations are single payer public programs that work well. If after voting for Bush, not once but twice, you probably need to shut the F up because your party is on the wrong side of history. Again.
wavoconqueso 2 years ago
Thanks, Senator Udall, for supporting this. I was pleased to hear you mention how the current health care system strangles small business and innovation. Say you work for a large company, see an unaddressed need, and want to start a business to fill it. You, and your potential employees, are discouraged because you'll have to give up your health insurance. In fact, if any potential employee has anyone in their family with a pre-existing condition, they won't leave. Bye-bye new business.
GeneticHuman 2 years ago
What a load of crap!! This guy is part of the problem. If he is so concerned about health care reform (which IS needed), why not do some things that all Americans can agree on such as:
1. Improve competition by allowing insurance companies to compete across state lines.
2. Kick the trial lawyers in the ass and reform the medical malpractice nightmare. Democrats will NEVER do it because they are in the pocket of trial lawyers.
cmarmor 2 years ago
That's exactly right: our nation's health care problem is our deficit problem. And a public option is essential to a successful health care reform package. Keep up the great work!
lorinitzel 2 years ago
Senator Udall ends all his letters to his constituents with "My job...is also about bridging the divide that has paralyzed our nation's politics". My not challenging his party about the lack of tort reform (those poor lawyers), and by not taking a close look at the CBO report (that assumes the economy will be growing like a weed in the next few years) the Senator has violated his own creed, and not sought reasonable options to get all Americans insured...without breaking the bank!
takshot 2 years ago
Why not let us read the bill?
Just more rhetoric.
All we need is
1. to buy insurance over state lines
2. No pre existing waver(acceptance of everybody even with pre existing illness)
3. Importation of Canadian Drugs (no behind the door deals with the drug companies to keep the prices high)
ricksplaceVlaslow 2 years ago
I guess Udall thinks the answer to rising healthcare costs is massive new taxes on healthcare. Do our legislators really think we are that stupid?
realgood5 2 years ago
Smooth speech; little substance. I personally think the insurance industry is broken less than the consumer. Yes, there's a need for critical care. But much of our medical "demand" is to "fix" issues that we as consumers should take care of ourselves. As for reform, an option that works really well, for about 1/3 the cost: cooperative sharing (Google "health care sharing ministries") I enjoy writing a monthly check, am 100% satisfied, and with no worries about insurance portability.
- Paul
pccurrier 2 years ago
With a war lasting longer than WWII and an economy suffering due to the money being wasted over there...this is the issue that this man believes is important? Unemployment is rampant and despite his assurances, this health care reform cost will land on the business owners of america. Mr Udall, you are out of touch. You are every bit as clueless as the GWB administration was..and that is saying something. Nice speech, now go to work for the people of your state...please.
RV414 2 years ago
Thank you Senator Udall,
We need a public option to keep the insurance industry in line. I don't want any of my health care dollars going to their fat profits. Thank you for listening to the people of Colorado.
dbruderer 2 years ago 2
History tells us the costs we will bear is grossly undersestimated.
Wonder how come he did not get Harry Reid to help Colorado out on the impending hit from increased medicaid costs for states under these bills, whereas Nevada got an exception so that the Federal Govt will use our money to pay Nevada's portion of the bill. Yep, he really is looking out for us Coloradoans, isn't he.
zacata2224 2 years ago
The arrogance of this man and his contempt for constituents is unbelievable, and exceeded only by that of Obama. He thinks that pablum and misinformation like this will change the minds of people who have studied the issues. It is obvious that all these non-representing representatives must be voted out of office. The latter in this case. The CBO itself notes the estimate may be widely off the mark since scoring the bill without language is very imprecise.
zacata2224 2 years ago
Thank You Senator Udall!!! I am so thankful to live in a state where my Senator listens to and works for the people.
frizwood 2 years ago 2
Go Senator Udall! Nicely done. You are correct - this is a great opportunity to finally get our health care system reformed, and stop putting our hard-earned money in the pocket of big insurance. Thank you for fighting for us - and for what we want!
brnhound 2 years ago
Thank you, Udall, for going out and listening to the community - you have always done that well.
elfhaiku 2 years ago
I am so sick and tired of Udall saying that our health care system must be reformed and a public option put forth. Tort reform (sorry lawyers, you're rich enough) and open borders for all insurance agencies is the answer. Senator Udall is not listening to the community..He's pushing ahead regardless. It has to fail.
dorkisuluv 2 years ago