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Please Meet Jim Marcinkowski | 149 comments (149 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: National health care scary?!?!?!?! (4.00 / 6)

We both agree what is more scray is the US is the only industrialized country w/o a single payer health care system.

"First, they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win." Mahatma Gandhi

by Street Kid on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 09:01:38 PM EST
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Re: National health care scary?!?!?!?! (4.00 / 2)

What's scary is that the last time we had majorities in Congress and a democratic president we got our asses kicked so badly on health care that we haven't had a sniff of power on Capitol Hill ever since.

So, the last attempt was a total disaster and the way the GOP holds so much influence over the media now it won't be any easier the next time we try.

by BooMan on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 09:04:47 PM EST
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Exactly!!!! (4.00 / 5)

And that is why I am interested in hearing specifics re: a single-payer health care system and the candidate's stance on its implementation.

"First, they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win." Mahatma Gandhi

by Street Kid on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 09:08:16 PM EST
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Re: National health care scary?!?!?!?! (none / 1)

I like the idea that you could sell National Healthcare as a way for companies to cut operating costs to make it more widely appealing.

"Life is always better with clean pants."

by CabinGirl on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 09:11:20 PM EST
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Re: National health care scary?!?!?!?! (4.00 / 2)

Actually, that is one of the main reasons that some UAW jobs that were done in MI were/are being moved to Windsor--health care costs are less!

(don't remember the specifics off the top of my head, sorry and can't find link right now)

"First, they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win." Mahatma Gandhi

by Street Kid on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 10:53:41 PM EST
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The term "unisured" speaks volumes (4.00 / 6)

it's like when Bush uses the term "insurgent"

Hello... the "uninsured" are Americans, too. Mostly WORKING families.

Working families without health care or dental care.

We're tired of the rhetoric. People are DYING because they lack appropriate and timely coverage.

People have lost loved ones over diabeties gone unchecked.

Blood poisioning due to gum decay.

That's a tragedy - that's the scary.

We already are paying... with our lives. Before I see my child ever again SUFFER on the couch in pain over basic dental matters while fat cats get coverage... I will join the anarchy movement. I'm an American, a mother, and I'm pissed.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix

by Damnit Janet on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 09:08:28 PM EST
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Re: The term "unisured" speaks volumes (4.00 / 4)

I have had to have surgery due to an infected tooth, so I know exactly where you are coming from.

"First, they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win." Mahatma Gandhi

by Street Kid on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 09:14:00 PM EST
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Wasn't me (4.00 / 5)

was my son. He's autistic and was 12 at the time. He had to wait to get help because of his neurodisablity. HMO's said only a certain place/person could do the anesthesia.

He had two infected teeth
two impacted teeth
he needed 2 root canals
and a gum biopsy and then gum plaiting.

he was made to leave the hospital while he was stil throwing up blood. After undergoing 5 hours of dental surgery in San Francisco.

We almost had to leave the country to get him aid.

THAT'S SCARY Mr. Congressman.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix

by Damnit Janet on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 09:19:41 PM EST
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Re: Wasn't me (4.00 / 3)

Oh God!!! Sympathies and hugs to you and your family!

"First, they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win." Mahatma Gandhi

by Street Kid on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 09:29:38 PM EST
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Scared and Wesley PAID (4.00 / 6)

He had to wait THREE MONTHS for two root canals. THREE MONTHS!!!!!!!!

Many wouldn't wait that long for a cleaning let alone the pain he endured, he bleed on his pillows, the pus made him vomit...

imagine waiting three months for root canals....

In America.

Imagine trying to console him. HE BEGGED to go to the doctor. He even cried and said he'd be "GOOD BOY"...

next diary of yours I'll send you the write up on what Wesley went through while waiting. He lost weight, he had to be signed out of school...

This country sucks.. regarding health care because we met many other families in the same boat. All WORKING.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix

by Damnit Janet on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 09:34:41 PM EST
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Re: Scared and Wesley PAID (4.00 / 3)

Will be looking for it--unbelievable--but, after reading about all the Medcare D screw-ups, I believe it. You're right, this SUCKS!

"First, they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win." Mahatma Gandhi

by Street Kid on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 09:49:10 PM EST
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Re: The term "unisured" speaks volumes (none / 0)

Janet, as a mother I understand your fears and heartbreak, frusteration and anger over having to deny your child rollerskate/blade lessons because you're afraid they may break a limb. I can truly relate to the fear that health care costs will bankrupt the middle class family. The need for a change in health care is a very serious and urgent issue to be resolved and hopefully soon. We aren't getting anywhere with the representation that we've had in power so far and this issue can only be advanced if we start putting people in the seats that will make the change. I understand why you are asking this question. It's one of my husbands few pledges to the voters on the front page of his website. Sherri

Women - Do you really want Mike Pence in Congress??!!!

by Congressional Candidates Wife (sherri@barrywelsh.org) on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 09:32:09 PM EST
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My son almost died waiting (4.00 / 6)

for dental surgery - his needs were made WORSE by the lack of health care.

Reconstruct our schools and our health care nightmare... NOT IRAQ..

and ExxonMobile made BILLIONS.

Soon? Do you know how many children died last year due to no health care? Do you know how many students ccouldn't participate in school sports/functions because they didn't have.... health care. Your child misses more than two days and the school requires what/??? A doctor's note.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix

by Damnit Janet on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 09:38:16 PM EST
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WHAT??? (4.00 / 4)

The need for a change in health care is a very serious and urgent issue to be resolved and hopefully soon

Like to see your family make it w/o Medical Insurance! On second thought, give it up for as long of a time as Janet's family had to, before mouthing do-nothing platitudes!

"First, they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win." Mahatma Gandhi

by Street Kid on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 09:58:07 PM EST
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Re: WHAT??? (none / 1)

Yes as in VERY soon - honestly can you see any of the majority seats of people in the House or Senate coming to the aid of the uninsured very quickly? So far there's been a lot of talk but not a lot of action. As for without medical or dental insurance, I've been there and so has Barry - I was a single parent for over 10 years prior to marrying Barry and was uninsured - payment for ALL medical and dental bills came out of my own pocket and a small one at that. I was self-employed and there were and are not a lot of health plans that will cover a self-employed single mother of two. We aren't rich, Barry is a pastor of a small rural church and health care nor dental care are not covered by the church. It would put the congregation in jeopardy if they had to cover our family's health/dental care. I work secularly and we are covered (albeit not enough) through my work.

Women - Do you really want Mike Pence in Congress??!!!

by Congressional Candidates Wife (sherri@barrywelsh.org) on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 10:17:47 PM EST
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My point exactly! (4.00 / 3)

Yes as in VERY soon - honestly can you see any of the majority seats of people in the House or Senate coming to the aid of the uninsured very quickly?

I wasn't aware that prohibited you/your church from advocating for the uninsured in the present, if in fact you are. Post a link anything that you are currently involved in that does so.

So far there's been a lot of talk but not a lot of action.

And I am sick and tired of more talk and the wait till the midterms are over. That is just another excuse to do NOTHING!!!!

I work secularly and we are covered (albeit not enough) through my work.

At least you are covered and are fortunate enough to have a job! There are people who don't! (Like me.) And people w/o insurance? Ever think of that?

And, there are people who live on SSI who are in desperate need of real medical insurance, as Medicare D is such a mess people are not getting the rx's that they need--in many instances, hopsitalizations have been necessary, and you have the nerve to tell me to wait.

Oh, boo-hoo, you were once divorced. Well so am I! So knock it off w/the crocodile tears and start looking at other people's reality for a change!

"First, they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win." Mahatma Gandhi

by Street Kid on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 10:35:52 PM EST
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Re: My point exactly! (none / 1)

You can continue to sit here on your computer advocating for change and we will continue to run our campaign to make a change.

Women - Do you really want Mike Pence in Congress??!!!

by Congressional Candidates Wife (sherri@barrywelsh.org) on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 11:06:27 PM EST
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Re: My point exactly! (4.00 / 3)

FYI, I am do more than sit at a computer!

"First, they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win." Mahatma Gandhi

by Street Kid on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 11:10:48 PM EST
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Re: My point exactly! (none / 0)

I am sure that you do. Just know that we too do more than blog at a computer in working for change.

Women - Do you really want Mike Pence in Congress??!!!

by Congressional Candidates Wife (sherri@barrywelsh.org) on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 11:26:51 PM EST
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Re: My point exactly! (4.00 / 3)

I have no further desire to communicate with you on this subject.

"First, they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win." Mahatma Gandhi

by Street Kid on Sun Feb 12th, 2006 at 11:34:03 PM EST
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Treal voice comes out (none / 1)

StreetKid, you and I do nothing but blog I guess. Maybe you and I can make more of a difference if we married a running candidate?? (tons of snark)

I don't see many candidates spouses on the street marching, protesting or in the waiting rooms of ERs. Go figure.

Blog - communication, dispensing of ideas and info... a politicians worse enemy (bsesides the truth) Reason the Red Regime is trying to find ways to call bloggers/the internetS as terruhists.

NEXT!!!!!

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix

by Damnit Janet on Mon Feb 13th, 2006 at 11:19:10 AM EST
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Re: Treal voice comes out (none / 0)

You nailed it!!! I don't see any spouses of candidates doing anything, except maybe submitting cookie recipes to magazines...

"First, they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win." Mahatma Gandhi

by Street Kid on Mon Feb 13th, 2006 at 05:18:06 PM EST
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Re: My point exactly! (none / 0)

Street Kiod,

Calm down!! I too was a single mom and put up with a bunch of crap all to have that coveted health insurance. Now I am forced to be on SS Disability and expend a great deal of my energy reading and re-reading the quasi legal crap sent by the bureaucracy that is supposed to help me. They are probably secretly hoping that I do not survive my next operation, as I am a royal pain in the butt for them. When they do not make sense, and they hear from me. Thankfully the internet is there to research and refute their B/S.

So I can truly hear your pain. However that does not give you the right to be rude and denigrating to someone whom truly seems trying to comfort and help. While her story is not yours, it was personal and I am sure she suffered from being a single parent as all of us do or did.

Try and accept the helping hand she is generously offering to you and COMMUNICATE. That is a two way dialogue, not a rant and screed if you do not like the way she phrases something.

End of lecture. Boy am I getting nervy not knowing how my next surgery outcome will be.

"The most successful politician is he who says what the people are thinking the most often and in the loudest voice." Theodore Roosevelt.

by Grandma M on Mon Feb 13th, 2006 at 08:23:25 AM EST
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Re: My point exactly! (none / 0)

Also on SSD/I and have had to go thru all the nonsense re: Medicare D to get rx's so I do not have grand mal seizures. So we are in the same boat and I do feel for you. I would also like to point out that I have been writing an ongoing series on Medcare D, it's implications, and those affected.

While I do not know if you were here for the entire guest blogging, I was. And the attitude portrayed did not come across as concerned. It came across as looking down on me. That is not appreciated.

Neither was the fact that specific ?'s that were asked were ignored.

Guess Janet is right--I have to marry someone running for office in order for my concerns to be taken seriously.

Hey, I just remembered...Marcinkowski is single! <snark>

"First, they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win." Mahatma Gandhi

by Street Kid on Mon Feb 13th, 2006 at 05:30:26 PM EST
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