Tuesday, April 1, 2014
http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/01/politics/obamacare-signups-target/index.html?hpt=po_c1
Obama and other democrats are excited about the number 7.1 million. That number represents the number of people that have signed up for Obama care. It hasnt been easy with all the problems, but they made their goal. Obama says that Obama care is working.
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I am very happy that the Obama administration proved all the naysayers wrong and enrolled over 7 million people to the Affordable Care Act. While I'm sure it was a nail biter at the end, all of their hard work paid off. I hope that this work continues to pay off and that all who signed up are provided with quality healthcare to all who have enrolled. It will definitely be interesting to see how this all plays out.
ReplyDeleteI really hope this program takes off and flourishes in the next couple years and eventually becomes a true universal healthcare system. I like Obama's statement/question at the end, "I don't get it. Why are folks working so hard for people not to have health insurance? Why are they so mad about the idea of people having health insurance?" Obviously this question is biased in wording, but seriously? Why? What's wrong with some compassion? Is money really so important? Does it really violate ones rights so much? Anyway, I'm glad they've met their quota and have established themselves as a legitimate programs.
ReplyDeleteObamacare is one of the worst things that could have possibly happened to America: it is a “job killer” in the worst form by discouraging work and encouraging laziness. This law will rot away at the individualistic fiber of America and this country will be “fundamentally transform[ed].” I ask this one, crucial question: if the government screws up everything it does (e.g. security, postal service, drug approval, etc. etc.) how is it in any way, shape, or form a good idea to let the government control your health care?
ReplyDeleteI must wonder how you could arrive at the conclusion that the government "screws everything up", considering that such a conclusion would force you to admit the sorry state of healthcare in our country prior to the Affordable Care Act.
DeletePrivate healthcare did a fantastically poor job in America, providing a substandard quality of insurance at a larger premium. If the government's handling of such services as security, postal service, and drug approval offend you, how could the handling of health care by health insurance companies not?
Even beyond that, if you maintain your assertion, one must assume you are dissatisfied with the government's handling of Social Security, passage of laws, maintenance of schools, etc. You go to public school, do you not? Are you not willing to pay more for a system not run by your hated government? I don't hear you protesting your education! I sincerely doubt you contest the matter with your parents. "Everything" is a rather inclusive word, in that it quite literally includes all things whatsoever.
As such, might I request some clarity and refinement to your axiom, Andrew?
I, for one, am happy enough to see success in the system. There's a long enough history of capitalism failing to protect the health of the people. While I can't dispute the flaws of our system, I can most certainly assure you I prefer said system to the prior. My parents are doctors. I'm all too aware of health insurance costs.
(I haven't used the blog before. Is it OK to just reply to someone? It's easier to pretend I know how to argue with LeCours than it is to find my own subjects.)
I am happy that such a high amount of people signed up for Obamacare, and I think it's a good sign for the future of the program. I don't think that, like Andrew said, the Affordable Care Act will "discourage work and encourage laziness" because I believe people will realize what a blessing it is to be able to get affordable health care. Obama's statement "I don't get it. Why are folks working so hard for people not to have health insurance? Why are they so mad about the idea of people having health insurance?" sums up my entire opinion of the opposition to Obamacare. Eventually everyone will see the great impact that it will have on our nation.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Obamacare has, despite all odds, had a successful first year. The initiation of anything controversial such as this law will have a rocky start. I still don't understand why there's so much dislike for something that does such good for people. Although this is definitely a win for those in favor of Obamacare, I don't think it will help the Democrats in the next election. In time, as with many laws, people will come to see the benefit of Obamacare.
ReplyDeleteMore Obamacare... I'm beginning to think this is all that goes on in congress. Anyways, I'm glad this progress is happening, it's much needed. I would like to see other things be resolved though. We have a two track government, yet it seems the only news I hear is about Obamacare. And that has already been passed into law.
ReplyDeleteIm glad the progress is happening. Even though it is disputed, I would rather have an affordable, but flawed system in place but no system at all. It does more good than harm, and conservatives are too stubborn to see that.
ReplyDeleteReaching the goal is a major accomplishment for the Obama administration. The final surge at the end was to be expected because people are forced to make a decision instead of push it off until later. Also with the campaign giving Obamacare more visibility, people were more likely to sign up . Hopefully more young people will sign up in coming years to reduce people's qualms about cost.
ReplyDeleteArticles about Obamacare seriously need to stop, but this one is a good one I guess. It is great news that there was over 7 million sign ups for the healthcare. I still don't understand why people are so completely against the Affordable Care Act; cheap health insurance seems pretty reasonable to me. Hopefully everything runs smoothly from here on out; I would hate to have to gouge my eyes out while reading another article about Obamacare.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased to hear that Obamacare is reaching its goals for coverage, but I'm disappointed that state governors are resisting providing coverage to those who don't have it; they are doing a disservice to their constituents, and we can only hope that the residents of those states realize that. I agree with Olivia, though, that in light of all the bad press with which the new health care system has been bombarded, some Democrats will suffer in the next election. The worst thing to happen now would be for Obamacare to be somehow rendered ineffective, considering it was already heavily watered down when it passed.
ReplyDeleteLike I've said before, I think it's awesome that the Obama administration met their goal of 7 million sign ups. We need this program in our country to increase economic growth. To the people wanting to end this just as it starts, now we can at least give this thing a chance and work out some kinks. Prior to Obamacare, we had a system that was not controlling spiraling costs. If this program is as awful as some claim, the least it will do is lead to more discussion on how to solve the issue instead of ignoring it.
ReplyDeleteThis was great news for the Obama administration. After the early website struggles, I heard a lot of people questioning the system, but obviously those glitches were exaggerated by some people. The website works now, and the numbers back that assertion up. With these kinds of numbers enrolled, it will be very difficult to repeal now.
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