Death Panels

I read an article by someone that I usually find to be spot on (Charles Krauthammer). In the article, he dismisses Sarah Palin's use of the term "death panel". Unfortunitly, Mr. Krauthammer then went on to describe how wills and final directives work in a hospital setting. He never addressed the fact that there will be a panel of people who will review cost/benefit relationship when it comes to money spent on elderly, disabled, etc. Indeed, Mr. Krauthammer never mentioned that, if we get Obamacare, the only way to cut costs is to limit access to care, professionals, technology.

Mr. Krauthammer, I have to disagree with you on this one, as much as it pains me to say so. Obama wanted to withhold care to aborted babies who survived the procedure. Just push them aside and let them die.

Up until the last couple of days, do you think that ted kennedy was denied anything that might prolong his life? Do you think that the insurance he had would tell him to just go take a pill a year ago when he was diagnosed?

ted kennedy: dead

No tears here.

This is a man who let a young woman drown while he went back to shower and climb into bed.

He took every opportunity to lible conservatives; Bork, Alito

He wanted us lower class to have wind generators in our back yards, but not near his vacation home.

He spent his last days attempting to change back laws about Senate vacancies that would once again gain the democrats political favor.

ted, as you face God, may He treat you as you have treated women. May you be judged by the way you tried to manipulate laws.

Not one single tear.

end of life decisions

OK . . . so I turn 65 and have an appointment for my medicare physical. The doc, my doc, because I get to keep the one I have now, suddenly knows nothing about my end of life decisions, because over 20+ years we never, NEVER talked about it. "DD you should really start to think about end of life issues and how you want to be treated medically".

"Oh, my god, man, spit it out . . . is it my heart? melanoma? liver? prostate?"
"No, calm down. we just need to talk about it. I get an extra 25 bucks when i submit this . . . we just need to talk about this now."
"Oh, my, wow, you had me going there. I thought I was half dead. Good one, doc. Can I have a hit of the O2?" "Well, I guess if it came down to it and there were extraordinary means necessary to prolong my aging body, I would . . . want . . . um, you to spare no expense, get me every test and consult and life saving machinery to keep me alive until someone can diagnose and save me. Get that 'House' guy."

Now, this is a conversation between me and my doctor. As we all know this is the most sacred of all conversations that can take place. Just ask women, they know.

And my doctor will respect my wishes and fight for my rights.

Or is this all really just a crock of crap and once you hit a certain age, you can kiss your coverage and your butt goodbye.

You know the answer and Sarah Palin knows the answer . . . and so does Obama

Nancy Pelosi is a liar

Her royal highness is actually both a hypocrite and a liar. She lambastes Detroit car executives for flying in on private jets and then spends 500 Million on planes so she and her ilk can fly around. That's our money.

She stated that opponents of health care reform, sorry Health insurance reform are showing up with swastikas and other such symbols. As much press coverage as she gets and can't show a picture? I don't believe you. I do believe you made the whole thing up to try to marginalize.

And just what are the other symbols?

You are a pathetic, botox junky who is desperate to have more and more power. You will sell your lying soul to have a little power here.

DD