Thread: Tea Party: What is it/what does it stand for

Originally Posted by nizdog

There is an excellent article in FT on the subject:

FT.com / Comment / Opinion - The Tea Party will prove transient

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Originally Posted by TopCat

Have to agree to disagree with your contention that your son in laws premiums jumped $200 due to covering the 34 million uninsured Americans, who currently rely on emergency room visits for their safety net. And seldom are hospitals paid for these visits. How much does a trip to the emergency room cost? On average six times more than a traditional doctor's office visit. Hospitals increase their rates substantially to pass this cost on. The currently insured are pocketing the entire cost of this insanely inefficient system through higher health care premiums. It stands to reason to me that if we can lower the cost of health care for 34 million Americans by six times, we might just benefit. Also, the 34 million currently uninsured who are able to pay, are required to pay premiums under the new bill. This much larger premium/actuarial base should have a positive effect on lowering insurance costs. Only the truly indigent would not pay premiums.

Sounds to be have copied straight from the "Anointed One's" speech book
Sorry,,, but the numbers are not bearing out that way... no matter the spin the numbers never lie...
So yes I do agree to disagree