bayam on August 19, 2009 at 10:48 PM

Yes, those evil companies that dare to do what they want with the money they make. Why, do you realize that they use a whole lot of that money for – brace yourself – RESEARCH. How horrible of them do use this money to develop future drugs to save lives. And, do you realize that patents expire after 20 years on drugs and this is from the moment you file. After you file, you still have to run further tests, do clinical studies, and get approved by the FDA before you see a return on this investment. Many times, your patent is at least 10 years old before your product even hits the market. Before the product even comes out, the investment is astronomical. I just pray that the day never comes that you need a product provided by these immoral companies to save your life.

(2) ACCEPTABLE COVERAGE- For purposes of this section, the term ‘acceptable coverage’ means any of the following
. . .

(G) OTHER COVERAGE- Such other health benefits coverage as the Secretary, in coordination with the Health Choices Commissioner, recognizes for purposes of this subsection.

This gives Kathleen Sebelius a Magic Wand she can wave over any insurance policy and declare it “acceptable”, even if another identically-worded policy is “unacceptable”.

How much do you want to bet that insurance companies or employers who hire Axelrod’s companies or other connected organizations will get favorable treatment, just like auto dealers that supported Obama got special handling when it came time to revoke dealerships?

Friendly21 on August 20, 2009 at 8:09 AM

My criticism of the jug-eared freak does not require permission. The day that happens we will see the fangs in the mouth of free speech.

Does it seem too quiet out there?

Michelle’s comments (video 4:00) about who has been profiting from backroom negotiations with the insurance companies makes me wonder what is in it for them when it comes to Obamacare?

Don’t med insurance companies want to see the single pay system defeated?

(proof read, proof read, proof read)

After all, there’s no question that pharma companies are part of the health cost problem (out of control marketing / sales reps costs that exceed R&D).

bayam on August 19, 2009 at 10:48 PM

First of all, it would be good form to cite the source of a claim like that — and original analysis, please, not some third-hand copy from a HuffPo post or Al Gore speech.

Here, let me help: This might be a good place for some cross-industry comparisons. And you might find it interesting also that half (look, a cite!) the marketing expense is in the form of free samples — samples that find their way to patients. I can tell you personally that I was treated for a life-threatening infection a few years back with free sample ketolides from my family doctor. This is not an unusual case at all.

How many new epilogues is this book going to get before she’s done with it? Thirty?

Depends on how many years Hussein remains in office and how long criticism is permitted.

People used to say Nixon was a crook, but he was a paragon of virtue compared to the mobsters in the White House today. These folks are always looking for an angle.

Terrye on August 20, 2009 at 6:52 AM

If you haven’t noticed, the Chicago political machine with all its corruption, thug tactics, and cronyism has gone national with the election of the filthy liar in the White House.

alohapundit on August 20, 2009 at 3:33 AM

Good point about the Cheney/Halliburton angle.

I do think most Americans will tune this stuff out, chalk it up to “All politicos are corrupt, this isn’t news”.

I’m in awe of Obama. He runs on Change…no more ‘special interests’, etc.
And he is seemingly more involved with special interests than any other President I’ve ever known. Or, he just doesn’t know how to hide it as well?
He doesn’t have any core beliefs, it seems. Okay, I’ll give him a good grade for being a family man. I sure hope he doesn’t pull a clinton on that one.
But, he has no beliefs, so he follows his thug line of $$ and that is what drives him.
Wow.
It’s a shame that our first black HISTORIC president has to be a corrupt thug.

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Zombies enormous gallery of leftard kill Bush placards.

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John Kerry says he should go to the whitehouse and kill Bush.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XD2Mm3aQbs Putin warns Obama on socialism.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEahhbrziwg&feature=related Rush on Obama saying he wants to “eliminate employer insurance.” Barry: “I happen to be a proponent of single payer healthcare..Everybody in, nobody out.”

Page 16 of House Bill, private insurance will become illegal. Insurance companies cannot write new policy’s. People will lose their insurance if they change jobs if they change coverage etc. Page 29 admits rationing. Page 42: health choices commissar will tell you your health benefits. 58 national ID card. Govt will have real time access to bank accounts…Ad nauseum.