tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post967476568976303863..comments2024-02-13T02:39:22.756-05:00Comments on EconomicPolicyJournal.com: Proposal to Have Soldiers Pay for Service-Related Injuries with Their Own Private InsuranceRobert Wenzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296920597416905488noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-18312918781533431642009-06-23T17:25:28.847-04:002009-06-23T17:25:28.847-04:00As a Vietnam Combat Veteran, I don't think any...As a Vietnam Combat Veteran, I don't think anyone in this administration has ever worn a uniform or fought for this Country. They talk about freedom--they don't have a clue how much freedom really cost. I'm a Purple Heart recipient and proud to have served----they should hang their heads down in shame for suggesting such an outrageous concept!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-32266595028748255492009-06-03T13:31:18.504-04:002009-06-03T13:31:18.504-04:00I can't believe someone on this blogg actually...I can't believe someone on this blogg actually said that "soldiering is and remains an immoral occupation." All I have to say to that person is--soldiering sure has kept your sorry ass free. Your sensibilities may be affronted by all that fighting, but you sure have reaped the benifits. "Look on the bright side," you say! You better hope this insurance thing doesn'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-10062804043239382182009-04-01T17:22:00.000-04:002009-04-01T17:22:00.000-04:00James Rothfeld....Even GOD has ARMIES!! LOL wow! ...James Rothfeld....<BR/><BR/>Even GOD has ARMIES!! LOL wow! Even God is laughing at you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-69377030542438545182009-03-29T16:58:00.000-04:002009-03-29T16:58:00.000-04:00This article is balderdash. I’ve been hearing abou...This article is balderdash. <BR/><BR/>I’ve been hearing about this problem on NPR, the news, and elsewhere for years. Here’s a 2008 article on it. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14928333/ and this 2004 online article:<BR/><BR/>"Bush to Veterans: Pay More, Wait Longer, Receive Less Health Care (flag) <BR/>March 1, 2004 President Bush has not submitted an adequate budget for the Department of voice-of-reasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314374247406311388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-29889219645993532032009-03-27T22:09:00.000-04:002009-03-27T22:09:00.000-04:00I assume I'm not the first to wonder about a plan...I assume I'm not the first to wonder about a plan to give Universal Health Care, except to people who've EARNED it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-60579490723457112632009-03-19T13:02:00.000-04:002009-03-19T13:02:00.000-04:00I can tolerate all the stuff about spending, big g...I can tolerate all the stuff about spending, big government,etc. The left has been given the keys to the candy store. But this is, quite simply' immoral.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-38883557596402586352009-03-19T07:40:00.000-04:002009-03-19T07:40:00.000-04:00If we didn't have soldiers, how would we kill peop...If we didn't have soldiers, how would we kill people we don't like? As Americans, it is our right to kill foreigners who piss us off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-80106655639635225822009-03-19T07:16:00.000-04:002009-03-19T07:16:00.000-04:00Hey Rothfield,So, soldiers are an immoral occupati...Hey Rothfield,<BR/><BR/>So, soldiers are an immoral occupation eh?<BR/><BR/>Tell ya what, when the NAZIS invade your part of the country, do not call the military.<BR/><BR/>Call a hooker!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-31571025667566726922009-03-19T06:14:00.000-04:002009-03-19T06:14:00.000-04:00Just another back door attempt to move to governme...Just another back door attempt to move to government health care by trying to bankrupt the private system. Obama is a communist not a socialist, if you speak against him he will have you disgraced, or killed. He is our president but he wants to be our dictator. As I am not gay I do not want anyone shoving their dick up where it doesn't belong. <BR/><BR/>With every stroke of his pen, and the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-41014142956035337322009-03-19T01:36:00.000-04:002009-03-19T01:36:00.000-04:00What Vet in their right mind would be treated at a...What Vet in their right mind would be treated at a VA hospital if he could afford to go elsewhere with insurance? These wounds are inflicted while in service to our country. It's ludacris to want to save 500 million by spitting on wounded vets and then send billions to the Gaza strip to rebuild it. There is your savings Mr B. Hussein. Don't send billions to Gaza. Leave the Vets alone.<BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-52225443524929156972009-03-18T22:04:00.000-04:002009-03-18T22:04:00.000-04:00This has nothing to do with helping insurance comp...This has nothing to do with helping insurance companies. Indeed, it's quite the opposite. It's part of Obama's plan to raise taxes and spending without having to include the costs in his budget. And it adds to the cost of private health insurance plans, thus making his socialized and politicized medicine scheme seem better to the weak minded. That is its real purpose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-54157350816000691362009-03-18T21:35:00.000-04:002009-03-18T21:35:00.000-04:00Rothfeld-Do you live on a compound?Rothfeld-<BR/><BR/>Do you live on a compound?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-8984390970055706442009-03-18T20:03:00.000-04:002009-03-18T20:03:00.000-04:00Rothfeld,What you described as your preference is ...Rothfeld,<BR/>What you described as your preference is exactly the situation in places like Sudan, and Iraq a while ago.<BR/>When you have no strong military presence then many factions rise up to try and grab power and the bloodletting begins. Brilliant idea. If that is what you want move to Sudan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-31924368540987089022009-03-16T20:05:00.000-04:002009-03-16T20:05:00.000-04:00Wow, James Rothfeld...You seem like your a miserab...Wow, James Rothfeld...You seem like your a miserabe man. Yes, you have every right to your opinion, thanks to the freedoms we have like" free speech" the freedom your exercising was fought by our military and is protected by our military. A militia type as yourself in a <BR/>3rd world country,with opposing views are usually killed. <BR/>You are lucky you can have such an opposing opinion and Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14832167065709256904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-38217155779978421322009-03-15T01:26:00.000-04:002009-03-15T01:26:00.000-04:00Oh, and yes - I have no patriotism. I take that as...Oh, and yes - I have no patriotism. I take that as a point of pride.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-89776575762731663042009-03-15T01:25:00.000-04:002009-03-15T01:25:00.000-04:00To the anonymous character who thinks I should be ...To the anonymous character who thinks I should be grateful to soldiers who protect my freedom: soldiers are trained killers whose only purpose is to defend the interests of the state. There is no need for soldiers to defend my freedom - provided I have the freedom to own weapons in any shape or form, and the freedom to cooperate with others to beat back any attack on my life and property. <BR/><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-10560403781732035242009-03-14T21:01:00.000-04:002009-03-14T21:01:00.000-04:00The VA has been charging Medicare and private insu...The VA has been charging Medicare and private insurance for many years now. Check this out with Blue Cross/Blue Shield and medicare.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04337756107625650638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-25327931310727675572009-03-14T07:06:00.000-04:002009-03-14T07:06:00.000-04:00How can you possibly say there is no credible sour...How can you possibly say there is no credible source when the CNN is referenced with a quote from Shinseki and a reference in the budget? Are you saying CNN made up a quote from Shinseki and reported something as fact from the budget that isn't there? Duh, I don't think so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-2247812564437197472009-03-14T04:11:00.000-04:002009-03-14T04:11:00.000-04:00There is absolutely no credible source for this st...There is absolutely no credible source for this story. It is a rumor designed to spark outrage and detract from the serious issues the country is facing. I suspect that it was also designed to create hostility for the Obama administration. Please read and think before responding to inflammatory stories! Who wrote the story and why. What is the agenda. Is there any basis in truth? Please Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-49105215048326995412009-03-13T23:38:00.000-04:002009-03-13T23:38:00.000-04:00Hon. Stephen SmithMinister for Foreign AffairsCanb...Hon. Stephen Smith<BR/>Minister for Foreign Affairs<BR/>Canberra, ACT, Australia<BR/><BR/>Dear Minister<BR/><BR/>This is, to say the least, disgusting.<BR/>http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2009/03/proposal-to-have-soldiers-pay-for-war.html <BR/><BR/>How can we, as a nation, support such a corrupt regime? As a veteran, I urge you on behalf of all veterans, both here and in the US, to use whatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-86200960704189396772009-03-13T22:22:00.000-04:002009-03-13T22:22:00.000-04:00In regards to James Rothfeld comment, you enjoy yo...In regards to James Rothfeld comment, you enjoy your freedom in this country due to this veterans who volunteer their lives. Maybe you should live in a different country since you have no patriotism.<BR/>Veterans take care of everyone in this country and the very least we can do is take care of them when they are injured.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-80013628986888179462009-03-13T14:06:00.000-04:002009-03-13T14:06:00.000-04:00This is not a good idea. Now soldiers will concen...This is not a good idea. Now soldiers will concentrate more on not getting hurt and not getting injured than accomplishing the mission, and justifiably so. But what will that mean to the guys overseas? If you are shot by an insurgent or hit by an IED, better make sure your insurance is paid up? That's an insult to anyone facing hostile fire, I would think. I think it would be a better idea Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-85436589569469411112009-03-13T14:04:00.000-04:002009-03-13T14:04:00.000-04:00Maybe the morons should read a private health insu...Maybe the morons should read a private health insurance contract which in plain English EXCLUDES any injury, sickness or health issue directly or indirectly related to any act of war either declared or undeclared. All military service related injury and/or sickness is also EXCLUDED.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-1451279902604799812009-03-13T12:00:00.000-04:002009-03-13T12:00:00.000-04:00The finance candidate delivering for those who got...The finance candidate delivering for those who got him elected. He is delivering has much to the insurance industry as possible. Here in this scheme just as in his "solution" to lack of health care - more insurance payouts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-35905592217723668482009-03-13T11:01:00.000-04:002009-03-13T11:01:00.000-04:00Look at the bright side: this should discourage pe...Look at the bright side: this should discourage people from signing up for military service. My sympathy with volunteer soldiers is very limited. Yes, it may have been the easiest way for them to make a living - but soldiering is and remains an immoral occupation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com