John McCain: Palin can beat Obama in 2012.

[QUOTE="mattbbpl"]Uh.... They were rising very quickly, and tens of millions of people weren't covered which everyone agrees is a problem since they can't be denied care. I guess this is where I mirror your question back at you: Where is the Republican proposal for health care reform? The most recent one they supported was an incarnation of the one that was passed.airshocker

They were rising, but not as fast as ObamaCare made them rise.

Ryan had some ideas, can you tell me which one of these made it into ObamaCare?

• Provides a refundable tax credit – $2,300 for individuals and $5,700 for families – to purchase coverage in any State, and keep it with them if they move or change jobs.
• Provides transparency in health care price and quality data, making this critical information readily available before someone needs health services.
• Creates state-based health care exchanges, so individuals and families have a one-stop marketplace to purchase affordable health insurance without being discriminated against based on pre-existing conditions.
• Equips states with tools like auto-enrollment programs and high-risk pools, so affordable health coverage can be accessed by all.
• Addresses health care's growing strain on small businesses, by allowing them to pool together nationally to offer coverage to their employees.
• Encourages the adoption of health information technology and assists states in establishing solutions to medical malpractice litigation.

And it doesn't address the most glaring factor into rising health care costs. People going into the ER w/o health insurance and thus causing my premiums to go up. Ryan's plan is just the GOP ideology on paper.

DroidPhysX

Then perhaps it's a problem with the law requiring that hospitals treat those who come into the ER.

I don't know anything about her.

Of course he's going to say that. He'd be kicked out of the party if he went against the parties darling. He knows she cost him the presidency and she could never win it.

Even though a lot of people seem to hate her, she gets props from me for riding a Harley during Rolling Thunder for Nam vets on Memorial Day.

Even though a lot of people seem to hate her, she gets props from me for riding a Harley during Rolling Thunder for Nam vets on Memorial Day.

topsemag55

Oh I don't hate her. I mean, who could resist that accent? :P

Hmm a woman president, Does she have what it takes to handle the pressure? Most woman are too emotional for a big leader position like that.

Hmm a woman president, Does she have what it takes to handle the pressure? Most woman are too emotional for a big leader position like that.

whitetiger3521

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"]

And it doesn't address the most glaring factor into rising health care costs. People going into the ER w/o health insurance and thus causing my premiums to go up. Ryan's plan is just the GOP ideology on paper.

Then perhaps it's a problem with the law requiring that hospitals treat those who come into the ER.

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"]

And it doesn't address the most glaring factor into rising health care costs. People going into the ER w/o health insurance and thus causing my premiums to go up. Ryan's plan is just the GOP ideology on paper.

airshocker

Then perhaps it's a problem with the law requiring that hospitals treat those who come into the ER.

That's inhuman and frankly stupid. If you were in a an accident and they couldn't find your IDs or insurance card I hope you'd be satisfied in your conservative wonderland.

[QUOTE="mattbbpl"]Cap and trade was not only a Republican supported idea originally, but it has since been dropped and it not currently being persued. The Obama administration is also acquiescing to repealing the $600 vendor purchase reporting requirement. As for unemployment, it tankes under a Republican administration and has been rising since. Besides that, the only GOP proposal I've seen to decrease unemployment is to lower taxes - surely we can agree that such an idea is ludicrous when the same people are pandering to lower the deficit.airshocker

The damage has already been done. That's the point.

We need a new President that is going to be far more friendly towards business in order to bring this economy back.

Is it not wise to eliminate loopholes and bring our corporate income tax down to a more reasonable level? Considering states tack their own corporate tax onto them, we should be lowering the corporate income tax.

[QUOTE="airshocker"]

[QUOTE="mattbbpl"]Cap and trade was not only a Republican supported idea originally, but it has since been dropped and it not currently being persued. The Obama administration is also acquiescing to repealing the $600 vendor purchase reporting requirement. As for unemployment, it tankes under a Republican administration and has been rising since. Besides that, the only GOP proposal I've seen to decrease unemployment is to lower taxes - surely we can agree that such an idea is ludicrous when the same people are pandering to lower the deficit.white_wolf922

The damage has already been done. That's the point.

We need a new President that is going to be far more friendly towards business in order to bring this economy back.

Is it not wise to eliminate loopholes and bring our corporate income tax down to a more reasonable level? Considering states tack their own corporate tax onto them, we should be lowering the corporate income tax.

I have nothing against Kucinich, but frankly speaking he'll never get within sniffing distance of the nomination.

[QUOTE="mattbbpl"]I was convinced weeks ago that she wasn't going to run. But now she seems to be making slight moves in preparing herself for an official candidacy. I guess current speculation is that she'll try to time it with the upcoming documentary about her.airshocker

Even if she does, it won't matter. I guarantee it's going to be either Romney, Pawlenty or Huntsman who win the primary nomination. I'm hoping Huntsman does because I think he can sway a lot of moderate Dems and independents.

T-Paw!!!!

I doubt people are ready for a female president just yet.magicalclick

[QUOTE="airshocker"]

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"]

And it doesn't address the most glaring factor into rising health care costs. People going into the ER w/o health insurance and thus causing my premiums to go up. Ryan's plan is just the GOP ideology on paper.

Ultimas_Blade

Then perhaps it's a problem with the law requiring that hospitals treat those who come into the ER.

That's inhuman and frankly stupid. If you were in a an accident and they couldn't find your IDs or insurance card I hope you'd be satisfied in your conservative wonderland.

Could you imagine? Little girl with gun shot wound at the ER..

"Sorry, no insurance, no service"

*Leaves her to die on the steps*

[QUOTE="Blue-Sky"]

I think he's doing well within in the confines of what he's allowed to do.

The problem with Americans is their idea of what the President can do is unrealistic. They don't understand our Government. I've seen people go "Obama isn't doing anything so I'm voting Republican" The republicans go "Our #1 Priority is to stop Obama from doing anything" - Do you see the circle?

The problem with America in general, isn't the Executive branch. I think President is fine. What needs to change is our congress and senate.

airshocker

Our President is the leader. He sets the goal for the rest of the country. When I see unemployment STILL at 9%, I'm not going to blame Congress, I'm going to blame the President. HE has a much bigger influence on our economy than the legislature.

If she's his (Obama's) opponent, he's guranteed a 2nd term.

Well anything is possible.

Do I Want An Airhead That Said She Could See Russia From Her Back Yard?

Or the Governor Who Quit After Only 2 Years To Pursue A Bid That Went Noplace?

I want A Woman Prez, just not her

I doubt people are ready for a female president just yet.magicalclick

I want A Woman Prez, just not her

mlbslugger86

Translation - must be a liberal.:P

[QUOTE="whitetiger3521"]

Hmm a woman president, Does she have what it takes to handle the pressure? Most woman are too emotional for a big leader position like that.

DroidPhysX

You think that stopped Margaret Thatcher or Golda Meir?

(Sarah Palin) Said She Could See Russia From Her Back Yard?

mlbslugger86

Actually, that was Tina Fey, and it was her house. :P

[QUOTE="airshocker"]

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"]

And it doesn't address the most glaring factor into rising health care costs. People going into the ER w/o health insurance and thus causing my premiums to go up. Ryan's plan is just the GOP ideology on paper.

Ultimas_Blade

Then perhaps it's a problem with the law requiring that hospitals treat those who come into the ER.

That's inhuman and frankly stupid. If you were in a an accident and they couldn't find your IDs or insurance card I hope you'd be satisfied in your conservative wonderland.

If Palin wins the election I'll be back in England before they can spit.

She has no chance at all. The only people that would vote for her are the ones that fall for her pandering "every woman" crap or simply because she is a woman. If you add up all of those groups i just mentioned it would be like 5% of what she needs to have a legit shot.

Hell, half the people that would have voted for a republican would probably go vote for Obama simply because of how frightening it would be to put Palin in office. If she were to somehow get the nomination it would be the largest margin of victory ( for Obama ) in the history of American politics.

[QUOTE="mlbslugger86"](Sarah Palin) Said She Could See Russia From Her Back Yard?GabuEx

I am surprised people think she would not win the nomination..

She would not win though obviously in the election