A Political Thought
This time of year, there's a bunch of political campaigns targeted to get the "average" person to vote for them and/or their platforms!! Especially in New Hampshire.
I hate when "regular" people ask me, "What candidate are you going to vote for??!!" I always offer politely ... with a small smile ... "Oh, I'll decide soon!" Then, I patiently listen to their verbal jousts about their favorite candidate over someone they hate! What a crock!!
Folks, who know me (really know me), know that I am physically disabled. My ideal candidate doesn't exist ... as far as I know. He or she would be someone like Franklin D. Roosevelt ... the president in the wheelchair (that you rarely saw)!! There were so many programs he initiated in his presidency that truly benefited the disabled citizen along with the "average" citizen. That is who would get my vote!
The "Health Reform" brought by Mr. Obama is a crock!! Just another form of lip-service to people who are truly in need. Granted, there are too many folks who ABUSE the system, but the fault falls on to the politicians!! I still rack my brain to understand why I get Medicaid (easily) only when I'm working, but have to have the outrageous spend-down of over $400 per month before I can qualify for NH State's Medicaid. This is no joke ... I have to pay $400 out of my pocket EVERY month to qualify for the State's Medicaid. I guess I should be glad that I'm working, now, and shouldn't complain ... my medical bills are not that large. However, there are times like with Physical Therapy that I need financial aide along with Medicare (no spend-down for that, thank goodness) ... I cannot afford the spend-down and the financial aide kicks in, but no guarantee of for how long. I am permanently disabled ... that is my firm reality!
The politicians found that they could easily line their pockets with Medicare/Medicaid as they sputter about "helping the disabled citizens!" They don't want to say to much in that area because they might get the label of "conservative."
My thoughts are just that ... my thoughts. I just wish someone might read my babblings and think, "Gee ... this woman has a brain ... and it's not in a frying pan!"
I hate when "regular" people ask me, "What candidate are you going to vote for??!!" I always offer politely ... with a small smile ... "Oh, I'll decide soon!" Then, I patiently listen to their verbal jousts about their favorite candidate over someone they hate! What a crock!!
Folks, who know me (really know me), know that I am physically disabled. My ideal candidate doesn't exist ... as far as I know. He or she would be someone like Franklin D. Roosevelt ... the president in the wheelchair (that you rarely saw)!! There were so many programs he initiated in his presidency that truly benefited the disabled citizen along with the "average" citizen. That is who would get my vote!
The "Health Reform" brought by Mr. Obama is a crock!! Just another form of lip-service to people who are truly in need. Granted, there are too many folks who ABUSE the system, but the fault falls on to the politicians!! I still rack my brain to understand why I get Medicaid (easily) only when I'm working, but have to have the outrageous spend-down of over $400 per month before I can qualify for NH State's Medicaid. This is no joke ... I have to pay $400 out of my pocket EVERY month to qualify for the State's Medicaid. I guess I should be glad that I'm working, now, and shouldn't complain ... my medical bills are not that large. However, there are times like with Physical Therapy that I need financial aide along with Medicare (no spend-down for that, thank goodness) ... I cannot afford the spend-down and the financial aide kicks in, but no guarantee of for how long. I am permanently disabled ... that is my firm reality!
The politicians found that they could easily line their pockets with Medicare/Medicaid as they sputter about "helping the disabled citizens!" They don't want to say to much in that area because they might get the label of "conservative."
My thoughts are just that ... my thoughts. I just wish someone might read my babblings and think, "Gee ... this woman has a brain ... and it's not in a frying pan!"
Any politicians reading out there??!!
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