Teens for Liberty

Last Thursday, details emerged of a frightening new version of the Cybersecurity Act of 2009. The bill was originally authored by Senator Jay Rockfeller D-W.Vmonths earlier. but If passed, the bill would give President Obama emergency control of the Internet, and furthermore may give him the power to shut down online traffic by seizing private networks.

“In the original bill they empowered the president to essentially turn off the Internet in the case of a ‘cyber-emergency,’ which they didn’t define,” said Larry Clinton, president of the Internet Security Alliance, which represents the telecommunications industry.
This is a most frightening development. If this bill is signed into law, it will be a huge violation of the First Amendment. Proponents of the bill argue it will help prevent terrorist’s access to our water, electricity, banking, traffic lights, and electronic health records in the event of a cyber-emergency, but do we absolutely have to sacrifice our liberties in the process? It is our duty to improve our national security, and in the present day and age it is very important; but giving the President the power to shut down citizen’s access to the internet is certainly not necessary.

Tim Hawkins is a Christian comedian.

Fox News just published an article on their website with news that the White House has made plans to end the Cash for Clunkers program this Monday. Check out this exerpt from Fox News:

“Through Thursday, auto dealers have made deals worth $1.9 billion and are on pace to exhaust the program’s $3 billion in early September. The incentives have generated more than 457,000 vehicle sales. Administration officials said they have reviewed nearly 40 percent of the transactions and have already paid out $145 million to dealers.”

The program accomplished it’s goal of taking fuel inneficient cars of of the streets. As if spending $3 billion on the program wasn’t enough, 6 out of 10 of the most sold cars through Cash for Clunkers were foreign. So all of those sells didn’t do a thing to stimulate our economy.

Calvin

This is the first post in a series of posts I am writing regarding the propaganda surrounding Obama Care. This series is designed to seperate fact from fiction in regards to Obama Care. For those of you who oppose health care reform, I hope this seriest will arm you with the facts to oppose the propaganda coming from Washington and the Media. For you readers who support Obama Care, I hope that after reading this you will understand that Obama Care will not improve our health care, instead it will only cripple it further.

Those who support health care reform will try to tell you that our health care is in dire need of reform, and that Obama Care will better it. This is simply untrue. Sure our health care system isn’t perfect, but when it comes to emergency care and specialized treatment, our health care out performs others where health care is regulated and rationed out to the people by government. Although they won’t admit it, Obama Care will do just that. The public option presented in Obama Care,(by the way, Obama will not take this out of health care reform, no matter what he says on TV) is a government regulated alternative to private insurance that become the main source of health care for Americans if the American Affordable Health Choices Act assumes full implementation in 2011.

Another frightning aspect of Obama Care is the massive spending involved. Ever since Obama got elected, the administration has been spending us into oblivion. Earlier this year, Congress passed the Economic Recovery Act of 2009, which cost a total of $800 billion. If passed, Obama Care will cost over $1 trillion!  One day we will pay for all of the spending in Washington. It is critically important to our nation that we stop this massive spending. Already Washington has buried our country in debt that will take years of effort by we the people to get out of.

It is very disappointing to know that so many Americans either don’t know or don’t care about the poor decisions that politicians make these days. If more Americans cared about the welfare of their country, these idiots would not have ever been elected. It is our job to educate ourselves of the world around us, and to speack out in defence of our beliefs. This current crisis has arisen from our lack of ability to stand up and fight for what we believe in. Let’s take back our country.

Calvin

As more and more Americans rally against health care reform as proposed by the Obama administration, those who support it are getting more and more desperate. Earlier this week, David Axelrod, Senior Adviser to the President, sent an e-mail off to several Americans in an attempt to counter the “lies and distortions” that we who care about our country have spread regarding Obama care. In the e-mail, Axelrod stated the following:

” At the end of my email, you’ll find a lot of information about health insurance reform, distilled into 8 ways reform provides security and stability to those with or without coverage, 8 common myths about reform and 8 reasons we need health insurance reform now.”

Here is the list he is referring to:

8 ways reform provides security and stability to those with or without coverage

1. Ends Discrimination for Pre-Existing Conditions: Insurance companies will be prohibited from refusing you coverage because of your medical history.
2. Ends Exorbitant Out-of-Pocket Expenses, Deductibles or Co-Pays: Insurance companies will have to abide by yearly caps on how much they can charge for out-of-pocket expenses.
3. Ends Cost-Sharing for Preventive Care: Insurance companies must fully cover, without charge, regular checkups and tests that help you prevent illness, such as mammograms or eye and foot exams for diabetics.
4. Ends Dropping of Coverage for Seriously Ill: Insurance companies will be prohibited from dropping or watering down insurance coverage for those who become seriously ill.
5. Ends Gender Discrimination: Insurance companies will be prohibited from charging you more because of your gender.
6. Ends Annual or Lifetime Caps on Coverage: Insurance companies will be prevented from placing annual or lifetime caps on the coverage you receive.
7. Extends Coverage for Young Adults: Children would continue to be eligible for family coverage through the age of 26.
8. Guarantees Insurance Renewal: Insurance companies will be required to renew any policy as long as the policyholder pays their premium in full. Insurance companies won’t be allowed to refuse renewal because someone became sick.

Learn more and get details: http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/health-insurance-consumer-protections/

8 common myths about health insurance reform

1. Reform will stop “rationing” – not increase it: It’s a myth that reform will mean a “government takeover” of health care or lead to “rationing.” To the contrary, reform will forbid many forms of rationing that are currently being used by insurance companies.
2. We can’t afford reform: It’s the status quo we can’t afford. It’s a myth that reform will bust the budget. To the contrary, the President has identified ways to pay for the vast majority of the up-front costs by cutting waste, fraud, and abuse within existing government health programs; ending big subsidies to insurance companies; and increasing efficiency with such steps as coordinating care and streamlining paperwork. In the long term, reform can help bring down costs that will otherwise lead to a fiscal crisis.
3. Reform would encourage “euthanasia”: It does not. It’s a malicious myth that reform would encourage or even require euthanasia for seniors. For seniors who want to consult with their family and physicians about end-of life decisions, reform will help to cover these voluntary, private consultations for those who want help with these personal and difficult family decisions.
4. Vets’ health care is safe and sound: It’s a myth that health insurance reform will affect veterans’ access to the care they get now. To the contrary, the President’s budget significantly expands coverage under the VA, extending care to 500,000 more veterans who were previously excluded. The VA Healthcare system will continue to be available for all eligible veterans.
5. Reform will benefit small business – not burden it: It’s a myth that health insurance reform will hurt small businesses. To the contrary, reform will ease the burdens on small businesses, provide tax credits to help them pay for employee coverage and help level the playing field with big firms who pay much less to cover their employees on average.
6. Your Medicare is safe, and stronger with reform: It’s myth that Health Insurance Reform would be financed by cutting Medicare benefits. To the contrary, reform will improve the long-term financial health of Medicare, ensure better coordination, eliminate waste and unnecessary subsidies to insurance companies, and help to close the Medicare “doughnut” hole to make prescription drugs more affordable for seniors.

7. You can keep your own insurance: It’s myth that reform will force you out of your current insurance plan or force you to change doctors. To the contrary, reform will expand your choices, not eliminate them.
8. No, government will not do anything with your bank account: It is an absurd myth that government will be in charge of your bank accounts. Health insurance reform will simplify administration, making it easier and more convenient for you to pay bills in a method that you choose. Just like paying a phone bill or a utility bill, you can pay by traditional check, or by a direct electronic payment. And forms will be standardized so they will be easier to understand. The choice is up to you – and the same rules of privacy will apply as they do for all other electronic payments that people make.

Learn more and get details:

http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/realitycheck

http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/realitycheck/faq

8 Reasons We Need Health Insurance Reform Now

1. Coverage Denied to Millions: A recent national survey estimated that 12.6 million non-elderly adults – 36 percent of those who tried to purchase health insurance directly from an insurance company in the individual insurance market – were in fact discriminated against because of a pre-existing condition in the previous three years or dropped from coverage when they became seriously ill. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/denied_coverage/index.html
2. Less Care for More Costs: With each passing year, Americans are paying more for health care coverage. Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums have nearly doubled since 2000, a rate three times faster than wages. In 2008, the average premium for a family plan purchased through an employer was $12,680, nearly the annual earnings of a full-time minimum wage job. Americans pay more than ever for health insurance, but get less coverage. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/hiddencosts/index.html
3. Roadblocks to Care for Women: Women’s reproductive health requires more regular contact with health care providers, including yearly pap smears, mammograms, and obstetric care. Women are also more likely to report fair or poor health than men (9.5% versus 9.0%). While rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure are similar to men, women are twice as likely to suffer from headaches and are more likely to experience joint, back or neck pain. These chronic conditions often require regular and frequent treatment and follow-up care. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/women/index.html
4. Hard Times in the Heartland: Throughout rural America, there are nearly 50 million people who face challenges in accessing health care. The past several decades have consistently shown higher rates of poverty, mortality, uninsurance, and limited access to a primary health care provider in rural areas. With the recent economic downturn, there is potential for an increase in many of the health disparities and access concerns that are already elevated in rural communities. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/hardtimes
5. Small Businesses Struggle to Provide Health Coverage: Nearly one-third of the uninsured – 13 million people – are employees of firms with less than 100 workers. From 2000 to 2007, the proportion of non-elderly Americans covered by employer-based health insurance fell from 66% to 61%. Much of this decline stems from small business. The percentage of small businesses offering coverage dropped from 68% to 59%, while large firms held stable at 99%. About a third of such workers in firms with fewer than 50 employees obtain insurance through a spouse. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/helpbottomline
6. The Tragedies are Personal: Half of all personal bankruptcies are at least partly the result of medical expenses. The typical elderly couple may have to save nearly $300,000 to pay for health costs not covered by Medicare alone. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/inaction
7. Diminishing Access to Care: From 2000 to 2007, the proportion of non-elderly Americans covered by employer-based health insurance fell from 66% to 61%. An estimated 87 million people – one in every three Americans under the age of 65 – were uninsured at some point in 2007 and 2008. More than 80% of the uninsured are in working families. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/inaction/diminishing/index.html
8. The Trends are Troubling: Without reform, health care costs will continue to skyrocket unabated, putting unbearable strain on families, businesses, and state and federal government budgets. Perhaps the most visible sign of the need for health care reform is the 46 million Americans currently without health insurance – projections suggest that this number will rise to about 72 million in 2040 in the absence of reform. Learn more: http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/assets/documents/CEA_Health_Care_Report.pdf

This list is nothing more than the very lies and distortions that it says it is fighting against. In our new  post series: Obama Care Propoganda, we will reveal these lies for what they are.