Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Healthcare on the cheap, yo!


"We're in an excellent place with the cost, given the information that we have," Pelosi stated, when discussing the healthcare "reform" bill. It's a good thing to know we have an extra $900 billion laying around, right? Well, it would be nice. A look at the United States "Total Public Debt Outstanding" as reported from http://www.treasurydirect.gov, an official government site. The United States owes $11,952,611,405,769.02 as of 10/19/2009.

Lets digest what I have typed so far. We owe $11,952,611,405,769.02, and "We're in an excellent place with the cost, given the information that we have," said Pelosi. I do not think rocket science is needed in determining we do not have $900 billion extra to spend.

The plans listed so far do NOT include the goverment-run insurance; however, Pelosi "has repeatedly said the final House bill will include a strong government-run health insurance option." (reuters.com) So one can only speculate and wonder, how much will this bill be once this option gets added. Not to mention, the much added socialistic controls and impending loss of freedom ahead, if a full/significant size government run health system comes along.

Article: House healthcare bill under $900 billion: Pelosi

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