Health care

bkhallpass wrote: In my opinion, America offers the opportunity for generations to move forward leaps and bounds over the previous generation. But this only works if the previous generation is content with their own lives, and only if we set an expectation with our kids that they will do better than we do. That's not on the government. That is on every parent of every child. If instead of worrying about their kids, they are instead worried about jewelry, flashy cars, expensive boats, houses that are bigger than they need, etc. then there is a good chance the kids end up in the same spot as the parents BKH

Unfortunately, all kids don't have the benefit of good parents. I don't know if your kids are in public schools, but mine are. Teachers in ours schools will tell you one common denominator for kids that do well is 2 parents that are involved in their kids lives and (obviously) want them to do better than they did. George Will wrote an excellent column regarding the topic last week.

As far as people that live above their means, we live in a consumer society and we are constantly hammered on to go out and spend money. Combine that with easy financing and that's what we get. My parents bought everything with cash and wouldn't think of borrowing money to buy a car or boat or TV or whatever. That's why back in the 50's and 60's only wealthy people had Correct Crafts and Centurys and nice cars. Fortunately where I live, people tend to not be flashy and do live within their means, compared to other parts of the country.

There's alway exceptions. I am one as well.

I was fortunate that my family carried on as it was supposed to be, even though it wasn't. Unfortunately many people don't realize how good life can be if you put some effort into it. We're a refugee resettlement communittee and have people from all over the world. Some people really get it and within a few years they own businesses and their own homes, and their kids do well in school.

My kids have done better than me at their age. I hope the future turns brighter for them because right now with all the debt this country has taken on, you really got to wonder. My daughter graduates from college this spring and I am worried about her getting a job. I wasn't a few years ago. I wish the government could provide health care for everyone, but I don't see how it can afford to.

Eric, like my kids, I'm sure they get it from their mother.

My wife's a teacher. When the kids were little, it used to drive her crazy after we'd watch a Pinker Panther movie and we'd say ka nife, minkey, ga nome.

Phil, someone snuck down Eli Lilly's roof and swiped 75 MILLION, not 75 thousand or 750 thousand, and took pharmacuticals..more on the stimulant side...valium, xanax things to that nature. nice score i would say, beats robbing a armored car.
one thing i think that helped with my kids are that they stay home with my wife and were instilled with here values..my values, well, i think you can tell by my posts, but im the enforcer because my wife is a pushover, there not perfect but i do notice they are very polite, and the daughter gets excellent grades and is gifted in sports, very natural which i know is from the wifes side.

Greg, i thought you'd be all over this thread from the beginning, what are your thoughts on immigration re-form...let it roll, or wait?

NO Immigrations allowed!

Obama- The Anti Christ...
Nancy Peloski- The Wicked Bithc from Hell..

skicat2001 wrote: NO Immigrations allowed!

Djeez Lee... I was considering moving to Florida...

skicat2001 wrote: NO Immigrations allowed!

I think you are confusing immigrants with illegal aliens. At least I hope you are..

who is going to pick the beans? or run landscaping crews?

eric lavine wrote: who is going to pick the beans? or run landscaping crews?

If they were to cut some of the entitlement welfare type programs, some of the "neversweats" might have to earn a living.

Something I think would help the federal medical expense would be to enact a small co-pay on medicaid. If the folks on medicaid had to pony up a $10.00 or $20.00 copay for a visit to the dr or ER they might use a little common sense before running to the ER for a band aid.

eric lavine wrote: thats one of the biggest costs for ER's, people go in with the sniffles, now when you cut your arm off you go to the ER, the flu and colds will run thier course and will strengthen the bodies immune system, education is key, or call me and I'll whip up some chicken soup and tell you to stay in bed for a couple of days. I dont understand why people go to the ER with the flu????? there is no cure for a cold or the flu, its the body flushing itself. pretty much common sense

We've all become real softies Eric

Ski, every once in a while, when you need a reality check, go over to the Bush shaking hands thread, really, really, take a good look at that. GOP, RNC, now them boys now how to spend some money.....

Obama spoke yesterday at the Expo,2 miles from my house. The place was packed with 4,500 enthusiastic, practically orgasmic supporters. He loves our progressive city and is thankful for our support. I can't wait to see the next round of stimulas coming our way.

Eric, I think that tape of Bush in Haiti is funny because he's wiping on Clinton's shirt. If you think that proves he's a racist, you've got Bush Derangement Syndrome. How many shakes do you think he made that day and how many times did he do that? Give me a brake. If you look closely, you can see him saying SOB after he shakes the guy's hand and Clinton mutttering B*stard after he realizes what Bush has done. When's the last time you shook a homeless guy's hand?