Democrats 08!!!

First, CNN, thanks for letting me post my opinion…

Did you know that oil, gold, and silver have risen almost the same percentages as the value of the dollar has depreciated since 2001…

It's called inflation and the federal reserve and the overspending of Congress is to blame.

Obviously, part of the problem is Iraq, but if we throw health care on the fire of burning money after the withdrawl, we'll roughly have the same problem since it costs around the same to run both "programs."

OMG crazy concept I know; price of oil goes up when the dollar weakens… suck it up and invest wisely. If our government actually solved our inflation problems by telling the Fed to put a cork in creating money and reducing spending, we can go back to 2001 standards of 1.50 gasoline and you wouldn't have to blame people that work hard to earn a living (the 81,000 employees at exxon for example).

Those of you who are claiming to be too poor to afford groceries are already covered by Medicaid, which us hard working citizens foot the bill for so I don't see why you are complaining about a tax credit. Take some personal responsibilty for your position in life. If you don't like your current circumstances get more education and a job that pays better. Stop thinking its the responsibility of the rest of us to take care of you.

There are a lot of people posting here that cannot spell at all. Maybe we should be talking about education instead of health care. Maybe that education would translate into a decent job. Maybe that decent job would translate into decent pay and health benefits. Wow. I think I just solved the whole thing. Stay in school kids…

McCain 08′.

DOLE OUTS?

Should we not have the Gov. pay for the following either:

Military
Police
Fire Department
Schhols
Court System
Parks
Libraries
Roads
Bridges

This isn't Socialism….this is Government in action!

The funny thing is the dribbling morons who will vote for McCain are the same slurpee guzzling, Nascar watching, Wonder bread and Velveta eating, inbreds that will need public healthcare to fix whatever self inflicted affliction they've developed. The rest of us(with a brain) will do the common sense things to stay healthy, but unfortunately some will still fall victim to cancer, accidents, etc….

This guy is out of touch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John your are so out of touch with reality. Let us suppose you give a tax credit of $5000.00 to every person. If they are in the 30% brackect they will gain a net of only $1500.oo. They will have to specd in excess of $7800.00 to purchase coverage that covers nothing. If they have pre-existing problems those conditions would not be covered. The insurance companies would not lower the costs even if there was an increase in number of those purchasing coverage. Insurance companies are not responsive to market preasures and have been cherry picking policy holders for years. Free enterprise sounds good untill you apply it to necessities. When the product is required they can charge whatever they wish. So Mr. McCain unless you are willing to give up your coverages don't talk like you would be doing us a favor.l

M.S. Indiana;

I know the situation, I follow politics.

There are a lot of women who work, manage a household and kids (and do not have a lot of $$), however they still take pride and joy in the way they look.

I simply believe she should/could try harder to be more appealing as a potential "First Lady."

I hear your argument, however mine has merit as well.

What the hell is it w/Republicans and their tax credits? Who's going to end up paying for all this nonsense?

EVEN IF PEOPLE HAD ZERO "$0.00″ TAXES IT STILL WOULDN'T BE ENOUGH TO COVER DEDUCTIBLE AND THINGS LIKE CANCER, OR HEART ATTACKS, OR EMERGENCY SURGERY…….THINGS 85% of AMERICAN FAMILIES WILL FACE IN THEIR LIFETIME.

MCBUSH THERE IS NO FREEBIES. CREDIT FROM THE GOVERNMENT IS LIKE AN OPEN WOUND WITH NO SUTURES. BLEED, BLEED AND BLEED. GWB'S TAX CREDITS ONLY HELPED
HIS FRIENDS. APPARENTLY MCBUSH HAS LEARNED A LOT FROM HIS MENTORS. HEALTH INSURANCE IN COUNTRY IS NOW LIKE BUYING A HYBRID CAR. IN THE END THEY COST YOU MORE. MCBUSH AND HIS FLIP-FLOP MENTALITY CAN COME UP WITH SOME OF THE MOST UNREAL LINES OF REASONING THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN OR READ. IF SOMEONE CAN'T AFFORD HEALTH INSURANCE FROM THE JUMP, WHAT GOOD IS A TAX CREDIT.
THERE IS AN OLD SAYING —- "IF YOU CAN'T SEE THE PROBLEM,
DON'T TRY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM".

John McCain would you please just GO AWAY. You and your wife are a disgrace. (Remember the 7th Commandment). You are a self-serving, crazy and delusional individual. I cannot wait until Senator Obama goes one-on-one with you in the GE. For all those doubtful about Obama-you can put your minds at ease as this (CRAZY) man will not even be able to remember what he was taught to say. At least Sen. Obama is smart enough to know what party he belongs to and unlike you sir-received much higher marks in school.

Enough said!

Vote intelligent-vote Obama 08.

in 1971 Nixon declared the 55 mph speed limit accrossthe USA. suppossedly, that move saved America 3 billion barrels of oil per day; now that little move stayed in effect until Clinton removed it, some 20 years later. is there any one out there who has the ba— to do the same?

Great question Angela, from Cleveland….We citizens can have more perspective, if we know how much a member of Congress contributes to his/her healthcare, and how much his/her employer (we, the US Govt.) contributes to same. The answer is probably not readily available, but some dept. can put together a study team to come up with some figures. I'm sure they are pretty busy now, so it could be next year before the answer is known. If the personal contribution is too high Congress can always fasttrack another payraise through to relieve any financial burden imposed upon them.

Senator McCain is living in a land of cobwebs and illusions and doesn't have a clue about the health care needs of average Americans. Senator McCain has been living life in luxury so long he is totally out of touch on what health care costs and how little resources ordinary people have at their disposal.

Senator McCains proposal is more of the same GOP nonsense that the system is basically OK but, just needs a few tweaks. Well, what America really needs is a President that represents ordinary Americans not just the rich few and that President will be a Democrat!

Mike, if you did not know it, Michelle is a working woman with a children to raise… you try and find time for stylist….
Now on the other hand, Cindy have all the money and time… must be a hard work she have for a living… But she could use some help, she looks scary, kinda like a black widow

Just like with the rising gas prices, the insurance companies are going to look at this as a way to get 2500 more bucks out of each person… they are not going to compete or change their rules, unless some one tells them to… wonder how much McCain is getting from those people in campaign money

Anyone ever notice that the Republicans' answer to everything is a "tax credit"? It seems to me that they lack the mental capacity or the leadership skills to try to actually fix the cause of the problem so they just throw the little people a bone.

Why should they try too hard to fix the problem? All their rich friends can afford it anyway. All they need to do is give the appearance that they care about the average citizen, knowing full well that their only friends, the corporations, will continue to make windfall profits without any regulation.

If you vote for McBush in November, you deserve all the problems that will follow. Unfortunately, the rest of us will have to suffer, too.

BUSH DID IT!!!!

Been waiting for this move. Now they they will be out of the position to do anything further ( that is unless McSame gets in) Bush and his Oil rich Whitehouse has pulled their trump card. Now that we are paying $4 a Gallon ( and he hasn't so much as complained ONCE to Opec his ENTIRE lame term) he is giving us the "well if you let usDrill all over the USA and in every place WE want to there is nothing we can do for your pain at the pump.

DO NOT BE BLACKMAILED people. Wait it out get a DEM win and watch what happens to the price of Gas!!!!

Tninxson wrote "Don't spend it on your "necessities" that you think you can't live without like your $500k houses or $40k cars. People that think they don't have "sufficient income" probably are living well beyond their means."

You must be living in a dream world man - the majority of people that need help with the overpriced, 8-dollar a q-tip, price-gouged-to-the-max healthcare could never afford a house period!! Jerk.

OBAMA GETS 2 SUPERDELEGATE TODAY.
OBAMA 2008. YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1.
McCAIN IT IS NAP TIME.

You have had way too much seaduty. You are trying to be President of the USA. You "my friend" have no idea about the lives of perhaps millions of citizens who do not have the money for health insurance. Did you have this attitude with enlisted sailors? Let them eat cake.

How about becoming a citizen before you make comments on here or voting.

THESE TWO: THE PILL POPPER & HER LOONY TOON

HUSBAND HAVE NOT HAD A JOB THEIR ENTIRE LIVES.

THEY HAVE BEEN JUST SUCKING TAX DOLLARS,

LEGAL OR ILLEGAL. NOW THEY THINK THEY HAVE HIT

THE MOTHER LOAD. I DON'T THINK SO . THE REST OF US

ARE NOT THAT MENTALLY ILL.

Mccain has changed his mind so many times it is impossible to know what he is for or against. He is willing to say anything, even choosing to become like GWBush to get elected. Isn't 20 years of Bush, Clinton, Bush enough? The only choice for change is Senator Obama. He is inspirational and what this country needs. Nothing has gone right under the current administration, let's give someone else a chance. The whole world is watching us.

Here's my choice…

With the exception of those Americans who are impoverished–leave government entirely out of our healthcare. It's comple enought without the fed's really screwing things up.

lol Have a nice time McCain. I have seen so much on the net about you, your temper, your record, anf your treatment of the women in your life to know. You have NO chance of winning in november.

We are talking HOURS of Video. You think Rev Wright is bad news?? LOL

No wonder McSame is being so nice, he is just setting us up to ignore all of his Baggage that is sure to come up in the general. He is as bad a Hillary.

McCain wants to solve our health care problem by giving money to insurance companies. And where would that money come from? You guessed it.

Insurance companies cannot be a part of any solution to the problem (health care). They ARE the PROBLEM. How many insurance company CEO's must we support? 'Scuse. Buying mansions and big boats for them is not supporting them. That has some other name.

Tax Credit??????????

This isn't going to fly with the Real folks who need Real help!

Cindy would be a beautiful First lady!

Hillary 08

Who do you think you're fooling Mr. Republican among the middle and lower income citizens besides the insane ones you already got? Many of the them by the way are wising up and joining the only party that at least if only half heartily recognizes us as more than mere tax paying peasants.

WE don't want to hear NOTHING you got to say short of "I CONCEDE". AND take your gal pal Hill with ya!!

We're on to brighter days for ALL American citizens under the leadership of President Obama!!!

Does this idiot have any clue how fast that tax credit would be eaten up with a single emergency room visit or hospital stay? This guy is so out of touch with reality it isn't funny!

Independent9999

Agree 100%

McCain is a weak link and an easy opponent for Sen. Obama to defeat in the fall. McCain favors the dumb war he authorized and wants to keep it going. I believe what Ed Schultz said about him - he is a warmonger. He is also very ignorant of the economy, and has very weak health care views. This health care proposal is out-of-touch and shows he is very insensitive to the needs of the American people.

He doesn't have a vision to ensure America's security in the 21st centur, and he definitely can not effect REAL change in Washington. He will definitely be a 3rd Bush term, connected to his failed policies. He is definitely NOT what American needs.

It's time for REAL change in Washington, it's time for Barack Obama for president !

Oh yeah! The Clintonian "tax credit"…

For the millions of people who don't itemize? (primarily the people who cannot afford insurance in the first place?) Yer outta luck.

If you can't afford it in the first place to GET the tax credit? Sorry there, too. Like with mortgages…America, you are on your own!

He will however GLADLY extend your son or daughter's tour of duty in Iraq. Or Iran. Or where ever whoever those islamofascist/extremists are…forgive me, I get confused, you know. Sunni? Shiia? Anyone not American?

A tired plan from a tired candidate….

Frank,

There is a third choice…………HE'S FILTHY RICH….therefore what he says matters! (he thinks)

Mike,

Did you ever stop to think why Cindy McCain looks like she just came off a fashion page??…………. SHE IS SO DISGUSTINGLY FILTHY RICH, THAT SHE CAN PUT ON A DIFFERENT DESIGNER OUTFIT EVERY HOUR OF EVERY DAY!!…………

This is exactly what is wrong with these people who dare to brand The Obamas as "Elitist" Please grab a dictionary!

Most of the posted comments are disrespectful and insulting. I wonder what the reaction to his health care proposal would be if John's name was Obama. Amazing hypocrisy. Simply amazing.

Jamaal in Kansas - Why didn't you call back Shameka??

Cindy's hair is WAY too long for a woman her age -

Hey, McBonehead!

Here's a clue, fella. You need a decent job to be able to utilize a "tax credit."

Got it?

McCain your tax credit wont help me get insurance. I am just above getting government help yet fall way short of just simply living. 30k a year does not get me anything. This is just another bandaid fix to make people feel better which has proven doesnt work. It needs to be fixed at the top of the chain not a bandaid for those who already cant afford it..

Obama 08

You liberals are sick. Why do you expect dole outs from the govt. all the time?. Universal health care paid by whom??

McCain's policy is better. Tax credits with premium caps (so everyone gets the coverage at affordable rates) has a better chance of working

Media Sue Clinton supporter Gov. Mike Easley Over Public Records.

RALEIGH — Carolina Journal and nine other North Carolina news organizations filed a civil lawsuit against Gov. Mike Easley on Monday, claiming multiple and “systematic” violations of the N.C. Public Records Law.

Wow and he just endorsed senator Clinton.

We don't need him…

Obama 08!!!

Mccain needs to take that "tax credit" and purchase a clue. Hillary, I don't need that extra unfunded mandate that you are purposing. Sen Obama's health plan is the best of the bunch.

Hey Arc-

If you think this guy will be the next president it looks like your the only one that'll be packin' your bags on Nov 5.

Bon' Voyage

Will this give the American people the same health care package that our taxes pay for the senate and congress package? I do believe theirs is quite good and would be fitting for all Americans to have access to it also. How much do they pay per month for it? Perhaps if more purchased along with the Senators and Representatives it would become even more affordable.

Just what is their monthly cost? Can anyone answer?

Mcbush is a liar and will fall in the fall. Barack Obama 08

Get a life, there lots of health care insurance out there, but they are exspensive for the ordinary people.
So, Obama's health care plan is deem to reduce cost for all American.

On your plan Maccain is no plan, because there are many health care insurance anyways and people have choices too, but it doesn't cut cost.
Obama will negotiate with drug company and insurance caompany to reduce Ordinary people' s cost to buy those drug.

If the value of the dollar was not so devalued because of inflation, then many of you would not be complaining. Blame the true culprits, the federal reserve and your Congress.

If you dont' believe me, please do some research.

Post my comments CNN. You just want socialist comments.or what?

It is not the governments role to take care of every one of our needs. Whether it be buying gas or buying health insurance. It is government's role to provide a system of government that allows people to make their own decisions based on their own needs and their economic situation.

If you cannot afford a 400k home, don't buy it, just because a realtor or a mortgage lender says you can., when you know your income does not leave you enough money to buy gas and groceries after you pay your mortgage and you home owners insurance. When it does happen don't expect me to bail you out either. The government is me, the one that pays for it. The American Taxpayer.

I CAN NOT POSSIBLY HAVE LESS RESPECT FOR MCWAR

IF I TRIED DAY & NIGHT. NO AMERICAN THAT READS ABOUT

HIS PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL LIFE FOR 5 MINUTES CAN

POSSIBLY VOTE FOR HIM. THIS IS WITHOUT TAKING INTO

CONSIDERATION HIS PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH. HE HA
BEEN, IN SOME FORM, CONSUMING TAX DOLLARS HIS ENTIRE

LIFE. THAT IS THE REPUBLICAN FOR OF WELFARE STATE,

TAKE FROM THE POOR AND GIVE TO THE RICH.

IF ELECTED MCWAR WILL MAKE US WISH FOR ANOTHER

BUSH TERM. AT LEAST BUSH TELLS US TO SUCK WIND. THIS

LUNIE TRIES TO CONVINCE US THAT SUCKING WIND IS A

CIVIC DUTY. OH DON'T FORGET HIS MLK HOLIDAY NO VOTE.

IN MY VIEW MLK HAS DONE MORE FOR WHITE AMERICANS

THAN AMERICANS OF AFRICAN DESCENT. WE WERE

FORCED TO CONFRONT THE PERSON IN THE MIRROR,

& START A LONG OVERDUE CHANGE IN OUR MIND & HEARTS.

A vote for John McCain is a vote for Cindy McCain and her beer distribution network. Old man McCain can't handle the day to day activity of the presidency. Cindy will be the president by controlling McCain's agenda….

McCain leaves me speechless and that's because he's clueless. He's not the solution in Washington he's part of the long time problems that we've had in Washington.

I come to expect too little, too often from you my friend. Does the word ineptitude ring a bell.

Wow. Look at all these comments. This man is going to be your next president, and all I can say is: I sure hope you all go somewhere else to live. I'm sure you'll like it somewhere else. I hear it's very nice somewhere else. Have a great time, somewhere else.

Another Wealthy Non-Elitist Politician, trying to tell us what the Average American is feeling.

People, you had better wake up Hillary and McCain are so far removed from what the average American feels that it is almost comical that they have painted Barack as out of touch.

Get rid of FLIPPER McCain and his Side Kicks The Arkansas Hill Billies."

Obama '08

Have you not wondered why the Republicans are staying on Barack's Ex Pastor versus Barack's issues…that;s because once you get over the emotional issues of Race, People will see the real issues are Healthcare, Education, The Economy and The War ( not in that order).

Americans "making their own health care choices again."

Like choosing to be refused coverage because of a pre-existing condition?

Like forgoing care for themselves so that they can pay for care for their children?

Like choosing between visiting the doctor and paying the utility bill?

I wish the media lap-dogs would ask McCain if he is going to give up his government program so that he can make his own health care choices again!

Mccain's plan is what I have been advocating for. The only way you can truly reduce the price is through competition. People should invest in their own health care. If the government does not take so much of your money, you can afford your own healthcare. If one does not spend their tax credit wisely, that is on them. The whole of society should'nt have to pay for the stupidity of some. By the way I grew up in inner city Flint, MI and I am not an Elitist.

Mccain '08

Clinton's health care is mandatory socialized medicine. No way I'll vote for that. Travel outside the country folks, and ask other people how that's working out for them.

This is simply pathetic. Someone who has enjoyed government provided health care since the day he was born is talking about a health care tax credit for people who make so little that they don't pay federal taxes anyway.

Is this guy actually evil, or just senile? I don't see a third possibility!

This guy just wants to be president. He doesn't want to help Americans and quite frankly I don't think he knows how. He was a good soldier, and that's it. All he did was marry a rich woman, and sit in Congress for longer than dirt.

We need a new fresh face–someone who will bring change to America, and McSame will not and couldnt' if he wanted to. Get him a rocking chair and send him back to Congress. Let him take Miss Barbie Doll (who by the way looks as if she is afraid of him) with him.

Here you go, have a $90 rebate in the mail to pay for your $1200/month treatment.

McCain should be selling shoes.

Out of touch all the way.

Tax Credits?? Um, the reason the uninsured cannot but insurance hardly has to do with the fact they pay too many taxes, its because premiums are too high. Let's start with Premiums John.

Clinton 2008

"The government would send the money directly to insurers." Seriously, this is exactly why we cannot let the reps back in guys. For real. We have seen since trickle down that when companies get a boost financially they DO NOT share it with the little guy. I don't even care anymore whether it's Obama or Clinton. Honestly, just not McCain.

Tax credits…blah..we need a basic universal plan for all with a premium plan for those with better resources. But every CITIZEN and LEGAL RESIDENT should have some form of coverage.

An indication of how comprehensive a health plan would be is how would a low income person who develops cancer be treated. Would they be able to obtain coverage or would they be dropped like a hot potato and have no chance of getting coverage from any other provider?

Answer that all you candidates.

Ease the Pain, and Vote McCain…

Thank you John McCain.

People stop complaining about your "income" situation. Doesn't a tax credit sound good? Go out and use that credit to buy health insurance!! Don't spend it on your "necessities" that you think you can't live without like your $500k houses or $40k cars. People that think they don't have "sufficient income" probably are living well beyond their means.

Government isn't here to bail us out people…it shouldn't be that way. You should have to provide for yourselves!

Do you think a Democratic Health plan is better? So by increasing our taxes to cover EVERYONE'S health insurance we are better off? Your crazy!

Since when should I have to pay for your health care!?! I shouldn't!!!!! But that is where Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Obama are heading.

You all want government to keep providing welfare, food stamps, and now health insurance.

More taxes, more taxes, more government, more government….. Come on people stand up and live for yourselves.

I bet your the same people complaining that you won't get Social Security benefits…well I too hate paying for it everyweek, but I've also utilized private 401k and IRA options. You need to fend for yourselves or get weeded out by natural selection.

What about the Clintons' $2.3 billion in federal earmarks for 2009? Don't you read NYT, or WSJ… Come on CNN, give us THE REAL BIG NEWS…

Haha, that picture of Sen. McCain is wonderful.

Reporter: Sir, can you explain how your plan is any different from anything the democrats will offer?

McCain: What the f…, how about you just shut-up, sonny.

He looks so clueless…

HILLARY 08

If you cannot take small amounts of money from the people and do something good for them, then you don't have confidence in yourself or the government. Then, why do you want to run for an office?

I would like to understand what is a country's responsibility to its citizens? If I can make all the decisions for myself — why do I need you in office McCain?

Everyone should pay some money for a basic healthcare. If you want a better health-care system; you can choose to opt out of it and select something else; I think the default must be that everyone should choose a health-care plan. Simply giving people $100 back is not going to solve the problem.

No doubt the insurance companies are thrilled with McCain's gift to them. An instant 20% increase in the number of subscribers, with no improvement in services, and even more obscene profits. Kudos to you John…I'm sure the campaign coffer will be brimming with the support of big insurance!

I'm listen. McCain maybe my only choice, besides Nader. Makes me want to go Burrrr.

McCain, Lieberman, Keating. Larry, Moe and Curly.

John McCain and his wife reminds of the White rich couple who asks a black woman do you want to come work as made. And does not understand why the black woman is upset.

THIS MAN IS AN ATROCITY TO HUMANITY.

WHAT TAX CREDITS? PEOPLE CANT AFFORD TO BUY

THE HEALTH INSURANCE TO BEGIN WITH. SOME OF

US CAN'T AFFORD TO EAT. ONE OF OUR RELATIVES

MANAGES A LARGE CHAIN GROCERY STORE AND OLDER

FOLKS THAT OWN NO PETS ARE BUYING WET PET FOOD.

(Please Post?!)

Everytime I see a photo of Cindy McCain I see "First Lady" material.

Mrs. McCain is always well styled and exemplifies grace and poise.

Michelle Obama needs a stylist, it's almost as if she doesn't even try to dress for success and her hair is always a mess.

I am not able to picture Michelle Obama as America's "First Lady."

For all the Obama supporters that will comment on her "pill episode," at least Mrs. McCain is PROUD to be an AMERICAN!

are you freaking kidding me old man? yeah 2500 a year is going to help me buy medical insurance with a pre-existing condition. oh yeah and i have to afford it FIRST and then apply for the credit at tax time. you people make me sick. ok turn up the hearing aid old daddy this is how it is. WE. CAN'T. AFFORD. IT. it = the cost of living. does that penetrate your thick republican skull? tax credits WILL NOT HELP. a cap on the cost of health insurance WOULD help. but people can't buy health insurance and then wait till tax time to get 2500 dollars. cause HELLO. we have to EAT. and my private insurance is only 200 dollars less than my rent. take your tax credit and shove it. republicans have no idea, not the slightest clue, what its like to live here.

I know they talk about Obama wanting to raise taxes. But if he is giving tax credits how is he paying for this.

Buy a clue McCain!
Elitist out of touch Republican! Three wrong things in just that statement!

No more Drama VOTE Obama!

The best thing you can do John is go stand in the corner and face the wall till your called on.

NEWS FLASH; YOU HAVE TO HAVE SUFFICIENT INCOME

TO GET THE HEALTH INSURANCE IN THE FIRST PLACE.

TAKE FROM THE POOR & GIVE TO THE RICH CANDIDATE.