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Ever-Changing Healthcare Law

11/20/2013

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The purpose of most media these days is to influence the masses, rather than get the facts out there.  For those who are looking for news, it’s safe to assume that reporters have geared their information towards pushing their own initiative as opposed to distributing actual news.  We can determine a station or periodicals agenda just by viewing more than one headline.  We are forced to decipher between truth and deception, all while trying to avoid the end result of finding ourselves led into a place with no way out.           

Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee released an ad for the 2014 race that displays him arguing with the president that premiums will go up.  The president stops him with, “this is an example of where we need to get our facts strait.”  The ad cuts away from the argument completely to announce “the President and FOX news confirm that Lamar was right.” (Lamar Leads the Conservative Fight Against Obamacare, 2013) If you’re going to lie, lie big.  Has there ever been a view that President Obama and FOX news agreed on?      

For the real voice of doom, we turn to Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, who has suggests the destruction has barely begun with failure to launch healthcare.gov and cancelled policies.  He continues to inform us how Obamacare has progressed beyond the point of no return, advising millions of cancelled plans cannot be reinstated.  According to Senator Johnson, Obama is not only responsible for the cancellation of individual health insurance plans, but he also ran over your dog. (Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) Delivers Weekly GOP Address on Obamacare's Failures, 2013)  Is the family pet even covered under the Affordable Healthcare Act?     

Undermining the fate of the masses begins with the leaders.  Before we follow anyone over a cliff, we must decide which cliff to jump off.  The headlines from some leading sources may help us form a decision.  Fox News – “Senators push bill to prevent insurance industry ‘bailout’ over ObamaCare.”  Or should we follow CNN – “Second-term woes: Obamacare, Katrina, Iran-Contra.”  I would have thought that Obama was too young to be associated with the Iran-Contra Affair.  Oh-no, did they confuse Obama with Reagan?  Maybe will see some light at the end of the tunnel with Forbes.  “A New 1 Percent: The Tiny Sliver of Obama Care ‘Winners’.”  MSNBC offers the spin of blame the republicans with the article, “This is sabotage, plain and simple.”  Last but not least, Reuters’ informs, “Some cyber security experts recommend shutting Obamacare site.”  But how do we decide which one is the right one?

Don’t believe everything you hear or read.  Get the facts, for this we have obamacarefacts.com.  Don’t be discouraged by the vague answers to looming concerns.  This site is in favor of ObamaCare, after a visiting the headlines, this site may leave you with more questions than answers.  Anyone else still confused?  

Works Cited
Lamar Leads the Conservative Fight Against Obamacare. (2013, 08 29). Retrieved 11 20, 2013, from Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vgawwXsNaE
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) Delivers Weekly GOP Address on Obamacare's Failures. (2013, 11 16). Retrieved 11 20, 2013, from Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FFyzc4LGUM
 
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Jeopardy

11/6/2013

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With an economy that is currently stable, China must work to avoid future inflation.  Exports have played a large part in China’s economy, but new leaders consider a path of stability to be led by consumption rather than exports.  China’s Premier, Li Keqiang, warned against loose monetary policies in a recent union meeting.  The world’s second largest economy would prefer working with the money that is on the board, as opposed to printing more.  (Qing & Yao, 2013)  In China, there is more in jeopardy than just the Yuan on the board.   

Going with “Right’s and Welfare” for 200.  Countries with less money have animal protection laws for domestic pets.  Dog fights are not illegal in China, yet ownership of a Pit bull, Dalmatian, or Collie can be.  On Nov. 3, a demonstration took place where citizens made clear animal welfare laws are in order.  The demonstration followed the discovery of multiple cat stabbings in the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing.  In present, it is up to the citizens not the government to protect domestic animals from dinner tables. (TATLOW, 2013 )  What is - they’re on the menu.   

Continuing with “Rights and Welfare” for 400. China works to ensure that the only voice heard in Tibet is that of the communist government.  In Tibet, the Chinese government will increase monitoring of online content as well as confiscation of illegal satellite dishes to ensure the voice of this exiled spiritual leader falls on deaf ears.  This Nobel –Peace Prize winner, who has worked for decades to help Tibetans seek independence, is referred to by Chinese leaders as “a wolf in sheep’s clothing.” (Blanchard, 2013)  What is - the Dalai Lama.    

Staying with “Rights and Welfare” for 600. High tech video surveillance through the cities of China is being clouded with smog.  Because of this issue, a more harmful measure of radar may be necessary for China to continue spying on its citizens.  Since radiation can cause severe health issues, China must find a more permanent method to deal this pressing issue. (Hall, 2013)  What is - Pollution.

Let’s do “Boosting Infrastructure” for 200.  With an interest in increasing air travel, China has done away with the requirement of a minimum price for domestic fares.  By following the course of other nations’ air pricing, China hopes to increase air travel and possibly add a budget air terminal to a second airport that is already being considered for Beijing.  Previous requirements stated fares could not be set lower than 60% of the base. (Wang, 2013)  What is ­– regulations that make sense.

As China dives further into boosting infrastructure, they will hopefully one day consider the rights and welfare of the living to be as important as economic growth. 

Works Cited

Blanchard, B. (2013, 11 02). China says will stamp out Dalai Lama's voice in Tibet. Retrieved 11 06, 2013, from Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/02/china-tibet-idUSL3N0IN01Q20131102
Hall, J. (2013, 11 06). China's CCTV culture suffers as record high pollution and smog levels render country's 20 million surveillance cameras effectively useless . Retrieved 11 06, 2013, from The Independent:  http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/chinas-cctv-culture-suffers-as-record-high-pollution-and-smog-levels-render-countrys-20-million-surveillance-cameras-effectively-useless-8924572.html
Qing, X. S., & Yao, A. r. (2013, 11 05). China premier warns against loose money policies. Retrieved 11 06, 2013, from Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/05/us-china-economy-idUSBRE9A403L20131105
TATLOW, D. K. (2013 , 11 06). Animal Protection Remains Elusive in China. Retrieved 11 06, 2013, from New York Times: http://sinosphere.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/11/06/amid-reports-of-dog-fighting-animal-protection-remains-elusive-in-china/?ref=world&_r=0
Wang, J. (2013, 11 05). China Scraps Floor Price for Air Fares to Boost Budget Travel. Retrieved 11 06, 2013, from Bloomberg: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-06/china-scraps-floor-price-for-air-fares-to-boost-budget-travel.html 
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