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November 7, 2009 | 
Author If this isn’t proof for those libbers that this bill has absolutely nothing to do with health care reform and all about controlling our lives – in addition to the fact you will go to jail for 15 years if you don’t purchase insurance – there is also language that would potentially force gun-owners to make a decision -
1. Don’t purchase insurance and go to jail for 5 years.
2. Keep your guns and pay higher premiums
3. Get rid of your guns so that you don’t have to pay the higher premiums.
Think I’m kidding – here it is: (opens up a PDF file of the 1990 pages of this monstrosity)
Section 112: Wellness Program Grants
Essentially, this section provides grants to small employers who institute wellness programs as defined by the DHHS Secretary (Anti-gun Sebelius). She gets to make the rules as to what programs qualify. While the language isn’t in there yet – it can be – which I will illustrate shortly.
(a) ALLOWANCE OF GRANT.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this section, the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Labor shall jointly award wellness grants as determined under this section. Wellness program grants shall be awarded to small employers (as defined by the Secretary) for any plan year in an amount equal to 50 percent of the costs paid or incurred by such employers in connection with a qualified wellness program during the plan year. For purposes of the preceding sentence, in the case of any qualified wellness program offered as part of an employment based health plan, only costs attributable to the qualified wellness program and not to the health plan, or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan, may be taken into account.
So – there is the incentive for small employers – they can get up to $50,000 for instituting a wellness program in their offices. So what is a qualified wellness program?
(1) QUALIFIED WELLNESS PROGRAM.—The term “qualified wellness program” means a program that —
(A) includes any 3 wellness components described in subsection (c); and
(B) is to be certified jointly by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor, in coordination with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as a qualified wellness program under this section.
(2) PROGRAMS MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor shall not certify a program as a qualified wellness program unless the program—
(i) is consistent with evidence-based research and best practices, as identified by persons with expertise in employer health promotion and wellness programs;
(ii) includes multiple, evidence-based strategies which are based on the existing and emerging research and careful scientific reviews, including the Guide to Community Preventative Services, the Guide to Clinical Preventative Services, and the National Registry for Effective Programs, and
(iii) includes strategies which focus on prevention and support for employee populations at risk of poor health outcomes.
Having experience with “best practices and research” one needs to understand that there are already established studies out there, i.e “Youth Violence: A Report of The Surgeon General “ that states children are at risk if there are guns in their homes. In addition to that report that comes out annually – there are hundreds of other public health studies that are anti-gun that attempt to show that gun ownership is a public health risk. So – it is only a matter of the DHHS, CDC, and DOL deciding that guns are a public health risk and should be included – yes – they get to change the rules as they see fit:
(B) PERIODIC UPDATING AND REVIEW.—
The Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Labor, in consultation with other appropriate agencies shall jointly establish procedures for periodic review, evaluation, and update of the programs under this subsection.
So – there it is people. With everything else we have learned about this bill thus far – do you really want to trust this government having free reign to determine what is considered “acceptable behavior”? This bill has absolutely nothing about reform health care – it is a total power grab and attempt of instituting a European-style nanny-state here in the U.S. Please call your representatives and tell them this bill HAS to be shot down. If you can visit them personally – that would be even better.
This is just one example – there are literally dozen’s of these wellness program grants that could be affected – check out this mess – this is the bureaucracy of this bill – you will have to click on it to enlargen to see it clearly – but – to the far right you will see the various “wellness programs” that fall under their purview that can be “updated.” Feel free to steal this chart and put it up on your blog.
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Here’s the headline:
Democrats launch attack on insurer exemption
Here’s what they are trying to repeal:
Here is what this act does:
a United States federal law that allows state law to regulate the business of insurance without federal government interference.
This law was passed in 1945. It expressly gives the states the authority to regulate all lines of insurance – not just health care. The reasoning behind this is that the business of insurance is not commerce and therefore does not fall under the interstate commerce clause of the constitution. The federal government is only allowed to step in under federal anti-trust laws when there is a boycott, coercion, or intimidation or when the state is not actively regulating the insurance industry. This Act upholds the 10th Amendment rights of the state as it reinforces that this is not a power given to the federal government and therefore it remains the rights of the states to regulate.
Once again, the Dems are trying to do everything and anything they can to grow the size of the federal government. There is not a state in this country that does not currently regulate the insurance lines of business. If the Dems can repeal this act they will have total control over the health insurance industry and will be able to regulate them out of business. This is a backdoor approach to a single-payer government run universal healthcare system.
Here is the out for Congress that would give them the ability to repeal this act:
“In short, while not changing the opinion of prevailing law, the Court stated that the conclusion that insurance was not commerce under the law rested with Congress, and that the Court would follow the lead of Congress.”
So, essentially, all Congress would need to do is pass a law that says the business of insurance is commerce. Once they do that, then the next thing they do is repeal this act.
Keep an eye on this folks. They may not need to pass this economy killing faux health care reform bill if they can repeal this act. It’s bad enough that since Obama was elected 30% of all private profit is now controlled by the federal government – why would anybody want to give this fascist government any more control?
Which leads to one more point – what the fuck is wrong with you libbers? You call conservatives fascist because we believe in the free-market system and competition. Yet, it’s your guy that is in bed with big business like no other president before? He’s the real fascist and you are all in bed with him. When you wake up one morning and realize you no longer have the freedom to choose what car you want to buy; what temperature you can set your thermostat at; what insurance plan you want; what foods you can eat and what beverages you can drink; what movies and television programs you can watch and what video games your kids can play; what radio programs you listen to; and what you can do and say on the Internet – you just remember – this was your choice and your own doing.
UPDATE: Check this out – California appears poised to be first to ban power-guzzling big-screen TV’s
Yup – now the government is going to tell you what kind of TV you can buy. What will be next? And – you know what the payoff is for banning big-screen TV’s in California?
“The payoff could be big for TV owners, said Ken Rider, a commission staff engineer. Average first-year savings from reduced electricity use would be an estimated $30 per set”
Whoop-de-fucking doo! With today’s economy and with hyperinflation and increased interest rates coming around the corner – that $2.50 month savings can’t even by a loaf of bread! This is really getting out of control people.
UPDATED UPDATE: And you thought I was kidding about TV – here’s today’s headline:
Leaked Network Memo Revealed: Obama Controls Your Television Set
A neat little story of how from Oct 19 – 25th there will be over 60 network shows that incorporate the administration’s message of “service.” I’m telling you…this administration is all about “Big Brother” and they think they know what is best for you. For the next week the major network shows and newscasts will be incorporating all of this administration’s agenda in to the broadcasts. When have you ever heard of any administration controlling the entire freakin’ television and entertainment industry like this?
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Taking this day off to spend with the family and to reflect on the greatness of this country, our history, and the future this administration is leading us too! I’ll be back tomorrow.
Happy 4th of July
God Bless America
Words and music by Irving Berlin
Let us swear allegiance to a land that’s free,
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair,
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer. “
God Bless America,
Land that I love.
Stand beside her, and guide her
Thru the night with a light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies,
To the oceans, white with foam
God bless America, My home sweet home.
After the people resoundingly let Congress know we were totally against that crap and tax bill – they were able to pass it anyway – with the help of 8 turncoat RINO’s. Had they all voted NO this thing would not have passed. UPDATE – found a better picture – I stole this from The Conservative Cloakroom
But – we would not have been as close as we were without these 44 sane Democrats
* Altmire-Pennsylvania
* Arcuri-New York
* Barrow-Georgia
* Berry-Arkansas
* Boren-Oklahoma
* Bright-Alabama
* Carney-Pennsylvania
* Childers-Mississippi
* Costa-California
* Costello-Illinois
* Dahlkemper-Pennsylvania
* Davis-Alabama
* Davis-Tennessee
* DeFazio-Oregon
* Donnelly-Indiana
* Edwards-Texas
* Ellsworth-Indiana
* Foster-Illinois
* Griffith-Alabama
* Herseth Sandlin-South Dakota
* Holden-Pennsylvania
* Kirkpatrick-Arizona
* Kissell-North Carolina
* Kucinich-Ohio
* Marshall-Georgia
* Massa-New York
* Matheson-Utah
* McIntyre-North Carolina
* Melancon-Louisiana
* Minnick-Idaho (I da ho, you da ho…sorry, couldn’t help myself)
* Mitchell-Arizona
* Mollohan-West Virginia
* Ortiz-Texas
* Pomeroy-North Dakota
* Rahall-West Virginia
* Rodriguez-Texas
* Ross-Arkansas
* Salazar-Colorado
* Stark-California
* Tanner-Tennessee
* Taylor-Mississippi
* Visclosky-Indiana
* Wilson-Ohio
Make sure you let those RINO’s know you will be actively campaigning against them when their time comes up. This will be their last term. Also – make sure you thank those Dems that are on the side of sanity and Freedom. This bill, if passed in the Senate, will strip a lot of our rights and choices from us and will increase taxes like crazy while redistributing the wealth to “low-income consumers” directly in to their bank accounts.
Next we need to focus on the Senators – hopefully we can kill it there.
Posted in A Nation at Risk, America, Congress, Democrats, Global warmongering, government, Politics, Republicans, RINO, Socialism, Taxes | Tags: cap and trade, Congress, energy, Freedom, global warming, Global warmongering, government, House of Representatives, Politics, RINOs, Senate | 12 Comments »
Welcome to another fine edition of the Carnival. There aren’t very many this week – which means you should be able to get through all of them this time! 
What we lack this week in quantity is surely made up in quality.
Conservative
lsm presents Who?s Drawing ?Old Battle Lines?? posted at awaken the elephants blog.
I don’t think I can add anything more here. I believe you have said it all. Just goes to prove the hypocrisy of this President, doesn’t it?
Acon presents Breaking: We Scooped Obama Normandy Speech! posted at Conunderground.com, saying, “We got an advance copy of the up coming Normandy speech”
Wow! Awesome! Bwahahaha!
Super Saver presents Government Ownership is the New Welfare posted at My Wealth Builder, saying, “The government take over Chrysler and GM looks like a new form of welfare to me.”
Short – but sweet and to the point.
Libertarian
My Journey presents Is the United States Turning towards Communism? posted at My Journey to Millions, saying, “Are we moving towards communism? I think so”
Actually, I would say you are spot on. We’re slowly moving through the stages right now – corporatism to fascism to communism. I guess my only concern is that you are happy to see #10. You do realize that means educating the children to work for the state – right? That is happening already with all the social programs and indoctrination of our children in public schools. These social programs have taken front seat to the fundamentals of the three “R’s”. I hope you will take a closer look at the meaning of #10.
Miscellaneous
C. E. Dowalt presents Obama and the Fourth Reich, Part 2 posted at Money Confidential.
Well, the good news is that someone out there has grown a pair and decided to challenge the constitutionality of the government takeover – if you haven’t heard about this yet – this would be a good one for you to follow as a follow-on to these posts of yours. The Treasury Secretary of Indiana filed a lawsuit that is now headed to the Appeals Court. The bailout was initially upheld in their district court. The premise behind their lawsuit is that Indiana, as a GM bondholder (secured creditor), is entitled to 100% and should be paid out first. This is definitely a good one!
C. E. Dowalt presents The Golden State as Metaphor: California Agonistes posted at Money Confidential.
Thanks for this history lesson re California. I have contracts out in California and I can tell you that state is so confused it’s not even funny! What’s amazing is that there are a lot of Conservatives in California – but – somehow the large concentration of liberals in the major cities always outweighs any conservative votes. I’m surprised Conservatives still live there. I think California can make a comeback as well. Given the recent tax revolt out there – I think the people in that state are starting to wake up. Unfortunately, as you pointed out, the Obama plan is following the California plan that drove them in to ruins. We can only hope the rest of America wakes up before its too late.
News
Allen Scott presents Judging Rightly: Supreme Court Justices posted at A View from the Nest, saying, “Keeping my eagle eye out for things that masquerade as truth. Exposing the liars amongst us.”
I would say you knocked that one out of the park Allen. I’m hoping there will be enough Republicans in D.C. to block this nomination. As you rightly pointed out, because of her “experience” as a Latina woman – she will not judge by the rule of law. She will judge just as Obama wants her to – with empathy. We need someone who will be intellectually honest and will rule based on the constitution and will research the intent of the founding fathers as it relates to the case in front of him/her. Sotomayor will not keep lady justice blind and she has pretty much said so.
Politics
Donovan presents How to Be an Effective Truth-Seeker posted at Storm of Thought, saying, “How great the world would be if people thought through what they ranted about. Politics would be much easier.”
I think you speak to the heart of the purpose of this Carnival. All sides of an issue and discussion are welcome here. I frequently travel through the liberal blogs to see what they are saying about the issues that I am writing about as well. I believe you need to have both sides of any story before you can truly understand the issue. I think you are correct in that we have to question everything. If you never question – you become a sheep – blindly following along with the status quo. I have on occasion agreed with the “opposition” after some concrete evidence has been presented. However, what I see often on those “opposition” blogs are emotionally based opinions not based in fact at all. I had a conversation with my wife just yesterday – I told her about an article I read about some idiot global warmongerer who blamed the Air France crash on global warming and how that kind of stuff really pisses me off. She asked “Well, why do you listen to it if it pisses you off so much?” – And – that was pretty much my response – because I need to hear both sides. Good post.
Rick Foreman presents Wars, What Are They Good For? Absolutely Nothing posted at Waiting for the Singularity.
I always liked that song by Whitfield and Strong. However, while I think you make some good arguments for our current “War on ….” I think what you forget is that this country became a strong independent nation from one single war – The Revolutionary War. We are free Americans as a result of that war. Sure – wouldn’t it be great if we could all live peacefully? I certainly see your point on drugs, crime, and pre-marital sex – but – sometimes freedom and democracy comes at a very real price.
Republicans
Rick Sincere presents Adnan Barqawi’s Speech at the RPV Convention posted at Rick Sincere News and Thoughts, saying, “This speech by a recent American citizen was the hit of the Virginia GOP convention. The video is bound to go viral.”
Simply awesome. If you don’t mind – I will take this video off your website and post up later in the week – of course giving credit to you. I think this is something that all Americans need to hear. Americans have taken for granted what this kid sees as an opportunity. He is proof that America still is, and can forever be, a beacon of hope for all. As this country marches towards the path to socialism – we should realize what a huge mistake that would be for this country and the world. I think this kid said it all. Thanks for submitting this to the Carnival.
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Hey All – welcome to the early edition of the Carnival – I’ll be taking off tomorrow. Also – as a little reminder – I’ll be on Steve Parry’s webcast this evening from 9:10 – 9:25pm EST. You can catch that here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TheAxisOfStevil/2009/04/12/The-Real-Deal
So – here is this week’s carnival – and I hope you all have a very happy Easter tomorrow.
Conservative
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Who’s To Blame For The Subprime Mortgage Mess posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”
Victimless crime? Mheh. Personally, I think all of those you mentioned are to blame, including the homebuyer. The victims here were the entire economy. I also like your suggestions there – spot on.
The Smarter Wallet presents Solving The U.S. Financial Crisis, One Financial Bailout At A Time posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”
I actually support the bonuses. Not that I’m happy about it since it was on taxpayer dollars – but – they were contractually obligated and the government knew about it up front. I’m just wondering why there was no outrage at the Fannie/Freddie bonuses that were given out for $216 Million – higher than the AIG bonus amounts. If the government had been doing their jobs up front with these TARP funds – there wouldn’t have been any bonuses.
Michael Haltman presents North Korea Follows Through: Now What? posted at The Political and Financial Markets Commentator, saying, “The Obama Administration Has Faced Its First Test And Failed”
I have been talking about this announced North Korean missile test ad infinitum, and it has now taken place. The North Koreans, in the face of international demands not to fire this missile test/satellite, have done it anyway…”
I believe this is just one test among many that Biden was talking about. You are absolutely right – Obama failed – especially by pointing to the U.N. to take care of the situation. The U.N. is useless. Newt was right – we should have taken out this missile before it even launched. Unfortunately, Obama is all talk and rhetoric. I don’t think he has the balls necessary to protect this country with our military might.
Jon T. presents The Mustang Ride: Danger! Bridge Out! posted at The Mustang Ride, saying, “I ended up doing a 6 part series on Danger! Bridge Out! It is political I just had to set up the storyline to get there. I hope that you enjoy it. Thanks. Jon T.”
Thanks Jon – I’ll let this one by to see where it goes from here. Looking forward to the next submission. I can potentially see where this might lead down the road to a political discussion – but – it’s not quite there yet.
lsm presents The Audacity of North Korea. posted at awaken the elephants blog.
There are a couple other submissions this week regarding this same subject. You have added some additional details and made some very valid points. North Korea and Iran just really don’t give a shit. They have consistently defied the U.N. (what a freakin’ surprise) and they know that Obama doesn’t have the balls to do anything about it either. We’re treading in to some dangerous waters now and Obama didn’t bring a life preserver.
Liberal
vjack presents Faith-Based Initiatives and War Crimes: Obama is Failing Miserably posted at Atheist Revolution.
VJack – while I can agree with you regarding the faith-based initiatives – (for the record, while being a Conservative Christian – I am in full agreement with keeping religion out of politics) – I don’t believe that Bush or his administration have committed any war crimes. That will be a very hard one to prosecute as the President as the Command-in-Chief has very broad powers. Also, the fact that he was given authority from Congress also points he fingers back at every single Dem who voted Aye on the resolution also has to be found guilty as well.
Also – just one thing – We told you so. Obama was just fronting during the entire election.
Libertarian
Archvillain presents Liberty Wept posted at A Dark and Sinister Force for Good, saying, “Why are we (the People) allowing our elected officials to destroy our liberties?”
As always, Archvillain – thanks for the great contribution to this carnival. You hit the nail on the head with this post. I’m hoping that people are starting to realize this. It didn’t start with the Bush administration as many would believe. I think this actually started going all the way back to Woodrow Wilson and each administration after that has just continued to erode our rights little by little. I think there are more libertarian people in this country than they realize. I think as people start reading history and really paying attention to politics – more are going to realize they are libertarians and will demand our freedoms back.
Miscellaneous
C. E. Dowalt presents Shoot Down that Missile, Save the Dollar posted at Money Confidential.
News
Len Penzo presents Don’t Fall for the Siren’s Song of Socialism posted at Len Penzo . Com, saying, “In a poll conducted this week, Rasmussen Reports found that only 53% of Americans think capitalism is better than socialism. I truly fear for the future of this great country. Here my synopsis of everything wrong with socialism. You can call it the capitalist gospel according to Len.”
Great synopsis. When I heard that I was absolutely shocked. I guess the only bright side of it is that 27% said they don’t know. There actually is only 20% who absolutely say that socialism is better than capitalism. Perhaps we can convice the other 27% they need to side with free-markets and capitalism. I’m still apalled that there are 27% that don’t know.
I like the way that you broke those numbers down a little better to represent the over 40 crowd. You would think those of us in that age bracket would overwhelmingly support capitalism versus socialism. I think our liberal education system, as with you, as a major reason for this downward turn. I can appreciate your discussion regarding the reason why socialism should be discouraged. Good post Len.
Politics
Wenchypoo presents Why the Scum Always Seems to Rise to the Top posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.
Nice post Wenchypoo – there were some of us out here that were awake and have been trying to warn the sleeping Americans before they hit the voting booths. I’m with you – let’s take it back and hope there are enough Americans out there that have actually woken up. However, considering on 53% of this country believe capitalism is better than socialism – I’m not so sure right now.
Mark Couturier presents The Deranged Divas of Code Pink (Pt. 1 of 2) posted at Independent-American.
Mark – these are both great posts. Those Code Pink ladies are dangerous nutjobs indeed. I have a problem with any member of this society that will spit on our American soldiers. Their next foret in to economics is a bad idea. Thanks for keeping us all up to date on this. Personally, I had not even heard this story.
Mark Couturier presents The Deranged Divas of Code Pink (Pt. 2 of 2) posted at Independent-American.
steven germain presents Best Quote of The Year – Maybe of The Decade… posted at Rough Fractals, saying, “Quote for the decade…”
Great quote. I guess I’m a piece of shit! 
Aetius Romulous presents Economic Democracy Demands One World Balance posted at ScreamBucket.
I am always amazed with your writing and the discussions you post up. I don’t believe this is crazy talk. However, if we are going to see a global economic system – I would prefer to see one still based on the dollar. It appears at this time the globe is moving away from it. I would also hope that if there is a move to a global economic system – it remain on a democratic versus socialist government controlled system.
Aaron R presents An Immodest Proposal posted at Aaron Rogier, saying, “A bold proposal for changing what it means to evaluate financial risk, given the failure of the current regulatory regime and its predecessors.”
Interesting proposal there Aaron. While I see where you are going with this – it also seems to stifle the “risk-reward” model of investments if you get the government involved to regulate trade. I do agree there needs to be some oversight so that such a disaster could not happen again – but – I would suggest moderation as well. I agree that information is the key.
David Lamb presents How the ARRA Should Have Looked posted at Killer Buffalo.
Well, not only did Obama ignore the CBO, but so did the majority of Congress. You have laid this out very well. If only our politicians had listened to reason. But, since when since the inauguration and appointed of Teh annointed One have any of them listened to reason?
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