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Make your predictions for the next four years

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Gutter Snipe, Nov 7, 2012.

  1. thumbs

    thumbs Contributing Member

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    We shall see. Mankind continually lives in a time of firsts.
     
  2. vlaurelio

    vlaurelio Contributing Member

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    it sure didn't happen in Obama's 4 years. You think it will hapen within the next 4 years?
     
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    thumbs Contributing Member

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    Yes, I fear it will. His first four years were a setup for (IMO) the disasters of his second four years.
     
  4. vlaurelio

    vlaurelio Contributing Member

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    interesting. you may be on to something here. so what exactly will cause the shortage of skilled doctors and nurses again?
     
  5. Rashmon

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    To the bunker...

    [​IMG]

    ...don't forget the toilet paper, you know we'll need it.
     
  6. thumbs

    thumbs Contributing Member

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    Obamacare. It's already happening. Sure, you can use any doctor in the Medicare, Medicaid and Obamacare program. However, the problem is that there are (and will be) fewer and fewer skilled doctors/nurses participating in Medicare, Medicaid and Obamacare. That means more and more people will be chasing fewer and fewer doctors.

    My cousin just laid off six of his least tenured workers to cope with Obamacare. He used to pay 100% of their medical coverage, but now that's over. The sales people will have to get their own on commissions and per diem travel expenses. Sad. He gave the terminated workers nice bonuses and referral letters. If Obama gets more aggressive with his rules and regulations on small business, he may have to cut even more. A really happy, motivated shop is now doom and gloom.
     
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    Your cousin is a GREEDY b*stard. Obamacare is an excuse. It's not even implemented where it would affect him.
     
  8. thumbs

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    No, I am not a doomsday prepper. When the time comes, I will make my exit naturally (unless someone shoots me during a break-in).
     
  9. Mr.Scarface

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    Less doctors? Bull****. Less Millionaire Greedy scumbags...HOPEFULLY.
     
  10. thumbs

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    Think what you like. Not one, not even the unlucky ones, thinks that. If he were greedy, he wouldn't be as generous as he is. I doubt their attitude has changed since I was there yesterday.
     
  11. vlaurelio

    vlaurelio Contributing Member

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    why and how? what do they end up doing instead?
     
  12. Rashmon

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    I would expect that my surgeon could carve a hell of a brisket.
     
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    rhadamanthus Contributing Member

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    Some previous hysterical stupidity from Thumbs regarding Obama's re-election (circa April 2012):

    In other news, two of the most comical things I have seen in a while from the staggeringly ignorant wingnuts are:

    1) The belief that Obama will take their guns...again. How can anyone take this seriously?
    2) The belief that Romney lost because he was not "conservative enough". Yeah, that'll attract more votes...
     
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    More and more will limit their private practices by refusing Medicare patients or not adding new Medicare patients. Listen to the health care ads ... you can use any doctor you choose if they are Medicare participants. Listen to the end of the ads, particularly ones like Humana. As Pelosi advised, just pass Obamacare and read what is in it later. It's later and getting later.
     
  15. SamFisher

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    Love it, keep it coming brah:

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  16. justtxyank

    justtxyank Contributing Member

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    Obamacare is not an insurance plan that doctors can choose not to participate in.

    But your point on medicare and medicaid is correct.
     
  17. ima_drummer2k

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    thumbs, dude......if you're just playing a bbs character right now, props. It's freaking hilarious. And very well executed.

    But if you're actually serious.........wow............
     
  18. thumbs

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    Although laughter is the best medicine, I'll let you decide whether I'm serious.
     
  19. DonnyMost

    DonnyMost be kind. be brave.

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    This is beyond childish and silly. Fear mongering is one thing, but if you truly believe this, you honestly need to seek some sort of professional help for a mental disorder. This kind of detachment from reality is not healthy, and I fear for your wellbeing and the wellbeing of those who depend on you should you continue this behavior.
     
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    Sorry, I should have said over forty presidents.:grin:
     

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