Obamacare Is Here To Stay!

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly called Obamacare, is actually bringing down healthcare costs across the nation, and in ten states and Washington D.C. it is doing this at costs even lower than projected by government budget offices. Every day there are stories being reported of people with catastrophic illness or pre-existing conditions finding themselves covered under Obamacare, whereas they would have had to fend for themselves before. And people who could never afford routine insurance premiums before can now afford the lower rates being made available. The concept is simple at the heart of it all: shared risk equals lower cost to the individual. This, of course, flies directly in the face of the doom and gloom projected by Republican leaders and pundits. What is this? Better care for less money? Huge program savings? Individuals - what are they? Unfortunately, the Republican vision only extends to the corporate level - they have no concept, and thus no concern, for the individual. But you had better believe the individuals are taking advantage of the improvements that Obamacare is making in their lives and those of their families. These are the kind of concrete improvements that voters will hopefully remember when they go to the polls in 2014. Obamacare is actually working! Yes, there are a few of you that remain "disgruntled citizens," but overall it is bringing down costs and providing a wider range of benefits for less out-of-pocket. This has the Rethugs in a tizzy! So what do they do? Why of course, they start ginning up ridiculous legislation that nobody needs that will harm our country and, once again, they are threatening to shut down the Government unless Obamacare is repealed! Don't they get it? Healthcare reform is here to stay! Americans - ALL Americans, not just the uber-wealthy, have a right to affordable, decent healthcare. And now we are getting it. Thank you Mr. President!