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steve2470

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136. a rant, do not read if not in the mood....

Mon Dec 8, 2014, 03:52 AM

Dec 2014

WTF is up with people nitpicking at the level of care given to the POTUS ? Of course, it's a no brainer that we ALL here on a progressive board want EVERYONE to have the best possible health care and single payer.

So, until 100% of the USA population gets platinum-level healthcare, the POTUS needs to go to a public health clinic near the White House, sit in the lobby for an hour like the rest of us do, and get that level of healthcare ? THAT MAKES NO GODDAMN SENSE. The guy has one of the most important jobs in the entire country, if not THE most important job. He FUCKING DESERVES the best possible healthcare. Yes, I'd say the exact same thing for a Republican president. Right is right.

Yes, it fucking sucks many of our fellow citizens get crappy or no health care. It also sucks that, yes, some people in the country are still poor. Does that mean President Obama needs to live in a battered shack down by the Potomac ?

Sometimes General Discussion makes me fucking ill. Insane. Disconnected from reality. As Prism said:

No one I know in real life is as totally off the rails ideological as a lot of DU is. And I live in Berkeley.

If you don't agree with me, fine. I don't fucking care. I'm not going to respond to fucking nonsense and trollish attacks. Good day, GD lunacy.

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President Obama had a CT scan yesterday [View all] malaise Dec 2014 OP

Acid reflux? tavernier Dec 2014 #1

my thoughts exactly. Stellar Dec 2014 #2

plus one riversedge Dec 2014 #3

+1000! n/t AwakeAtLast Dec 2014 #59

+10000 treestar Dec 2014 #76

Agreed... MrMickeysMom Dec 2014 #87

Ugh...I recently was diagnosed with h pylori, an ulcer, hernia, and a whole host of other things. dorkzilla Dec 2014 #110

Man! MrMickeysMom Dec 2014 #113

Thanks! dorkzilla Dec 2014 #115

The difference between the medical treatment received by the privileged pipoman Dec 2014 #4

I'm guessing the CT was done because of his smoking history Tanuki Dec 2014 #8

Yeah the privileged pipoman Dec 2014 #10

Do you have a problem with Obama getting the best possible treatment? malaise Dec 2014 #19

Jebus people, jen63 Dec 2014 #45

Thank you, jen.. sorry you got assaulted! Every other POTUS gets the same treatment but Cha Dec 2014 #129

Thank you Cha! jen63 Dec 2014 #157

I'm convinced we've been bombarded malaise Dec 2014 #150

We have jen63 Dec 2014 #158

Too bad that isn't the case pipoman Dec 2014 #52

Apparently he does have a problem with this POTUS getting good care. Same line of reasoning as.... Hekate Dec 2014 #98

Looks that way malaise Dec 2014 #118

Interesting. RedCappedBandit Dec 2014 #112

This thread is about the President n/t malaise Dec 2014 #116

Discussions take turns. Shrug. nt RedCappedBandit Dec 2014 #117

Threads are hijacked by those who leach on to someone else's OP. Cha Dec 2014 #130

Did you have the same opinion jen63 Dec 2014 #161

What opinion? RedCappedBandit Dec 2014 #162

Sure sounds like the poster does indeed have a problem with it LordGlenconner Dec 2014 #148

That simple malaise Dec 2014 #149

ah hem, as a Canadian riverbendviewgal Dec 2014 #21

Medicare is good that way... DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2014 #48

I Was Thinking RobinA Dec 2014 #147

Well, he kind of has an important job freeplessinseattle Dec 2014 #9

Yeah, that's what this nation is about..level of health care pipoman Dec 2014 #11

That doesn't even make sense. Next you'll express resentment for Secret Service protecting his life freeplessinseattle Dec 2014 #12

It makes perfect sense when one considers leftymon Dec 2014 #27

Some might consider it delusions of grandeur to expect to be treated the same as a President. moriah Dec 2014 #66

Don't people deserve police protection from abusive ex spouses? Jamastiene Dec 2014 #153

Sorry, not at all what I am trying to say! freeplessinseattle Dec 2014 #155

I don't believe a citizen in any nation is going to receive the same care as its chief executive. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2014 #49

Good for me, not for thee... pipoman Dec 2014 #50

You are just full of generalized resentment and unexamined assumptions today, aren't you? Hekate Dec 2014 #100

Good point. eom treestar Dec 2014 #74

They likely would leave with undiagnosed acid reflux, at least on the first visit. Thor_MN Dec 2014 #16

yep pipoman Dec 2014 #17

Acid reflux into the esophagus jen63 Dec 2014 #46

I think you maybe meant to reply to someone else? Thor_MN Dec 2014 #54

No I was replying to your jen63 Dec 2014 #56

Well then please elaborate your segue as what you posted has nothing to do with what I posted. Thor_MN Dec 2014 #57

We have a very close friend who just died after 3 years fighting esophageal cancer mnhtnbb Dec 2014 #159

Not with a history of smoking... DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2014 #53

Huh, never heard a rasp in the President's speech... Thor_MN Dec 2014 #55

No but he presented with a sore throat with a history of tobacco abuse (smoking) DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2014 #62

Many doctors might give short >shrift< to people... Thor_MN Dec 2014 #65

My contention is that if a patient presented ... DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2014 #69

Based on your raspy voice experience, which the President doesn't have. Thor_MN Dec 2014 #71

Really, Thor, that's what you got out of my post... DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2014 #77

I patiently have been waiting for you to explain the relevence of scattered responses. Thor_MN Dec 2014 #81

Reading comprehension must not be your forte, Thor. I will address your points slowly. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2014 #85

Sorry, got off track with all the inane attacks for noting that a sore throat will not likely Thor_MN Dec 2014 #88

Perhaps, Thor, if you didn't lash out indiscriminately at your interlocutors... DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2014 #92

Perhaps, if people didn't lash at me for things I didn't say... Thor_MN Dec 2014 #97

There you go again, Thor. You also threw in a red herring for good measure. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2014 #101

I've given you my opinon on your opinion. Thor_MN Dec 2014 #102

If I say the earth is flat, Thor, that's an erroneous observation and not an opinion. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2014 #104

Well, "comment sense" (sic) tells me that you are convinced that your personal experience Thor_MN Dec 2014 #107

What does my personal experience have to do with the "standard of care"? DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2014 #109

You want to draw a distinction jen63 Dec 2014 #58

Wow, you have an active imagination. You should consider writting fantasy novels. Thor_MN Dec 2014 #60

Well you're so special! n/t jen63 Dec 2014 #61

Just as special as you think you are. Thor_MN Dec 2014 #63

What exactly does your #16 jen63 Dec 2014 #64

Whatever you are smoking, it might be wise to ease up a bit. Thor_MN Dec 2014 #67

You certainly think I'm dumber jen63 Dec 2014 #68

Here's a clue. Don't try to read between the lines. Thor_MN Dec 2014 #70

"Pats the little woman on the head." n/t jen63 Dec 2014 #72

Damn, you do like to project. Thor_MN Dec 2014 #75

You're hilarious! jen63 Dec 2014 #78

I've been wishing you a good afternoon for quite awhile... Thor_MN Dec 2014 #84

But, the thing is, you say it like it's a bad thing. moriah Dec 2014 #80

Did you bother to read the post that I responded to for context? Thor_MN Dec 2014 #83

Yes, I read the thread quite closely. All of it. moriah Dec 2014 #89

Let me spell this out for you. I DID NOT MENTION THE PRESIDENT. Thor_MN Dec 2014 #94

For the record, I think you read far more into what someone says than I do. moriah Dec 2014 #96

I have explained myself repeated. I did not comment on the president's healthcare until my last post Thor_MN Dec 2014 #99

I've not accused you of either, I'm actually trying to address what you said. moriah Dec 2014 #103

"But, the thing is, you say it like it's a bad thing." Thor_MN Dec 2014 #106

Perhaps your thing is to be overly defensive. moriah Dec 2014 #108

I have never had a doctor recommended test denied edhopper Dec 2014 #31

True, "doctor recommended" are the key words pipoman Dec 2014 #40

The CT was because a growth was found in his throat edhopper Dec 2014 #42

So you believe you get the same care pipoman Dec 2014 #43

I think the healthcare payment system in this country edhopper Dec 2014 #44

CMS and health insurance companies decide what care most people will receive, pipoman Dec 2014 #51

True to an extent edhopper Dec 2014 #119

I had an MRI and an EEG earlier this year Terra Alta Dec 2014 #125

Well Rosa Luxemburg Dec 2014 #126

Yeah, the difference is mind-boggling! NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #127

Glad you love the US health care system. Long live the elite! pipoman Dec 2014 #128

Yes, how dare President Obama get the best health care available to a POTUS.. it's not like Cha Dec 2014 #134

+1000000000000000000 nt steve2470 Dec 2014 #137

There ya go :) kentauros Dec 2014 #160

I didn't. Jamastiene Dec 2014 #152

CT scan? blackcrowflies Dec 2014 #5

Maybe malaise Dec 2014 #6

I used to have GERD LittleGirl Dec 2014 #13

Yep, you aren't important enough...and your insurance company says it's unnecessary. . pipoman Dec 2014 #14

Usually GERD just causes chest pain. NutmegYankee Dec 2014 #26

I do too and take otc. My mother died from stomach cancer pipoman Dec 2014 #29

GERD can cause a sore throat blackcrowflies Dec 2014 #41

And depending how long jen63 Dec 2014 #47

I've had it since my 20's when all the new drugs were... Historic NY Dec 2014 #23

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2014 #114

Get well Mr. President madokie Dec 2014 #7

Duck before they attack you malaise Dec 2014 #20

Spot on madokie Dec 2014 #39

Openness? Android3.14 Dec 2014 #15

GTFOMT n/t malaise Dec 2014 #22

Perhaps. just perhaps Android3.14 Dec 2014 #37

Your post only shows that you're spewing ignorant talking points. Bought right into the crap. Cha Dec 2014 #132

Torture report, NSA spying, TTP, etc. Android3.14 Dec 2014 #141

Wah wah wah.. you have. Cha Dec 2014 #142

Hope all tests are negative and the president is feeling better. mountain grammy Dec 2014 #18

Don't you know you're supposed to attack the President malaise Dec 2014 #24

I know, right? How ridiculous is that? mountain grammy Dec 2014 #28

I think he should be homeless to, because MoonRiver Dec 2014 #30

And he has no right to the Secret Service either malaise Dec 2014 #33

That right. MoonRiver Dec 2014 #35

Sending positive thoughts for good health to President Obama! MoonRiver Dec 2014 #25

needs to talk to Larry the Cable Guy get some Prilosec OTC ! lunasun Dec 2014 #32

I do love Madea movies malaise Dec 2014 #34

Always a good message after the laughs lunasun Dec 2014 #82

Get some Omerprazole, it's over the counter and does wonders NightWatcher Dec 2014 #36

Good that he is in the best hands, medically speaking...I want him to live a long life BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #38

He will, all Presidents do these days Reter Dec 2014 #105

But what is causing the acid reflux? jwirr Dec 2014 #73

I wonder if it was that Kentucky bourbon he shared with Cleita Dec 2014 #79

Not likely. My disabled daughter had acid reflux most of her life due to digestive issues. In her jwirr Dec 2014 #86

Stress? sakabatou Dec 2014 #91

That could be a good explanation. jwirr Dec 2014 #93

Are we his doctors? WinkyDink Dec 2014 #121

Just pointing out that the problem is not solved by telling us what it is not. jwirr Dec 2014 #144

Anyone know what his out of pocket expenses will be for this year? 99Forever Dec 2014 #90

Best hopes for him to be well soon suffragette Dec 2014 #95

I KNEW it was repugs that gave him this! louis-t Dec 2014 #111

Look, we ELECTED THIS ONE MAN. Is anybody here REALLY trying to say the PRESIDENT ought to WinkyDink Dec 2014 #120

Perhaps if medical expenses ... 99Forever Dec 2014 #124

And YOU might have more brains than to think the President of the United States---any-- WinkyDink Dec 2014 #133

They have no class.. this is about the President's persisent sore throat.. they could always start Cha Dec 2014 #131

I think you replied to the wrong thread n/t malaise Dec 2014 #140

Thanks for the thread LadyHawkAZ Dec 2014 #122

That's the absolute truth malaise Dec 2014 #151

sending good thoughts, vibes, and prayers to President Obama Terra Alta Dec 2014 #123

Mahalo for your thread, malaise.. E ola aku, President Obama.. Pronounced A oh-la ah-koo Cha Dec 2014 #135

a rant, do not read if not in the mood.... steve2470 Dec 2014 #136

Hey Mr steve! I like your rant.. Cha Dec 2014 #138

mahalo Cha, hope you and family are well! nt steve2470 Dec 2014 #139

Great rant malaise Dec 2014 #145

thanks! nt steve2470 Dec 2014 #146

I wish I could rec this post a dozen times n/t LadyHawkAZ Dec 2014 #156

They'll never give up, will they? Derek V Dec 2014 #143

I feel for him if he has acid reflux. Jamastiene Dec 2014 #154