tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post3029780520710197961..comments2024-03-27T08:31:10.126-07:00Comments on SHADOW OF A DOUBT: Medical CenterKirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-60882704097447018852010-03-26T13:26:18.597-07:002010-03-26T13:26:18.597-07:00Well, if any one of us could map the labyrinth tha...Well, if any one of us could map the labyrinth that is Dylan's good mind, it would be remarkable. I've only seen him live the one time and it was wonderful, even if it wasn't what I expected. The concert date was on a special date in my world and I felt transported back to my mis-spent youth, even though Dylan surprised us all by presenting music we'd never heard before.Leslie Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702472429383639709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-11655130181570944892010-03-26T13:16:36.893-07:002010-03-26T13:16:36.893-07:00That should be "different section of the audi...That should be "different section of the audience"<br /><br />I wonder if I make the same typos twice.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-22424534227139000442010-03-26T13:10:22.730-07:002010-03-26T13:10:22.730-07:00I'm glad to hear that, Les. You had me worried...I'm glad to hear that, Les. You had me worried there.<br /><br />I've never been to a Bob Dylan concert, but I've read in a lot of different places that Dylan never sings the same song the same way when performing live, that he always uses different arraingements or something. I also read an interview where Dylan denies this. He claims people are just sitting in section of the audience each time, and that's why they sound different. I wonder...Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-12337724454731082822010-03-25T17:55:19.790-07:002010-03-25T17:55:19.790-07:00Modern Times is a wonderful, change from his usual...Modern Times is a wonderful, change from his usual genre, Dylan album, Kirk. In 2006, I went to a concert thinking I was going to a Bob Dylan concert and he has tremendous meaning to me, so I was a happy cookie. At this concert, he did NO Bob Dylan stuff, but unveiled Modern Times. My date and I LOVED it! The man was over 60 years old and STILL changing it up.<br /><br />You weren't a downer, Kirk. It's just the topic of the ages. And I'm not "ill". Actually, to be honest, I'm as healthy as a horse, and in the best condition of my life. Except that I have a couple of worrisome "condtions" that sometimes tap me on the shoulder to remind me that nothing is guaranteed us. No worries - I worked today and I'll work tomorrow and I'll work to understand health care reform and I'll work to get myself insured.Leslie Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702472429383639709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-38643867953660825812010-03-25T17:50:50.420-07:002010-03-25T17:50:50.420-07:00Many Insurance providers do cover some alternative...Many Insurance providers do cover some alternative medicine usually at with exorbitant premiums and minimal coverage. Some companies are starting to smarten up about prevention. One company Amerigroup emphasizes it but plans differ from state to state and they only cover medicaid eligibles in most places. Unfortunately since the board ousted the founder of the company 3 years ago they have moved more toward proven bottom-line solutions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00533184345345882921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-48735492267914655272010-03-25T17:35:55.288-07:002010-03-25T17:35:55.288-07:00@standing--Stay on the soapbox all you want, at le...@standing--Stay on the soapbox all you want, at least until you run out of room.<br /><br />Man, these comments are coming fast and furious. I'm actually working up a sweat answering them!Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-24603989541559348192010-03-25T17:33:32.810-07:002010-03-25T17:33:32.810-07:00@Limes--I didn't mean to be a downer. After al...@Limes--I didn't mean to be a downer. After all, I did say I'm GLAD it passed. Sorry about your health, which you've hinted about from time to time on your own blog. I don't know why we have to wait until 2014 for all this to take effect. It could be repealed by then! As far the costs go, I think, the idea is that the insurance companies will have so much extra moolah due to the mandates, there will be no reason for them to raise rates, and everything will get cheaper. Hope Obama and Co. are right about that. If not, progressive politics will be doomed until the 22nd century. I hope your procedure goes well. Again, I didn't mean to bum you out.<br /><br />Can't say I'm familiar with the Bob Dylan song, but for you, Les, I'll make an attempt to seek it out.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-85828009999575661912010-03-25T17:25:05.593-07:002010-03-25T17:25:05.593-07:00the states don't have the money or staffing to...the states don't have the money or staffing to do this. HHS is already behind the eight ball in enforcing existing regulations.<br />and i'm really surprised the insurance companies haven't gotten into the alternative medicine market. probably not enough money in it for them, just like there's no money in preventative care or educating folks to take care of themselves.<br />must_get_off_soapbox...rrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457746929116908077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-38733217916764059112010-03-25T17:21:30.340-07:002010-03-25T17:21:30.340-07:00Kirk, how about Bob Dylan's MODERN TIMES? One ...Kirk, how about Bob Dylan's MODERN TIMES? One of my firm favorites.Leslie Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702472429383639709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-59297020935567340592010-03-25T17:20:20.560-07:002010-03-25T17:20:20.560-07:00Waaahhh. This popped up as I am on my way to have ...Waaahhh. This popped up as I am on my way to have a medical procedure that scares me, which I detest, which is known to be really risky for me but there's no other choice, and for which I pay one hell of a lot of money each time it is needed. We're in such a hell of a mess, I wonder if anything can possibly ease us out of it. I'm middle class, nowhere near poverty level and uninsured - flying without a net right now. Please offer me something I can buy! Kirk, it pleased me to see my Rep. Dina Titus on your sidebar. Her office used a letter from me when they solicited constituents to write and tell their health care burdens.Leslie Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702472429383639709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-81398070853729925562010-03-25T17:19:06.329-07:002010-03-25T17:19:06.329-07:00@standing--Me again! Just noticed the "especi...@standing--Me again! Just noticed the "especially on the state level" (I read these comment much too fast). I'm worried about that, too. Here in Ohio, I don't think the state government can afford a Xerox machine for all the new paperwork.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-65704505622198030072010-03-25T17:15:54.157-07:002010-03-25T17:15:54.157-07:00@standing--Don't thank me, thank the Cleveland...@standing--Don't thank me, thank the Cleveland Plain Dealer. I was just riffing off them. As to how it's going to be administered, remember, no new federal insurance entity is actually being created, so I imagine the Department of Health and Human Services will just be enforcing the various regulations, but I'm not sure. From your comment, I assume you're into alternative medicine. I kind of doubt that will be covered, unless you can convince some insurance company that it will save them money. Remember, they're not going anywhere.<br /><br />Your comment about jail reminds me of the Charlie Chaplin movie MODERN TIMES. During the Great Depression, Chaplin's enjoying himself behind bars, and is disappointed when the police decides he's innocent after all.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-37891868812476454882010-03-25T17:02:19.295-07:002010-03-25T17:02:19.295-07:00Glad you liked the summation, Tag. The post was ru...Glad you liked the summation, Tag. The post was running kind of long so I left out a lot of stuff I wanted to say about the opposition. I may do that in a future post if it doesn't die down. The Republican Party is beginning to resemble La Cosa Nostra. <br /><br />This is regulation, not socialism. And I'm not sure the insurance companies won't gouge people anyway, seeing as there's no rule to actually stop them. So, we'll see.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-25039242784965283032010-03-25T16:57:28.724-07:002010-03-25T16:57:28.724-07:00thank you for making this whole mess much clearer....thank you for making this whole mess much clearer.<br />this may seem like an odd question, but how the hell is all this going to be administrated? effectively? especially on the state level?<br /><br />i don't have health insurance. can't afford it OR the fine. and i don't use conventional medicine anyway. so throw me in jail. that way i'll get housing, food, AND healthcare all at once.rrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457746929116908077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635884225797829085.post-36387013842718964722010-03-25T16:44:42.858-07:002010-03-25T16:44:42.858-07:00Very good summation Kirk. I understand that the of...Very good summation Kirk. I understand that the official 2009 poverty guidelines will be in effect until next week. I don't have my calculator handy either but these numbers are ambiguous anyway. <br /><br />http://aspe.hhs.gov/POVERTY/09extension.shtml<br /><br />I look at it as a step forward and backward simultaneously. Two of your Ohio congressman are under attack for voting toward the bill. And John Boehner seems to enjoy lighting the fire under the whackos.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00533184345345882921noreply@blogger.com