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It will be a cold day in before he socializes my county
May 27th, 2010 | 
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Obama Cabinet Secretaries Townhall Meeting In Reserve, LA
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5/16/09 Weekly Republican Address: Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA)
Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA), a member of the Republican Health Care Solutions Group, discusses working with President Obama to ensure that every American has access to affordable, high-quality health coverage.
Duration : 0:4:5
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Tags: Boustany, Care, gop, health, health reform, Healthcare, healthcare affordability, Healthcare costs, Healthcare Reform, healthcare resources, Louisiana Healthcare, Louisiana Healthcare Plans, obama, president, reforming health insurance, republican, response, Solutions, weekly | 
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What do you say when people steal from you?
1. Illegal aliens in the country from Latin countries——-24,757,617
2. other illegal——–579,102
3. Money wired to Mexico since 2005——$29,019,436,023
4. Money wired to Latin America since 2001—–$258,436,913,000
5. Illegal alien social service cost since 1996—–$397,454,862,000
6. Child of illegal in public school——–5,031,276
7. Cost of illegal K-12 since 1996——-$14,082,852,000
8. Illegal incarcerated——–420,343
9. Cost of incarceration since 2008——-$24,281,865,978
10. Anchor babies since 2002——-4,302,619
11. Skilled JOBS taken away from citizens——-11,579,072
12. Illegal alien fugitives in USA——-740,298
FACTS ON COST
In 2002, households headed by illegal aliens used $10 BILLION DOLLARS more in government services( the usage COST HAS INCREASED HEAVILY in 2010) than they paid in taxes. And, the COST IS MUCH HIGHER in heavy illegal alien populated geographical areas as California, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Louisiana.
If illegal aliens were given amnesty, the fiscal deficit at the federal level would grow by over $29 billions. With the approval of the new healthcare to give FREE health care to the illegal aliens, the national debt over decades will be exceeding 22 trillion dollars.
Illegal immigration is costing each taxpayer about $2,174 each. In states with high concentrations of illegal aliens the amount is much higher(California, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana.)
Amount of dollars going south in 2006 was $45 Billion, which has risen to 350 billions. All that money left the US economy was not used here to create additional job opportunities and stimulate the economy. Hence, this is an immense net LOST of TAX REVENUE to the US economy.
Heavy Burden on the SSA: Illegals of questionable SS status (by 2050, 300,000 ILLEGAL Mexicans) will be in the system at a cost projection of $650 million annually to the taxpayers who has payed to the system(these illegals did not contribute, yet they are drawing from SSA.)
REAL COST in dollars: each Illegal alien will result in a $100,000 net annual cost to taxpayers. In REALITY, that’s costing the country TRILLIONS of dollars so far.
Illegal immigration brings in an influx of poor, unskilled, and uneducated people along with all their inherent problems and infectious diseases. That is an importation of about 10 million high school dropouts. They generate a welfare state in which cause a heavy demand on TAX revenue to take care of their human service needs. Additionally, they takes away jobs from our youth & citizens.
The largest component of illegal aliens, originate from Mexico, and Latin America.
COSTS By ILLEGAL ALIENS
NOT ONLY ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION HAS BANKRUPTED OUR ECONOMY,also it has debased our educational system, it has raised our health insurance premium, it has bankrupted medical centers, illegal alien drivers endangers our highway & byways, illegal aliens’ heavy usage of human services has raised our taxes exponentially, illegal aliens spread contagious diseases, they commit crimes & homicides & rapes & mayhem, they demoralize social values, they use our legal systems against citizens & government, incarceration of illegal alien offenders increased financial burden on the state, they cause racial unrest, they draw from retirement they did not contribute to–bankrupting our retirement system, money are send out of the country not supporting our economy or generate JOBS, they pollute our streets with drugs that kills or children, illegal alien criminal fugitives endangers the environment we lives in, they have destroyed acreages & acreages of forest lands at the cost to the taxpayers of 5.1 million dollars, they caused displacement of 18,880,000 American workers or take away skilled jobs from citizens, and many, many more…
SUPPORTING ILLEGAL ALIENS IS NOT A SOUND FISCAL POLICY!!! ILLEGAL ALIENS HAS BANKRUPTED THE CURRENT CALIFORNIA STATE ECONOMY in which California IS MORE THAN 30 BILLION DOLLARS IN DEBT !!!)
Hence, ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION’ DEMANDS ON OUR ECONOMY has caused CITIZENS’ TAXES to escalate enormously to pay for ILLEGAL ALIENS’ immense demand for human services.
…..SUPPORTERS of your campaign, since ILLEGAL ALIENS & ALL the Latino political factions has thrown their weights behind you(as THEY IDENTIFY YOU ARE A SUPPORTER OF RIGHTS FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS), clearly tells us YOU ARE NOT ON THE SIDE OF AMERICAN TAXPAYERS.
YOU DO NOT QUALIFY until YOU know how to be an AMERICAN & SIDE WITH AMERICA first.
*Data derived from countless sources that includes Heritage Foundation, Numbers USA, Center for immigration Study, F.A.I.R., national review.
This was a statement made by someone by hte name of USA1 on a campaign site.
***The facts are facts the rest is opinion.
Apple says:
I support USA1 and the stats are sooo shocking….free country huh? not anymore. I pay for myself and a few illegals ar
Apple says:
I support USA1 and the stats are sooo shocking….free country huh? not anymore. I pay for myself and a few illegals are on my back. I guess we should file tax returns like this:
Husband wife 2 kids and 5 illegals…….What the heck is going on? Republican or Democrat can someone please just for once work FOR the people?!?! Did they allow idiots in to politcal science and law…..cuz they sure are screwing up the country.
What are your thoughts? And please mak a valid arguement with proof….Don’t just tell me this is the land of immigrants….cuz fyi so is every other country. Don’t tell me about their hard hit families…..what about mine? and didn’t they create this situation 100% knowingly. did they expect candy for breaking the law and stealing for tax payers? I don’t care if they want the american dream either, so does the 6,821,000,000 on the planet.
Thanks
And please no racist remarks from either side!
I get rid of them…… by any means necessary
Mayor Louis Fitzmorris at DemFest ’09
Abita Springs, La. Mayor Louis Fitzmorris welcomes Louisiana Democrats to the third annual DemFest in Abita Springs, and talks about the rising cost of health care for his City’s employees.
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Tags: Abita Springs, Dem Fest, DemFest, Democratic Party, Fair, festival, health reform, Healthcare, healthcare affordability, Healthcare costs, Healthcare Reform, healthcare resources, Independent, insurance, Louis Fitzmorris, Louisiana Democrats, Louisiana health care, Louisiana Healthcare, Louisiana Healthcare Plans, PND, progressive, reform, reforming health insurance, St. Tammany Democrats, trailhead, Wardell Williams |
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Was our admin really this stupid when crafting the bill?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100323/ap_on_re_us/us_health_overhaul_lawsuit
The states that are suing en mass.
"So far South Carolina, Nebraska, Texas, Michigan, Utah, Pennsylvania, Alabama, South Dakota, Idaho, Washington, Colorado and Louisiana have agreed."
If you notice there are several blue states in there, that are supportive on healthcare overall.
Reason for the suit:
"saying his state will have to cut education and other programs to make up for increased Medicaid costs under the overhaul.
"This isn’t about attorneys general trying to break into the realm of telling what needs to happen with health care reform," he said. "This is attorneys general saying you went too far with unfunded federal mandates."
So states have been given a federal mandate without any funding, so now they have to cut funds to other areas like education, security, and other budget items, while in a recession?
I don’t know about you, but health care was suppose to be an additive, this is what the democrats paraded on, not an item to drain the resources of basic infrastructure and development.
Even those who are pro health care cannot afford to run it, hence the blue states that did join this suit. Only the large and popular states can survive the suit, such as California, Texas, New York, and Florida, all other states will out do to the fact that their economy’s are not growing as fast, and they do not attract a lot of people.
Anyways, you believe the suit is reasonable? What are your thoughts?
The states have the right to craft their own bills without a mandate on insurance if they are able to meet other tenets of the bill (ie: Cost cutting measures)
Obama care Unconstitutional? what do you think about the actual claim/concern from both blue/red states?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100323/ap_on_re_us/us_health_overhaul_lawsuit
The states that are suing en mass.
"So far South Carolina, Nebraska, Texas, Michigan, Utah, Pennsylvania, Alabama, South Dakota, Idaho, Washington, Colorado and Louisiana have agreed."
If you notice there are several blue states in there, that are supportive on healthcare overall.
Reason for the suit:
"saying his state will have to cut education and other programs to make up for increased Medicaid costs under the overhaul.
"This isn’t about attorneys general trying to break into the realm of telling what needs to happen with health care reform," he said. "This is attorneys general saying you went too far with unfunded federal mandates."
So states have been given a federal mandate without any funding, so now they have to cut funds to other areas like education, security, and other budget items, while in a recession?
I don’t know about you, but health care was suppose to be an additive, this is what the pro bill advocates paraded on, not an item to drain the resources of basic infrastructure and development.
Even those who are pro health care cannot afford to run it, hence the blue states that did join this suit. Only the large and popular states can survive the suit, such as California, Texas, New York, and Florida, all other states will out do to the fact that their economy’s are not growing as fast, and they do not attract a lot of people.
Anyways, you believe the suit is reasonable? What are your thoughts?
a state having to rebudget does not make a federal law unconstitutional, therefore, there is no valid argument to bring before the Supreme Court.
Living in Hawaii: realistic or just a dream?
I know I sound a little on the enamored side when it comes to Hawaii but I seriously can’t get enough of that place. I spent spring break in Maui and would have gladly given everything up to stay. I came back to school and came to the conclusion that I will one day live there. I did some research on cost of living, housing, state government, education, healthcare and so on and there’s not much I don’t like or can’t live with. I’m a biology major right now planning on working in the healthcare field (shadowing PA’s, MD’s, and also looking at Pharmacy school…applying to schools in the fall) so I know there will be jobs. I’m fine living in a condominium or apartment for a long time or permanently. I’m a Louisiana native so I have an idea of how the weather can be and I’m a sucker for the small town feel. I’m also a triathlete and prefer to ride my bike versus drive so that, I assume would take some financial burden off. I’m pretty open when it comes to food and such. So what all else should I know about making the move? Please take this seriously no sarcastic answers cause I’ve heard them all and they get real old real quick. Thanks to all!
It can be realistic if you’re prepared. I fell in love with Hawaii when I was on vacation here in 1997 and made it MY dream to live here one day! I moved to the Big Island in 2000 but wasn’t as well-prepared financially as I should have been, so I moved back to California after a year to pay off some debts and save more money. I eventually moved to Kauai in 2005 and have been here ever since. 
Riding your bike may or may not be an option for you. As a triathlete, I’m sure you could handle the distances…it’s the roads (narrow and sometimes twisty) and other drivers that could be a problem. If you work a fair distance from your home, it might not be practical to ride to work instead of drive. You also have to consider the weather. The windward sides of the islands get more rain than the leeward sides and we sometimes have very wet winters. Most of the rain occurs at night, but not always, of course.
Other things to consider are the high prices, local culture, and "rock fever." Let’s start with prices. I did a cost of living calculator for Baton Rouge (just took a guess) to Honolulu (the only city/town listed for Hawaii). If you make $40,000 a year in Baton Rouge, you will need to make more than $66,000 for a similar lifestyle in Honolulu. There are cost of living calculators all over the net. I used this one: http://swz.salary.com/costoflivingwizard/layoutscripts/coll_start.asp
I like the one at CNN too: http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/costofliving/costofliving.html
(That one says you will need to make $72,000+ per year and that housing is 215% more in Honolulu than in Baton Rouge.)
Next is local culture. ‘Locals’ are people who were born in HI or who have lived here for a long, long time. ‘Haole’ generally means "white person," but it can refer to any newcomer to the islands. You may or may not hear it a lot. I am white and get called haole all the time, but not in a derogatory way. There is a woman I work with who is Japanese — she calls me Haole Girl and I call her Japanee. It’s just our funny little way of talking to each other. Neither of us take offense because it isn’t meant to be offensive. We’re just joking. For the most part, people around here are pretty relaxed about race. Hawaii isn’t as politically correct as a lot of places on the mainland; we refer to people by their race. Haole girl, that popolo guy (black guy), Filipina, etc. are all commonly heard. Hawaii is a big mixed bag of races and cultures: Chinese, Japanese, Hawaiian, Filipino, white, Marshallese, Samoan, Tongan… so like I said, it’s not that big a deal here UNLESS you’re disrespectful or rude. It can be difficult for mainlanders to fit in sometimes, but that’s just gonna take time and effort on YOUR part. If you are interested in others and make an effort to be friendly, you’ll likely get the same in return.
OK, last thing: rock fever. I personally have never felt it, but I get off my island several times a year, so that’s probably why. Many people who move here aren’t quite prepared for how small the islands are. If you like road trips, forget it. Even the Big Island isn’t THAT big. Going back to the mainland to visit friends and relatives is expensive. When you move to Hawaii, everyone says they will visit, but they won’t. Some will, but most won’t. It’s just too expensive. If you can’t afford to get off the island at least once a year, you may get rock fever. Then again, you may not. It’s all about the individual. I am perfectly fine only visiting Oahu or the Big Island once in a while, but I do go to the mainland to see family and friends every other year or so. That helps a lot.
So there’s a lot to consider. We do need medical professionals here, but I’m not sure that here is the place for you to train. It might be — you’d have to look into it. I know that the outer islands refer a lot of "difficult" cases to Oahu (things like high risk pregnancies, major surgeries, and even sleep studies are done on Oahu — there are no facilities and not enough physicians for those types of cases on the outer islands), so finding a job once you’ve become established might not be too tough. Do keep in mind though that Hawaii IS part of the United States and we are going through the same recession and unemployment spike as the rest of the country.
Good luck and feel free to email me if you have any more specific questions.
Aloha!
Are NY and CA governors correct when they say healthcare bill will saddle states with tons of new debt?
Obama claims this bill will be "deficit neutral". Well apparently the only way to do that is to push all the new expenses onto the individual states. (except Nebraska, Louisiana, and a few others……)
Well most states are ALREADY having budget problems.
Why would Obama/Democrats push for a bill that is A) extremely watered down and a sell-out to BIG PHARMA and the Insurance Industry and B) going to cost states A LOT OF MONEY THEY DON’T HAVE (which will obviously require higher taxes at the state level)??
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1209/31032.html
The governors of the nation’s two largest Democratic states are leveling sharp criticism at the Senate health care bill, claiming that it would leave their already financially strapped states even deeper in the hole.
New York Democratic Gov. David Paterson and California GOP Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger are urging congressional leaders to rework the Medicaid financing in the Senate-passed bill, warning that under that version their states will be crushed by billions in new costs.
After the Senate passed the bill in a Christmas Eve vote, Paterson said the expansion would leave New York $1 billion in the lurch. The state faces a $6.8 billion budget shortfall heading into the 2010 fiscal year.
“[I] am deeply troubled that the Senate version of the bill worsens what was already an inequitable situation for New York and I will continue to be an advocate on behalf of New Yorkers to ensure we are treated fairly by this critical federal legislation,” Paterson said in a statement………………..“When asked for my support, I was assured that federal legislation would not increase costs to California or include new unfunded mandates,” Schwarzenegger wrote. “Unfortunately, under nearly every scenario we can predict, the federal health care reform legislation being debated would cost California’s General Fund an additional $3 billion to $4 billion annually.”
who cares, the system is about to collapse anyway.
If you had a cash advance on a credit card for 10,000 and you wanted to give money to Haiti or Chile …?
What would you do? Let’s say that for some reason you took a $10K cash advance on a low-interest credit card and had the money sitting in the bank. You have some plans for it in the future, but those plans aren’t completely defined yet, so the money is in large part still disecretionary.
There’s an earthquake in Haiti, and you want to help the relief effort by donating $1,000 to the Red Cross. What do you do? Do you call up your credit card company and ask for an increase in your limit, or do you take some of the money you’ve already got and use that? Do you split the money between the bank account and current income? What’s prudent?
This is the situation that Jim Bunning has been protesting. Most of the stimulus money remains unspent. There is $97 Billion in a discretionary fund, unallocated dollars for future use. The purpose of the Stimulus package, at least in part, was to provide for emergency extension of unemployment benefits. All Bunning was asking for was that the government allocate CURRENT funds for this unemployment extension, instead of increasing the deficit by another $10 billion.
Maybe someone can explain to me why Bunning is the bad guy here. What about the rest of the Senate, who for some reason, in the midst of spectacular debt, would not consider this modest pullback on increasing our debt? Taking $10 billion out of a $97 billiion reserve can’t be that hard, can it? Can anyone explain what that money is marked for, and why it cannot be touched for this extension?
Two weeks ago, Obama signed into law "Pay As You Go" legislation – i.e., "If you spend a dollar, you have to cut it elsewhere",then proceeded to waive it for two pieces of legislation. Bunning’s big crime is that he believed that to be true, and pressed the point.
What do you think? At what point do you look at the massive debt this country is in, the obligations we owe to Red China, the leverage that country has against us, the specter of the reduction of the quality of our debt on the world market and say, "enough is enough!"?
To me, it does not seem so unreasonable to take money that was originally earmarked for emergency extension of unemployment benefits, and actually use it for emergency unemployment benefits. Lord knows, that even if they cannot figure out a way to use that $97 billion, they can certainly cut places like Pelosi’s $100,000 airline liquor bill, or the $300 million paid to Louisiana in exchange for a vote on healthcare, or any of several dozen pork projects offered to compliant Senators to help in their re-election. In the grand scheme of the US budget, $10 billion is not so much money to find.
Well if you are sooooo rich you can give it off for charity. But if you still have a future ahead of you and at some point in life you want to do something that need money then it would be most sensible to keep the money and use it in a sensible way. Or may be you can give part of it to charity and keep the rest of it for your future. Its good to share and contribute to charity but not at the cost of your future. Hope you make the correct decision.
Democrats, you finally passed healthcare…in 2014, while you pay taxes now…awesome isn’t it?
deem and pass
nuclear option
Louisiana purchase
I’m proud of the way the dems just screwed the pooch for November.
Not to mention how unconstitutional it is for the govt to force you to buy anything
This is just the beginning
You have thousands of lawers sharpening their pencils and chugging red bulls tonight.
All the free ways to reform the system, and you still found a way to borrow money for a new unfunded entitlement
You’re right!
The current makeup of the SCOTUS, with its activist conservative justices, have so far shown absolutely zero respect for legal and Constitutional precedent, so I would expect them to find some minor ruling from 150 years ago, and declare this unConstitutional.
I mean, the Constitutional provision that Congress can make its own rules is archaic and clearly not conservative, um, I mean, is presently unConstitutional.
I can’t wait to see Roberts’ justification for overturning this! They declare that corporations have the same rights as individuals, and when a bill passes Congress that entitles private corporations to make MORE profits, now it will be unConstitutional!
Should be interesting!