The Fallout Begins

The Wall Street Journal discusses the immediate economic fallout from the disastrous passage of Obamacare earlier this week. Major companies are now compelled to "writedown" their expected earnings based on new health care liabilities and taxes. The results are not pretty. As the WSJ succinctly states this is "…wholesale destruction of wealth and capital…" That is the capital necessary to fuel an economic recovery, as well as the profits that reward investors (i.e. your retirement portfolio).

Now, in their usual thuggish style the Dems are making noises about hauling CEOs before Congress in an attempt to intimidate them into hiding their losses. This to protect the Obama administration and Congress by delaying the "adverse consequences and major new tax hikes so voters don't make the connection between their policy and the economic wreckage..." The recovery from this recession has already been delayed by the astronomical Dem spending including the so-called "stimulus" package. Now will a recovery ever come?

If Standing for the Constitution is Extreme...

Tucson Tea Party members organized a health care town hall meeting last night in Oro Valley. I was unable to attend but it appears to have been another standing room only success. The quote from Tom Jenney summed up the passion felt by conservatives on this important issue. "I think if you ask these Tea Party members here what they stand for, they stand for American freedom. They stand for the constitution. And if that's extreme, well, I guess we're extreme.

A clip featuring Dr. Eric Novack, Chairman of Arizonans for Health Care Freedom is below

America: Home of the Less Free

20 Ways ObamaCare Will Take Away Our Freedoms
from Investor's Business Daily website

Those of us who love America can clearly see that she has absorbed a crippling blow from her reckless President and corrupt Congress. Will she survive? This will depend on what patriots do next and how many others can be reinvigorated with a passion for our founding principles. This is a tall order as these foundations have been under assault for decades by the European-style socialists, reaching a pinnacle this past week-end. Still, I believe we are seeing an awakening spirit in everyday Americans and pray that it will not only sweep away the thugs who participated in this shameful act, but will grow in fervor until America reestablishes herself as that shining city on a hill. Yet, if our struggles only provide shelter for an ember of American liberty through generations of darkness and tyranny until re-igniting it will be worth the effort.

Letter E-Mailed to Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords this Morning
(with the help of Hugh Hewitt's website)

Dear Congresswoman Giffords,

I am in a unique position to evaluate the current push to drastically change the way health care is delivered in this country. I am both a physician and a cancer patient in your legislative district. I deal with insurance companies, Medicare and AHCCCS every day. Although, working with private insurance companies at times can be challenging, I can say unequivocally that more government control is not the answer. Rather, forcing insurance companies to compete and putting control back in the hands of patients is the best approach. As a patient, I also encourage you to oppose government-run health care and any legislation which might broaden the federal government's control over the state of the art health care I receive for my disease, or that my family may receive in the future.

Current health care legislation will result in lost health insurance and lost jobs for the American people and will push us deeper into recession. Recent polls clearly show that the people of Arizona are firmly against the current proposals as well as the lack of integrity the Democratic leadership has displayed in forcing this legislation through. I encourage you to break from your party leaders on this issue rather than commit political suicide for a dubious cause that you must know is beneath the dignity of your office. Rather, I encourage you to become a voice of reason. Go back to first American principles and salvage a sane remnant of the Democratic Party that will otherwise be decimated in November if this legislation passes.

I hope that you fight against health care legislation that would drive up costs, diminish quality and limit medical innovation. Please know that I'll be looking to see how you vote so that I know how I should vote this November.

Sincerely,

Craig Stump MD, PhD


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Live Longer and Better

Research presented last week at the annual American Heart Association's epidemiology and prevention conference indicated that the best way to live a healthy life beyond 85 years is to be physically fit in middle age. Interestingly, physical fitness even edged smoking as a predictor for a long healthy life. The findings were presented by Dr. Jarett Berry, from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Put another way as quoted in the Wall Street Journal Dr. Berry stated that "if you're not fit in your 50s, your projected life span is eight years shorter than if you are fit"

So, if you're a young adult (or even a not so young adult) start or rekindle strong exercise habits. And don't forget to include your children. Our family spends many hours together walking, running and biking in our neighborhood, swimming at the community pool, and working our muscles at the local YMCA. It's a great way to spend time together.

More From Docs4 Patient Care

Most Americans understand that ObamaCare would be a disaster for them and their children. Moreover, they believe that there are much better options available to Congress for improving what is already the best health care on the planet. Below Dr. Scott Barbour discusses some of the ideas that would preserve quality and innovation while controlling cost.



Simply put government controlled medicine means rationing of care and the eventual evolution to a single payer nightmare. Unfortunately, this the intent of the congressional Dems and the Obama administration. Once this happens there will be no recourse for Americans to obtain quality care in this country.

One Nation Under God

Giving credit where credit is due, congratulations to the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco for getting one right by ruling that the Pledge of Allegiance is constitutional and consistent with the Founding Fathers' intent for America.

The ruling stated that "a recognition of our founders' political philosophy that a power greater than the government gives the people their inalienable rights. Thus, the pledge is an endorsement of our form of government, not of religion or any particular sect."

Now say a prayer for Michael Newdow who is obviously a very lost and isolated individual that he would open his heart to the Gospel of Christ.

Docs4 Patient Care Message to America

As a reckless young President and a corrupt Congress attempt to consolidate enormous new powers for the government, physicians fight to inform Americans of this impending disaster.



More from Docs4 Patient Care

Working Out Anxiety

Researchers from the University of Georgia after reviewing 40 trials reported that people with chronic health problems decreased their anxiety levels when adopting regular exercise programs. These findings were reported recently in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Regular exercise lasting at least 30 minutes was most effective.