Obama's Trojan Horse

CCHC ^ | 8-8-12 | twila brase

[TurboZamboni]

Obama's Trojan Horse is stuck. Only 13 states have said they're going to build the Obamacare insurance "Exchange" --the federal takeover center. So the federal government despite, according to The Times, not wanting to "feed fears of a federal takeover" is....taking over. As The New YorkTimes reports, "Obama administration officials are getting ready to set up and operate new health insurance markets in about half the states, where local officials appear unwilling or unable to do so. The markets, known as exchanges, are a centerpiece of President Obama's health care law, and running them will be a herculean task that federal officials never expected to perform...But with Republicans in many states resisting the creation of exchanges or deterred by the complexity of the task, federal officials are preparing to do the job, with or without assistance from state officials."

I want you to see three things: First, the Exchanges are the centerpiece of Obamacare, not the mandate. This is correct. Second, the feds don't have the money to do this. And third, this one quote is filled with serious inaccuracies. Here's the reality:

[DannyTN]

Very Interesting Article. "So why the big ruse? Other than deceiving the public about the federal takeover, there is a financial reason: If a state runs the website portal, it must cover the costs. Federal officials hoped to force state taxpayers to shoulder the $10 million to $100 million per year in Exchange operating costs. If HHS takes over, the expense will increase the total federal cost of Obamacare -- and the national debt."

That's a lot just for a web portal with an exchange.

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[rockinqsranch]

Bookmark for later recovery. Gotta read this to Mrs. RQSR when she gets home.

[yarddog]

I think Obamacare will eventually be repealed. It is just a mess as far as I can see.

BTW, does anyone think the Trojans would really have brought a huge wooden horse full of Greek soldiers inside the walls of Troy?

[EGPWS]

Federal officials hoped to force state taxpayers to shoulder the $10 million to $100 million per year in Exchange operating costs. If HHS takes over, the expense will increase the total federal cost of Obamacare -- and the national debt."

[houeto]

Another GREAT one MM! Thanks.

[PJ-Comix]

BTW, does anyone think the Trojans would really have brought a huge wooden horse full of Greek soldiers inside the walls of Troy?

Beware of a gift bearing Greeks.

[Covenantor]

BTW, does anyone think the Trojans would really have brought a huge wooden horse full of Greek soldiers inside the walls of Troy?

Well, it was before 'Candid Camera' and the talking mailbox you know.

[hattend]

But with Republicans in many states resisting the creation of exchanges or deterred by the complexity of the task, federal officials are preparing to do the job, with or without assistance from state officials."

So, the new conservative House (if that's not an oxymoron) can just defund this whole thing and let it die on the vine.

[bobo1]

WOW! what a great picture of the obamanation’s stimulus plan!

Blessings, Bobo

[tet68]

Beware of Geeks bearing glyphs.

[norton]

does anyone think the Trojans would really have brought a huge wooden horse full of Greek soldiers inside the walls of Troy?

It seems to be working OK here, and no body had to actualy build a horse.

[Blood of Tyrants]

And the states won’t dare to shut down the illegal federal offices because they are too addicted to suckling on the federal teat.

[musicman]

(You are welcome!!)

[okie01]

That's a lot just for a web portal with an exchange.

We're talking nthe federal government here.

Of course, it's a "lot". The federal government must include in its cost estimates a proper allowance for "waste".

[catnipman]

“BTW, does anyone think the Trojans would really have brought a huge wooden horse full of Greek soldiers inside the walls of Troy?”

I think they brought in just enough soldiers to open the gate to let the rest of the Greek army get inside the fort.