“This is what NPR thinks recession “victims” look like? She’s been making $80-100K all these years and he’s a biochemist and they don’t have savings to live on? Huh? I’m sure Lord Obama will wave his magic wand and fix their problems. “
Time out here. I am in this category. Out of work 4 months now. That was my savings. Home owner and have two cars that are paid off, however I will need another car in 2009. Cannot find work and COBRA take 1,400 out of a 1,500 dollar unemplotment check.
There is nothing in my geographical area that even pays half of what I have earned so this whle concept of “take anything” doesn’t fly.
Right now I am retraining which costs bucks. I am hoping I will have enough experience and certifications to get back into the market sometime in March. If not, I willthen have to cash out my retirement which has taken a 40% loss on top of the 38% in taxes and penalties I will have to pay.
I don’t want Bambi’s help. I also don’t want to hear about how this is no big deal, like what Hannity says. “I painted walls.” Good for him. Do it with two kids who need 3-400 dollars in medicine every month.
If you wonder why people are considering Universal Health Care, despite what can and probably will happen, this is it.
My bet is this comes up early in the administration. Perfect timing.
Coincidence???
They will give medicare to everybody. That way the lawyers can still sue for malpractice. They will cut medicare benefits so the major insurance companies can still charge for insurance. Or simply nationalize the medical industry. And the oil companys. We are headed town the Caracas Highway full speed.
Have you checked into your state's CHIP program?