Why will conservatives support health care for the elderly and poor, but not children?

March 17th, 2009 | by Michael |
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Dana1981, Master of Science asked:

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  1. 10 Responses to “Why will conservatives support health care for the elderly and poor, but not children?”

  2. By Boss H on Mar 18, 2009 | Reply

    after they are popped out, they are human beings, and should get a job and support themselves like any other American. /end sarcasm

  3. By blueridgeliving on Mar 21, 2009 | Reply

    Only fetuses pique their curiosity and attention.

    Bizarre, isn’t it?

  4. By captainobvious_lj on Mar 24, 2009 | Reply

    “but I never hear conservatives complain about them”

    ok, considering the medicare/medicaid programs will exceed the entire federal budget by 2041 anyone who knows anything about goverment has said both these programs have to be curtailed. is it hard to be this clueless or does it come naturally

  5. By Steve C on Mar 27, 2009 | Reply

    You forgot to mention that Bush expanded Medicare to cover prescription drugs for the elderly…Medicare part D is the biggest entitlement program in the last twenty years.

    Children don’t vote

  6. By VoodooPunk on Mar 29, 2009 | Reply

    If you never hear conservatives complaining about Medicare and Medicaid then you certainly don’t pay attention. I don’t support Medicare or Medicaid. I support stealing less money from the American taxpayer so they can provide medical care for themselves.

  7. By Scott B on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply

    Since when is a 25 year old a child? How many children do you know have been denied health care? Think before you ask. Common sense would probably have kept you from ever posting a question like that, but I forget the libs voted against common sense.

  8. By Masumi5 on Apr 2, 2009 | Reply

    Because, their parents should be able to cover it. Unless their parents are poor. If so, then see below.

    ‘Medicaid covers low income families.’
    Uh, that includes children, too y’know….

  9. By jeeper_peeper321 on Apr 5, 2009 | Reply

    Well considering a higher percentage of Children have health insurance today, than when Bush took office,

    Your critisism is misplaced.

    Also more children under the poverty level have insurance today, than when Bush took office.

    Bush just ask congress to focus on those children living under the poverty level,

    And not to expand coverage to middle class and adults at the expense of those children.

    The bill congress passed, would allow adults up to 25 years old to qualify.

  10. By Locutus1of1 on Apr 5, 2009 | Reply

    Low income families can already apply for medicaid for their children. The adults will not be covered and there may be a copay but the children are covered. Up to about $30,000 a year I think.

  11. By madnoelle on Apr 5, 2009 | Reply

    LOL-Some Republican said liberals don’t use common sense-yeah. I see how ’sensible’ conservative’s are…especially when they use phrases like ‘pro-life’ meaning they want the actual fully developed human life involved NOT to have a say in what medical treatment she gets.
    But, I do have to say, I’ve been on low incme situations where my child was able to get healthcare through the gov’t.

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