Monday, October 19, 2009

REPUBLICANS think about the future - The Economist OCt 17th

Below is my comment on nine questions for Reihan Salam on prospect of the Republican Party
It is plain silly of the present day Republican party adherents to suppose that saying "NO" to every and all things Obama makes for good.
It is sad to listen to some of the so-called angry town hall old men. It is a re-enactment of Gingrich's doctrine of racial purification of the 90s', when he coined the term "angry white -men take over government".
I think the true conservatives in the party, have to stand up to their ideas. There is nothing wrong in guaranteeing health care to all citizens.Recall that even convicts get health care. What then should stop a law abiding citizen from getting access to health care?
Since when does the presence of only 2 companies in the market place become competitive?
It is a known fact that most health insurance markets in US is dominated by a handful of insurers. How do we get premiums down?
Remember that budget deficits are not found in government spending alone,individuals and families run budget deficits. So if the Republican party supports balanced budgeting in the public sector, it must encourage doing same with private persons.
One way to ensure that private individuals don't get into red, is to provide safety net, in services that they almost cannot do without. Assuring the citizens that their premiums are protected, while their access to quality health care is guaranteed is a first step.
Any health care system that leaves its subscribers to vagaries of monopoly is an invitation to disaster.
Another disturbing trend in the party is the rise of hate mongers, Glen Beck and Limbaugh. These radio boys just ooze out rubbish in the name stepping of blacks.
What a spectacle to see that no one party faithful, particularly the elected ones, is able to stand up to these hate mongers.
Yes the Republican party will find a way to win again.

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