Comments on: Rep. Ryan Presents Roadmap for a Sustainable Fiscal Future http://blog.heritage.org/2010/01/27/rep-ryan-presents-roadmap-for-a-sustainable-fiscal-future/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:27:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Lady555, colorado http://blog.heritage.org/2010/01/27/rep-ryan-presents-roadmap-for-a-sustainable-fiscal-future/#comment-90643 Lady555, colorado Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:44:20 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=24814#comment-90643 I've been trying to articluate this kind of solution since Reagan's stymied reform of SS and Medicare in 1982 by AARP. Thank you, Paul Ryan. Yes, it is time to fall on the swords of sacrifice for the solutions to our debt problems. It would be good for US if the lithmus test for politicians in 2010 were their commitment to the ideals of this plan. I've been trying to articluate this kind of solution since Reagan's stymied reform of SS and Medicare in 1982 by AARP.

Thank you, Paul Ryan.

Yes, it is time to fall on the swords of sacrifice for the solutions to our debt problems.

It would be good for US if the lithmus test for politicians in 2010 were their commitment to the ideals of this plan.

]]> By: Darsey, Florida http://blog.heritage.org/2010/01/27/rep-ryan-presents-roadmap-for-a-sustainable-fiscal-future/#comment-89783 Darsey, Florida Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:31:44 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=24814#comment-89783 It is encouraging to see realistic proposals that will cure 50 year old socialist policies gone to seed. High time. My only hope is that the Roadmap will be comprehensive enough to dismantle these doomed to fail programs, in such a way that they cannot be resurrected by future progressives. I want this done for my children and grandchildren regardless of the cost to me. Republicans (and Democratic Statesmen) in the 2012 congress should fall on their swords for this one. It is encouraging to see realistic proposals that will cure 50 year old socialist policies gone to seed. High time. My only hope is that the Roadmap will be comprehensive enough to dismantle these doomed to fail programs, in such a way that they cannot be resurrected by future progressives. I want this done for my children and grandchildren regardless of the cost to me. Republicans (and Democratic Statesmen) in the 2012 congress should fall on their swords for this one.

]]> By: albert gerry-cherry http://blog.heritage.org/2010/01/27/rep-ryan-presents-roadmap-for-a-sustainable-fiscal-future/#comment-89737 albert gerry-cherry Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:36:32 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=24814#comment-89737 I am hopeful that when the Republicans go to the W.H. on 2/25 that they let Cong.Ryan present his plan.After it is rejected in toto they can then leave,go to lunch & America will see this as the scam it is. I am hopeful that when the Republicans go to the W.H. on 2/25 that they let Cong.Ryan present his plan.After it is rejected in toto they can then leave,go to lunch & America will see this as the scam it is.

]]> By: Anne, Florida http://blog.heritage.org/2010/01/27/rep-ryan-presents-roadmap-for-a-sustainable-fiscal-future/#comment-89654 Anne, Florida Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:55:57 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=24814#comment-89654 I think Rep. Paul Ryan should be RNC nominee for president/// I think Rep. Paul Ryan should be RNC nominee for president///

]]> By: David,New York http://blog.heritage.org/2010/01/27/rep-ryan-presents-roadmap-for-a-sustainable-fiscal-future/#comment-87005 David,New York Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:47:09 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=24814#comment-87005 The current administration has seemed to try and answer all current problems by throwing large sums of money in their general direction. This Roadmap is a well thought out, meaningful plan that I sincerely hope gains the traction it deserves. The current administration has seemed to try and answer all current problems by throwing large sums of money in their general direction. This Roadmap is a well thought out, meaningful plan that I sincerely hope gains the traction it deserves.

]]> By: Pat, New Jersey http://blog.heritage.org/2010/01/27/rep-ryan-presents-roadmap-for-a-sustainable-fiscal-future/#comment-86784 Pat, New Jersey Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:57:47 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=24814#comment-86784 1. It's more of the same. It does nothing to reform the insurance industry, it just provides "tax credits" to buy insurance. It does not fix the broken system. It still allows insurers to deny coverage for pre-existing conditions. The "risk pools" do not prohibit them from denying coverage, it just increases the premiums for those with currently existing conditions. 2. The medicare "fix" is dubious. Only "low income" beneficiaries are fully covered. What about "moderate income" seniors? 3. The IRA plan for Social Security is dependent on the Stock Market. How did that work out for those who's IRA's tanked in the recession? It's a bad idea. 4. I liked most of the tax plan, until I got to the Corporate part. Now that corporations have been declared to have "personhood" by the SCOTUS, why should they pay less taxes than the rest of us? 1. It's more of the same. It does nothing to reform the insurance industry, it just provides "tax credits" to buy insurance. It does not fix the broken system. It still allows insurers to deny coverage for pre-existing conditions. The "risk pools" do not prohibit them from denying coverage, it just increases the premiums for those with currently existing conditions.

2. The medicare "fix" is dubious. Only "low income" beneficiaries are fully covered. What about "moderate income" seniors?

3. The IRA plan for Social Security is dependent on the Stock Market. How did that work out for those who's IRA's tanked in the recession? It's a bad idea.

4. I liked most of the tax plan, until I got to the Corporate part. Now that corporations have been declared to have "personhood" by the SCOTUS, why should they pay less taxes than the rest of us?

]]> By: Bruce Ogden MD, Prov http://blog.heritage.org/2010/01/27/rep-ryan-presents-roadmap-for-a-sustainable-fiscal-future/#comment-86511 Bruce Ogden MD, Prov Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:50:30 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=24814#comment-86511 What about reforming lawsuit abuse (tort reform) which could provide significant savings by preventing millions of U.S. healthcare dollars from going to attorneys for frivolous lawsuits. Caps on non-economic damages means that there's no cap on actual damages, but a cap would exist (eg. $250,000 - $500,000), limiting how much could be awarded for the subjective "pain & suffering". This has been shown to reduce the cost of medical liability insurance in several states across the country, as insurance companies are able to more accurately assess and predict risk. Reforming lawsuit abuse will also save millions currently spent in physicians practicing "defensive" medicine where more than is necessary, in terms of tests and imaging studies, is ordered to be certain nothing remotely possible would be missed. There are significant healthcare dollar savings to be obtained from tort reform, and this should be a part of any healthcare bill, to llimit unnecessary costs. What about reforming lawsuit abuse (tort reform) which could provide significant savings by preventing millions of U.S. healthcare dollars from going to attorneys for frivolous lawsuits. Caps on non-economic damages means that there's no cap on actual damages, but a cap would exist (eg. $250,000 – $500,000), limiting how much could be awarded for the subjective "pain & suffering". This has been shown to reduce the cost of medical liability insurance in several states across the country, as insurance companies are able to more accurately assess and predict risk. Reforming lawsuit abuse will also save millions currently spent in physicians practicing "defensive" medicine where more than is necessary, in terms of tests and imaging studies, is ordered to be certain nothing remotely possible would be missed. There are significant healthcare dollar savings to be obtained from tort reform, and this should be a part of any healthcare bill, to llimit unnecessary costs.

]]> By: Art Soter, New Verno http://blog.heritage.org/2010/01/27/rep-ryan-presents-roadmap-for-a-sustainable-fiscal-future/#comment-86465 Art Soter, New Verno Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:36:28 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=24814#comment-86465 Congressman Ryan's "Roadmap" would go a long way toward reining in government spending and, most importantly, would revive our moribund economy and promote sustainable growth. It also would return America to the Founding Fathers' core principles of limited government and self reliance and would strengthen individual property rights. We must encourage the Republican Party to adopt these proposals as the framework for a 2010 Contract with America because they demonstrate fairness across all income strata as well as restore incentives for savings, investment and work. A majority of all political persuasions will find a lot to like in these ideas. Congressman Ryan's "Roadmap" would go a long way toward reining in government spending and, most importantly, would revive our moribund economy and promote sustainable growth. It also would return America to the Founding Fathers' core principles of limited government and self reliance and would strengthen individual property rights. We must encourage the Republican Party to adopt these proposals as the framework for a 2010 Contract with America because they demonstrate fairness across all income strata as well as restore incentives for savings, investment and work. A majority of all political persuasions will find a lot to like in these ideas.

]]> By: James Woods, Dallas, http://blog.heritage.org/2010/01/27/rep-ryan-presents-roadmap-for-a-sustainable-fiscal-future/#comment-86331 James Woods, Dallas, Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:56:52 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=24814#comment-86331 Rep. Ryan's "Roadmap" has well thought out areas of reform and merit further explanation and discussion. I would also like to see an across the board cut in Federal spending of 15% - 25% to include payroll. Congress needs to be better stewards of our taxes and cut the wasteful spending. If Congress doesn't cut spending, no plan will be successful! Rep. Ryan's "Roadmap" has well thought out areas of reform and merit further explanation and discussion. I would also like to see an across the board cut in Federal spending of 15% – 25% to include payroll. Congress needs to be better stewards of our taxes and cut the wasteful spending. If Congress doesn't cut spending, no plan will be successful!

]]> By: james-scroggins,texa http://blog.heritage.org/2010/01/27/rep-ryan-presents-roadmap-for-a-sustainable-fiscal-future/#comment-86313 james-scroggins,texa Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:10:24 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=24814#comment-86313 Why do we not just face the real facts of our Federal spending Deficts,social security,medicare and etc. Pork Barrel Spending in Washington--More tax payers money down the tube!! Social Security-Thousands of individuals,illegals and dead beats (many under age 65) receiving social security benefits and most or many of these same individuals never contributed a dime to the social security program !!-No program can survive financially as long as this kind of thing is allowed to continue. Medicare and Medicade-Same Basic Problem-Two many Freddie Freeloaders Receiving Benefits. Washington Does Just Not Get It !!! Why do we not just face the real facts of our Federal spending Deficts,social security,medicare and etc.

Pork Barrel Spending in Washington–More tax payers money down the tube!!

Social Security-Thousands of individuals,illegals and dead beats (many under age 65) receiving social security benefits and most or many of these same individuals never contributed a dime to the social security program !!-No program can survive financially as long as this kind of thing is allowed to continue.

Medicare and Medicade-Same Basic Problem-Two many Freddie Freeloaders Receiving Benefits.

Washington Does Just Not Get It !!!

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