Now anyone who reads this blog knows I generally do not go off on a rant when it comes to politics and the stupid shit our government does. And I also, generally, do not give an opinion here about whomever is our President at the time. Gods know they have a tough enough job. But I got something from a friend earlier today in my email, and it just set me off.
I am going to start this off by giving my rant/statement first, so it is perfectly clear where I stand on this issue and it should also be crystal clear for any mental midgets out there just what is REALLY going on.
My rant/vent first:
Okay now this is so not true claiming it's Obama's doing! That this is all HIS evil black ass fault etc etc. Come on folks..put down your bongs/KKK flags/prejudices/bibles/and other conspiracy laden wacko theories. The government had the medical establishments, and welfare offices, doing this LONG before Obama came along. As in way back when Gerry was alive and right about a year after 9/11 occurred. I know because they tried that questioning crap on Gerry, and he flat told them it was none of their damned business whether he did or did not have guns. But he did state "Unloaded gun doesn't serve any use now does it?" And..."I have been around guns all my life and they sure as hell haven't hurt me. I'm not an idiot."
When I fell and royally messed up my back in 2009, the ER nurses and even the idiot doctor (and I use that term loosely in describing that fucking idiot) tried the same rounds of questioning. I firmly told them it had NO bearing on my circumstances, it was NONE of their business whether or not I owned a gun, and oh by the way they should try living life as a widow who was pagan and lived in a small redneck blink you miss you town....THEN ...THEN maybe they might have the teeniest chance of having the right to ask me such questions. I found their questions demeaning, very invasive and completely against my rights as a free citizen. And by damn I told them that as well.
Now....here is the piece of idiot crapola currently being spread around about something else being Obama's fault, which sent me off on such a rant. And I quote:
"When I had my gallbladder taken out and spent 10 days in the hospital for what should have been an overnight stay the insurance company kicked me out. I had home nurse visits for two weeks and was asked if I had guns in the house. I respond that if I did I would not tell them. So the below has some merit. FYI, I am passing this along...there are comments from two other people I have also been asked if we keep guns in the house.
The nurse just kinda slipped it in along with all the other regular questions. I told her I refused to answer because it was against the law to ask. Everyone, whether you have guns or not, should give a neutral answer so they have no idea who does and who doesn't. My doctor asked me if I had guns in my house and also if any were loaded. I, of course, answered yes to both questions. Then he asked why I kept a loaded gun close to my bed. I answered that my son, who is a certified gun instructor and also works for Homeland Security, advised me that an unloaded, locked up gun is no protection against criminal attack.
The Government now requires these questions be asked of people on Medicare, and probably everyone else. Just passing this along for your information: I had to visit a doctor other than my regular doctor when my doctor was on vacation.. One of the questions on the form I had to fill out was: Do you have any guns in your house?? My answer was None of your damn business!!
So it is out there! It is either an insurance issue or government intervention. Either way, it is out there and the second the government gets into your medical records (as they want to under Obamacare) it will become a major issue and will ultimately result in lock and load!! Please pass this on to all the other retired guys and gun owners...
Thanks, from a Vietnam Vet and retired Police Officer: I had a doctors appointment at the local VA clinic yesterday and found out something very interesting that I would like to pass along. While going through triage before seeing the doctor, I was asked at the end of the exam, three questions:1. Did I feel stressed? 2. Did I feel threatened? 3. Did I feel like doing harm to someone? The nurse then informed me, that if I had answered yes to any of the questions, I would have lost my concealed carry permit as it would have gone into my medical records and the VA would have reported it to Homeland Security.
Looks like they are going after the vets first. Other gun people like retired law enforcement will probably be next. Then when they go after the civilians, what argument will they have? Be forewarned and be aware. The Obama administration has gone on record as considering veterans and gun owners potential terrorists. Whether you are a gun owner, veteran or not, YOU"VE BEEN WARNED ! If you know veterans and gun owners, please pass this on to them. Be very cautious about what you say and to whom.
South Texas Conservative Voice
Less than 8 months left, get active NOW!"My last response to this piece of bullshit blame it/conspiracy crapola of Obama is an evil black man who isn't an American citizen and is conspiring to take us into (insert favorite conspiracy theory here) is REALLY? SERIOUSLY? WHAT COLOR IS THE SKY IN YOUR WORLD???? WAKE UP AND SEE THE NEWSPRINT ASSHOLES! This was going on WAY before Obama 'inherited' the worthless thankless job!