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On The Issues: Health Care

Both sides of the political spectrum can agree that our current health care is not in its best state. Neither side, however, can agree on the best strategy to change and improve this system. Liberals seek to press through Congress a full overhaul of the health care system, and introduce a government-run plan. This plan would do away with other private plans by lack of competition and bankruptcy, effectively making all Americans dependent on this plan. Some conservatives believe the best way is to focus on lowering costs and increasing competition between providers. Neither of these issues combat the true core of the problem, a lack of prevention. The government needs to put forward a regulation that all health care providers must require its clients to attend a certain number of medical check-ups each year, which would be covered by the plan. This would put an end to the drain on the health care system that is caused by those seeking expensive, last minute care for preventable illnesses. The Congress, by the constitution, has the right to regulate trade, and the health care industry is a form of trade. The Congress must use that plan to make health care function effectively once again, rather than put all Americans on a simple, socialized plan, taking away their choice of their doctor and nature of health care coverage.

RealCon Radio Makes a Comeback!

RealCon Radio, Kevin Crouch hosting, will return tomorrow, July 8th, at 10 PM Central! Kevin will discuss the long hiatus, as well as the TEA Party movement as it pertains to the revolution for liberty.

Kevin promises some pretty well known guests in the future, which he will tell more about on the return show tomorrow night.

The call-in number is 646-716-8978, and anyone with a question or comment is welcome!

VIDEO: Kevin speaks at the Ellis County TEA Party

Deepest apologies for the poor video quality.

*Transcription of cut out section: “If we create our futures, we will achieve our goals. If we sit back and predict our futures, nothing will get done.”

Wayne Allyn Root coming to Southfork Ranch July 4!

Wayne Allyn Root, 2008 Vice-Presidential Nominee of the Libertarian Party and presumed 2012 Presidential Hopeful, will be speaking at the Dallas Tea Party at Southfor Ranch on July 4th. I’m excited to see him speak, as I think he really knows the cause for liberty well when it comes to fighting the oppression of the Obama administration.

Join me and the Ellis County Conservatives at Getzendaner Park after the Crape Myrtle Parade, and then come with us to the HUGE rally at Southfork Ranch for music, famous speakers, fun, and 21-minutes of professional fireworks!

July 4th, 2009: Waxahachie Parade and TEA Party!

On July 4, 2009, the Ellis County Conservative Youth, alongside the Ellis County Conservatives, will be marching in the Crape Myrtle Festival Parade through Dontown Waxahachie, and attending a TEA (Taxed Enough Already) party rally at Getzendaner Park immediatley following the parade.

There will be music and several speakers, including myself!

I’m very excited to see how the day plays out. If you are standing in the crowd and want to stand for liberty, march with us in the parade to Getzendaner Park where we will rally the cause of liberty!

Parade begins at  10, and the rally follows immediately after. Hope to see you there!

If you have questions, you can email me at KevinSCrouch@Gmail.com

The Ellis County Conservative Youth

My good friend Trevor Scott and I have joined together to form the Ellis County Conservative Youth, an organization that serves as the youth wing of the larger Ellis County Conservatives. Recently I was elected Chairman, and Trevor is now Vice Chairman. I am glad to see the organization starting, but it begins with recruiting. That’s where you come in.

If  you are a teen who is concerned with the direction President Barack Obama is taking our country, stand with us! You can join us at the next Ellis County Conservatives meeting on Saturday, June 27 at 5 p.m. We will be meeting at the hotel by the Waxahachie Civic Center. The Ellis County Conservative Youth will be organizing their plans for July 4th festivities, as well as putting down a floor plan of how to move on toward the future.

As chairman, I’m very excited to see the progress of the group, and I ask that you join us and help the movement grow. Stand strong with us today, it could shape our America for tomorrow!

Health Care: The Time is Now

    Of all the issues I’ve addressed since Barack Obama took office, health care has not been one of them. I feel that, since President Obama has addressed the American Medical Association with his plan and the organization has expressed their fear and disapproval of the plan, now is the time to finally address this growing problem.
 
    Even the AMA knows our health care program needs to be reformed and updated to fit the changing times. More available medical records, more affordable costs, and better quality in doctors and health care plans. These are the points of focus that should be tackled by a responsible government, but President Obama and the Democrat majority have something else in mind. The terms “Universal” and “Socialized” have been used to describe their plan, and both accurately cover portions of their plan, a plan that continues to evolve as the President continues to see the growing public disapproval of his idea of reform.
 
     As a candidate for the presidency in 2008, then Senator Obama gave his first health care reform promise, telling the crowd in Iowa City on May 29 that “The very first promise I made on this campaign was that as President, I will sign a universal health care plan into law by the end of my first term in office.” This is a plan that will give government provided health care to all Americans, a single uniform health package that will replace your current one. Once Obama became President, however, he saw the public distrust with his plan, and the strong trust between Americans and their chosen doctors and health care providers. When addressing the AMA a few days ago, he changed the plan up, saying you could choose your doctor and your health care plan. How does this fit together with the original goal of a government-provided health care plan for ALL Americans?
 
     Another hot topic has been that of health care for the elderly, and how that factors in to the President’s “Universal” plan. Under this plan, of course, is a government-provided health care package. Elderly and retired Americans falls under the label of “All Americans”, or one would think. While addressing the AMA, President Obama was booed as he slipped in his idea for elderly and retired health care, stating that those who can better afford retiree health care plans would be paying the balance for those who can’t. This certainly does not make much sense for a government-provided “universal” plan, and definitely does not make sense for those trying to afford their own plans, putting those who can afford it lower towards the red, with those who cannot afford it. Maybe that’s his way of making all Americans need the government plan.
 
      The issue of government-provided health care has loomed in American politics since it was introduced by President Theodore Roosevelt. It failed then, and later failed under Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. Now, President Obama, holder of history and maker of change, feels he has the influence, the votes, and the power to finally pass this plan. There is one powerful reason Americans have sided against these continuous proposals, and it’s their strong trust in their doctor and their health care provider. A government plan will trounce this trust, and take away the ability of the American individual to control their own health care insurance, and the ability to continue meeting with the doctor that knows them best, and is best for their individual situation. If all Americans were the same in medical terms, we would not have medical specialists, pediatric specialists, or even different family doctors. Americans like to control the decisions that are made regarding their health, and that tradition must continue to be protected.
 
     Write, call, or email your congressman and Senators today, and let Obama’s Democrat majority know that we want to continue to decide what happens to our health, and what doctors we allow to handle such a delicate part of our lives. All Americans should have the opportunity to have good health, but they should be able to choose who they run to in time of need, something each one of those Congressmen enjoy. The time is now to speak up, so our right to handle our medical decisions will not be swept up and snatched away.

Coming Soon: Ellis County Conservative Youth

Last Saturday, June 6, the Ellis County Conservatives group met to discuss the creation of their organization and plan some future events. I was in attendance, hoping to convince the group to allow the creation of a youth wing.

Not only did they “ok” the idea, but they also asked me to lead the efforts to create it. So, I’m honored to serve as Interim Chairman of the Ellis County Conservative Youth. We’re working on finding time for our first meeting, which will come after the next Ellis County Conservatives meeting, which is scheduled for the morning of June 20th. Anyone interested in the ECCY is encouraged to join us at this meeting, as specifics of the youth wing as well as the coming events will be among the topics of discussion.

Again, I am honored to serve as Interim Chair, and I look forward to having our first meeting together, where we can discuss the issues and move forward to take action against government oppression.

Explaining Real Conservatism

I was contacted by a “proud liberal American” and fellow classmate today, asking why I supported Rush Limbaugh for Chairman of the Republican National Committee. I had the opportunity to explain the nature of a real conservative, so I thought I would post it here as well.

Here’s her comments:

rush limbaugh is a fat sack of crap. why the hell would you want him as your party representative? yay for close mindedness!! we should go back to segregation too huh? oh and i love neo- mccarthyism who should be first on our black list?

Here was my response:

First of all, I want him to be the leader of the Republican National Committee for the reasons listed in my video. The current chairman, Michael Steele, continuously apologizes for the conservative stances of the party, and the comments that express those views. The party cannot prosper with a leader who apologizes for our core identity.

Secondly, Rush Limbaugh, alongside other real conservatives, does not endorse racism or segregation. If you listen to the recent comments of Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor, she said that in many cases, she believes a latina woman has better judgement than a white male. This is racism and bigotry, and Rush Limbaugh, Newt Gingrich, Mike Huckabee, and other real conservatives are bashing her for it. A real conservative judges by the individual, and by their character. It’s the liberals and progressives who see blacks and hispanics as a struggling minority who needs the government’s help because they cannot make it themselves. I, and other real conservatives, see the opportunity of each individual, no matter their race, creed, sex, or religion.

Closed mindedness is perhaps one of the pitfalls of talk radio, somewhat of a trait that overcomes the mind of someone with their own air time being listened to by millions. If you think Rush is closed minded, listen to Mark Levin, who believes he’s the “Great One” and is the one who is right above everyone else. You’ll see what true closed-mindedness is, and that Rush just has a small pride issue in comparison.

Finally, I find it funny that you ask me about neo-mccarthyism and blacklisting. Recently, the Department of Homeland Security issued a report warning of “Right-Wing Extremists”, very similar to the days of McCarthy, and the witch hunts through Hollywood and the State Department. This memo, in broad terms, targets conservatives and right-wingers as terrorists and threats. Now, the true targets should be groups such as Aryan Nation and the National Socialist Movement, which press forward fascist-racist agendas. But, this memo, again like those targeting communists in the heat of the Cold War, blankets all right-wing conservatives, “blacklisting” people like me, John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Rush Limbaugh, George W. Bush, Mitt Romney, Chuck Norris, Sylvester Stallone, Ron Paul, Mark Coulson, Clay Scarborough, etc. Do all these people seem like threats to you?

I appreciate your arguments, and understand your dedication to your views. I invite you to watch my latest video entitled “Kevin Calls for Conservative Leadership”, and to visit my website at KevinCrouch.wordpress.com.

I was not able to post the video here, but it can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgSwGG8RVwg