[CA renter]

Thank you for your informative post, urbanrealtor.

The fluffers sound like the most annoying part. Can’t see how a person could take these idiots seriously. Yuck!

[CA renter]

I was with Kaiser for 30 years, and there are some definite pros and cons.

IMO, distance to the nearest Kaiser hospital is key if you want to use their insurance. I’d say no more than 20 minutes, max if one lives in a city. You also don’t want to be driving long distances just to get certain tests, etc. And you’ll be doing that when you’re sick.

The best part about Kaiser is that everything is in one place. If you go into Urgent Care/your doctor’s appt., and they need to do labs, they can get the results back fairly quickly (in emergencies) because the lab is right there. Then, they can do any kind of test necessary to treat the problem right there, at that moment. Problem is, you’ll only see that in emergency situations — and they define what an emergency is.

Some possible options:

1. Pay what it would cost to get Kaiser coverage and let her pay for the difference between Kaiser and her preferred choice.

2. Go with Kaiser, and pay out-of-pocket for any “alternative” treatments. Either you or she can cover all or part of these costs. Maybe there’s some kind of “flexible spending” account available for college students? Perhaps one of our more financially-savvy posters can address that.

Congratulations on your daughter’s ambitions for medical school! Sounds like you did a great job with her. Good luck with your decisions!

[CA renter]

I was with Kaiser for 30 years, and there are some definite pros and cons.

IMO, distance to the nearest Kaiser hospital is key if you want to use their insurance. I’d say no more than 20 minutes, max if one lives in a city. You also don’t want to be driving long distances just to get certain tests, etc. And you’ll be doing that when you’re sick.

The best part about Kaiser is that everything is in one place. If you go into Urgent Care/your doctor’s appt., and they need to do labs, they can get the results back fairly quickly (in emergencies) because the lab is right there. Then, they can do any kind of test necessary to treat the problem right there, at that moment. Problem is, you’ll only see that in emergency situations — and they define what an emergency is.

Some possible options:

1. Pay what it would cost to get Kaiser coverage and let her pay for the difference between Kaiser and her preferred choice.

2. Go with Kaiser, and pay out-of-pocket for any “alternative” treatments. Either you or she can cover all or part of these costs. Maybe there’s some kind of “flexible spending” account available for college students? Perhaps one of our more financially-savvy posters can address that.

Congratulations on your daughter’s ambitions for medical school! Sounds like you did a great job with her. Good luck with your decisions!

[CA renter]

I was with Kaiser for 30 years, and there are some definite pros and cons.

IMO, distance to the nearest Kaiser hospital is key if you want to use their insurance. I’d say no more than 20 minutes, max if one lives in a city. You also don’t want to be driving long distances just to get certain tests, etc. And you’ll be doing that when you’re sick.

The best part about Kaiser is that everything is in one place. If you go into Urgent Care/your doctor’s appt., and they need to do labs, they can get the results back fairly quickly (in emergencies) because the lab is right there. Then, they can do any kind of test necessary to treat the problem right there, at that moment. Problem is, you’ll only see that in emergency situations — and they define what an emergency is.

Some possible options:

1. Pay what it would cost to get Kaiser coverage and let her pay for the difference between Kaiser and her preferred choice.

2. Go with Kaiser, and pay out-of-pocket for any “alternative” treatments. Either you or she can cover all or part of these costs. Maybe there’s some kind of “flexible spending” account available for college students? Perhaps one of our more financially-savvy posters can address that.

Congratulations on your daughter’s ambitions for medical school! Sounds like you did a great job with her. Good luck with your decisions!

[CA renter]

I was with Kaiser for 30 years, and there are some definite pros and cons.

IMO, distance to the nearest Kaiser hospital is key if you want to use their insurance. I’d say no more than 20 minutes, max if one lives in a city. You also don’t want to be driving long distances just to get certain tests, etc. And you’ll be doing that when you’re sick.

The best part about Kaiser is that everything is in one place. If you go into Urgent Care/your doctor’s appt., and they need to do labs, they can get the results back fairly quickly (in emergencies) because the lab is right there. Then, they can do any kind of test necessary to treat the problem right there, at that moment. Problem is, you’ll only see that in emergency situations — and they define what an emergency is.

Some possible options:

1. Pay what it would cost to get Kaiser coverage and let her pay for the difference between Kaiser and her preferred choice.

2. Go with Kaiser, and pay out-of-pocket for any “alternative” treatments. Either you or she can cover all or part of these costs. Maybe there’s some kind of “flexible spending” account available for college students? Perhaps one of our more financially-savvy posters can address that.

Congratulations on your daughter’s ambitions for medical school! Sounds like you did a great job with her. Good luck with your decisions!

[CA renter]

I was with Kaiser for 30 years, and there are some definite pros and cons.

IMO, distance to the nearest Kaiser hospital is key if you want to use their insurance. I’d say no more than 20 minutes, max if one lives in a city. You also don’t want to be driving long distances just to get certain tests, etc. And you’ll be doing that when you’re sick.

The best part about Kaiser is that everything is in one place. If you go into Urgent Care/your doctor’s appt., and they need to do labs, they can get the results back fairly quickly (in emergencies) because the lab is right there. Then, they can do any kind of test necessary to treat the problem right there, at that moment. Problem is, you’ll only see that in emergency situations — and they define what an emergency is.

Some possible options:

1. Pay what it would cost to get Kaiser coverage and let her pay for the difference between Kaiser and her preferred choice.

2. Go with Kaiser, and pay out-of-pocket for any “alternative” treatments. Either you or she can cover all or part of these costs. Maybe there’s some kind of “flexible spending” account available for college students? Perhaps one of our more financially-savvy posters can address that.

Congratulations on your daughter’s ambitions for medical school! Sounds like you did a great job with her. Good luck with your decisions!

[CA renter]

denverite nailed it here:

…in absolute terms the upper class has MASSIVELY higer incomes and, as a result, even more massive disposable income (that which remains after “living expenses”), even with taxes. Over the years, those monies are compounded and result in huge disparities of wealth in a relatively short while. That is what we are now seeing. There comes a time when a balance must be attained.
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jfckette (sp) claims that the top 1% have no control over taxes because “mob rule” will force their rates higher. I couldn’t disagree more. That 1% has FAR more control over all our laws than the bottom 99% ever will. They **own** the damn government!!!! It’s all about campaign contributions and networking with corporatists and politicians. It’s the productive saps (those who actually **work** for a living, not collect passive income) who have no control over money flows.

He who has the money has the power. He who has the power has the money. As wealth is concentrated into fewer hands, the power of those wealthy will grow, and they will do everything in their power to direct money (and power) back to themselves in a never-ending spiral.

This nonsense about the rich being taxed into poverty is a lame attempt to fool J6 into thinking the rich are having an increasingly difficult time making ends meet. B*llsh@t!!!!!

If the rich think it’s so much better being a working stiff (and paying “less” taxes), I’m sure people would line up around the globe to trade places with them!

Any volunteers???

[CA renter]

denverite nailed it here:

…in absolute terms the upper class has MASSIVELY higer incomes and, as a result, even more massive disposable income (that which remains after “living expenses”), even with taxes. Over the years, those monies are compounded and result in huge disparities of wealth in a relatively short while. That is what we are now seeing. There comes a time when a balance must be attained.
————————-

jfckette (sp) claims that the top 1% have no control over taxes because “mob rule” will force their rates higher. I couldn’t disagree more. That 1% has FAR more control over all our laws than the bottom 99% ever will. They **own** the damn government!!!! It’s all about campaign contributions and networking with corporatists and politicians. It’s the productive saps (those who actually **work** for a living, not collect passive income) who have no control over money flows.

He who has the money has the power. He who has the power has the money. As wealth is concentrated into fewer hands, the power of those wealthy will grow, and they will do everything in their power to direct money (and power) back to themselves in a never-ending spiral.

This nonsense about the rich being taxed into poverty is a lame attempt to fool J6 into thinking the rich are having an increasingly difficult time making ends meet. B*llsh@t!!!!!

If the rich think it’s so much better being a working stiff (and paying “less” taxes), I’m sure people would line up around the globe to trade places with them!

Any volunteers???

[CA renter]

denverite nailed it here:

…in absolute terms the upper class has MASSIVELY higer incomes and, as a result, even more massive disposable income (that which remains after “living expenses”), even with taxes. Over the years, those monies are compounded and result in huge disparities of wealth in a relatively short while. That is what we are now seeing. There comes a time when a balance must be attained.
————————-

jfckette (sp) claims that the top 1% have no control over taxes because “mob rule” will force their rates higher. I couldn’t disagree more. That 1% has FAR more control over all our laws than the bottom 99% ever will. They **own** the damn government!!!! It’s all about campaign contributions and networking with corporatists and politicians. It’s the productive saps (those who actually **work** for a living, not collect passive income) who have no control over money flows.

He who has the money has the power. He who has the power has the money. As wealth is concentrated into fewer hands, the power of those wealthy will grow, and they will do everything in their power to direct money (and power) back to themselves in a never-ending spiral.

This nonsense about the rich being taxed into poverty is a lame attempt to fool J6 into thinking the rich are having an increasingly difficult time making ends meet. B*llsh@t!!!!!

If the rich think it’s so much better being a working stiff (and paying “less” taxes), I’m sure people would line up around the globe to trade places with them!

Any volunteers???

[CA renter]

denverite nailed it here:

…in absolute terms the upper class has MASSIVELY higer incomes and, as a result, even more massive disposable income (that which remains after “living expenses”), even with taxes. Over the years, those monies are compounded and result in huge disparities of wealth in a relatively short while. That is what we are now seeing. There comes a time when a balance must be attained.
————————-

jfckette (sp) claims that the top 1% have no control over taxes because “mob rule” will force their rates higher. I couldn’t disagree more. That 1% has FAR more control over all our laws than the bottom 99% ever will. They **own** the damn government!!!! It’s all about campaign contributions and networking with corporatists and politicians. It’s the productive saps (those who actually **work** for a living, not collect passive income) who have no control over money flows.

He who has the money has the power. He who has the power has the money. As wealth is concentrated into fewer hands, the power of those wealthy will grow, and they will do everything in their power to direct money (and power) back to themselves in a never-ending spiral.

This nonsense about the rich being taxed into poverty is a lame attempt to fool J6 into thinking the rich are having an increasingly difficult time making ends meet. B*llsh@t!!!!!

If the rich think it’s so much better being a working stiff (and paying “less” taxes), I’m sure people would line up around the globe to trade places with them!

Any volunteers???

[CA renter]

denverite nailed it here:

…in absolute terms the upper class has MASSIVELY higer incomes and, as a result, even more massive disposable income (that which remains after “living expenses”), even with taxes. Over the years, those monies are compounded and result in huge disparities of wealth in a relatively short while. That is what we are now seeing. There comes a time when a balance must be attained.
————————-

jfckette (sp) claims that the top 1% have no control over taxes because “mob rule” will force their rates higher. I couldn’t disagree more. That 1% has FAR more control over all our laws than the bottom 99% ever will. They **own** the damn government!!!! It’s all about campaign contributions and networking with corporatists and politicians. It’s the productive saps (those who actually **work** for a living, not collect passive income) who have no control over money flows.

He who has the money has the power. He who has the power has the money. As wealth is concentrated into fewer hands, the power of those wealthy will grow, and they will do everything in their power to direct money (and power) back to themselves in a never-ending spiral.

This nonsense about the rich being taxed into poverty is a lame attempt to fool J6 into thinking the rich are having an increasingly difficult time making ends meet. B*llsh@t!!!!!

If the rich think it’s so much better being a working stiff (and paying “less” taxes), I’m sure people would line up around the globe to trade places with them!

Any volunteers???

[CA renter]

People who wait in line to see a new movie = house buyers in 2004/2005.

People who know there will be a better time to see a movie, with no lines and fewer crowds = Piggs. 🙂

[CA renter]

People who wait in line to see a new movie = house buyers in 2004/2005.

People who know there will be a better time to see a movie, with no lines and fewer crowds = Piggs. 🙂

[CA renter]

People who wait in line to see a new movie = house buyers in 2004/2005.

People who know there will be a better time to see a movie, with no lines and fewer crowds = Piggs. 🙂

[CA renter]

People who wait in line to see a new movie = house buyers in 2004/2005.

People who know there will be a better time to see a movie, with no lines and fewer crowds = Piggs. 🙂

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