UNION CAMPAIGN ADS FUNDED BY TAXPAYERS

We are winding down to November 2, and with Obama screaming about the Chamber of Commerce accepting foreign campaign contributions, which isn't true, but Obama doesn't care about truth, we now find out who the REALLY BIG CAMPAIGN SPENDERS are. It's AFSCME, the largest public employees' union.

AFSCME has spent $88 million to influence this election. And most of it spent to keep Democrats in control of Washington. And where does AFSCME get all that money? UNION DUES paid by their members. And their members are paid by states, feds, school districts and municipalities. And the money for their wages, benefits and pensions comes FROM US!

Oh, I almost forgot. The public employee unions also got $160 billion in stimulus money to prop up union wages, pensions and benefits. And don't forget the $30 million Obama gave the teachers' union to save their jobs.

What a round Robin joke this is. Obama/Dems give the unions more than $160 billion of YOUR MONEY, the unions pay wages/benefits to their members with YOUR MONEY, the unions charge their members an average of $360 in union dues, again, YOUR MONEY, which is then used to directly influence upcoming elections so that the Dems can keep control of the purse strings and continue to bail out the unions and public employees with YOUR MONEY.

In the meantime, can you still pay your bills? Is your house in foreclosure? Is your house worth less than your mortgage amount? How much has your retirement fund lost? Do you still have a job? Or are you afraid of losing your job? Do you still have health insurance? Can you pay your kid's college bills? Can you put gas in your car and food on the table? Or is it getting harder and harder to take care of things. Uncertainty and Fear? You bet! Yet the unions have a guaranteed source of revenue - YOU AND ME.

In the last 2 years Washington spent over $1 trillion each year with little or no result. They just ran their second yearly deficit of over $1 trillion. And since they spent all this money? Unemployment is up and growth is down.

But a select group of American workers have been shielded from this stinking recession. Their jobs, benefits, retirement, insurance have all been saved -- by YOUR TAX DOLLARS.

Let's put the unions on notice. This country can no longer afford you. We can't afford your guaranteed salaries, benefits and pensions. We can no longer afford the cost of these bloated and expensive contracts that the Democrats continue to give you. We can not afford to support ourselves and you too.

There are more government workers in unions today than in private employment. And with the rapid expansion of the federal government in the last 2 years that number continues to grow. The non-government worker simply cannot pay for this any longer.

We are going to put an end to this madness on November 2. So get ready.

PRAISE OBAMACARE AND PASS THE AMMUNITION

Here's the latest silver bullet aimed at Obamare. Another reason to shoot it down quickly.

Starting January 1, 2011, more than 15,000 over-the-counter medications cannot be reimbursed tax-free from Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) without a prescription.

Approximately 10 million Americans are covered under HSA/FSA plans for their families' health care needs. Those families contribute tax free money to HSAs and then can withdraw it to pay for their health care needs, including over-the-counter medications. That will all stop faster than a speeding bullet on January 1, 2011, thanks to Obamacare.


Following is a list, compiled by Congressman John Fleming, M.D., of some of the over-the-counter medications that will soon require a prescription for a tax-free withdrawal from an HSA/FSA under Obamacare.


acid controllers
allergy and sinus medications
antibiotics
anti-gas products
anti-itch and insect bite
baby rash ointments/creams
cold sore remedies
cough, cold and flu
digestive aids
pain relievers
respiratory treatments
stomach remedies

SO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU? The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that this provision of the all encompassing Obamacare will cost American families $5 billion. Hey, Barack, what happened to "NO NEW TAXES?"

And think about this! We don't have enough doctors to handle what Obamacare will require. How are they going to have time for appointments to prescribe Tums, Maalox, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and on and on?


Fleming has introduced a bill (H.R. 5126) to roll back these taxes on over-the-counter medications. But I would ask why doesn't Fleming's bill repeal all of Obamacare? Come on, Mr. Fleming, muster up some grit, take aim and fire. It's a huge target.

Now how many Dems do you think will support Fleming's small attempt to kill this provision of Obamacare? I would guess NONE. I urge you to contact your representatives to find out whether they will support H. R., 5126. And then remember their response when you vote in two weeks.

You can reach them through the links on the right side of my blog.