One of the most ridiculous things to arise out of the legislative process to reform health care is the notion that Repubs are the "saviors" of Medicare. Holy crap they not only pushed thru an unfunded drug plan (largely written by big pharma and the insurance industry), but they managed to include Advantage plans which, on average, cost 14% more than conventional Medicare.

So they have in effect pushed Medicare closer to insolvency and the real "Advantage" in these plans is profit for the insurance industry. I have conventional Medicare and a Medigap plan which is highly regulated by the state insurance commission, and I've "shopped" these plans.

They sell you a bill of goods by offering dental and vision benefits but if you really pay attention you'll see that in the event of a hospitalization or surgery your out-of-pocket costs would bankrupt your ass! Now, these plans may be good for very healthy and wealthy seniors, but for most they're total shit, and they cost the taxpayer more!

Now lets nail the Rethugs on their plans to default on the Social Security trust fund! They stole the money of wage earners to finance tax cuts for the wealthy, finance wars, etc. Where's the accountability?