State of My Union Address ... out of work IT job oustourced [overseas], no health insurance,

2-28-08 | The State of My Union Address

Good evening, ladies and gentleman, fellow citizens, and thank you for your time. Thank your for the opportunity to present the State of My Union. I know several important topics are on the minds of my fellow Americans today, and I will give you my views on those topics as they relate to my Union's current situation.

Perhaps the number one topic today is the economy, equal to or followed closely by the war in Iraq. We'll address the economy first. Let's see. I was employed in an IT job for 7 years from 2000 to 2006 until my entire department was outsourced. Falling back on my construction knowledge, I went through two jobs until I was laid off last October. Since then, I have applied at 40+ companies in the area and have had 2 interviews. I am collecting unemployment, living check to check. My wife still has her job, thank goodness, but the lengthy commute results in higher cost as gas prices rise. Rising food prices are also a factor as we try to feed a family of four. As far as I can tell, the outlook on the employment and economy don't look so good. Sorry I don't have better news, but I don't see our corrupt and thieving government turning things around.

The war in Iraq rolls on, a dismal failure by any measure. It began with lies, continues only to profit business and continues to kill our finest. With no exit strategy, looks like nothing will change anytime soon and I don't see any of the leading candidates getting us out any time soon either.

I know many Americans are concerned with medical care. Here's how it works in my Union. Just before Christmas, I was hospitalized with an out-of-the-blue heart problem. I had been totally healthy prior to this. I spent 5 days in the hospital- the bill was $26,000. I'm not employed and have no insurance. Thank goodness the hospital wrote off 90% as charity. After getting the bills from the doctors and others who don't do charity, my bills total about $5000.00. And of course since I have no insurance, I pay full retail- much more than an insurance company would pay for the same services. Since I have no savings, I have no idea how I'll pay. If I was the government, I wouldn't have to worry- just fire up the printing press and print some cash, but for us mere mortals, that's not an option. The hospital says I need to see a cardiologist ASAP, but with no insurance, I'm not sure I can afford it or will be accepted as a patient. Maybe I'll try the VA.

This is an election year and this Union doesn't see much change on the horizon. You can bet the new President will put Israel and special interests before the benefit of the American people. Whoever the new President is, they have already been selected by the powers that be and will be put into office via vote fraud. After going through the meaningless ritual of voting, we'll just be the last to know who the chosen one is.

Well, that pretty much sums up the State of My Union. ...