HALF A LIE IS STILL IT'S FORMER SELF.
Paul Ryan knew he would get a big response when, during a rally for Mitt Romney at a Florida retirement community, he asked people to raise their hands if they are 55 or over.He wanted to reassure the seniors in the crowd about the Republican presidential ticket’s plans for Medicare, the government health insurance program serving 39 million seniors."Our solution to preserve, protect and save Medicare does not affect your benefits," Ryan, Romney’s vice presidential pick, said during an Aug. 18, 2012, stop at The Villages. "Let me repeat that -- our plan does not affect the benefits for people who are in or near retirement."Really? The truth is not as clear as Ryan makes it appear.We know Ryan and Romney are pushing for Medicare reforms that would spare beneficiaries 55 and over. Their proposals would create voucher-like credits for future retirees to shop for their own plans, either traditional Medicare or a private plan, starting in 2023. If Ryan were talking only about this part of the plan, he'd be correct.But Romney and Ryan have also pledged to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act, which Ryan attacked several times during his comments. The health law included several new benefits for Medicare.
he is lying to his mother, do you really think you have half a chance at the truth coming from the ROMYAN SIDE?
Ryan wants seniors to know his and Romney’s Medicare plan "does not affect your benefits." Indeed, that’s the case for their Medicare reform ideas, which would not affect people currently 55 and older.
But his assurance does not take into account one very large elephant in the room: the federal health care law, which alters Medicare primarily by extending more benefits and savings. Romney and Ryan want to "repeal and replace Obamacare," but they haven’t said with what. Repealing the law would take away benefits for current enrollees.
sleight of hand, or just a bald faced lie?
