"Obama's Deal" is a video that was released after President, Barrack Obama, signed the reform legislation on health care. This is where the word "Deal" is coined from in the video's title, Michael Kirk brings out the ideas and the ideals presented by the president in the documentary through his compelling techniques in storytelling. His mastery of concepts as a writer-director is unquestionable and satisfactory. The camera work is outstanding, steady and does utilize the technique of jumping around or the rushing in and out, something that is considered as fashionable today. Viewers are thus at an advantage to effectively absorb and comprehend the arguments in the various scenes without missing the important information. Despite the good …show more content…
Under the video, the Obama's administration seems to have utilized some of the concepts and ideas propounded by Clinton. With the events unfolding, it becomes clear that the President was concerned about forming a bipartisan bill. A close follow-up of the narration towards the end further reveals that the administration had spent a lot of resources in the form of capital and time, in a bid to see the health care plan go through. The opposition to the provisions of the "Deal" among the Republican supporters would come to the limelight and solidify during the congressional recess of August 2009. This was the time when a metamorphosis was sparked in the groups of the Tea Party both at the local and the national level. It should also be noted that the documentary was the cause of anger in rallies under the Tea Party particularly in the town hall meetings. The difference between the two parties are however not sparked by the health issue but rather rooted in the ideological differences. During the Tea Party rallies, there were so many signs that proved a high degree of anger. However, if one needed to capture this information, it is necessary to pause the scenes that pass in a quick manner. It was
Health care has been a controversial topic of discussion for all Americans since it was put in effect many years ago. Currently the biggest debate of Healthcare up to date is Obama’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is a Health care Reform that is a governmental attempt to make basic health care easily obtainable. However, there are no benefits without cost in situations like this, and upon that are different viewpoints on the subject thus creating political debates discussing if it is ethically correct. The overall goal that Obamacare hopes to accomplish is that through specific changes through insurance companies, industry standards, and patient guarantees a healthier America will be produced. Obamacare has its ups and downs for both the generally agreeing democratic viewpoints and the opposing republican side. Both viewpoints have their own beliefs about how Health care works and Obamacare is somewhat in between on this. Most arguments on Obamacare deal with Medicaid being constitutional and if Obamacare truly reduces the total cost of health care for individuals and in the government.
The New York Times printed an article by Robert Pear, which reported that on December 24, 2009, the US senate passed the first bill, which would call for major reform regarding health care in the United States (Pear). The article titled “Senate Passes Health Care Overhaul on Party-Line Vote,” discusses the fact that while this step was a major milestone in the process of providing Americans with affordable heath care, it was not the end of the road. Over the coming months and years there would be a lot of give and take between democrats and republicans to revise the bill to the point where both sides could support it. One of the major points in this reform is that the US government was now going to offer affordable plans including subsidy options which would allow more Americans affordable options which were
Initially, multiple expressions such as displeasure and concern are portrayed by the characters throughout the section which contribute to the fact that they are attempting to construct their dream a reality through numerous trouble. For example, on page 199 in the March reveals a scene where a woman and a man are standing close to each other, appearing to be worried during the horrific protest on March 7th, 1965 which later became known as the Bloody Sunday. These characters have no clue as to how the protest will conclude but from their concerned expressions, we understand that it won’t be pleasing. The characters’ countenance relate to the fact that they are courageous enough to be willing to stand up against the police. Meanwhile, the furious police crowd continuously gave the protesters a
Since the early days of our nation, our founding fathers thrived for change. At the peak of his election campaign, Barack Obama promised the change the country had been longing for. He promised a health care reform and new benefits. Many presidents elected after the signing of Roosevelt’s New Deal had tried to achieve health care reform but ultimately none succeeded. Obama promised change; his change came under the name of the Affordable Care Act, a bill that was filled with empty promises. The Affordable Care Act, nicknamed “Obamacare” was supposed to benefit all Americans but instead of helping our nation's citizens, it burdened them. It burdened them with higher taxes, less hours of work, and higher costs
Health care reform has been a “hot” topic for decades now. In 2010, Obama signed into law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or more commonly known as Obamacare. In short, the goal was to provide more Americans with affordable quality health insurance and decrease the cost of health care spending. Everyone is guaranteed (required) health insurance or pay a penalty.
Barack Obama was elected on November 4, 2008 to be the president of the United States. As he is the president, he implied many new suggestions in the United States, for example, the Affordable Care Act or The Patient Protection also known as Obamacare. The health care reform also known as The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or simply Obamacare became one of the most ambitious projects in the history of the United States since the mid-1960’s.1 This is the first attempt to reform the U.S. Health Care system of the United States since the 1960s, when the President Johnson created public Medicare and Medicaid, to help pensioners and the poor. The current reform was attempted back in 1993, however, unsuccessfully by Clinton’s
The most radical reform made in the United States of America in the past 45 years has been the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA was signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010 ("Key Features of the Affordable Care Act"). The purpose of the ACA is to redesign companies within the insurance industry in the United States, mandate everyone in the country to have health insurance, expand public insurances while private insurances subsidize, introduce newer taxes, and transform the country’s largest health insurance, Medicare. As the country slowly integrates itself to this new health care act, people feel they must come to a decision of joining the ACA or finding another way to be covered by insurance.
The Boston Tea Party was not only extremely illegal, but at the same time justified. In the 1770’s, it was not rare for the people to be “sheep” with a “shepherd” nearby. Although the people of Boston did well to follow rules and guidelines, there was always one more rule added to the book. The people were almost comparable to slaves. This is because there were always strict rules and many laws. As the people of Boston had grown angered by the government, they had soon enough been pushed over the line. Taxes began to rain down upon them, not only increasing in price but spreading from item to item. It was only when the people decided that they had enough that the future plans were set in motion. They would find ways to rebel the government and show them that they were no longer to be pushed around. These acts would not be simple tasks and would require participants that are brave and strong-hearted. The protesters will come together to rebel the unfair taxes. In order to accomplish these tasks, they needed to have a way to orderly plan attacks, people whom spirits may not be crushed easily, dedication to the movement, and a constant thirst for change.
Healthcare has always been a topic of great interest among the American people. Previous attempts have been made to implement a healthcare system that benefits all Americans; however, the mandate of Medicare and Medicaid in the mid-1960s has been the closest resemblance of universal healthcare system. In March of 2010, the President Barak Obama signed the most significant legislation for the U.S. healthcare system, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) also known as the Obamacare. This law was introduced to improve the quality and affordability for the health insurance industry. This act would also minimize the insurance rates for the uninsured as well as expand coverage. At the passage
Healthcare is the United States has had a long and turbulent history. Beginning with Medicare during the Johnson administration to Reagan’s reductions on most government agencies, health care has been a polarizing topic in the modern age of politics. A young senator from Illinois, Barak Obama, ran in the 2008 Democratic primaries with plans to revitalize the United States health care. Eight years later the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare, is a trademark of the 44th presidents time in office. Receiving praise and criticism from both sides of the aisle, the topic became a debate topic throughout the election. Throughout President Trump’s campaign he had promised a full repeal and replacement of ACA by his 100th day in office, April
For the past several months, the news feeds have been full of stories on Obamacare, more accurately described as The Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act is the largest mandated healthcare change in the United States since Medicare and Medicaid began in 1965 (Mayer, 2013). It was signed into Law in 2010 designed to give all Americans access to healthcare. Whether you are for or against The Affordable Care Act one thing is above dispute, it has caused a Nationwide uproar. Now that we are in a new Presidential era, steps are being taken to “Repeal and Replace” Obamacare.
On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama was elected president of the United States of America. During this year, the United States faced a devastating economic recession. The unemployment rate in America was increasing significantly, so President Barack Obama began to analyze the health care system in place for the citizens of the United States. Two years after President Obama’s election a new form of health care was implemented, as stated in Healthcare Reform in America, “The 2010 health reform legislation, known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), was the outcome of a push by the Obama administration to pass major healthcare reform legislation” (Kronenfeld, Jennie and Michael Kronenfeld 97). The
“We will pass reform that lowers cost, promotes choice, and provides coverage that every American can count on. And we will do it this year.” The preceding is a powerful statement from the newly elected President Barak Obama. One of the main aspects of both political campaigns was health care reform. The above quote shows passion and encouragement, but the quotes about health care do not end there. Georgian republican gubernatorial candidate and health care policy maker John Oxendine expressed: “Their proposal would virtually devastate the private healthcare sector in this country along with competition and patient choice, by replacing it with bureaucratic planning and government control. The result of this plan and its one trillion
This photo emphasizes the importance of silent protest and the power of gesture, political climates experience incredible shifts with movements such as these.
The public was able to witness for the first time the violence and police brutality used against many civil rights activist. The majority of the civil rights demonstrators in Alabama that day were high school students. The pictures of these children being attacked by dogs and sprayed with water from high-powered fire hoses were very disturbing and shocking to most viewers. It gave a more accurate and sympathetic account; one that the public hadn’t seen before,