L.H.: I couldn't possibly disagree with you more when you write that the president of the U.S. is not in charge. Of course he/she is! That applies regardless of political party. Our country is NOT run by "special interests" liberals love to hate. We view those special interests as businesses that provide employment for Americans.

CarolC: I was wrong when I stated there was not a Medicare Trust Fund. I was not aware of one. I did know that there is a Social Security Trust Fund and also know, as I assume most Americans do, that Congresses (regardless of party)annually raid the fund to pay for the government's operating expenses.

If you read what you posted, you know why Obama will not take money from the fund to fund the health care legislation. It's broke.

DougR