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I guess this is another examples of "no hate/racism" against Pres. Obama.

Shooting gallery apologizes for using Obama as a target

Source: Guardian

Shooting gallery apologizes for using Obama as a target

Pennsylvania fairground shooting game used image of black man in a suit wearing presidential seal, clutching 'health bill'

A carnival game that offered fair-goers the chance to win prizes by shooting a black man has been axed after complaints that the target resembled President Obama.

"I voted for the man. It wasn't meant to be him," Irvin Good Jr, the president of Goodtime Amusements, which ran the attraction, told the Morning Call newspaper. "If they took it that way, we apologise."

The fairground shooting gallery, named "Alien Invasion", appeared at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Big Time Fair in Roseto, Pennsylvania, last month, and attracted complaints for using using a lifesize figure of a black man in a suit, wearing a belt buckle labelled "The Prez" and clutching a rolled-up sheaf of papers marked "Health Bill".

While Irvin Good said "I guess we made an error in judgment and we apologise for that," other fair-goers were not so sure.

In a letter to the editor of the LeHigh Valley Express-Times, a family attending a reunion at the carnival wrote: "We were appalled to find that a shooting game had as its target an unmistakable image of President Obama. One wins a prize by shooting the president on targets placed on his head or heart. Adults and children alike were taking aim at the president."

Yeah, I'm sure that people just mistook a cardboard cut-out of a black man in a suit, with the presidential seal and Prez on the belt buckle and holding a paper health care bill in its hand for Pres. Obama. Their bad. And I'm sure the people who erected it had no idea that people might make this mistake. :smile2:

SEE MORE BELOW IN NEXT POST, WITH PICTURE.

Edited August 5, 2010 by Cleo's Mom

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U.S. Secret Service speaks with carnival operator of Barack Obama game

Published: Thursday, August 05, 2010, 12:55 PM Updated: Thursday, August 05, 2010, 2:30 PM

Contributed PhotoA boy plays the "Alien Attack" shooting game that depicts President Barack Obama during last weekend's Roseto Big Time.

The U.S. Secret Service spoke with Goodtime Amusements owner Irvin L. Good Jr. concerning a carnival game inviting patrons to shoot darts at a likeness of President Barack Obama.

"We’re aware of it,"

said Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan.

"We’ve already spoken to the gentleman and we’ll take whatever action is appropriate."

The carnival game "Alien Attack" was featured at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church Big Time celebration in Roseto. The object was to hit the head and heart of the likeness of President Obama.

Federal law provides tough sanctions for threats against the president's image, although a U.S. Attorney's office spokeswoman wasn't sure whether her office would take any action as a result of the game.

Donovan declined to say whether his discussion with Good was shared with the U.S. Attorney's office.

Gee, I wonder who they thought people would think this is? Presidential seal, Prez, healthcare bill, black man. Hmmmm!!! Also notice that they made him an alien. I guess that was a concession to the nutwing birthers.

If you're appalled that a Catholic Church would sponsor and allow this, then call Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (in Roseto, PA) and voice your complaint: 610-588-2183. I did.

Edited August 5, 2010 by Cleo's Mom

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As parent's under 26 year old kids get to stay on their policies next month and seniors start to get $250 donut hole checks and the uninsured with pre-existing conditions can start to get insurance in high risk pools (for the time being) you will see those numbers approving of healthcare reform go up. And when they get to see the lies for what they are.

A few nice nuggets thrown in with the gravel at first doesn't fool anyone. We see it for what it will do to us LATER. When there is no money to support it and they will have to deny care to people due to not being able to cover the expense of it.

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U.S. Secret Service speaks with carnival operator of Barack Obama game

Published: Thursday, August 05, 2010, 12:55 PM Updated: Thursday, August 05, 2010, 2:30 PM

Contributed PhotoA boy plays the "Alien Attack" shooting game that depicts President Barack Obama during last weekend's Roseto Big Time.

The U.S. Secret Service spoke with Goodtime Amusements owner Irvin L. Good Jr. concerning a carnival game inviting patrons to shoot darts at a likeness of President Barack Obama.

"We’re aware of it,"

said Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan.

"We’ve already spoken to the gentleman and we’ll take whatever action is appropriate."

The carnival game "Alien Attack" was featured at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church Big Time celebration in Roseto. The object was to hit the head and heart of the likeness of President Obama.

Federal law provides tough sanctions for threats against the president's image, although a U.S. Attorney's office spokeswoman wasn't sure whether her office would take any action as a result of the game.

Donovan declined to say whether his discussion with Good was shared with the U.S. Attorney's office.

Gee, I wonder who they thought people would think this is? Presidential seal, Prez, healthcare bill, black man. Hmmmm!!! Also notice that they made him an alien. I guess that was a concession to the nutwing birthers.

If you're appalled that a Catholic Church would sponsor and allow this, then call Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (in Roseto, PA) and voice your complaint: 610-588-2183. I did.

This was okay though? Your libaral democrat friends carried signs tha actually read "KILL BUSH"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They weren't playing no game!

I am in no way endosing the carnival game in any way. I believe it is wrong. I'm just here to point out your hypocrisy.

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They obviously were not hiding the fact that it represented Obama.

[Cleo's Mom 257]

This was okay though? Your libaral democrat friends carried signs tha actually read "KILL BUSH"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They weren't playing no game!

I am in no way endosing the carnival game in any way. I believe it is wrong. I'm just here to point out your hypocrisy.

I am not the hypocrite, you are. I am not the one who has denied the hatred for bush on the left. But you are the one who has denied the violence, hatred and racism for Pres. Obama on the right - going so far as to say it's all in my head.

[Cleo's Mom 257]

They obviously were not hiding the fact that it represented Obama.

Really? I guess you didn't read this.

I voted for the man. It wasn't meant to be him," Irvin Good Jr, the president of Goodtime Amusements, which ran the attraction, told the Morning Call newspaper. "If they took it that way, we apologise."

This is that old backward apology. "If they took it that way" Are you freakin' kidding me? What other way should they have taken it?

[Cleo's Mom 257]

A few nice nuggets thrown in with the gravel at first doesn't fool anyone. We see it for what it will do to us LATER. When there is no money to support it and they will have to deny care to people due to not being able to cover the expense of it.

For Families with Children - here are their few nice nuggets:

The Affordable Care Act increases options and controls costs

You do your best to keep your children healthy, but sickness and accidents are a part of life. Getting health insurance for your children gives you peace of mind knowing they have health coverage when they need it. But for many hardworking families, affordable insurance can be hard to find. The Affordable Care Act is giving you more control over your family’s health care by expanding your options for health insurance and making them more affordable.

1. Starting as early as September 23, 2010, insurance companies will be prohibited from imposing lifetime dollar limits on essential coverage.
   
2. Starting as early as 2010, job-based health plans and new individual plans won’t be allowed to deny or exclude coverage for your children (under age 19) based on a pre-existing condition including a disability. Starting in 2014, these same plans won't be allowed to deny or exclude anyone or charge more for a pre-existing condition including a disability.
   
3. Starting as early as September 2010, if you have children under age 26, you can generally insure them if your policy allows for dependent coverage. The only exception is if you have an existing job-based plan, and your children can get their own job-based coverage. In some plans, you can add your young adult children even earlier than September 2010.
   
4. Starting in 2014, if your income is less than the equivalent of about $88,000 for a family of four today, and your job doesn’t offer affordable coverage, you may get tax credits to help pay for insurance.
   
5. Starting in 2014, pregnancy and newborn care, along with vision and dental coverage for children, will be covered in all Exchange plans and new plans sold to individuals and small businesses. An Exchange is a new marketplace where individuals and small businesses can buy affordable health benefit plans. Exchanges will offer you a choice of plans that meet certain benefits and cost standards. Starting in 2014, Members of Congress will be getting their health care insurance through Exchanges, and you will be able buy your insurance through Exchanges, too.
   

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For healthy individuals, here are their nuggets:

The Affordable Care Act creates options and affordability

Even if you’re healthy now, sooner or later there will come a time when you will need health insurance. Not having health insurance when you need it can result in large amounts of debt and bad credit ratings. Worrying about health insurance and the cost of your care is the last thing you want to do. The Affordable Care Act is expanding your options for health insurance and making them more affordable.

Top 5 Things to Know

1. Starting as early as September 2010, insurance companies won’t be able to drop you when you get sick just because you made a mistake on your coverage application.
   
2. Starting as early as September 2010, if you have children under age 26, you can insure them if your policy allows for dependent coverage. The only exception is if you have an existing job-based plan, and your children can get their own job-based coverage. Many plans have made a business decision to provide this coverage earlier, so your child could be insured before September 2010.
   
3. Starting as early as September 2010, job-based health plans and new individual plans won’t be allowed to deny or exclude coverage to any child under age 19 based on health conditions, including babies born with health problems.
   
4. Starting in 2014, if your income is less than the equivalent of about $88,000 for a family of four today and your job doesn’t offer affordable coverage, you may get tax credits to help pay for insurance.
   
5. Starting in 2014, if your employer doesn’t offer insurance, you will be able to buy insurance directly in an Exchange that gives you power similar to what large businesses and members of Congress have to get better choices and lower prices. An Exchange is a new transparent and competitive insurance marketplace where individuals and small businesses can buy affordable and qualified health benefit plans. Exchanges will offer you a choice of health plans that meet certain benefits and cost standards.
   

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For individuals with a medical condition, here are their nuggets:

The Affordable Care Act creates options and affordability

If you have a health condition, you know how important having health insurance is and how expensive it can be. Worrying about where to get coverage and the cost of your care is the last thing you want to do when you are dealing with chronic illness. The Affordable Care Act is expanding your options for health insurance and making them more affordable.

1. If you have been uninsured for at least six months and have a health condition, you may be able to get health insurance through the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan.
   
2. Starting as early as September 2010, if a new insurance plan doesn’t pay for services you believe were covered, you will have new, clear options to appeal the decision.
   
3. Starting as early as September 2010, insurance companies won’t be able to drop you if you get sick just because you made a mistake on your coverage application.
   
4. Starting in 2014, job-based and new individual plans won’t be able to exclude you from coverage or charge you a higher premium for a pre-existing condition, including a disability.
   
5. Starting in 2014, if your income is less than the equivalent of about $88,000 for a family of four today and your job doesn’t offer affordable coverage, you may get tax credits to help pay for insurance.
   

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For pregnant women, here are their nuggets:

The Affordable Care Act offers you more protections and options

Pregnancy is an exciting time. You’re busy taking care of yourself and preparing for the arrival of your child. Worrying about health insurance and the cost of care is the last thing you want to do. The Affordable Care Act expands your options for health insurance and makes them more affordable.

1. Starting as early as 2010, job-based health plans and new individual plans won’t be allowed to deny or exclude coverage to your baby (or any child under age 19) based on health conditions, including babies born with health problems.
   
2. Starting as early as 2010, new health plans must cover certain preventive services without cost sharing.
   
3. Starting in 2014, pregnancy and newborn care, along with vision and dental care for children, will be covered in all new individual, small business and Exchange plans.
   
4. Starting in 2014, job-based health plans and new individual plans won’t be allowed to deny or exclude anyone or charge more for a pre-existing condition, including pregnancy or a disability.
   
5. Starting in 2014, if your income is less than the equivalent of about $88,000 for a family of four today, and your job doesn’t offer affordable coverage, you may get tax credits to help pay for insurance.
   

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For seniors, who already enjoy government run healthcare, here are their nuggets:

Medicare and the New Health Care Law — What it Means for You

A Message from Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health & Human Services

Th e Aff ordable Care Act passed by Congress and signed by President Obama this year will provide you and your family greater savings and increased quality health care. It will also ensure accountability throughout the health care system so that you, your family, and your doctor—not insurance companies—have greater control over your care. Th ese are needed improvements that will keep Medicare strong and solvent. Your guaranteed Medicare benefi ts won’t change—whether you get them through Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. Instead, you will see new benefi ts and cost savings, and an increased focus on quality to ensure that you get the care you need. Th is brochure provides you with accurate information about the new services and benefi ts to help you and your family now and in the future. Th e Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (the federal agency that runs the Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program) will continue to provide you with up-to-date information about these new benefi ts and will ensure that your personal information is safe. Remember—rely on your trusted sources of information when it comes to accurate information about Medicare, and don’t hesitate to call 1-800-MEDICARE or go on-line at Medicare.gov if you have questions or concerns. Don’t give your personal Medicare information to anyone who isn’t a trusted source. 2 HEALTH CARE LAW

What Stays the Same The guaranteed Medicare benefits you currently receive will remain the same. During open enrollment this fall, you will continue to have a choice between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage plan. Medicare will continue to cover your health costs the way it always has, and there are no changes in eligibility. But, there are some important benefits that you and your family can take advantage of starting this year. Look for more details in your Medicare and You Handbook coming this fall.

Improvements in Medicare You Will See Right Away More Affordable Prescription Drugs• If you enter the Part D "donut hole" this year, you will receive a one-time, $250 rebate check if you are not already receiving Medicare Extra Help. These checks will begin mailing in mid-June, and will continue monthly throughout the year as beneficiaries enter the coverage gap. • Next year, if you reach the coverage gap, you will receive a 50% discount when buying Part D-covered brand-name prescription drugs.• Over the next ten years, you will receive additional savings until the coverage gap is closed in 2020. Important New Benefits to Help you Stay Healthy • Next year you can get free preventive care services like colorectal cancer screening and mammograms. You can also get a free annual physical to develop and update your personal prevention plan based on current health needs. Improvements to Medicare Advantage • Today, Medicare pays Medicare Advantage insurance companies over $1,000 more per person on average than Original Medicare. These additional payments are paid for in part by increased premiums by all Medicare beneficiaries—including the 77% of seniors not enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. • The new law levels the playing field by gradually eliminating Medicare Advantage overpayments to insurance companies. • If you are in a Medicare Advantage plan, you will still receive guaranteed Medicare benefits. • Beginning in 2014, the new law protects Medicare Advantage members by taking strong steps to ensure that at least 85% of every dollar these plans receive is spent on health care, rather than administrative costs and insurance company profits. HEALTH CARE LAW

Improvements in Medicare You Will See SoonBetter Access to Care • Your choice of doctor will be preserved.• The law increases the number of primary care doctors, nurses, and physician assistants to provide better access to care through expanded training opportunities, student loan forgiveness, and bonus payments.• Support for community health centers will increase, allowing them to serve some 20 million new patients.Better Chronic Care • Community health teams will provide patient-centered care so you won’t have to see multiple doctors who don’t work together. • If you’re hospitalized, the new law also helps you return home successfully—and avoid going back—by helping to coordinate your care and connecting you to services and supports in your community.

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For young adults, here are their nuggets:

The Affordable Care Act offers you more protections and options

If you’re age 18-25, you may not be thinking about health insurance. You may think you’re healthy and don’t have to worry about it. Or, the cost might be keeping you from getting coverage. But, what if you get into an accident or have a serious illness? Your medical bills could put you in debt or ruin your credit and you may not be able to afford the health care you need to recover fully. The Affordable Care Act is expanding your options for health insurance and making them more affordable.

1. Starting as early as September 2010, if you’re under age 26, you can be insured as a dependent on your parent’s health insurance. The only exception is if your parent has an existing job-based plan and you can get your own job-based coverage. Many plans have made a business decision to provide this coverage earlier, so if your parent has coverage with one of these plans, you could be insured before September 2010.
   
2. Starting as early as September 2010, new health plans must cover certain preventive services without cost sharing.
   
3. Starting in 2014, if you’re unemployed with limited income up to about $15,000 per year for a single person (higher income for couples/families with children), you may be eligible for health coverage through Medicaid.
   
4. Starting in 2014, if your employer doesn’t offer insurance, you will be able to buy insurance directly in an Exchange. An Exchange is a new transparent and competitive insurance marketplace where individuals and small businesses can buy affordable and qualified health benefit plans. Exchanges will offer you a choice of health plans that meet certain benefits and cost standards. Starting in 2014, Members of Congress will be getting their health care insurance through Exchanges, and you will be able buy your insurance through Exchanges, too.
   
5. Starting in 2014, if your income is less than the equivalent of about $43,000 for a single individual and your job doesn’t offer affordable coverage, you may get tax credits to help pay for insurance.
   

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For small employers, here are their nuggets:

The Affordable Care Act offers tax credits and cost savings

You know the value of providing health insurance to your employees. But it can be a real challenge for small businesses. On average, small businesses pay about 18% more than large firms for the same health insurance policy. And small businesses lack the purchasing power that larger employers have. The Affordable Care Act provides tax credits and the ability to shop for insurance in Exchanges that help close this gap.

An Exchange is a new transparent and competitive insurance marketplace where individuals and small businesses can buy affordable and qualified health benefit plans. Exchanges will offer you a choice of health plans that meet certain benefits and cost standards.

1. If you have up to 25 employees, pay average annual wages below $50,000, and provide health insurance, you may qualify for a small business tax credit this year of up to 35% (up to 25% for non-profits) to offset the cost of your insurance. This will bring down the cost of providing insurance.
   
2. Employer-based plans that provide health insurance to retirees ages 55-64 will be able to get financial help through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program that starts in June 2010. This program is designed to lower the cost of premiums for all employees and reduce employer health costs.
   
3. Starting in 2014, the small business tax credit goes up to 50% (up to 35% for non-profits) for qualifying businesses. This makes the cost of providing insurance even lower.
   
4. Starting in 2014, small businesses with generally fewer than 100 employees can shop in an Exchange, which gives you power similar to what large businesses have to get better choices and lower prices. An Exchange is a new marketplace where individuals and small businesses can buy affordable health benefit plans. Exchanges will offer a choice of plans that meet certain benefits and cost standards. Starting in 2014, Members of Congress will be getting their health care insurance through Exchanges, and you will be able buy your insurance through Exchanges, too.
   
5. Employers with fewer than 50 employees are exempt from new employer responsibility policies. They don’t have to pay an assessment if their employees get tax credits through an Exchange.
   

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For large employers, here are their nuggets:

The Affordable Care Act controls costs and protects current plans

Over 95% of employers with more than 50 employees offer health insurance. But since 2000, employer premiums have doubled. When employers pay more for insurance, they have less money to invest in the company and may be forced to pay lower wages or shift health care costs to their employees. The economic impact of America’s uninsured is also significant, costing our nation between $76 billion and $152 billion per year in lost productivity. The Affordable Care Act helps control costs in various ways even as it protects current plans.

1. Job-based coverage that was in effect on March 23, 2010 is exempted from certain provisions in the Affordable Care Act.
   
2. Employer-based plans that provide health insurance to retirees ages 55-64 will be able to get financial help paying for high-cost early retirees through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program that starts in June 2010. This program is designed to lower the cost of premiums for all employees and reduce employer health costs.
   
3. The Affordable Care Act tackles waste, fraud, and abuse and other drivers of health care costs, which will provide employers significant savings in the cost of employee care.
   
4. By providing affordable coverage to all Americans, the Affordable Care Act will significantly reduce the hidden tax that currently adds $1,000 to the cost of every family policy to help pay for the costs of uncompensated care.
   
5. The health law tax credits and the new employer responsibility policies will help level the playing field between different types of employers. More businesses will be able to offer affordable coverage.