Michelle Obama: ‘We Made History’ By Passing Health Care & the Contraception Mandate
- Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:47am by
Billy Hallowell
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There has been no shortage of outrage and controversy surrounding the Obama administration’s contraceptive mandate, as the Catholic Church, among others, stands firmly opposed to the requirement. But despite the ongoing dispute and concerns over religious freedom, First Lady Michelle Obama praised the mandate at a campaign event on Tuesday evening.
“Two years ago, we made history together by finally passing health reform,” Obama proclaimed. “And because we passed this law, insurance companies will now have to cover basic preventive care — things like prenatal care, mammograms, contraception — at no extra cost.”
Of course, this notion of “no extra cost” only applies to the women receiving the benefits, as nothing in life — especially expensive health care procedures and medications — comes for free. Someone, inevitably, is paying for it. Obama continued:
“Kids now stay on their parents’ insurance until they’re 26 years old, so that when our kids graduate from college, they won’t have to go without health care while they’re trying to find a job and build lives of their own. And that’s how 2.5 million young people today are getting their coverage today. (Applause.) And since we passed this law, millions of our senior citizens have saved an average of more than $600 a year on their prescription drugs.
So let me ask — will we take all those savings away? Is that what we’re going to do?”
The First Lady delivered these remarks at The Hilton Omaha Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska, where she also discussed “basic American values” and her husband’s view that “everyone should do their fair share and play by the same rules.”
In the end, the contraception mandate is not something that will be easily forgotten or ignored by religious freedom advocates. Already, the administration has been sued by faith-based universities and groups that do not wish to comply. As CNS News notes, Ave Maria University, Belmont Abbey College, and EWTN, are among those taking legal action to attempt to stop what they see as an unprecedented attack on religious freedom.
(H/T: CNS News)
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Comments (194)
Apple Bite
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:05amThat idiot. It’s not about “Making history’, it‘s about doing what’s right, by and for the people. And what they did was totally wrong, by any and every measure possible. Nobody asked them to be our nanny.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:07amWell she shouldn’t enjoy it too much because God is going to undo it now.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:25amNo. That is , for them, what it is all about. History. Yippee: I got noticed. Narcissists LOVE to be noticed. And most don’t care for what. Gotta have those 15 minutes of fame. After all, it’s all about ME getting what I want . What I think is best for everyone. Big Brother is a narcissist. And a bully . Better do what Big Brothers says, OR you will be on the receiving end of B.B.’s Character Assassination Squad…or…
Report Post »Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:26am@SPANKDAMONKEY: I must admit, I’ve had the same thought myself. ;-)
And the only thing going down in history about this woman and her husband getting into the White House is it was the BIGGEST mistake in American history.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:36amNo,, you made history by being the first COMMUNISTS in the White House……sorry !
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:41amCan you imagine sleeping with that Beast ? Good thing Obama is a closet Homsexual…. And maybe that’s why he misses his “body man” Reggie Love…..
Report Post »HKS
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:41amA real hero in her own mind, I wonder if she has ever had a real job?
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:42amDon’t you love that constant “at no cost”. That’s how Moochelle and Barry think..“at no cost” . Apparently these things just manifest out of thin air and can be picked off trees.
Report Post »Bill Burns
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:03pmMichelle fails to understand: 1) The people didn’t want OCare. 2) We still don’t want this $2 trillion money sucking bill. 3) It will be declared unconstitutional (illegal) in June.
4) ObamaCare KILLS JOBS.
Report Post »black9897
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:14pmAh, yes. Forcing people at the barrel of a gun to do something. Guess Hitler made history to. Yay!
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:15pmHKS…look up MOOCHELLE’s patient dumping scheme in Chicago. Or how her hubby got a million dollar grant for her hospital in Chicago,and subsequently she was promoted and her salary tripled. Obama was only 2 months into his tenure as a do-nothing state senator at the time. And guess what happened when MOOCHELLE left that all important job to become empress? Why..the job was eliminated.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:16pmBy the way MOOCHELLE? We‘re going to make history again by seeing your husband’s abysmal piece of legislation found unconstitutional, then completely repealed in January 2013.
Report Post »Hollywood
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:18pmMake NO MISTAKE. The U.S.A. and other western nations are coming under Gods’ judgement for the MURDER of innocent babies! Close to 50 million MURDERED in the U.S. alone. Less than 1% are Therapeutic. The BIBLE is quite CLEAR on what GOD will do to Michelle, Barack, and others who support this MASS MURDER!
Report Post »turkey13
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:20pm“Those in power need checks and restraints lest they come to identify the common good for their own tastes ans desires, and their continuation in office as essential to the preservation of the nation.” Justice William O Douglas
Report Post »gigalynx
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:44pmMaybe now after her and her husband have done there best to screw us all she can really be proud of America for the second time in her life!
Report Post »tzion
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:59pmHitler made history by starting WWII. Mao made history by leading the communist uprising in China. Nasser made history by instigating the Six Day War. Making history doesn’t mean your doing the right thing. History will judge your actions in its own time and will draw conclusions based on that.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 2:14pm“Of course, this notion of “no extra cost” only applies to the women receiving the benefits, as nothing in life — especially expensive health care procedures and medications — comes for free. Someone, inevitably, is paying for it.” The most expensive thing in the healthcare system, which certainly is not free is the 40 million plus uninsured. Its not about being a nanny its about people taking responsibility for themselves and either buying insurance or saving money to pay for their treatment IN FULL. Many try to argue that the mandate for auto insurance is somehow different because driving is a privilege. Despite the obvious soundbite stupidity in such a statement, having access to a world class medical response and hospital system is also a privilege. And having the rest of us subsidize the care for the uninsured should no longer be a benefit of that privilege.
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 2:30pmIn the Middle Ages, the “Black Death” made history also.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 3:20pmAdoph Hitler… made history… too!
Report Post »MAMMY_NUNN
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 4:17pmYes history was made the people voted for a novelty of having the first black president and throughout history mistakes have been made but it can be corrected the founders had the vision.
Report Post »What_Did_I_Miss
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 4:28pmPee Wee Herman mad history by whacking off in a theater. So what!
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 4:42pmThe only stupidty here JROOK is yours.
Report Post »Bill Rowland
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 5:12pmUS Grant made history with the crookest administration in history. Richard Nixon made history with Watergate. Now Sweet Old Barack is making history by forcing health care on us and by interfering in the business of the churches. His AG,, Holdup, has “Fast and Furious” and the law suits against the states. Fat Janet Napalitano has the TSA shaking down children and grandmothers. The Secret Service has the prostitution scandal.
Yep, Sweet Old Barack is making history alright. Teapot Dome anyone??
OMG 2012
Report Post »capecod172
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:04amI agree – nothing but an angry black woman who wants to see America “transformed” into something none of us would recognize unless we lived in the USSR back in the days. What a load ot garbage.
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:02amThey never made history, they made a bunch of citizens mad and irked. They have done nothing except try to break the backs of American people under the guise of health care.
Report Post »justin.blake
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:17amIt seems to me that no one should set out to ‘make history’, especially as the leader of our country. Does that not make it look more like the ‘history making’ was done intentionally in an attempt to raise the image and notoriety of oneself? Is that the kind of person we want representing our country to the world? Someone who is all about himself and his legacy than anything else?
Report Post »Living In NYC
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 2:13pmJustin…could not have said it better!!
Report Post »MittensKittens
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:01amMICHELLE OBAMA: ‘WE MADE HISTORY’ BY PASSING HEALTH CARE & THE CONTRACEPTION MANDATE
You sure did, the unraveling of the USA, by the hands of a socialist.
Report Post »momrules
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:01amOh Dear God forgive me but I literally hate the Obamas……….both of them. They have been a blight on America, on freedom, on decency, on justice. They are the single biggest mistake Americans that the voted for him ever made.
Report Post »Bill Burns
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:05pmWell said MOM!!!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:18pmI totally agree .. I try not to hate .. but these people don’t have anything redeeming.
Report Post »ScottG-CO
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:46pmOne
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kar1025
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 6:59pmCANT STAND HER AND HER HUSBAND! Its like when EF Hutton speaks everyone listens. BLAH,BLAH,BLAH. Must be nice to be so fabulous. Did we actually need them to pass anything having to do with birth control? Was this such a big issue. I dont know about you but I was a grown up a long time ago I think I know what steps to take. Birth control,safe sex, women wellness exam,prenatal, etc… We are not children. they think were all stupid and need them to hold our hands and guide us. My teen daughter has also been educated in this area by me. It seems this was just another smoke screen to divert our attention from more pressing issues in America.
Report Post »grimmy
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:01amYea moochelle, y’all made history alright, your hubby is the first black, crack smoking,rump ranger, street thug president in American history.And when all is said and done, he will go down in history as the most hated person ever to set foot on American soil.I hope i live long enough to tell my grandkids about you and your worthless pos husband,sadly, i dont think i will…….
Drago.
Report Post »Militant
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:50pmExcuse me? I would LOVE to see your references on this.You’re saying that our Commander-in-Chief is a crack user and street thug. Please tell me your sources. Side note: What if the president were gay? What difference would that make? Why does a person’s orientation even matter in relation to their politics? Be angry with President Obama for his policies, not made up garbage and homophobia.
Report Post »Dr. Joel Fleischman
Posted on April 28, 2012 at 1:25pmMilitant aka Encinom
It sure as hell ain’t from MSNBC, or some other Lame Stream Media circle-jerk where you get your propaganda…
Report Post »capecod172
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:01amWhat contraceptive mandate??? Forcing religious organizations to do something contrary to their beliefs? Last time I heard, we still had a 1st amendment. And the healthcare (government control) bill is a joke.
Report Post »Constructionist
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:00amManson made history too.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:27amAnd so did Stalin, Hitler, Robespierre, Rasputin , Al Capone , Mao ….
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:00amThat is one Repulsively Ugly human being. Inside and out.
Report Post »Steelhead
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:00amhere comes the hate………….go for it Blazers
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:01amYes, STEEL, we hate you.
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:06amAnd you are pristine?
Report Post »momrules
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:09amI’ve never replied to you because I think you are just too stupid to waste my time on but this one time I will respond.
Yes I hate Obama. I hate his wife. I hate his administration of corruption. I hate his intentions toward this country that I love. I hate that he is destroying our freedom, our way of life, the free market and is taking away my childrens future.
Now you keep on being stupid Steelhead. I’m sure there will be a place for you in the New AmeriKa. maybe as a guard at one of the camps or as an executioner for the regime or maybe you will just be dead and gone like a lot of us will be.
Report Post »FstEti
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:10amYou’re confused. For hate, please turn on MSNBC.
Report Post »You’re welcome.
Steelhead
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:19ammomrules? nice crazy talk,paranoia mainly, but have a nice day hating – lol
Report Post »barber2
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:35amSTEEL: Whenever the Left does anything outrageous and people object, the Lefties play any or all of the following cards: The Race Card; The Discrimination Card; the Blame Card or the Hate Card. ( well that is in addition to calling out their union mobs and/ or their international Lefty anarchist buddy-bullies) You continue the Game…
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:43amAwwwww, look who’s posting from the library again: Steelhead! Still waiting for the FBI to return your computer, eh?
Report Post »ScottG-CO
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:48pmYeah, that kiddy p0rn is tough- FBI is crackin on it.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:57pmI don’t hate her Steely, I just never want to see or hear her (or him for that matter) again.
Report Post »bTeri
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:00amThe only thing historic about Obamacare and the contraception mandate and that they are historic steps towards turning our successful free market republic into a failing Socialist state. This election is going to be a referedum on which American citizens have a stronger voice- those that contribute and produce for society and those that live off of others contributions and production.
Report Post »grand slam grandam
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:42pmI pray to God that the “Contributors” out-number the “Takers” and will vote these Hustlers out! Those of us who have worked 50+ years, paid into Social Security faithfully every month for those looong 50 years without disparage, were never unionized, want to see real justice done and it won’t be through the current administration! Forget these able-bodied people, sucking off the government teat! Get to work! No work? Create some! Prepare a garden, plant some seeds, do some vegetable canning, sustain yourselves! Use your brains and your brawn, quit holding your hand out!
Report Post »JonSigMan
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:59amHistory will be also show the correction of those mistakes, in June of 2012, and again in November of 2012.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:12amI think they learned the whole “Top down, bottom up” thing from God. It’s funny that Progressives use the whole “Space-ship” thing for a 100 years to distract people. Especially since they really are real.
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:58amThey make history everyday by doing unConstitutional acts and destroying America little by little by little. Its adding up to one huge transformation.
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:57amMichelle Obama is just out doing herself trying to look like she is someone besides and angry black woman. He best bet is to keep a low profile because she is not a person that people take easily to.
Report Post »huey6367
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:57amYes, you made history by passing MONTOROUS legislation that the majority of people didn’t want.
What a way to be remembered – as the WORST presidency in the history of this country. Presidents that no one remembers can’t even take credit for that. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:57amYou made HISTORY by being the FIRST Communists to CON the American people using your phony “Social Justice” and “Occupy” zombies! You’re history for SURE in 2012!
Report Post »DON‘T LET THE DOOR HIT YOU ON THE WAY OUT and don’t take anything with you, like the Clinton’s did….. WE OWN that house! :)
LadyLibertykicksASS
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 2:30pmWe need to start investigating the Politicians that are Progressives (code for Socialist/Communist). They need to be investigated and brought up on charges of Treason if found to be conspiring against The United States of America !! Treason is punishable by the Death Penalty. It‘s getting to the point where it’s US or them…..I vote for US……Where do you stand??????.
Report Post »amfriday
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:57amPardon me while I puke!
Report Post »BeingThere
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:56amYeah, like Benedict Arnold you commie POS!!!!!
Report Post »The_Jerk
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:56am“‘We Made History’ By Passing Health Care & the Contraception Mandate.”
The Japanese made history when they bombed Pearl Harbor, too. Neither were good for America, as was the time when history was once again made, by electing a black man as president.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:56amWe get to pay so some woman can gap her thighs…wow….great.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:55amYes ..and it is going to ruled UNCONSTITUTIONAL .. and then we will make history by throwing your and your husbands a$$ out of OUR HOUSE and repealing what is left.
Omaha Nebraska = BUFFETT …
Report Post »HKS
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:55amWell, John Wilkes Booth made history as well. That doesn‘t mean it’s anything to brag about.
Report Post »AmazingGrace8
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:54amJust like “passing” a kidney stone!
Report Post »oldguy49
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:53amat no extra cost…………..how dumb is this lady
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:43amreally dumb. thanks affirmative action and indoctrination academies for bringing this attitude to the masses
Report Post »Jezreel
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:52amThere is good history and there is bad history. We know what catagory the health care bill falls under for making history.
Report Post »pwatkins
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:06amAmen!
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