Blog - Blue Dogs Threaten to Block the Healthcare Bill

I’m glad to see some democrats have some backbone to stand up to Pelosi and are willing to put a halt to all the crazy spending that’s going on in d.c.

a lifelong dem

I’m tired of seeing such complex issues being dumbed down to gradeschool level just so those opposed can pander to their lowest common denominator.

Rather than debating intricacies, nuances and specifics, the republicans would rather provide the equivalent of grunting, farting and belching noises to the discussion. No wonder the country is in the crapper.

As for the Blue Dogs voting against the better interests of their own constituency, I guess I’m not surprised. They seem unable to extricate themselves from the tried and true tactic of dumbing it down and are therefore not able to see the forest for the trees.

Yes! Finally!! Do the right thing Blue Dogs!!

Yoder, I’m tired of liberals who have a grandiose view of themselves and their own ideals. Who arrogantly believe that they know what is right for everyone else. The fact that every argument is framed in a condescending tone is nauseating and we’re tired of it!

And I’m tired of those who are tired.

It is the conservatives with their noses in the air, saying “my way or the highway”.

The art of debate and the ability to compromise have become dead to the republican party. It’s become all or nothing, which does no one any good.

Being a former Republican, I hate seeing what they have become.

I’m not a Democrat either, because for the most part they have also lost sight of what they have been put there to do.

If the government wants to offer health care then they should start a business with their money and offer what they believe are affordable rates. The last time I checked I did not have 1 trillion dollars in the bank to fund this bill. Sure their only going to tax the “rich”. The “rich” will then pass their new burden on to me the consumer. Even if the cost of this proposal was not astronomical I do not want the govenment telling me what I can and cannot do with my health care which is exactly what will happen when they railroad the private insurers out of business

We have far too many in the governing sector. Our government is way too bloated, too much governing and not enough workers. Perhaps we should reduce the size by cutting the government in half. We could cut Obama in half and then perhaps cut Pelosi in half. Less government is more, I absolutely agree, let’s start cutting them for a change.

Parroting right wing talking points that have no basis in reality. Is that the best anyone can do here? Really?

First, public managed health care is a less expensive, more efficient use of our money.

Second, public managed health care will give you more access to more doctors.

Third, public managed health care will not result in long waits for service (that is pathetic fear mongering at its best).

Grow up.

If you don’t feel like investigating this any further than the lobbyist talking points, that’s fine. That’s your choice. Just don’t get all whiny when people call you on it.

None of this has anything to do with how great the government manages anything, and everything to do with how badly the health insurance and pharma industries have done in providing health care.

Thank you congressmen for using common sense , You have my utmost respect.