Upon even cursory review of the facts, one question ought to rise above all others: What do the health insurance companies provide in the way of genuine service that warrants perpetuation of the scheme that has enriched them?
President Obama recently called for the progressive groups and individuals pushing for a "single-payer" plan, or at least a "public option" to cease applying pressure to those Democratic senators who have either come out firmly against any such inclusion, or are on the fence about it. (Hey Barry! Seventy-two percent of all Americans not only want the public option to be an option, but said they're willing to pay higher taxes to get it. And, oh yeah, ostensibly those senators, like you, are employees I hired to do a job. So, please do not try to tell me not to try to influence an employee of mine to do the job I hired him and her to do. Okay? Let's get at least that much clear between us.)
The senators. Max Baucus (MT), Ben Nelson (NE), Mary Landrieu (LA), Blanche Lincoln (AR) Mark Pryor (AR) [VERY! Informative: this clip of Bill Maher interviewing the senator: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fliFcvGAKk] Tom Carper (DE), Diane Feinstein (CA), Maria Cantwell (WA), Byron Dorgan (ND), Kent Conrad (ND), Ron Wyden (OR).
A personal note: In 2002, 2004, 2006, and in 2008, I worked very hard to rid this country of the kind of foul toxins that had been the entirety of the way GOP ran things. I wanted to wretch up and out through every pore and orifice, every taint of the putrefying ethers that had infiltrated my body, my heart and my soul through those horrific years. I just wanted my skin to feel clean again. I'm growing suspicious from what I've witnessed from Barry. And I'm growing anxious over the waves that are building in the Senate, especially concerning healthcare reform. I've written Senator Feinstein, and have told her the Dems will likely face a significantly reduced majority in 2010, and loss of majority status in 2012 unless the Party develops the kind of spine the electorate expects. This is not an issue that will be susceptible to spin. It isn't that those who put the Democratic Party into the strong majority position they enjoy will suddenly vote for the GOP candidates. It's just that those who put the Party into power simply will refuse to show up. I won't.
- Ed Tubbs
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