So many years ago- I don't remember, a small politically astute possum from the Okefanokee swamp debuted in the papers. A few years later he made a statement that is as valid today as it was in those times.
First used in 1970 on an Earth Day poster
It fits well with Health Care Reform also
As the argument against health reform comes down more and more about the defeat of one man and not the health and welfare of a great nation's citizenry we must all examine, gentle citizens, who wants all health reform to fail.
The headlines always start something like this:
I don't care how sympathetic you are to those that don't have health insurance, and on and on--
and they end---We Just can't afford it!
Doesn't sound like someone who wants any Health Care reform, does it?
This just in: Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) offered a defense of Bunning’s amendment by arguing that the 72-hour provision was critical because it provides time
for senators to consult with health insurance lobbyists.
And this:
QUESTION: Will the Republicans put their alternative online for 72 hours as well?
BOEHNER: Uh, we’ll uh, we’ll have our ideas ready. Don’t worry.
Why won’t Bohner post the GOP plan? Because he doesn’t have one. Later in the press conference, this minor detail was revealed when a reporter pressed Boehner for a GOP alternative plan:
QUESTION: Is it your plan to have one Republican alternative that you all would get behind and endorse?
BOHNER: We have a number of ideas that we would like to proffer in this process, and we’re not quite sure
how the majority intends to proceed. And so until we understand how they intend to proceed,
it’s pretty difficult for us to have a solid plan.
Doesn't sound like someone who wants any Health Care reform, does it?
This just in: Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) offered a defense of Bunning’s amendment by arguing that the 72-hour provision was critical because it provides time
for senators to consult with health insurance lobbyists.
And this:
QUESTION: Will the Republicans put their alternative online for 72 hours as well?
BOEHNER: Uh, we’ll uh, we’ll have our ideas ready. Don’t worry.
Why won’t Bohner post the GOP plan? Because he doesn’t have one. Later in the press conference, this minor detail was revealed when a reporter pressed Boehner for a GOP alternative plan:
QUESTION: Is it your plan to have one Republican alternative that you all would get behind and endorse?
BOHNER: We have a number of ideas that we would like to proffer in this process, and we’re not quite sure
how the majority intends to proceed. And so until we understand how they intend to proceed,
it’s pretty difficult for us to have a solid plan.
It is easy to demonize Health Care Reform if those in opposition call it Obamacare or something else because they can still say they wanted Health Care: just not Obamacare. It will be a nice trick if they can pull it off. And the treat? Well, you will get that on your insurance bill next year. Better save up.
Be well citizens
A Journeyman
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