Sunday, November 8, 2009

Breaking News: Democrats Hammer Home Health Tax

"no one seemed happy with the bill"

I'm NOT SURPRISED -- but it STILL PASSES?

Related: Breaking News: Democrats Resuscitate Health Tax

Once again, I was UNFORTUNATELY proven CORRECT in my analysis!

"House passes sweeping health bill; Impassioned Obama pep talk, hours of acid debate precede 220-215 vote; Concession on abortion roils liberals, but seals margin for $1 trillion plan" by Lisa Wangsness and Susan Milligan, Globe Staff | November 8, 2009

WASHINGTON - House Democrats, overcoming nearly united Republican opposition and dozens of defections within their own ranks, narrowly approved a historic health care expansion last night. The bill would provide coverage for 36 million Americans, establish a limited public insurance plan, and prohibit insurers from discriminating against people with preexisting conditions.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi was forced to make an 11th-hour concession restricting federal funding for abortion coverage in order to secure the support she needed from her large but fractious majority; even so, 39 Democrats voted no. She appeared elated and relieved when the bill passed, 220 to 215, and the House erupted in cheers. “President Obama’s leadership gives our nation hope,’’ she told the chamber in a floor speech. “Today, with this legislation, we will give them health.’’

I'm already feeling sick, so I guess I will need the mandated crap care.

Passage was a test of the political strength of the president, who made a rare Saturday trip to Capitol Hill to meet with House Democrats and make a final push for his top domestic priority.

Yeah, F*** the HEALTH of the American people!

Aren't these guys supposed to be working for US?

“When I’m in the Rose Garden, signing a piece of legislation to give health care to all Americans, we’ll look back and say this was our finest moment,’’ Obama told lawmakers, according to a senior aide who took notes in the closed session.

The hubris is reminiscent of George W. Bush.

Democrats repeatedly compared last night’s victory to passage of Social Security and Medicare, but their work is hardly done. The focus of the debate now turns back to the Senate, where leaders are struggling to devise a compromise that can win support. The vote in the House capped a grueling day of wrenching negotiations among divided Democrats, vociferous opposition from the minority Republicans, and a barrage of last-minute phone calls and e-mails from interest groups and constituents calling for the bill’s passage or defeat....

In the end, almost no one seemed happy with the bill. Liberals had hoped for a stronger government role, abortion-rights advocates denounced the compromise language they felt was too restrictive of abortion, and conservative Democrats worried about the cost.

You are GETTING USED to the DISAPPOINTMENT, aren't you, liberals?

But Democrats said they would accept the deal in the interests of trying to achieve health care overhaul the country has not seen in 40 years.

Which is why I no longer respect liberals.

At least a**hole Republicans have a backbone.

“I think we’re getting the best possible bill that can pass,’’ said US Representative James P. McGovern, a Democrat from Worcester who called yesterday’s vote “one of those FDR moments. Getting the best possible bill that can’t pass - that isn’t legislating, that’s a therapy session,’’ he said.

Finally straighten out where the rep is from, Globe?

Every member of the Massachusetts delegation supported the bill. The difficulty House leaders had in securing yesterday’s fragile majority only underscored the sobering challenge ahead as the sprawling legislation makes its way through the Senate, a conference committee, and a final vote in both chambers. With several moderate and conservative members withholding critical support, Senate Democrats are expected to have an even tougher task when they begin debate, probably next week.

Insurers and business groups fought hard against the proposal, airing a battery of TV ads warning that it would cause premiums to skyrocket and unduly burden employers. But the bill won critical support from several lobbies that carry weight with voters - including the AARP, which represents seniors; the American Medical Association, which represents doctors; and the Consumers Union, which publishes Consumer Reports. Obama, who arrived at the Cannon House Office Building around noon yesterday, chastised Republicans for voting overwhelmingly against Democratic initiatives, and he warned Democrats in the closed-door meeting that they would derive little political benefit from opposing the health care legislation....

Of course, when the shoe was on the other foot and the Democraps were a minority I didn't see him complaining.

And WHY DIDN'T DEMOCRAPS ever use the FILIBUSTER, huh?

The House bill, modeled closely after the pioneering Massachusetts plan to expand health insurance, would require most Americans to obtain insurance or pay a penalty, force most employers to provide it or face fines, and offer government subsidies to help low-income people purchase plans. It would set up a new national insurance market similar to the Massachusetts Health Insurance Connector to help the uninsured and small businesses shop for insurance.

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Sure you want to use us as a model, America?

The measure would also create a national government insurance plan, but a weaker one than liberals had originally wanted....

Yeah, and ONE MORE EXPENSIVE than the crappy insurance plans!

Some "option!"

A number of liberals said they would oppose the deal on abortion, but if it passed, they pledged to hold their noses and vote for the overall bill....

So they BAILED OUT on ANOTHER CONSTITUENCY, huh?

Like I said, NO BACKBONE!!!

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