The Aftermath of Obama's Health Care Speech (to Congress)

[Facial_King]

I use the term "aftermath" solely because it looks like it was a disaster for Republicans and their teabagger allies.

1. Americans found it persuasive in favor of reform - 56% very positive reaction to the speech, 21% somewhat positive. More than three-quarters of those surveyed reacted positively to his speech.
http://crooksandliars.com/node/31117

2. Wilson, the neo-Confederate asshat (I'm sure race HAS nothing to do with his desperate, ineffectual attempts to humiliate Obama) who lied by falsely claiming that Obama lied....

3. The GOP response man has a pitiful history in the health care field - THIS was the best the right could come up with?? "Lord"/"Doctor" Boustany???

http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/did-you-wonder-why-boustany-gave-repu

4. Sarah Palin came out swinging on her Facebook page. She said nothing of Congressman Wilson's false "You lie!" outburst, but she did not like some terms that Obama used in the speech, and responded with "so much for civility" (!!!)
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/...ity-with-obamas-debunking-of-death-panels.php

So, what were your impressions of the speech and the policies at issue, fellow FreeOners?

 

[tim987]

hope the bill passes

 

[feller469]

part of the bill has to be a limit on how much doctors and hospitals can be sued if they make a mistake. Malpractice insurance is a part of the equation. Also, hospitals are not free clinics. People have to understand that the hospitals owe you nothing, you pay for their services. I do find it funny that some people have cable TV but don't have some health insurance. The selfish mindset of too many citizens have made this a society problem.

 

[Will E Worm]

You all like what Joe Wilson did admit it. :tongue:

Obama health care lie

I do find it funny that some people have cable TV but don't have some health insurance.

No one should have to pay for television in the first place.
But, it's "premium" television and they think it's just fine to make us pay for it.

They are incorrect.


Canadian health care: long waits for elective care, including appointments with specialists and selected surgical procedures; shortages of doctors and nurses, particularly in rural areas; and the growing costs of covering an aging population, higher taxes to pay for the system

The Canadian Medical Association wants to mix private insurance into the government monopoly. There have been lawsuits demanding the right to buy private health insurance.

We want that here?

Shona Holmes Ad- Against Nationalization of Health Care

 

[GregCentauro]

^^ :1orglaugh

Average life expectancy:

Canada - 81.23 years (6th worldwide)
USA - 78.11 years (35th worldwide, behind Jordan and Bosnia)

source: CIA World Factbook 2009

 

[Will E Worm]

GregCentauro: Sure Living slightly longer, paying more taxes, and bigger government is not what most Americans want.

Canadians coming to America to be treated.
That makes a great statement for government run health care. :tongue:

If you like it move to Canada. :hatsoff:

 

[Hot Mega]

With respect to the speech, if it hit it's mark with the American people which was the objective and it apparently did so in overwhelming fashion...it has to be hailed as a successful speech.

As far as the content...sounds good but it depends on what congress passes and he signs into law?

If the effect of the what passes is a system which no longer threatens the solvency of the US and the best doctors in the world continue to provide treatment to the citizens of the US I will call the policy a success.

 

[Baill Inneraora]

I’m an American and I want to live longer. I know you’re in a hurry to get beamed up in the magic space ship and leave the rest of us behind, but many of us don’t want to die anytime soon.

 

[GregCentauro]

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-july-15-2009/drag-me-to-health---universal-health-care

 

[Will E Worm]

I’m an American and I want to live longer. I know you’re in a hurry to get beamed up in the magic space ship and leave the rest of us behind, but many of us don’t want to die anytime soon.

Because you have so much going for you? :tongue:

Would You Miss you mansion and vehicles?

 

[Baill Inneraora]

If you had a hot, young, g/f who can’t get enough of you, you would want to live for awhile too.

 

[jasonk282]

If you had a hot, young, g/f who can’t get enough of you, you would want to live for awhile too.

Then you marry her and she nags you and then you can't wait for death.

 

[Baill Inneraora]

Then you marry her and she nags you and then you can't wait for death.

Naging is only annoying if you’re paying attention.

 

[jasonk282]

Naging is only annoying if you’re paying attention.

your not married you would not understnad

 

[Baill Inneraora]

No wonder you joined the marines. Combat must seem like a respite.

:rofl:

 

[jasonk282]

No wonder you joined the marines. Combat must seem like a respite.

:rofl:

ARMY!!!!!!! damnit and yes all the shooting and tanks makes my ears deaf.

 

[Baill Inneraora]

ARMY!!!!!!! damnit and yes all the shooting and tanks makes my ears deaf.

Shit, sorry I knew that. I returned an email to a friend of mine the other day who is in the Corps and the U.S. Naval Academy was in town to play my Buckeyes last weekend so I must have had the Marines on my brain. My bad.

 

[georges]

I am wondering how many naive people think that the Obama magic healthcare reforms will make their lives better when it won't work over the short run.

 

[Hot Mega]

I am wondering how many naive people think that the Obama magic healthcare reforms will make their lives better when it won't work over the short run.

If it does nothing but stops the current mess from bankrupting the country..which affects everyone then I will consider it a success...

 

[thinger]

I use the term "aftermath" solely because it looks like it was a disaster for Republicans and their teabagger allies.

Teabagging republicans? Gross.