President Obama and the left-leaning members of Congress are attempting to make us a socialist society.
There's a fly in the ointment of Obama's agenda, and that fly is us, the politically centrist populace. Obama has expressed a desire that we who disagree with his policies should shut up and let him get on with his agenda. Not very democratic, is he?
As a private citizen, Obama could join his South Chicago Hyde Park socialist, community-organizing friends in the common goal of changing America. That is his inherent right under the U.S. Constitution.
Upon his inauguration as our president and his solemn promise to defend the Constitution of the United States, Obama's inherent rights became somewhat constricted, in that he has to make sure that his actions as president are not in conflict with the Constitution.
Instead, he immediately proceeded with his socialist Chicago Hyde Park agenda, ignoring his moral responsibility to the people and the Constitution. His friend Hugo Chavez, the president of Venezuela, suppresses dissent by closing radio stations, TV stations and newspapers who disagree with him. Our president's stated desire that those who disagree with his policies should shut up and let him pursue his agenda reveals the same mind-set.
Voting for a more centrist Congress in 2010 might help Obama to understand that America is not Venezuela.
Gene Rickaby
Martinez
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Mr. Rickaby, you sound so retarded. Bush was running out Facist leaning policies, but the republic still won out, for the most part. Many people agree with the President. No President is ever going to have 100% agreement. Obama does not want people with questions or facts or alternative solutions to shut up. He just wants people arguing just to argue with no basis to shut up, wackos such as yourself.
Republicans are no more "centrist" than Castro or Stalin. They ae as extreme as anyone I've seen, which is why they aren't and won't be in power for some time.
Obama had the 1000 page "Healthcare Reform Bill" written and submitted to congress hoping they'd ram it through like his stimulus bill. What is in there (HR3200) is WHAT he wants...PERIOD! The fact that idiots cannot see what they are reading is a testament to their government school educations and democratic endoctrination as sheeple. Maybe Obama should have labeled his plan Shock and Awe for the aged and infirm. Maybe Operation Enduring Freedom for illegal immigrants and the entitlement minded. In truth Obama's healthcare reform is a tobacco smoke enema for the drowning american taxpayer. All roads lead to socialism with Obama at the wheel. And don't even try that he won, get over it crap...IF he had ran on a platform calling for socialism he'd have been laughed off the stage. He lied and his agenda is clear. Too bad you bought it, shut up, learn your lesson and go on.
Yawn...
GACOP, the latest polls would disagree with you. Rasmussen and Gallup have your Dems down considerably, and with Odumba in office only since January. 2010 will bring more "change," but you won't like it. Odumba supporters have been screaming about government policies for years. Now that they are in charge, and are hearing criticism, they can't stand it. It reminds me of the old saying, "You can dish it out, but you sure can't take it." I'm loving it. Y'all have a great day. I sure am.
Obama has promised no new taxes on people making less than 250K. Of course everyone knows this promise will be broken. The health care bill infact imposes taxes without regard to income but the bill also allows Obama to continue looking Americans in the face and say he has kept his promise. The bill states (if my memory serves correctly on page 203) that the taxes imposed herein should not be considered taxes. Look it up. U can't make this crap up.
Health care insurance is just like car insurance....a big racket run by greedy mobsters. It is time for the government to stop them! The people who are pressuring us to block health care reform are the companies making big bucks because we are stupid for allowing them to rip us off! The President is doing his job by protecting the American people.
If a health care plan is adopted you will be cutting the source of billions of dollars from thieves who take your money each and every day while dictating what kind of care and meds you are eligible for! Is what you have so doggone good? Look at your copays, your out of pocket expenses, your medications, and how much you pay for tests. What does the other guy pay? Is the health care equal or are you paying big for someone else? We need equitable health care now! Keep listening to the big mouths because they are the ones who want the rip off of your hard earned money and your SS checks to get smaller and smaller. The GOP doesn't mind if you have to eat catfood while they eat steak! Wake up!
Start the purge in 2010, and finish the drill in 2012 when we vote to remove the arrogant, pompous socialist from the White House. It will take decades to repair the damage that he has inflicted thus far. Continue to fight against the socialist agenda.
The hc debate is interesting never have I seen people defend those who give them the shaft because they don't like Obama. The health insurance big wigs have none of their best interests at hand but since they can take shots at Obama they become their stooges. Do you think the insurance industry would spend 1.4 million a day on lobbying against reform if it wasn't all about the money for them.
socialist have always failed and they will this time,because real americans are standing up.
impeach obama
Maybe healthcare IS run by greedy mobsters, but funny, I trust them a LOT more than I trust Ezekiel Manuel and the "COST VS. WORTH" crowd that Obama is getting his advice from. And JohnQ, Medicare is the most abused program when it comes to FRAUD and the GOV'MNT is totally incapable of dealing with that now. Imagine the fraud and abuse when they control ALL of the money. Mabye the existing system isn't the best but I AM HAPPY WITH IT and I CERTAINLY DO NOT TRUST THE GOVERNMENT TO HAVE ANY INPUT ON WHICH PROCEDURES OR MEDICATION I AM ENTITLED TO. Sure that goes on in the private insurance companies to, to some extent, but at least I CAN CHOSE ANOTHER COMPANY IF I WISH. Once the government runs all of the insurance companies out of business I won't even have that option. It's kind of like me not being happy with Augusta Garbage Collection and being told get a private collector. OOPS, I can't. The government put all of the independents out of business by contracting everthing with two OVERPRICED companies. NOW THERE IS NO COMPETITION. Government control of ANYTHING is always WORSE THAN IT WAS BEFORE. No matter how bad things are, THE GOVERNMENT WILL ALWAYS MAKE IT WORSE. ALWAYS HAS.
I'm for a little Socialism, because 2000-08 was more like Communism! We were told what to do then and now we have some choices, thank God. So let's get a little Socialistic and not Fearfulistic.
If you were actually intelligent enough to be a centrist, you wouldn't bother belittling this attempt at legislation with such an intentially inflammatory and derogatory title as "socialist". People who are in the middle actually know what is going on and would never use such a meaningless word in this context.
Niko and just what were you told to do and what wasw the penality if you didn't
I was told that I could not get health care and that I could die if I did not. Then I was told to go to war in a country that did nothing to me at all; but I didn't get drafted so I did not go. I was told that there was an Energy program and that it had a committee whose membership I was told was private. I was told that there was competence in Government; but I saw programs being outsourced to GOP friends who had companies that were given a lot of government contracts. I was told there was compassionate conservatism, but what I got was greedy, deregulated Wall Street execs, who just happened to be GOP'ers. I was told about family values, then sat back and watched senators with prostitutes and going after other guys in the rest rooms at airports and chasing other person's wives. Etc. etc etc.
Now there are much smarter people in Government, and I'll be getting some good health care. I may go out and fatten up like the rest of the CSRA so that I can get something for my public option premium. Where's the nearest Zaxby Chambliss restaurant?
Niko, I have to give you credit for one thing, you are a total idiot. Stay in Ohio, you appear to fit in well!
That's right Rolling. Ohio went for Obama and it sure beats living in the CSRA politically. Enjoy the heavy rain & humidity today. The wife and I are heading out to the golf course after Meet the Press.
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Niko, play golf with the wife. You must be old a hell. Play golf with the wife. No friends huh.
Good for you, Niko. I lived in Ohio once, myself, and my father was born and raised there. I miss the Midwest. The humidity down here seems to have a deleterious effect on the brains of some of the natives. Or maybe it's the sweet tea (gag me).
No apex he just has those family values that the repubs like you talk about but don't practice.
hotfoot Now I understand, go home! Before you go tho, tell me, have you read any of hr3200 ESCPECIALLY Title 1, Subtitle A, Sec102?
rollingthurnder, what that means is if you change policies in order to buy private insurance that insurer will have to meet the guidelines of this bill.
Growing Government control. I want states rights and sovereignty full restored. I want less government in my life, NOT MORE. Mind your own business. Take care of you real obligations.. I also don't want Acorn to be in charge of our 2010 census. I want them investigated not put in charge of anything!
Same ol'socialist claim. You people do nothing but spew hate. But you are the same type of people that called Dr. King a communist.We see how true that was. Nothings changed just like the people who claim that they want their country back. Country back from what? Nothing has changed other than we have a new president that doesn't look like the majority people in America.
Concerned, you've already been proven a liar so you have no credibility on anything. HotFoot, I will help with any ticket you need the leave this area. Just don't do like Niko and leave and realize you love the South so much you have to keep in touch all the time.
And you are an idiot native. I can see you still haven't read the verbage in the proposed legislation. Just mouthing something you heard from ACORN, I guess! Simple question, HAVE YOU READ SECTION 102 OF TITLE 1 SEC A?