Comments on: Tonight: Obama Supports Public Option, But Other Reforms Are More Important

By: blakharley06

blakharley06 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:07:05 +0000

Thanks Jimmy, your words are more reality as apposed to fantasy. By the way, did you see the look on Nancy P.’s face? She’s embarrassing! Lies, Lies, and more lies. For someone who is a health care professional, I can only say…..if this passes, NO ONE will win.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:20:22 +0000

Jimmy: See the bit about silliness at the end there. Thanks for giving an example of it. :)

By: Jimmy the Dhimmi

Jimmy the Dhimmi — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:04:10 +0000

“So, the intent of the speech .. is to … make sure that the American people are clear exactly what it is that we are proposing … to make sure that Democrats and Republicans understand that I’m open to new ideas, that we’re not being rigid and ideological about this thing, but we do intend to get something done this year. And … to dispel some of the myths and, frankly, silliness that’s been floating out there for quite some time.”

Translation:
“I wanted to create a trojan-horse for single payer, but the public caught on, and even though I could push it through because I have the leverage in Congress, I won’t do that because I am more concerned with my legacy and getting re-elected in 2012.”

By: Michael T

Michael T — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:51:03 +0000

This is all rediculous bullpucky! It isn’t Democrats against Republicans, it’s people versus CORPORATIONS. We have ZERO chance of bringing about real change because our country is all about profits for corporations and 2L with the individual. Insurance companies are no more than BOOKIES betting short odds. It’s legalized, organized crime and Congress is filling their pockets over this deal.

By: Nick Benjamin

Nick Benjamin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:41:30 +0000

Obama’s not actually planning on covering everyone. The plan is that 3% would still refuse to buy insurance, even with an individual mandate. By “cost-cutting” Obama means mostly that health costs will not continue to grow at double-digit rates a year. The projections are that they will continue to grow that quickly, and these projections are already factored into the budget. There are some actual cost-cutting measures in the bill (such as dumping Medicare Advantage) as well.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:26:38 +0000

What I don’t understand is how they are going to: Cover everyone and not drop people at will, lower costs, and then have insurance companies still maintain their ridiculous profit margins? I don’t think all of that is possible.

By: PunditKix

PunditKix — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:18:30 +0000

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By: Alistair

Alistair — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:48:24 +0000

Justin:

This morning congressman James Clyborn and several house Democrats are starting to adopt the trigger Option that Sen. Olympia Snowe has proposed even Ben Nelson and Amy Klobuchar are starting to support it as well. My question is there any difference between both the Co-Op and the Trigger Option?