A post by Maynard
This Wall Street Journal editorial hits the right note for me. It clarifies, in a low-key way, how Obama’s plan to ram health care through Congress stands in complete contradiction to the tradition and history American democracy, not to mention in contradiction to his campaign promises.
I’m feeling overwhelmed these days. I watch in horror as Washington drowns America in debt and Federal power grows endlessly. Obama has frittered away his first crucial year in single-minded pursuit of an extreme political agenda, and this has crowded out any serious attempt to address the nation’s fundamental economic woes. Washington was created to serve America, but it seems America now serves Washington. Surely the path we’re on will lead to catastrophe.
Blah blah blah. We’ve heard it all before. But the practical problem remains the same: What am I supposed to do? My head is exploding, and this for me is not a good thing. I’m the kind of creature that needs to move with deliberation. Some people shine as their heads explode, but I merely get paralyzed. I must keep my wits to move forward. That’s why I appreciate material like this WSJ editorial.
My head is exploding too, if that helps…..Hang in there!!!
No clever comment here Maynard. But I felt compelled to write something to you in this little text box. So I did.
I know exactly how you feel, Maynard. I was ready to throw my hands in the air and quit — quit caring, whatever. I hate to sound like I’m evangelizing you, but I found what I needed here: http://hillbuzz.org/2010/03/03/the-reconciliation-nuclear-option-will-destroy-democrats-but-only-if-we-do-our-part/
They won’t listen. But I bet their donors will.
There won’t be a reconciliation on this bill, the senate bill is the bill. Don’t be fooled.
Once the house passes the senate bill, Obama will sign it and it will become law as it stands. The democrats aren’t going to spend any more political capital on this. Any promises they make to “fix” the bill in reconciliation will be promptly abandoned as soon as the ink from Obama’s signature dries. Bet the house on it.
Stupac should take note, Pelosi didn’t want his language in the bill in the first place; so why would she fight to get it back in after the bill becomes law in the face of monumental opposition by the public and the GOP? She won’t, she’ll say sorry, but it’s time to move on and Stupac will be left standing with a stupid look on his face.
The trends of history are inevitable because the trends of the nature of mankind are unchanging. We had to get to this point as a nation. The American people will either sober up and respond to the establishment principles of freedom and independence or the they will continue to believe the Great Lie. But if we go down the world goes with us.
There are days when I feel cleats are not enough. We need body armor.
When the Congress is gone, how can Obama, even try to go on? (Abba-S.O.S.)
Carol, I walk around with a vice on top of my head, it looks weird, but when people ask, I explain the health care debate.
RuBegonia, I just wanted to say ‘hello’.
Angel, Hillbuzz is great, the far Left must hate them more than Cheney.
Scottie, Your right, watch the House, I have my Reps. # programmed in my cell phone. Everyone should do this.
Tinker, Your a true patriot who understands America is the motive force of freedom. Love your cat.
ffiggtree, Yes, but body armor made of pure, 100% carbon fiber nanotubes. surrounding a pressurized atmospheric suit.
There are a number of constitutional challenges that will be interesting to see play out on this. Reid inserted language that certain sections of the HCB cannot be repealed or considered by future congresses. That will certianly be challenged because it give an orinary bill more permanence than a constitutional ammendment. That’s a no-go even Ginsberg would support. If it goes through reconcilliation, and is challenged, I know it will be argued that it is an appropriate excersize of congressional authority under the general welfare clause, and commerce clause. I hope the Supremes will use the opportunity to clip congresses wings and more narrowly define these two provisions. Medicine and insurance is now regulated independently by each state. ObamaCare is a huge power grab that must be curbed. Many founders railed against the general welfare clause citing that it would be used to massivly expand federal power at the whim of congress. Almost anything can be jammed through that loophole.