Say it ain’t so …
Boehner, for one, declared that the health care bill is the “greatest threat to freedom that I have seen.” That’s some statement … And at one point during the rally — call it a Bachmannalia — when John Ratzenberger, a.k.a Cliff Clavin from “Cheers,” claimed that the Democrats were turning the United States into a land of European socialism, the audience shouted, “Nazis, Nazis.” No Republican legislator left the stage in protest. Boehner and his fellow GOP leaders should be asked how they feel about mounting a rally that attracted intense hate-mongering.
A couple years ago the husband and I traveled to DC and went on a (very lame) tour of the Capitol. After two long lines and serious, better-than-airport security, a very nice and informed gentleman took our group to approximately three rooms in the Capitol. Let me sum up the tour: big statues, big portraits, lots of shuffling. I guess we should have waited to go tomorrow when Michele Bachmann and her band of merry idiots fan out in the halls of Congress to yell at people. I’m sure patriotic fantasies of confrontations with members of Congress will dance in their heads tonight but more likely they will be shuffling and mumbling with tourists from the Midwest. Enjoy the statues.
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Health care reform is terrorism according to Sir Cries A lot.
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Hard to believe this guy was the vice-presidential nominee in 2000.
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Heather Graham and her (modest) cleavage for the public option.
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So, I read something like this interview and am reminded how damn complex this issue and then wonder why anyone would listen to Sarah Palin about anything other than aerial wolf hunting.
Governor Pawlenty achieves a rare double groin pull while trying to insert his head further into his ass.
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To quote my favorite toddler, “NO WAN TO” think about the speech anymore. I’ll watch it and it probably be pretty good. I’d like the President to tell the republicans to SUCK IT but he won’t. And that’s probably for the best.
So let me dream about after the speech … they pass a good bill this month and then we get to the part where we look back on all this shit and laugh because health insurance reform made things better–if not perfect. The part where even the media concedes that congressional republicans exposed themselves as cynical jerksacs willing to lie to win the news cycle rather than do their fucking job. The part where Glenn Beck has to publicly admit that he is liar/opportunist/asshole and Van Jones gets his job back. And finally, the part where SARAH PALIN GOES AWAY. FOREVER. YES I AM SHOUTING.
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-ad featuring REM song (sorry Sue!) in support of public option
-an uninsured dad lays it out for the President
-in support of the public option: Robert Reich
-the cost of the current system: an emotional argument
-the toll it takes: personal stories (old post, but worth the read)
I’ve called my senators and representatives. Tomorrow I’m busting out the markers and construction paper to make a sign for my front window. I’m going to write a letter to the editor. If you want reform too, find a way to make your voice heard. If you need some good information to share, check these out:
-eight questions about health care reform
-health care reform for the visual learner
FIRED UP
