Reply #16: This Issue Should Be Win-Win... [View All]

[KharmaTrain]

Yep...seems like some wish for their pony and since it hasn't been delivered, they're ready to "show" the rest of us with some battle cry of jumping ship or withholding support. And to what end? So that a self-fulling prophecy of a rushpublican resurgence is fulfilled? To detach completely from the political forefront and weakening the chances of any real reform for years and generations to come? Those who expected the world, especially Washington to automatically change last January, you deserve to be let down...there was too much damage done, too many fires to put out...and an unwieldy political system and establishment that seize upon weakness. To get things done, it takes time and being able to play the game...something that is being designed over 4 and 8 years. There are going to be bumps and not everything will be to one's liking, but its far better than the alternative of a rushpublican administration.

The healthcare issue is already a winner for Democrats if they play it smart. The ultimate win will be President Obama signing a bill with a Public Option that can is sure to be popular and will be a sign of real change and accomplishment. If reform fails then Democrats need to paint those who obstructed..and do it in a bright light. Yes, this includes some "conservodems" or "blue dogs" but the majority needs to be directed at the rushpublicans who offered no alternative and were more than happy to let people die or go bankrupt to protect insurance company profits.