Reply #486: Hey Yoy, guess we went too far. But here I'll continue: [View All]

[BenzoDia]

The only thing I think anyone should think, is that Mr. Obama is doing what he can to deliver on his promises and will make compromises where he thinks it makes sense. When we elect someone, we're trusting them to do the best we can, given what they have available. He can talk till he's blue in the face and won't change some people's minds. It'd be pointless for him to expend that much energy.

Health Care - Yes it has similarities to RomneyCare he says so himself, and yeah he struck a deal for the mandate and pre-existing condition insurance. But he couldn't get the support he needed. So je made a good compromise that will keep us from getting kicked off of our insurance, give coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, provide federal subsidies to the poor, and give federal funding for pilot programs. Personally, I think privatized health care has some major advantages. Note that Switzerland offers insurance through private insurers and the WHO has them ranked really well in world rankings. However, each company in Switzerland provides a basic non-profit plan, which is pretty awesome imo.

Gitmo - The leaked embassy cables have shown that we've tried to get other countries to take prisoners and they won't. We've even played hardball with them and they still won't help. And honestly, some of the prisoners are dangerous. Is it right? Not completely, but this is a tricky balance between security and fairness.

Unwinnable war - Troops have been significantly reduced. But with Iran banging on the door, crime, and sectarian violence then there is the need for stability. Even Tariq Aziz has been quoted as telling us not to leave as we'd be leaving Iraq to the wolves. Obviously, we would've been better off not going in the first place.