bigdarryl
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Mon Dec-07-09 01:52 PM
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Can someone explain to me what Big Ed's agenda is on health care |
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Edited on Mon Dec-07-09 01:54 PM by bigdarryl
just asking because every time the Congress talks about a compromise like instead of a public option there now talking about offering in the heath care reform the same health care options Congress now enjoys guess what HE'S AGAINST THAT ALL SO. And whats this talk about waiting until the next midterm elections to get more democrats. YEAH!!!! Ed that,s a bright idea I'm I wrong on this?
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DrToast
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Mon Dec-07-09 01:55 PM
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I cannot understand what you're saying.
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Botany
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Mon Dec-07-09 01:58 PM
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2. because as it now the health plan will force the system to work ... |
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... through private for private insurance companies ...... millions of more customers forced to pay the very companies that have caused all the problems.
From single payer to public option to trigger to hammer to codified law that will keep the status quo making billions and the problem really will not be fixed.
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BanzaiBonnie
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Mon Dec-07-09 02:06 PM
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5. Ed does prefer single payer |
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It was my understanding that if there is a STRONG public option and no trigger he would compromise that far. But if this thing is too skewed, we're screwed and he says just forget it this time. If it's not even something that can be fixed later, then why do something that is a total gift to the insurance companies.
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Mon Dec-07-09 02:04 PM
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3. His plan, like all cable news wonks... |
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is to say whatever it is that he thinks will get him more viewers.
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Occam Bandage
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Mon Dec-07-09 02:04 PM
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4. Like all TV talking heads, Ed's only agenda is increasing his viewership. |
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I have no idea what you're talking about, though.
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Mon Dec-07-09 02:09 PM
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6. What I'M talking about is it seems this so called Progressive talk show |
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Edited on Mon Dec-07-09 02:10 PM by bigdarryl
host is AGAINST every thing the Dem's in the Senate and Congress are trying to fight for.What I am afraid of is people like Big Ed are going to be the ones that talks us out of getting Health care Reform all together.He seems to not know how the Senate works your not going to get everything in any bill
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Mon Dec-07-09 02:11 PM
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7. Conflict and bombast sell better than patience and consensus do. |
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Edited on Mon Dec-07-09 02:12 PM by Occam Bandage
Big Ed's only goal--his only goal--is to say things that will keep the largest number of people watching through the next commercial break. If you don't like what he's doing, don't reward him by watching it.
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Mon Dec-07-09 02:32 PM
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10. "is AGAINST every thing the Dem's in the Senate and Congress are trying to fight for" |
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So he is against a steaming pile of panda feces? Whats wrong with that?
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Mon Dec-07-09 09:36 PM
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11. Yeah, you guys, 'cause you KNOW none of them have principles |
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or believe a word they say. :sarcasm:
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Mon Dec-07-09 02:17 PM
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I quit listening to his radio show after you got all pissy about Obama and the Congress.
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Mon Dec-07-09 02:20 PM
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9. He wants the president to "show political courage" and fight for a good bill. nt |
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Edited on Mon Dec-07-09 02:20 PM by polichick
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Mon Dec-07-09 10:41 PM
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Edited on Mon Dec-07-09 11:32 PM by Moochy
That seems to cover his agenda on pretty much any topic.
oh yeah and don't forget, folksy.
But yes, he does seem to prefer single-payer to a seriously compromised bill. I think that's a good position to take if you are in the negotiating business.
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Mon Dec-07-09 11:22 PM
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13. Well now I understand why Obama may have been quiet on the public option. |
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If the Dems clued him in on expanding Medicare and Medicaid, then the public option may be a moot point.
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Tue Dec-08-09 09:00 AM
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14. I suspected something similar. I also suspect this medicare/medicaid expansion thing |
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has been quietly focus-grouped and the dems found significant public support for it in states where it really matters. We'll see how it turns out but I'd be surprised to find out I was wrong.
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Tue Dec-08-09 09:31 AM
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15. Yet another Liberal thrown under the bus |
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I guess this happened weeks ago though.
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Tue Dec-08-09 11:52 AM
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16. Who cares what "Big Ed" thinks. I got so tired of his constant bitching, |
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