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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 07:50 AM Original message |
I want to post some things that some might find a little upsetting... |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 07:55 AM Response to Original message |
1. thanks for the thoughtful post- though the word picture re |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 07:58 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Well... |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 07:37 AM Response to Reply #3 |
261. Your state once elected people like William Jennings Bryan and George Norris |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 02:15 PM Response to Reply #261 |
271. WJB! that reminds me... |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 06:54 PM Response to Reply #1 |
220. They idea that Lieberman and Nelson HAVE genitalia makes ME cringe. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 07:00 AM Response to Reply #220 |
260. LOL... |
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MichiganVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 07:58 AM Response to Original message |
2. I predict that future amendments will be to benfit the ins. companies, not citizens. |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:00 AM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Try not to take republican talking points too seriously. |
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MichiganVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:03 AM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Has nothing to do w/republicans. Think lobbyists are done? Hardly. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:01 AM Response to Reply #2 |
6. None of us have seen anything from the conference... |
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MichiganVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:04 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. I have taken countless actions but thanks for the benefit of the doubt. |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 03:40 AM Response to Reply #9 |
286. I too have written countless letters |
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pattmarty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:56 AM Response to Reply #6 |
22. Most here ARE INVOLVED. I too still have a little hope, but................... |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:03 AM Response to Reply #22 |
24. That's what the call to action is all about... |
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goclark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:15 AM Response to Reply #6 |
254. Excellent points K and R |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:37 AM Response to Reply #2 |
18. If you are that cynical |
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Goldstein1984 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 02:08 PM Response to Reply #18 |
129. I don't believe that adding a for-profit intermediary that |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 02:08 PM Response to Reply #18 |
130. "everybody hates insurance companies, but they do provide a service." In the case |
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twitomy (756 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:02 PM Response to Reply #130 |
239. "Doctors do not need insurance companies to tell them whom to treat and how to treat them." |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:17 PM Response to Reply #239 |
241. There's certainly a possibility that there might be some of that. On the other hand, it is now |
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twitomy (756 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 08:24 PM Response to Reply #241 |
279. Oh I absolutely agree there |
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Mike K (539 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:51 PM Response to Reply #18 |
162. "The insurance companies do provide a service." |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:03 PM Response to Reply #18 |
166. They provide a service we do not need. Worse, they use up |
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Mimosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 09:37 AM Response to Reply #166 |
303. ^Sabrina, your post is excellent^ |
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MichiganVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 06:16 PM Response to Reply #18 |
213. Then don't read the posts genius. Insurance companies provide a product, not service. |
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martymar64 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:12 PM Response to Reply #18 |
228. What service does Health Insurance provide? Really. |
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gleaner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:22 PM Response to Reply #18 |
229. I don't think everyone ... |
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Honeycombe8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:26 PM Response to Reply #2 |
230. True. The bill may well get worse, not better, in conference. |
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MichiganVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:32 PM Response to Reply #230 |
234. Depends on your income level. Rich won't pay and poor won't pay. |
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Honeycombe8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 09:21 AM Response to Reply #234 |
266. Yes, it's upsetting. In the old days, health care was cheap enuf that you didn't NEED insurance, |
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MichiganVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:05 PM Response to Reply #266 |
267. Perzactly. And women used to stay in hospital more than the requisite 24 hours-if that nowadays. |
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hayu_lol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 07:20 PM Response to Reply #266 |
278. Reality check for birth costs: |
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Honeycombe8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 09:04 PM Response to Reply #278 |
281. Wow. I had no idea. Wow again. nt |
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KrR (237 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 07:35 AM Response to Reply #2 |
293. Very interesting that you trust the insurance company funded |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 07:58 AM Response to Original message |
4. "Reality" rules. Excellent post. |
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mogster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:04 AM Response to Original message |
8. Hear, hear |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:11 AM Response to Original message |
10. Actually, I think Lieberman and Nelson still have the power. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:19 AM Response to Reply #10 |
12. I concede that a filibuster is a possibility... |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:34 AM Response to Reply #12 |
16. I'm pretty sure the filibuster can be used to force a 60-vote supermajority on the Conference report |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:49 AM Response to Reply #16 |
20. I read that when he came out w/it as well... |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:51 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. Your last sentence - very good point. I hadn't thought about that. |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:40 PM Response to Reply #20 |
119. But something happened with Nelson because the marker he laid down last week was not met |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 02:34 PM Response to Reply #119 |
135. I'd love to say that I had somethng ot do witht hat, but even though |
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rgbecker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:57 PM Response to Reply #119 |
190. Apparently, Nebraska gets Medicare paid for by the rest of us... |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:18 PM Response to Reply #190 |
199. i guess he cared about the deficit and cost of the bill |
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Nite Owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:13 AM Response to Reply #16 |
27. You are right |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:28 PM Response to Reply #12 |
154. Not true |
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LooseWilly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 06:01 PM Response to Reply #154 |
210. In other words, the other 2 votes needed if Conference bill doesn't match Senate bill |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 06:47 PM Response to Reply #210 |
218. That's my take, but I have not read anything to definitively say that |
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freddie mertz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:32 AM Response to Reply #10 |
15. Agreed. They can still block the reconciled legislation. |
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pundaint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:35 PM Response to Reply #10 |
118. They All have the power |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 06:59 PM Response to Reply #10 |
222. They could switch it to single-payer, take out the abortion restrictions and rename the bill |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 08:35 AM Response to Reply #222 |
302. ... |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:16 AM Response to Original message |
11. Carry on, good soldier. I salute you! |
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liberal N proud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:28 AM Response to Original message |
13. Thanks |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:29 AM Response to Original message |
14. self delete |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:35 AM Response to Original message |
17. Thank you rasputin |
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NJmaverick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:42 AM Response to Original message |
19. Very well said and as PROGRESSives we are all about progress |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:27 PM Response to Reply #19 |
178. Take it from one who practically grew up on Capitol Hill |
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Tippy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:58 AM Response to Original message |
23. K&R....... For lives saved |
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EndElectoral (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:03 AM Response to Original message |
25. What I find upsetting is your naivete. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:10 AM Response to Reply #25 |
26. Ah...the joys of discontent... |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:17 AM Response to Reply #26 |
28. The "joys" of discontent?? That is a foolish and insensitive statement. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:35 AM Response to Reply #28 |
34. From what I have read on DU lately concerning this situation... |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:52 AM Response to Reply #34 |
41. I repeat -- With the exc eption of perhaps a few trolls, this is not an enjoyable experience |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:27 AM Response to Reply #41 |
52. Yes I do think we would all be happier if this bill were better... |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:37 AM Response to Reply #52 |
57. We can respectfullty agree to disagree |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:41 AM Response to Reply #57 |
60. We certinly can agree to diagree... |
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mkultra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:51 AM Response to Reply #57 |
88. dont assume you can ask us to refrain from thinking |
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johnlal (974 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:00 AM Response to Reply #52 |
67. We have had several decades to amend Medicare... |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 02:32 PM Response to Reply #67 |
134. Medicare has been amended, several times... |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:07 PM Response to Reply #134 |
247. Sorry but they are cutting Medicare to pay for the health care "reform" |
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damonm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 03:54 AM Response to Reply #247 |
287. Have you noted two things? |
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johnlal (974 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:01 AM Response to Reply #52 |
69. Deleted - duplicate |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:18 AM Response to Reply #25 |
29. hahahaha. nothing naive about the op |
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Jeff In Milwaukee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 12:51 PM Response to Reply #25 |
108. The pattern for the haters... |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:48 PM Response to Reply #108 |
158. Or even drop a kind, supportive remark and.... |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:22 PM Response to Reply #108 |
244. and have no identifying info in your ID |
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johnlal (974 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:28 AM Response to Original message |
30. Joe Lieberman is a "pariah"? Come on! |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:31 AM Response to Reply #30 |
31. Last nite on CSPAN he and Chris Dodd were yukking it up behind Tom Harkin |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:38 AM Response to Reply #30 |
35. You don't have to... |
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johnlal (974 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:53 AM Response to Reply #35 |
42. If you're saying we've heard the last of Lieberman |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:12 AM Response to Reply #42 |
46. I don't honestly think a public option will be put back into the bill... |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:14 PM Response to Reply #35 |
110. The fact that Lieberman ran with Gore for VP spot, obviously as Trojan Horse . . . |
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Chorophyll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:32 AM Response to Original message |
32. How dare you be sensible around here! |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:39 AM Response to Reply #32 |
37. Books! What are those? |
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swilton (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
33. Thank you for reminding us about the process |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:40 AM Response to Reply #33 |
38. It amy actually be worse than what went in... |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
36. I understand that the post-conference bill is still subject to filibuster (60 needed). |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:41 AM Response to Reply #36 |
39. . |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:44 AM Response to Reply #36 |
40. The "best" that could be would be a stalling tactic... |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:22 AM Response to Reply #40 |
50. Yes, filibustering a final bill would be worse than political suicide |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 12:29 PM Response to Reply #50 |
104. I'm not arguing it, but it seems it would not be suicide for R's to filibuster, but |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 02:40 PM Response to Reply #104 |
137. I meant for Dems |
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martymar64 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:31 PM Response to Reply #50 |
231. I'll bet Lieberman would do it anyways |
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uponit7771 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:57 AM Response to Reply #36 |
45. My understanding is the report can be filibustered but not the bill, they can hang the process up on |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:14 AM Response to Reply #45 |
47. And they can't do that forever... |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:12 PM Response to Reply #36 |
143. Let him filbuster... |
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groundloop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:54 AM Response to Original message |
43. How are the senators chosen that will make up the conference committee ??? |
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uponit7771 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
44. "me have to wonder if some actually understand the process", no and the "blame Obama first" crew.... |
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Dr.Phool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
48. You're just trying to scare us! |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:21 AM Response to Original message |
49. Thanks - agree completely |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:32 AM Response to Reply #49 |
55. Meh...some people are like that... |
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Phx_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:24 AM Response to Original message |
51. Good post. n/t |
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zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
53. K&R... and now let's aim the arrows at the GOP as the Party Of Quit! |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:33 AM Response to Reply #53 |
56. Lieberman and Nelson are PITA's... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 02:13 PM Response to Reply #53 |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:16 PM Response to Reply #131 |
145. That was tied years ago... |
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WeDidIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
54. Rationality on DU |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:39 AM Response to Reply #54 |
58. True...insurance companies are not friendly to people, that's for sure... |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:40 AM Response to Original message |
59. Ya said it well Raspy...good one... |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:43 AM Response to Reply #59 |
62. You are great opi! |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:56 AM Response to Reply #62 |
66. I was in Omaha for 2 winters...was COLD...... |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
61. Your situation as Mod & Poster has become untenable |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:45 AM Response to Reply #61 |
63. Alert on me... |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:13 AM Response to Reply #63 |
73. I cannot. I feel I have said too much already. |
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foo_bar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:21 AM Response to Reply #73 |
76. "I believe that it is not safe to talk to you"; meanwhile, four paragraphs later... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:54 AM Response to Reply #73 |
89. Deleted message |
Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 12:11 PM Response to Reply #89 |
99. Case in point |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 12:21 PM Response to Reply #99 |
102. Reactive and hateful? from you?? |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:52 PM Response to Reply #99 |
123. "one of DU's most reactive and hateful posters"? Look in the mirror. |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:05 PM Response to Reply #123 |
139. Really. I'm a saint. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:25 PM Response to Reply #139 |
203. lol! You are. |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:47 PM Response to Reply #203 |
208. Ok, the teddy bear is safe. This time.... |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 06:11 PM Response to Reply #208 |
212. Keep your powder dry. |
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mkultra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:57 AM Response to Reply #73 |
91. you are as counter to sane and sober as this board allows |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 12:00 PM Response to Reply #73 |
95. what past actions? |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 12:35 PM Response to Reply #95 |
106. There's only so much one can observe |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:49 PM Response to Reply #73 |
122. Oh please. There's another mod who disparaged Pres. Obama but you're okay with that, right? |
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foo_bar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:09 AM Response to Reply #61 |
71. I agree that a semi-official opinion is suspect |
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mkultra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:59 AM Response to Reply #71 |
94. maybe you can get your donation back |
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foo_bar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 12:03 PM Response to Reply #94 |
98. thanks, but you're snitching on the wrong sneech. |
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mkultra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 07:44 PM Response to Reply #98 |
225. the board isnt really "public" |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:54 PM Response to Reply #71 |
124. But when a mod recently publicly disparaged Pres. Obama's Nobel Prize, it was great! |
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foo_bar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:56 PM Response to Reply #124 |
163. I wasn't exactly defending K'nH |
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seaglass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:22 PM Response to Reply #61 |
112. At the very least and I mean the very least - a mod that participates |
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jumptheshadow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 06:04 PM Response to Reply #112 |
211. I respect the OP and the poster... |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:31 PM Response to Reply #61 |
116. Says you, for obvious reasons. rasputin1952 locked a recent OP of mine but he still speaks for me. |
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chrisa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 01:35 PM Response to Reply #61 |
269. I agreed with the OP, and thought it was fine. |
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BlancheSplanchnik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
64. many thanks for a clear post with good explanations |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:52 AM Response to Original message |
65. I have to go to work, I just don't want people to think I ... |
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lenegal (258 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
68. Very rational message in a sea of carping. |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
70. Why are you talking about the conference report? We might get a little more |
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groundloop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:20 AM Response to Reply #70 |
75. What do you base your claims on? |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:37 AM Response to Reply #75 |
83. Observation of reality and watching the pattern |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:18 PM Response to Reply #70 |
147. I do not agree... |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
72. Another "shut up" post, I see. nt |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:19 AM Response to Reply #72 |
74. No, SPEAK UP!! Call your Congresspeople to improve this bill in conference! |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:27 AM Response to Reply #74 |
78. I have every intention of speaking up to my senators - I do so frequently |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:30 AM Response to Reply #78 |
80. That's an unfair characterization of the O/P |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:44 AM Response to Reply #80 |
85. Well, I'd refer you another instance that I particularly remember, |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:48 AM Response to Reply #85 |
87. 2 posts are all the evidence you need? |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:58 AM Response to Reply #87 |
93. I certainly did read it and I stand by my interpretation of the gist of it. |
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teschman (3 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:23 AM Response to Original message |
77. Please clarify |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:34 AM Response to Reply #77 |
81. Read the linked post (in this thread) and the responses |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:23 PM Response to Reply #77 |
151. It won't kill the bill... |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:29 AM Response to Original message |
79. arrogant tripe. |
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mkultra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 12:02 PM Response to Reply #79 |
97. your reply is baseless and lacks substance |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 12:40 AM Response to Reply #97 |
284. there is no argument that would ever overcome such arrogance. |
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mkultra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 10:03 AM Response to Reply #284 |
305. ironic |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:26 PM Response to Reply #79 |
152. Thank you for the compliment... |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 12:37 AM Response to Reply #152 |
282. wow, how to misread. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 07:26 AM Response to Reply #282 |
290. And thank you for missing my point... |
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Tigermoose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
82. Good stuff - thanks |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
84. Best post of the week. Thanks. |
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mkultra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
86. STOP BEING INCESSANTLY RATIONAL! |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
90. thank you, there is a lot about politics i don't understand |
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silverweb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
92. Well said. |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 12:01 PM Response to Original message |
96. Unfortunately, the bill, unless changed materially, does more harm than good. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 02:15 PM Response to Reply #96 |
133. You call eliminating pre-existing conditions for millions "more harm than good"? |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:09 PM Response to Reply #133 |
142. Absolutely. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:12 PM Response to Reply #142 |
144. Sen. Sherrod Brown didn't seem to think so when he talked about this on MSNBC this afternoon. |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:20 PM Response to Reply #144 |
149. Yeah, believe the politician over the text of the bill. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:22 PM Response to Reply #149 |
175. I trust Sens. Sherrod Brown & Sanders. You have shown me nothing that backs up your rhetoric. |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:27 PM Response to Reply #175 |
177. Trust whoever you want. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:33 PM Response to Reply #177 |
180. I will. |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:42 PM Response to Reply #180 |
181. Yeah, who cares what the bill says. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:49 PM Response to Reply #181 |
185. You keep throwing up that red herring but you offer no quotes or credible analysis. |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:07 PM Response to Reply #185 |
193. Can't quote what isn't there. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:13 PM Response to Reply #193 |
196. So there's nothing to back up your rhetoric. Thanks for being honest. |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:45 PM Response to Reply #196 |
206. Actually, the problem is there is nothing to back up your rhetoric. |
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flpoljunkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 12:14 PM Response to Original message |
100. Ben Nelson's reserving the right to vote against cloture for the conference report |
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tandot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 12:14 PM Response to Original message |
101. Thank you so much for this thoughtful post, rasputin1952. |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
103. The most rational posts, such as this, trigger the most batshit crazy responses. |
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abelenkpe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 12:29 PM Response to Original message |
105. while very disappointed |
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spoony (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:21 PM Response to Reply #105 |
111. Cheers to that! nt |
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ooglymoogly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
107. Forcing folks to buy a usurious product without an alternative |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
109. Is this a joke? |
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Richardo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:25 PM Response to Reply #109 |
115. Try being MORE histrionic |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 02:02 PM Response to Reply #115 |
126. Obviously, the real problem is my emotionalism over corporatism and Obama's abetting it--!!! |
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MissMarple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
113. Thanks for the post. The drama around here is wearying, although quite predictable, |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 02:03 PM Response to Reply #113 |
127. Unfortunately, corporatism/fascism isn't some avoidable "drama" . . . |
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Richardo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
114. Fantastic post - heartily recommended |
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pundaint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
117. Sorry I only believe in hope and hidden progress until I have results to evaluate |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
120. Very nice analysis but unfortunately it doesn't take away from the fact that this isn't Eisenhower's |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 02:05 PM Response to Reply #120 |
128. The obvious conclusion can only be . .. Obama is a tool of corporatism ... |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:29 PM Response to Reply #120 |
155. I merely used Eisenhower as a vehicle to show how some things |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:44 PM Response to Reply #155 |
182. Except that wen Ike took the stand you mention it was for the benefit of the people |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:49 PM Response to Reply #182 |
184. I have no concrete evidence of that... |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 04:41 AM Response to Reply #184 |
257. Have no idea if the President profits by anything but he did have a back door deal with Big pharma |
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pansypoo53219 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
121. inch by inch, step by step |
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peace13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
125. One only need to panic if they are currently un insurable. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:05 PM Response to Reply #125 |
140. I do not have insurance... |
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peace13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:00 PM Response to Reply #140 |
165. It is exhausting trying to make the world a better place... |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:09 PM Response to Reply #165 |
168. We do what we can... |
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gardenista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
132. Great post, thanks! |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
136. "Take it easy" is always good advice, imho.n/t |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
138. Do you really think that my medical treatment WILL COST LESS |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:09 PM Response to Reply #138 |
141. It may not cost less, but more people willbe covered, and those with |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:19 PM Response to Reply #141 |
148. Sure they will. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:34 PM Response to Reply #148 |
156. The vast majority of people despise the one thaing that is a constant... |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:49 PM Response to Reply #156 |
159. So give up rights for phantom protection? |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:13 PM Response to Reply #159 |
173. What "rights" are you giving up? |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:18 PM Response to Reply #173 |
174. The right to self-insure. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:45 PM Response to Reply #174 |
183. No you're not... |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:50 PM Response to Reply #183 |
186. I have to buy insurance. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:18 PM Response to Reply #186 |
198. And you know this will be in the final version of the bill? |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:44 PM Response to Reply #198 |
205. Yes, sure, beyond all doubt. |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:26 PM Response to Reply #141 |
153. But in the end it will cost me more, make it harder for me to get treatment |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:50 PM Response to Reply #153 |
161. This stopped being about covering people a long time ago. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:12 PM Response to Reply #153 |
172. It might...but doing nothbing will ensure you will be paying more... |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:15 PM Response to Reply #172 |
197. The only way I could get coverage is through my employer |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:20 PM Response to Reply #197 |
200. If employer rates go up, you will pay more by a lareger deductible, |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:46 PM Response to Reply #200 |
207. Gonna pay more both ways. |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 06:38 PM Response to Reply #200 |
216. Yes. I see what you are saying |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:35 PM Response to Reply #216 |
235. Actually...you have an excellent chance of getting medical care |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 07:44 AM Response to Reply #235 |
262. To be rich in spirit is my goal in life |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 02:33 PM Response to Reply #262 |
273. You already are... |
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KrR (237 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 07:44 AM Response to Reply #216 |
297. I dont understand your problem... |
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KrR (237 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 07:41 AM Response to Reply #138 |
296. So the CBO is lying and the repukes are telling the truth? |
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GeorgeGist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
146. I think you're wrong about Obama ... |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:51 PM Response to Reply #146 |
187. That's your take, and you are entitled to your opinion... |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
150. I think you have some misconceptions |
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grahamhgreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:50 PM Response to Reply #150 |
160. MUST READ! So we need 60 votes again out of committee. If the Prog Caucus can get a PO or Medicar |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:08 PM Response to Reply #160 |
167. Lieberman and Nelson have made it pretty clear that they will |
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grahamhgreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:21 PM Response to Reply #167 |
243. Then the president loses HCR as long as the progressive caucus holds. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 09:12 AM Response to Reply #243 |
265. The progressive causcus is unlikely to hold - look at the fact that Sanders voted for it |
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grahamhgreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 12:38 AM Response to Reply #265 |
283. Sanders voted for cloture. Not the bill itself. If they can dump the mandate in comittee, |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:09 PM Response to Reply #160 |
169. . |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:54 PM Response to Reply #150 |
188. Nope, doesn't work that way.... |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:57 PM Response to Reply #188 |
209. I think you are wrong - Look at this 2005 bill that the Democrats demanded a cloture bill on |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 06:54 PM Response to Reply #209 |
221. I think the amendment was dropped because Senate rules were |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 07:01 PM Response to Reply #221 |
223. There was no amendment to insert it - it was in the appropriations bill |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:37 PM Response to Reply #223 |
236. I did click them... |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:44 PM Response to Reply #236 |
237. Oh, I see - That was a really cool might and as you said, Stevens really |
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REACTIVATED IN CT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:36 PM Response to Original message |
157. Good advice |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:57 PM Response to Reply #157 |
191. Thank you for taking action... |
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Generator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
164. I take issue with the mocking of our hyperbole |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:01 PM Response to Reply #164 |
192. You state you have insurance and are afraid to use it... |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:10 PM Response to Original message |
170. BEST POST IN WEEKS. |
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Stryguy (163 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:10 PM Response to Original message |
171. THIS SHOULD BE THE MAIN TOPIC ON THE HOMEPAGE |
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FarLeftFist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
176. This has been my point on here to so many of the doom and gloomers. |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
179. I was around for Eisenhower's election and Ike promised to end the Korean |
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Umbral (969 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
189. Yes, we can all wish, really really hard, that the bill will be improved in committee... |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:08 PM Response to Reply #189 |
194. So...your answer is to jsut be subservient w/o a fight? |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:11 PM Response to Original message |
195. TY. I need more sensible posts like this to keep me from panicking. |
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RoyGBiv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
201. Excellent piece ... |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
202. Had the "leadership" shown the political fortitude to use reconciliation- |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
204. Intelligence? Facts? |
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Autonomy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 06:24 PM Response to Original message |
214. Am I on the right website? |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
215. Much needed, Rasputin! |
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nevergiveup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
217. Damn! Where have you been the past couple of weeks? |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
219. Interesting thoughts. |
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southernyankeebelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
224. You forget that the senate thinks they are the only game in town and will say no |
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chervilant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
226. Another generation? |
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Undercurrent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
227. I thank you |
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veganlush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
232. thank you. finally a level headed post on this....n/t |
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bread_and_roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
233. There is a very good reason to be in a fury over the Senate Bill |
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greatauntoftriplets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
238. K & R. |
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Garam_Masala (711 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
240. However there are some very foul odors emanating from these bills... |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
242. I fervently hope that you are incredibly prescient. |
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CitizenPatriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
245. K & R |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:00 PM Response to Original message |
246. How did this get so many votes considering the tone of DU to kill the bill?! |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 02:29 PM Response to Reply #246 |
272. The voices of the reasoned and the informed, are often drowned |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
248. Holy crap - a reasonable post without the hyperbole gets +170 votes BUT 50 unrecs!!!!!!!!!! |
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TomCADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-21-09 11:18 PM Response to Original message |
249. K & R - For A Voice Of Reason! |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:23 AM Response to Original message |
250. BRAVO! |
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live love laugh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:36 AM Response to Original message |
251. Best post I've seen in months. nt |
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Gregorian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:39 AM Response to Original message |
252. I'm grateful for all who have shared. The lessons learned have strengthened my standing as a citizen |
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JeffR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:17 AM Response to Reply #252 |
255. There's a moving OP there. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:48 AM Response to Original message |
253. On this point: |
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GreenTea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 04:25 AM Response to Original message |
256. Refreshing post... |
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Wardoc (204 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 06:52 AM Response to Original message |
258. Not accurate. The bill is eligible for filibuster following conference, not 51 votes. Thus, |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 07:00 AM Response to Reply #258 |
259. So, your answer is to have nothing? |
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mkultra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 01:03 PM Response to Reply #259 |
268. im convinced this is a concerted effort by HC comps to stop any reform |
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KrR (237 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 07:49 AM Response to Reply #268 |
298. I think we may lose a dozen or so posters after HCR passes n/t |
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mkultra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 10:01 AM Response to Reply #298 |
304. they are like the healthcare town hall screamers |
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Wardoc (204 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 02:53 PM Response to Reply #259 |
275. We are not talking about perfect. I don't expect perfect. But let us look at the legislation... |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 04:11 PM Response to Reply #275 |
276. We don't know if that aspect will be in the final bill after conference... |
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Wardoc (204 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 07:27 AM Response to Reply #276 |
291. The mandate isn't a small item, it is the fundamental piece of this legislation. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 07:35 AM Response to Reply #291 |
294. Andf it applies to those who don't have insurance in specific |
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Maeve (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 08:14 AM Response to Original message |
263. Ah, Ras...just about the point where I'm ready to quit DU for a while.. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 01:57 PM Response to Reply #263 |
270. How are you doing! Long time no see... |
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Egnever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 08:21 AM Response to Original message |
264. Post of the day! |
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Retrograde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
274. It broke up a log jam |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 04:17 PM Response to Reply #274 |
277. If I were running...I'd be already slamming home the fact that |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 08:41 PM Response to Original message |
280. not an expert on the process |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 07:31 AM Response to Reply #280 |
292. We won't know until it comes out of conference... |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
285. And regress is regress, regardless of the size of the steps |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 07:14 AM Response to Reply #285 |
288. "Products" can improve over time... |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 07:18 AM Response to Reply #285 |
289. For those that have insurance, as has been stated several times in |
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KrR (237 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 07:53 AM Response to Reply #285 |
299. Its not a shitty product tho n/t |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-24-09 05:53 AM Response to Reply #299 |
308. Covering only 70% of actual health care costs is shitty, period n/t |
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KrR (237 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 07:39 AM Response to Original message |
295. This is so bizzare |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 08:34 AM Response to Reply #295 |
301. I am not embarassed in the least to endorse HCR... |
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uponit7771 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 08:19 AM Response to Original message |
300. Progress is progress, whether by a step or leaps and bounds |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
306. Excellent post, R, thanks |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
307. I would like to thank everyone who posted in this thread... |
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Fruittree (488 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-24-09 06:20 AM Response to Original message |
309. Thank you |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-24-09 06:22 AM Response to Reply #309 |
310. Welcome to DU!... |
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