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Offline Chris_

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It's not about you, Mr. President
« on: September 15, 2009, 07:59:16 AM »
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It's not about you, Mr. President

During his appearance on 60 Minutes, President Obama declared:

I intend to be president for a while and once this bill passes, I own it....I'm the one who's going to be held responsible. So I have every incentive to get this right.
This argument tells us plenty about Obama, but nothing about the merits of the "reform" he is pushing.

First, the argument proves too much. Every president "owns" every major policy he pursues -- a war, a major tax cut or hike, whatever. Yet presidents frequently make bad decisions on major policy issues. The notion that we should defer to Obama on this issue, or cede to him any portion of our own judgment, because he will be held responsible for the consequences is laughable on its face.

Second, Obama's argument is wrong as a general matter. We're the ones who will be stuck with the consequences of a government-dominated health care system. Obama, presumably, will receive prompt, top-notch health care no matter how much difficulty the rest of us have.

Third, Obama's argument is wrong as to the specifics. Under the Democratic proposals, it will take time before the worst effects -- government domination and the consequences of a huge increase in government spending -- are felt. By that time, it will not be possible punish Obama for having gotten this wrong.

The telling thing about Obama's argument is what it reveals about him. First, one would have hoped that the importance of the future of health care in this country would provide Obama with "every incentive to get this right." His statement suggests, though, that he is fully incentivized only by the political calculus.

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No way he will ever believe it isn't all about him.

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Re: It's not about you, Mr. President
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2009, 08:01:43 AM »
A murder may be held responsible for killing someone.  Doesn't bring that person back to their family though.  Bad analogy Mr. President.
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Re: It's not about you, Mr. President
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2009, 07:28:46 PM »
Bad analogy from a BAD president
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Re: It's not about you, Mr. President
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2009, 08:18:29 PM »
oooh I like that! I'm stealing it and sending it around.
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Re: It's not about you, Mr. President
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2009, 08:23:40 PM »
Hi,

His answer is BULLSHIT!  He will not bear any consequences because it is set to take place after the 2012 election so he will not have to worry about it.  Same with the bulk of cap and trade.....God forbid some of the pain he wants to inflict on society takes place before he runs for a second term.

Not a bad analogy, more like another lie.

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