DelPotro (14 posts) Wed Jan-20-10 04:10 PM
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BRAVE SIR OBAMA Urges Dems To Completely Capitulate To Republicans on Health Care
Obama urges Dems not to 'jam' health care past GOP
AP
By ERICA WERNER, Associated Press Writer Erica Werner, Associated Press Writer – 11 mins ago
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama advised fellow Democrats against trying to jam a health care bill through Congress after taking a devastating hit from the loss of a Senate seat. He said Wednesday it's time to come together around a bill that can draw Republican support, too.
When Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown takes office he will hand the GOP power to block the Democratic agenda, including Obama's top domestic priority of extending health coverage to the uninsured.
"The people of Massachusetts spoke. He's got to be part of that process," Obama said.
Now Democrats need to reach across the aisle on popular health care provisions such as cost controls and aid to small businesses, he said.
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100120/ap_on_bi_ge/us_heal...
These are intended to sharpen the Dems' message, defining what they stand for and how they’re different from Republicans.
1. "We Surrender."
2. "Please don't yell at us, we're frightened."
3. "Would you like us to roll over on our backs now, or do you prefer that we remain on our knees?"
4. "Let's bomb Iran."
5. "We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Big Business."
6. "We stand for rule by a kinder, gentler military-industrial complex."
7. "What's good for MobilExxon, Citicorp, and Northrop-Grumman is good for America."
8. "If you like venal cowards and betrayal, vote for us!"
9. "Please don't ask us to stand up to the Republicans. They get very angry if anyone opposes them -- and it's really scary!!
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x7523171Dogmudgeon (1000+ posts) Wed Jan-20-10 04:13 PM
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1. You're not GLOATING, are you?
It sure sounds like the noob is gloating. ALERT!!!!!
harun (1000+ posts) Wed Jan-20-10 04:13 PM
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2. Did the Senate hold everything for Franken to be seated, so he could have
say in the process?
Of course not, Brown hasn't had shit to do with HCR and doesn't want any HCR. Why the **** would we wait for him?
Hm, there was no major bills going through ?
atreides1 (1000+ posts) Wed Jan-20-10 04:18 PM
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6. Because
It's all about compromise, concensus, and bipartisanship.
Translated: we surrender, we surrender, we surrender.
No, DUmbass, it's about Lord Zero knowing that we don't want his 0Bamaccrapcare, but now his base will blame the VRWC not him.
harun (1000+ posts) Wed Jan-20-10 04:21 PM
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13. Translation of "We need 60" is "We really don't want to do it
but will blame it on the Pukes so our constituents get mad at them instead of us."
By Jove, I think the DUmmie has it.
Bitwit1234 (1000+ posts) Wed Jan-20-10 04:15 PM
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3. That makes me absolutely furious
I wish there was some way I could talk to Obama face to face and tell him he is ridiculous. WHY IN THE HELL DO WE NEED REPUBLICAN INPUT OR APPROVAL TO PAST A HEALTH CARE BILL. They are not going to come together as he says they are going to block - obstruct - and deny the bill. So the best thing to do to get anything done in this congress is ignore the S.O.B.s and full speed ahead.
Damn, I wish you could meet Lord Zero face to face, I mean your lips to his ass, more likely. If you opened your mouth and spoke as bravely as you post, the SS would have your ass on the ground quick.
gateley (1000+ posts) Wed Jan-20-10 04:20 PM
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11. I. Can't. Believe. This. He hasn't gotten it yet, after all this??? I had a flash
of hope that maybe the MA results would strengthen his resolve and realize it's truly us against them -- but no:
it's time to come together around a bill that can draw Republican support, too.
What the **** is it going to take?? I'm absolutely furious, too!
Maybe Lord Zero isn't as dumb as you, and he knows what happened to Slick Willie. HCR was was the beginning of the last republican revolution.
