tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post217219013426952726..comments2023-09-15T04:27:57.129-04:00Comments on Commentarama: Health Care Reform: No Deal??AndrewPricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-16883384171617622352009-12-15T10:41:42.330-05:002009-12-15T10:41:42.330-05:00Thanks Mega, I saw that too. On Sunday we started...Thanks Mega, I saw that too. On Sunday we started seeing articles appearing everywhere that there really wasn't a deal -- right after they said this on the Sunday morning news shows. Then last night I saw two articles that said they'd dropped the Medicare buy-in, but I haven't seen any follow up on that yet.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-35139103486954320052009-12-15T10:35:33.217-05:002009-12-15T10:35:33.217-05:00I read yesterday that the Democrats are about to d...I read yesterday that the Democrats are about to drop the Medicare buy-in, and we heard it hear first. Commentarama is great! Good work.MegaTrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234420338804013858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-79336969721012126212009-12-14T18:18:40.370-05:002009-12-14T18:18:40.370-05:00We'll see Patti. Today he was apparently maki...We'll see Patti. Today he was apparently making noises in private that he was going to filibuster. But, like you, I've learned to never trust a politician.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-24525667397529116642009-12-14T14:34:14.262-05:002009-12-14T14:34:14.262-05:00this administration is all smoke and mirrors. i f...this administration is all smoke and mirrors. i fully expect lieberman to get onboard as soon as he gets his...pattihttp://www.notawonk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-91665811349059909812009-12-13T13:16:09.622-05:002009-12-13T13:16:09.622-05:00Andrew: Agreed. For those interested enough to s...Andrew: Agreed. For those interested enough to see why this latest proposal could be the stealth creation of single-payer, they can immerse themselves in my <i>magnum opus</i> rant later today. Your comment on phony numbers from the CBO as provided by Reid is right on the money (your money, my money, and the readers' money).LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-45796786865530820162009-12-13T12:44:09.300-05:002009-12-13T12:44:09.300-05:00Lawhawk, I look forward to reading it. I'm no...Lawhawk, I look forward to reading it. I'm not certain whether this "deal" will ultimately materialize or not -- I'm just pointing out that this "deal" may not actually be a "deal."<br /><br />If the CBO applies fake numbers (like the ones Reid undoubtably gave it), then I could see people lining up to support this after they hear this will cost nothing, cover everyone, save Medicare, and cure cancer all in one shot. If they apply real numbers, I would expect this thing to crash and burn and then they're back arguing about the public option.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-46375713038763337502009-12-13T12:35:07.843-05:002009-12-13T12:35:07.843-05:00Andrew: This is a first for us. My post tonight ...Andrew: This is a first for us. My post tonight also discusses this plan to bring the 55 and over crowd into Medicare. Like you, I have my doubts that it can ever pass, but I'm concerned enough about it to go into detail--just in case. Glad to see your article this morning. I needed to be reassured that the idea is crazy as I thought it was, and probably won't happen. LOLLawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-45241551758313041382009-12-13T11:59:38.515-05:002009-12-13T11:59:38.515-05:00Jed, It wasn't on here, but I'll keep look...Jed, It wasn't on here, but I'll keep looking for it. Our local PBS is begging again, so we got Christmas shows and then local interest shows.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-9570041085764653112009-12-13T11:47:48.205-05:002009-12-13T11:47:48.205-05:00Andrew - as an aside, I don't know whether you...Andrew - as an aside, I don't know whether you actually got the chance to see Austin Citly Limits last night. The Decembrists led off with Crane Wife 3, the third part of their folk triology.<br /><br /> I will be the first to tell you both bands are not exactly mainstream, perhaps even avante garde. As such, their music is not always the most accessible. Explosions In The Sky can get far too bombastic at times, but at their best, they are ethereal and incredibly relaxing. I didn't care for the rolling around by members of Decembrists. Still, their music and lyrics are wonderfully rich and complex. Hope you had a chance to watch.Tennessee Jedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10604275115906776992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-54924903629974868032009-12-13T11:39:09.024-05:002009-12-13T11:39:09.024-05:00Jed, I'm with you!
What really interests me i...Jed, I'm with you!<br /><br />What really interests me is that if Reid or Pelosi or Obama were at all capable politicians, this things (along with a dozen other liberal wishlist items) would have been done months ago. But they seem incapable of true leadership. Good for us!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-23354931624628371262009-12-13T11:36:02.258-05:002009-12-13T11:36:02.258-05:00As long as it all results in no wealth draining so...As long as it all results in no wealth draining socialist cost ignoring "free" healthcare for all of the Democrat Party special interest groups, I'm happy. Realistically, this has always been a tough issue and our side has rallied nicely to expose the details. Further, when you discount rino's and dino's in states where they have to hug the center to stay in power, this is still a fairly evenly split congress. So far, Harry Reid has not shown the smarts or the muscle to get what he and Obama so desparately want . . . something for the state of the union. I hope it remains that way.Tennessee Jedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10604275115906776992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-59800442666494492422009-12-13T11:31:44.167-05:002009-12-13T11:31:44.167-05:00Writer X, You're right, "Senate speak&quo...Writer X, You're right, "Senate speak" hides a lot of evil.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-80266012740463580742009-12-13T11:30:40.520-05:002009-12-13T11:30:40.520-05:00Stan, I think that "perception is reality&quo...Stan, I think that "perception is reality" is the key to this. I think that they couldn't really come to an agreement and they are trying to use peer pressure to line up all the Democrats.<br /><br />If all of their constituents are told that a deal is in place, that would put a lot of pressure on individual objectors to explain why there really isn't a deal and why they seem to be the only one standing in the way of THE DEAL.<br /><br />It will be interesting to see if this works. Once again, the enemy for Reid is time. The longer he gives them, the more rats will bolt the ship.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-39398747752514950512009-12-13T10:51:08.223-05:002009-12-13T10:51:08.223-05:00What a bunch of clowns. When they start referring...What a bunch of clowns. When they start referring to each other as "the senator from state X," you know something is fishy.Writer Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505411188186283813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-17009627484313443272009-12-13T10:08:43.600-05:002009-12-13T10:08:43.600-05:00It must be frustrating beyond belief for liberals,...It must be frustrating beyond belief for liberals, the trouble that they are having with healthcare…what fun. Perception is reality for Harry Reid and by declaring a “deal” he hoped that public opposition would soften accepting the inevitability of deathcare. Like we’ve said many times, something is going to pass, and whatever it is should be the first plank in the conservative platform for 2010.StanHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395708786509590321noreply@blogger.com