It really feels good to see the average joe getting into an elected person’s face forcing that person to commit to reason or ‘screw-anyone-else’ because I am making millions from the health and insurance lobbyists buying me lock, stock and barrel.

Truly bennie nelson needs to resign from congress and go live in a crowded getto public housing project and work for minimum wage when he can find the work.

And the real core problem is that the people we elect are NOT doing what we elect them for be they democrat or republican, they are all opportunist looking for those big lobby bucks that are out and out CRIMINAL BRIBERY, so shut down the lobbyists and give every single wannabe for congress or president very close scrutiny and oversight so the people will really know who to vote for, and here I would say that 3rd parties could be the answer, maybe.

Remember, secrecy in government and economics even religions is NOT conducive to a better life for the people.

HHS had an interesting town hall meeting this afternoon.  Their health care reform ideas are brilliant and hopefully America will be better off when a bill is put together and passed.  I hope everyone will just relax, listen and study the facts then make up your own mind as to what is the truth and what is a myth.  People need to think for themselves rather than listening to comedians and commentators on any news or radio program.  If you really want to get the best news, BBC America does a better job than CNN, Fox, MSNBC, ABC, NBC or CBS.  Google HHS and read for yourself what their goals are.  If you are one of the 187 million who already have health care insurance and are happy with it, keep it.  You don’t have to do anything but pay more every year for the insurance and pay more in those deductibles.  If you have Medicaid or Medicare, nothing is going to change except you may see more efficiency in paper work and quality of care.  If you aren’t happy with what you have take a look at the public option, it’s your choice.  Having competition will most likely cut double digit increases every year in those health care insurance premiums to lobby congress with your money, not to pay for your health care, plus if you loose your job, or have a pre existing condition those rich insurance companies can no longer drop your coverage or deny you health care when you need it most.  In other words, they can’t ration your health care anymore if a bill gets passed.  Rick Boucher voted no on HCR because he’s worried about hospital survival.  He is well aware of the acceptable standards of health care in this rural area and is more concerned about the big corporate profit machine surviving than you, his constituents.  I don’t think he is in touch with health care reform at all because reform will help hospitals cut costs to help them survive.  It may even weed out those who shouldn’t even be in business all across America.  Hospital acquired infection is a problem that needed addressed many years ago and is being ignored to this day even by Governor Bredesen, Governor Kaine and Congressman Boucher.  It will save money but more importantly it will save lives, but the status quo is just fine the way it is in VA and TN, according to the politicians.  When I worked in health care, I wasn’t there to make the insurance industry or the hospital wealthy, I was there to help a patient get healthy.  http://www.wisecountyissues.com/?p=62  It’s sad to see what happened to what used to be the best health care in the world.  To me, no no no and no choice is not an option, we need reform now.

I loved this ad - straight forward & honest & true.

Please sign on to “Hands Across America for Public Health Care” - event is listed on Facebook & in many groups on BarackObama.com. If event isn’t posted where you live, please post it. Event will go as follows:
Aug 23rd 3 PM (EST) meet on your Main St (it’s not called Main St everywhere! Here in South Florida - it is US#1) that’s it! Bring a sign if you want - make it simple - “Affordable, Quality Health Care NOW!” Email everyone you know & ask them to email everyone they know!
Costs nothing & it is an easy way for us to show that the country really does want this - health care is just too expensive for those who have it. For those who don’t have insurance this country should be ashamed!
In 1966 a similar event drew 7 million people across the entire country - we can do this - YES WE CAN!!

For a number of years, I lived in Nebraska, and it can be a rather bleek place for a progressive. However, that seems to changing.

After I first saw the ad, I e-mailed some of my Nebraska friends, and at that time, they hadn’t yet seen the ad. They, too, are progressives.

This ad must have stirred the pot, so to speak, enough that Senator Nelson actually picked up the phone, himself, and called Michael Snider. Of course, Senator Nelson has received more than $2 million dollars from the health and insurance industries.

The senator, though, seemed to be posturing, and equivocating, whenever Mr. Snider asked the question—about whether the senator really supported a strong public option.

It’s a straight-forward ad.

BEN WHO? THE SOON TO BE EX-SENATOR FOR NEBRASKA

Michael Snider for Senator. The people of Nebraska need a representative who has _not_ sold out to special interests.