Three hard to believe videos
On the day of the health care reform vote – after months and months of debate – the Republicans decided to have one last rally outside the Capitol. I caught quite a few of them as they made their way back and forth between the rally, their offices and the chamber. Again, I wanted to know how many of them knew – at this late juncture – how many of their constituents lacked insurance. Not one Republican could give me an answer. Quite a few, however, served up some entertainment.
By the way… The only opponent of health care reform in the video that could give me a number – Dan Boren of Oklahoma – is a Democrat.
Next up… Rep. Louie Gohmert (also in the first video) tells me my private insurance will be taken from me by this bill.
I wish I could say the last video is shocking. But, alas, this is where we find ourselves today… Representative Steven king, the leader of today’s anti-reform rally, tells a crowd that the Democratic bill requires the government to encourage suicide and/or assisted suicide. Not making it up; he’s explicit… he uses those very words.
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8 Nov 09 at 4:14 am
One hard to believe video:
http://crooksandliars.com/2007/08/03/countdown-worst-person-in-the-world
Worst Persons in the World.
Dennis
8 Nov 09 at 12:42 pm
Hey Mike nice going. Why not ask them if they don’t believe in “socialized” healthcare if they are willing to give up there taxpayer-funded (public option) healthcare or medicare, whichever they have. Why doesn’t every American deserve the security our Congress persons have? CongressCare For All.
UncleDrew
8 Nov 09 at 3:23 pm
Knowing the amount of uninsured in their district is completely irrelevant to the main issue of this bill. Whther or not the uninsured rate is 5% of 20% would make no difference on the way a congressman would vote. The bill is a disguise for a tax hike as well as a huge power grab for the Democrats. Next time you have an opportunity to ask questions make them relevant to the actual topic at hand. Maybe ask some of your democrat congressmen if they have read the bill they just passed. Just a thought.
Jon
9 Nov 09 at 11:46 am
Why did the “medical bankruptcy” question get scrapped? Did it have anything to do with Congressman Issa exposing the term as made-up?
JBFC
10 Nov 09 at 12:40 am
Apparently, he forgot to read the part right before it says “encourage the promotion of suicide or assisted suicide” which says “Nothing in this section shall…”
Why can’t people just have an HONEST debate on topics? Why does it always have to be about deception these days?
Chris
11 Nov 09 at 10:03 am
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