Rep. Dennis Kucinich: Will support Senate health care bill

parasite

We are already really screwed. Democrats and Republicans alike have taken their foreign policies, stupid Keynesian monetary and fiscal policies and done enough damage.

Here's an interesting poll: http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/healthcar...

Yeah, because dems are doing a great job.

NOTE TO EVERYONE: SOMETHING THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO REALIZE, YOU DON'T HAVE TO VOTE FOR EITHER PARTY!!!!!! Shocking, I know, but it's true.

Please vote down what I say (I did), that means more people will read it. You should take a look at this if you think this bill is not friendly towards the big pharma companies: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/Dems-tap-drugmaker-millions-for-PhRMA...

Here are the highlights...

..."The Obama team regularly dismisses opponents as industry lackeys. The Democratic National Committee blasted out e-mails this week warning that "for every member of Congress, there are eight anti-reform lobbyists swarming Capitol Hill" and "Congress is under attack from insurance lobbyists."

But drug industry lobbyists, according to Politico, spent the weekend "huddled with Democratic staffers" who needed the drug lobby to "sign off" on proposals before moving ahead. Meanwhile, we learn that the drug lobby is buying millions of dollars of ads in 43 districts where a Democratic candidate stands to suffer for supporting the bill. The doctors' lobby and the hospitals' lobby are also on board with the Senate bill....

PhRMA chief Billy Tauzin, who was vilified by Obama on the campaign trail, worked out much of this sweetheart deal in a West Wing meeting with White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. Tauzin visited the White House at least 11 times. He left his imprint so deeply on the current bill that it should probably be called BillyCare rather than ObamaCare...."

Trust me, people will vote your posts down blindly. Their ignorant, unconditional love for this admin and their policies is very strong.
People seem to choose to ignore the fact that the health ins companies want this... why haven't their stocks crashed...? because they're about to get PAID! People act as if we need to get those heartless companies and support this bill... as you too realize, this is the opposite of what will happen.
All I can come up with is that they blindly follow Obama, and when you criticize him, they rate your post down. I thought you rated posts down if they don't contribute to the conversation, but just disagreeing and sticking your fingers in your ears is what society's come to I suppose.

BTW: good post

Apparently you haven't been watching what is happening on Wall Street. Insurance stocks took a big dive on Monday when it looked like Health Care Reform would pass.

They will force every to buy insurance genius, thus increasing their consumer base and profits.

Oh, is that why Well Point's (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) stock has risen 5 points since thursday? Humana's stock, 2.5 points, Medico 2 points, Cigna 3 points.... when did the stocks dive? All the one mentioned above have been rising since the announcement of no public option.

Why do you think the insurance cos will allow radical changes in the future? With the ease of "financing" politicians, do you honestly think single-payer (or something like it) will actually happen? If you notice, companies "finance" dems and reps, not just one, they want to own either pepsi or coke.

Do you own stock in the industry or something?

Hmmm... -3 and again no replies. Just cowardly Obama lovers unconditionally falling in line with the grain. Read the bill. This "reform" is big insurance company payday. Meanwhile the government is actually forcing you to purchase something you may not believe in.

Oh but Obama said it was good. Must.... obey.... O..ba. ma...

I was and still am proud of Dennis. Out of everyone calling bullshit on this bill he knew what he was talking about. The sad fact is no other representative stood with him. He will continue to work for the people and the rest of congress will continue to do their corporate masters bidding.

Wow, insightful!
Would you rather me be a submissive puppet?

I can respect that POV, but the thing that gets me is that he argued so much against this bill, with good reasons. That's what gets me...

I belive EVERY American has a right to quality health care. Republicans don't.

Sorry. My mistake.

You stereotype those who disagree with Obama, and I'm the one who's narrow minded? With your assumptions and stereotypes mentioned above, I assume you think I'm a republican. Typical American, only thinking in the 2 party system mode you've been brainwashed into believing in. A belligerant puppet? Who's the puppet master? I formulate my own opinions without the aide of talking heads.
I'm considering the fact that people blindly follow Obama and don't read the bill that's about to pass. Forcing Americans to buy ins from companies that their business is to deny claims is insane! You speak to me as if I don't understand basic economics, while you ignore the fact that everyone will be forced to buy (for the first time in history) private insurance from the same people who have fucked up health in this country for decades. Why should we trust them now? They have the $ to hire lawyers to find loophole, there are always loopholes.
You cannot deny that there are those who believe Obama can do no wrong. Sorry I'm not one of those conservatives who just stick their fingers in their ears when Obama speaks, and deem him wrong. I just feel he's a failure, and this halfass reform is proof of that. Meanwhile he's proved to have bullshitted on his campaign promises. Just another politician... no better than the rest. When he says things like this will make or break me, I am reminded he's just another politician worried about the next election.

I am with you

Agreed. Something has to give and even if it is not an ideal start, a start is required. I admire for DK for his fight but when it comes right down to it, doing nothing is not an option.