Just so you don't all think I am some kind of raving lunatic (no comments!), you can see that lots of folks are fired up about all this too!
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The House Republican leader, Representative John A. Boehner of Ohio, said lawmakers were defying the wishes of their constituents. “The American people are angry,” Mr. Boehner said. “This body moves forward against their will. Shame on us.”
Republicans said the plan would saddle the nation with unaffordable levels of debt, leave states with expensive new obligations, weaken Medicare and give the government a huge new role in the health care system.
The debate on the legislation set up a bitter midterm campaign season, with Republicans promising an effort to repeal the legislation, challenge its constitutionality or block its provisions in the states.
Representative Paul D. Ryan, Republican of Wisconsin, denounced the bill as “a fiscal Frankenstein.” Representative Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Republican of Florida, called it “a decisive step in the weakening of the United States.” Representative Virginia Foxx, Republican of North Carolina, said it was “one of the most offensive pieces of social engineering legislation in the history of the United States.”
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Let's think about how well government programs work...
1. Social Security - bankrupt
2. Welfare - bankrupted Social Security
3. Post Office - nearly bankrupt
4. Income Tax - impossible
5. Education - failed/failing
6. Medicare/Medicaid - insufficient funds
7. BMV - think, long lines!
8. Cash for Clunkers - bankrupt
These have all been so great, efficient, and easy to deal with, so now let's add:
9. Healthcare
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