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whitehouse - reality check
Published Aug. 10, 2009Views: 872
As an opponent of the current Health Bill, even I've been angered by some of the commentary I've seen coming from other people who oppose the bill. I've even called a conservative radio talk show and did a shame on you to the host for perpetuating some of the myths here locally
It doesn't help the cause in anyway, when people spread mis-information. But I'm seeing that on both sides.
My largest overall complaint, however, has been - no one FOR the bill would provide anything specific as to WHY the "myths" are wrong. Why is that? Because not even the politicians have any idea as to what exactly is in the bill to be able to argue any of the points.
SO imagine my surpsise when I get an email from the White House that they've put up a website called "Reality Check" to attempt to dispell some of those myths.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/realitycheck/
Ironically, there is only 1 out of 4 videos that do this. The one about euthanasia. The others only "complain" about what's happening now. Made me feel like saying "DUH" tell me something I don't know. But they don't really answer specifically WHAT the bill is going to do to solve it.
However, the euthanasia video even gives the page and explains what it means. For that I appreciate because even I knew that myth coming from opponents was just that, a fear mongering myth.
It's just too bad they aren't answering the real issues. It's disappointing. But I uderstand why. Because even they don't know.
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GOLO member since October 30, 2007
August 10, 2009 1:27 p.m.
Everything this man is doing is geared toward chilling free speech. It ought to scare the hell out of people.
GOLO member since July 17, 2007
August 10, 2009 1:30 p.m.
GOLO member since April 24, 2008
August 10, 2009 1:31 p.m.
There's only one issue - CONTROL.
GOLO member since May 15, 2009
August 10, 2009 1:35 p.m.
GOLO member since October 18, 2007
August 10, 2009 1:36 p.m.
He wants people to send him some of the misinformation that's floating around, so he can respond to it. That's where the page mentioned in this blog came from.
"he has mobilized Union goon squads to start intimidating anti-health care speakers at town halls."
Credible source please.
GOLO member since October 30, 2007
August 10, 2009 1:36 p.m.
Exactly. The concept isn't the problem, it's the implementation. If we don't work out the details now, it could have devastating consequences later.
GOLO member since October 30, 2007
August 10, 2009 1:37 p.m.
This is true... and he's hell bent for leather to get control before his honeymoon is up. The demo pol's better listen to the drumbeats or they'll be packing their bags soon.
GOLO member since July 12, 2007
August 10, 2009 1:40 p.m.
Heck I'll send this one!
Consider it done.
GOLO member since July 12, 2007
August 10, 2009 1:40 p.m.
August 10, 2009 1:41 p.m.
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