Solja's Comments (286)

“Join you and PLANNED PARENTHOOD??? Gosh, we wouldn't be signing some old petition to the Pres if Planned Parenthood and NARAL had done some real work with all of our donations. I've been done with both for a long time - ever since realizing that supporting either is just as effective as supporting the DCCC, that is, only effective if you don't care "what kind" of dem gets the funds.”

“I'm 55, and I agree. Open up Medicare for everyone. Let's deal with this problem head on, and quit dancing around it.”

“The reasoning must be by killing off people under 65 means there will be fewer people to draw Medicare”

“The Senate bill will apply inflated taxes on individual policies that over 50s pay for themselves just to get comprehensive care -- to subsidize care for you and your family. But it won't have any effect on the self-insured plans that have no copays or deductibles. How is that fair?”

“It took him exactly three days, not 10 months, to reverse his policy against hiring lobbyists for his Administration.

On January 21st, he signed an executive order against hiring lobbyists. This was done for the benefit of those of us who supported such policy. His action was in the news. It was covered by the MSM.

On January 24th, a Saturday, he quietly hired a lobbyist for a major defense contractor to oversee procurement contracts involving that defense contractor and others. Somehow he didn't seem as interested in calling that to the attention of the MSM.

It's show business. First he showed the MSM what he wanted them to report. Then he did what he actually wanted to do.”

“OFA 05.03.09

“The plans you are discussing embody my core belief that Americans should have better choices for health insurance, building on the principle that if they like the coverage they have now, they can keep it, while seeing their costs lowered as our reforms take hold. But for those who don't have such options, I agree that we should create a health insurance exchange -- a market where Americans can one-stop shop for a health care plan, compare benefits and prices, and choose the plan that's best for them, in the same way that Members of Congress and their families can. None of these plans should deny coverage on the basis of a preexisting condition, and all of these plans should include an affordable basic benefit package that includes prevention, and protection against catastrophic costs. I strongly believe that Americans should have the choice of a public health insurance option operating alongside private plans. This will give them a better range of choices, make the health care market more competitive, and keep insurance companies honest.”

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/obamaforamerica/gGGGpK
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Chicago Sun-Times 05.16.09

http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2009/06/obama_says_his_public_option_i.html

Whatever the phrase "public option" suggests to you when you hear it, Obama told the AMA in Chicago on Monday that it is not "about socialized medicine and government takeovers, long lines and rationed care, decisions made by bureaucrats, not doctors."”

“Very true. He never said anything about a public option, medicare for all, or anything of the sort.

He promised to work towards "universal coverage." Now, I took that to mean a single payer system at the time, but that was my own ignorance.

He promised to get more people health care and health insurance. Nothing more.”

“He has to uphold the laws. Not defend them. If someone broke the DOMA he's be responsible for meeting out whatever was required by law. He has absolutely no obligation to have AG Holder go into court and mount a defense of the law against suits.”

“I respectfully disagree. I distinctly remember hearing him in debates talk about a government-run alternative to the health insurance industry. Whether or not it was called "public option" is irrelevant. And if he really advocated for single-payer, as you assert, the n he has REALLY dropped the ball on reform! The reality is the public option is the ONLY way to hold insurance companies accountable to lower costs, because it would be the only REAL competition. All this trigger malarkey, coops, blah blah blah... is just hot air, and a complete capitulation to the healthcare insurance industry, who want to sustain the status quo. I stand by my assertion - requiring people to purchase healthcare insurance, under threat of financial penalty, without a REAL alternative to the healthcare insurance rapists currently controlling the market, will backfire BIGTIME on Obama and Democrats. We'll see who's right in the long run.”

“Sorry, but Obama did campaign for a "Government (Public) health care option", check your facts. But more importantly, he said it was "essential" this summer. Then it became a "sliver", now maybe it's a trigger. Promises, promises, promises.”

“He's got Volcker, who he ignores. He could have Born, who tried to regulate derivatives years ago and was railroaded out of Washington. Then there's Roubini, Stiglitz, Krugman, etc., etc.”

“I know, I agree. That was my point. My brother actually spent time in Malawi---saw the horrendous poverty. But guess what----it is Gov't caused there. It's the way it is----and those same greedy, corrupt Govt's that live in lavish style and starve out their own people also take the help from the US and do you think ALL of it gets to the people that need it most? Certainly not a reason not to help----and I guess if I was rich I could give money to lots of different causes and countries. I am certainly not narrow minded or heartless----but I just notice that giving money to Africa and adopting African kids right now seems almost to be a fad---especially among celebrities. I just hate to have the plight of poor, starving homeless kids right here in our own country be shoved aside for more popular causes....­..”

“Does it matter when they were laid off if they still don't have jobs?”

“That may be the way it is in your family. But, everyone I know got laid off after mid November 2008. Most people were laid off after the election. Not that it was all Obama's fault. But let's be accurate here.”

“Sad. That's why it seems like getting elected was the end goal, not making meaningful change.”

“Solja, I agree with your comments. I have a hard time with the blog, and I miss all the friends and organizations too. A few people dominate the blog, and it is tiresome. I can't seem to get my comments in. You know, when I have something to say, I just e-mail the White House. It is not very satisfying, though. When we lost David P., the whole thing went down.”

“AND some input from the author. For such an important movement that he's espousing, some feedback for the folks he's trying to mobilize would be welcome.”

“and the psychic lady interviewed didn't seem to know where he was...good psychic!”

“Because at one time she was a "life-long" Repub.”

“because she is not...”