Smoke Filled Back Rooms
Obama and Clinton secretly met yesterday evening. It was even hidden from Obama's press contingent. In addition he's taken control of the DNC. This man who I've admired, followed, and supported for his policies and the hope he brings is also a consumate Chicago politician. He's consolidating control and he's got the cash. And he's placating his strongest internal opposition.
This is just pure speculation at this point, but I'm guessing in that secret meeting he promised Clinton a key roll on health care reform. Probably putting her name on the bill and letting her, at least officially, spearhead the campaign. (He really shouldn't let her have real control of that ball). He brought his hefty check book to help her with campaign debt. And, I've seen it mentioned multiple places and it seems like a good idea to me, offered Chelsea a position of her choosing. Nothing placates angry people like guaranteeing their children's future.
I still don't think most goppers have a clue about the steam roller bearing down on them. Most of my Republican friends think that the Democrats have already lost. The Electoral College math means that Johnny McStraightTalk will have a chance but Obama is showing his organizational and monetary strength. It's going to be a hell of a ride and my buddy already has hotel reservations in D.C. for inauguration weekend.
This is just pure speculation at this point, but I'm guessing in that secret meeting he promised Clinton a key roll on health care reform. Probably putting her name on the bill and letting her, at least officially, spearhead the campaign. (He really shouldn't let her have real control of that ball). He brought his hefty check book to help her with campaign debt. And, I've seen it mentioned multiple places and it seems like a good idea to me, offered Chelsea a position of her choosing. Nothing placates angry people like guaranteeing their children's future.
I still don't think most goppers have a clue about the steam roller bearing down on them. Most of my Republican friends think that the Democrats have already lost. The Electoral College math means that Johnny McStraightTalk will have a chance but Obama is showing his organizational and monetary strength. It's going to be a hell of a ride and my buddy already has hotel reservations in D.C. for inauguration weekend.
Labels: Election2008, Obama
posted by LP Cards Fan at
9:29 AM
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The Farmer and the Insurance Agent
Imagine you’re a farmer out in the country. You know what type of crops to plant and when to plant them. You take pride every year when you see your goods being sold to market and fell good about providing nutrition for both youth and adults. You know very well that some of your crop will spoil before they make it to the shelves. However, there is nothing you can do to prevent this, once it leaves your farm, someone else has the responsibility of delivering or storing your crop.
Now imagine that about half of the population in the big cities has a great idea to stop crops from spoiling. They protest that the government should be the ones to grow and ship the crops. These idea holders have little knowledge of farming, but have heard that in some countries, government run farms appear to be just as efficient as ours. This is the basis of their argument. The government should run all farms and see that the shipment is delivered in a timely fashion, to ensure there are no spoiled products.
As a farmer you know that spoiled crops are inevitable, unless you grow them right next to the store. But there are many who hold you responsible, for what is really the nature of produce. Although it’s clear to you and all other farmers, that it's just the reality of farming, but to try and change the opinions of those in the far away cities would be impossible.
Those who cling to this new idea are happy to consume your crops. However, they haven't a clue as to what it takes to make them grow and to ship. They just want fresh produce and don't care to educate themselves about what farming is about.
The following year’s political season is filled with promises of government collectivization of farms. “Fresh produce” for all they say. This appeals to many, and the polls indicate that most people are in favor.
With dust in their eyes, they cannot recognize the benefits of the current system. They can pick and choose which ever store they wish to shop at and always have a variety of produce to choose from. They can complain to the store management if the tomatoes are never fresh. Management, in turn, will probably call a new produce vendor to keep his customers happy.
Shortly after the elections, an agricultural collectivization act is past. All farms are now government run. The harvest is expensive, but the government does its best and it turns out to be a great season. The Gov. then ships the harvest to the cities and the inevitable occurs. There are some spoiled goods. Now the city folk find themselves in a tight spot. Who can they complain to, and who would listen? Now they are stuck.
I know the idea of Free Health care for all seems great, but it is a trap. You will be stuck with what ever the government says. What if you really needed a surgery and the Gov. deems it unnecessary or what if a preventable mistake occurs during a procedure? Maybe you feel your doctor is incompetent but he’s going to be your surgeon, who do you turn too?
The reality is that your grievances will be ignored, you may be denied a life saving treatment or possibly a therapy that would improve your life. Today we have choices upon choices, and doctors are fully aware that you may drop them at any time. They save lives and alleviate pain, but at the end of the day, they still need to feed their families. So long they compete for our dollars, Dr.’s will always be at the mercy of the consumer. If you place your health in the hands of the government, you will no longer have control of your health, it will belong to the Feds.
Less Gov. is Better Gov. So Long It’s a Fair Gov.
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I love how the press keeps calling it a "secret meeting"--well, it's not so secret if everyone keeps talking about it, is it? *grin*
I am SO looking forward to this election!! :)
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