George Rebane
There is no middle ground anymore. The House version of Obamacare passed last night on a party line vote while we were at a local charity event. My faithful iPhone, with a realtime AP feed application, gave its familiar ‘hot off the press’ audio signal as we were preparing to eat, and I read the short summary to our table. There was no celebration in Mudville last night.
But to see how differently nationalized healthcare and its impact on our republic is viewed, take a peek at these two perspectives. (Exercise for the careful reader – identify the elements, if any, of common ground between the right and left views.)
The socialists see no fiscal impact, abridgements of freedoms, reduced healthcare services, and massive government encroachment in the country’s economy. They celebrate the much publicized attributes of the Peter/Paul Principle, and look forward to another successful victory in their ongoing class warfare. Happy times are here again.
The dastardly free-market capitalists (aka conservatives) fully embrace Obama’s promise that this will be one of the mainstays of his promised “fundamental transformation of the country.” You can peruse their views of our future here.
• From Heritage Foundation
• From the House Republican Conference
And never the twain shall meet.
George, the productive members of society (Peter) will pay for (via $ and liberty) Pelosi/Obamacare while all others (Paul) will rest warmly in nanny governments arms. Paul finds it preposterous to suggest any inequality in the exchange. Peter wonders why such a wonderful plan (reform) is a law and not offered as a choice?
Time to stock up on "unhealthy" foods (think trans-fats), kiss your current Dr.'s rump (repeatedly) in hopes of gaining favor, keep an eye out for "cash only" medical establishments, learn home remedies,etc to prepare for the "reform."
Posted by: Sarah D | 08 November 2009 at 08:33 PM