The Democrat-controlled federal government has spoken; they want a government take over of our health care system on their terms and if necessary without any bipartisan support from Republicans. Details of the emerging plan from Congress indicate that this will likely cost more than $1.5 trillion. In fact, during recent testimony, Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Doug Elmendorf, said “In the legislation that has been reported we don’t see the sort of fundamental changes that would be necessary to reduce the trajectory of federal spending by a significant amount. And on the contrary, the legislation significantly expands the federal responsibility for health-care costs.”
“Nancy Pelosi has unleashed spending like never before and there’s no end in sight. Nebraskans are relying on our Nebraska Congressmen, especially Congressman Lee Terry, like never before to act as a check and balance to unbridled Democrat power,” said Nebraska Republican Party Chairman Mark Fahleson. Fahleson also asked, “Do you think we could expect that from Democrats like Tom White?”
The Wall Street Journal today referred to the Democrat majority in their article as “A Reckless Congress: Democrats want to ram through one of the greatest raids on private income and business in American history.”
Republicans have repeatedly said they want to see reform, but it must accomplish what it sets out to do. The Democrats’ health care reform plan carries the risk of leaving 36 million Americans without health insurance even after the hefty price tag. Republicans are attempting to stand between Democrats and their euphoric dreams of a welfare state while offering a plan that won’t obliterate the health care industries.
Chairman Fahleson added, “Rationing health care. Government takeovers. That’s the Democrat agenda. Nebraskans know better. In 2010, voters will have their first opportunity to send a powerful signal to Democrats that will not go unnoticed. Candidates like Tom White who are going to rubber stamp unchecked spending do not stand a chance.”
- The Nebraska Republican Party
This is some of the stupidest shit Ive ever heard. This is in no way a government takeover anymore than an 8% common stock holding of GM is a government takeover of the auto industry.
The parrots repeating this garbage are just like the simple moronic townsfolk in Blazing Saddles. All you know how to do is reflexively oppose anything the president suggests because of your wounded political pride. The high cost of health-care is strangling small businesses and the American family. Medical bankruptcy accounts for 60% of all cases. Health-care is rationed now, and everyone is happy with their insurance until they find out some insurance bureaucrat is standing between your doctor and the treatment you need. Republicans oppose everything but have no workable solutions. Maybe they should have offered a fix when they were in charge. Thankfully, America has moved on from your failures. Republicans can suck it.