The author of this article misunderstands Reid, Pelosi and Obama's desire to bring the dupe known as Senator Snowe in to the fold. The Dems really don't want GOP involvement. This is made palin by the closed door sessions where GOP folks are locked out of the room.

What the DEMS fear, and rightfully so, id that if this is viewed as a purely DEM bill, they will be held accountable in the event the bill is a disaster, which it will be.

These hacks are shoving a "plan" down our throats. Let them suffer the consquences.

"This is made palin by the closed door sessions where GOP folks are locked out of the room. "

Freudian slip = funny

hogie, it is called "reconciliation" and has been used for hundreds of years. in order to "reconcile" the house and senate bills, leaders of the house and senate go to a closed locked room. the republicans did the same when they were the majority. you need to quit listening to the biased conservative media and learn the legislative process.

Yes Hogie, a public option will fail in the US just as it has failed in Canada, the UK, France, Australia etc,etc.

Medicare is the best plan available in the US, there is fraud and overuse in the system but once the fraud is reduced and recent arrests in FL and CA shows the FBI is getting really involved the MC will be better.Overuse is a problem in all the systems and Care Plans have to be made part of the system.

The Ins Cos have had 40 yrs to make the US system better, my premiums for my wife rose 22% this last yr and she had no claims the previous yr. The ins cos ae getting in their last licks because they will be toast when a public option is available.

I have experience in Canada and the US, care is great in both, but twice as costly in the US system.HC is 16% of GDP in the US and 9% in Canada the next most costly HC system.You have never experienced a National HC Pan so how can you make statements about failure?

Oh es, you are a FAUX news listener!!

Leo

Hogie:

The Dems really don't want GOP involvement.

Most Republicans are against health reform and the few that want to proceed are called "dupes." The GOP doesn't want to be involved.