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What can we do?
Author: Raine
Date: 08/20/2009 12:37:05
This morning I am going to ask you to please read this post and please send a letter in to your Senator. I am going to ask that you send this to all of your friends and colleagues and ask that they do the same.
We always knew that health care would be a rough battle. In the last few weeks, the republicans and conservadems have made the battle more chaotic and insane then it ever had to be.
I do not know what it will take for those that want true reform to get the message across. I flip out when I come across articles like this: It's absurd. Aside from the fact that this is utter fearmongering crap, Planned Parenthood is not the nations biggest abortion provider. They are using the Abortion bogeyman AGAIN. How many times can you tell people that any health care bill that is signed into law cannot trump already existing federal law? Federally funded abortions are against federal law! How do you debunk utter nonsense?
This is the type of crap we are up against, and people like Chuck Grassley -- an ELECTED OFFICIAL -- are out there perpetuating these lies. We started a debunking site, Health Care Reform Myths, The White House now has one, as does the Speakers office and the DCCC-- and it still doesn't seem to be enough to get people to use common sense.
I refuse to give up in this battle for reform, but It will take everyone who believes in this to help. So I ask: What can you do today? What can we do together to stop the lies, get organized and be a loud and clear voice for reform?
and 
Raine
We always knew that health care would be a rough battle. In the last few weeks, the republicans and conservadems have made the battle more chaotic and insane then it ever had to be.
I do not know what it will take for those that want true reform to get the message across. I flip out when I come across articles like this:
Health Care Reform Bill Would Allow Abortion Business in Public School Clinics
Most of the focus on the pending bills in Congress for a government-run health care system focus on either the abortion funding and coverage or the rationing aspects of the legislation. But, the bills also contain a section allowing the nation's biggest abortion business to enter public schools.
In Title V of H.R. 3200, Subtitle B, called School-Based Health Clinics, outlines a new federal program where the government would fund health clinics near or in the nation's public schools.
However, Section 399Z indicates that school officials won't be responsible for administering the clinics. Instead, that responsibility falls to the clinic sponsor, which could be Planned Parenthood -- the nation's largest abortion business which does more than 350,000 a year.
This is the type of crap we are up against, and people like Chuck Grassley -- an ELECTED OFFICIAL -- are out there perpetuating these lies. We started a debunking site, Health Care Reform Myths, The White House now has one, as does the Speakers office and the DCCC-- and it still doesn't seem to be enough to get people to use common sense.
I refuse to give up in this battle for reform, but It will take everyone who believes in this to help. So I ask: What can you do today? What can we do together to stop the lies, get organized and be a loud and clear voice for reform?
and Raine
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Comment by 
BobR on 08/20/2009 12:48:37
BobR on 08/20/2009 12:48:37
We have to go into campaign mode again. That's what the opposition has done. They are putting out deceptive ads, reaching out via emails and push polls. We have to go at this as if this is a presidential campaign.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 08/20/2009 12:55:57
wickedpam on 08/20/2009 12:55:57
Morning 
Comment by 
Scoopster on 08/20/2009 13:06:24
Scoopster on 08/20/2009 13:06:24
Morning all! 
All that excitement last night, plus two large cups of Dunkin' brew kinda kept me all wired late into the night, so I had to take a Unisom to fall asleep. I think I'm still feelin' it.
All that excitement last night, plus two large cups of Dunkin' brew kinda kept me all wired late into the night, so I had to take a Unisom to fall asleep. I think I'm still feelin' it.
Comment by 
Raine on 08/20/2009 13:07:50
Raine on 08/20/2009 13:07:50
Momma is in NYC????
Comment by Raine on 08/20/2009 13:09:36
Raine on 08/20/2009 13:09:36
Comment by Scoopster on 08/20/2009 13:12:17
*turns on the Mainer accent* That's what they're a-sayin' there..
Scoopster on 08/20/2009 13:12:17
Quote by Raine:
Hurricane Bill may brush Cape Cod
*turns on the Mainer accent* That's what they're a-sayin' there..
Comment by Raine on 08/20/2009 13:12:43
Drunky McPuke shoes is Totally shitefaced!!!
Raine on 08/20/2009 13:12:43
Drunky McPuke shoes is Totally shitefaced!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/20/2009 13:23:55
I missed any updates - how'd it go?
wickedpam on 08/20/2009 13:23:55
Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all!
All that excitement last night, plus two large cups of Dunkin' brew kinda kept me all wired late into the night, so I had to take a Unisom to fall asleep. I think I'm still feelin' it.
I missed any updates - how'd it go?
Comment by Scoopster on 08/20/2009 13:27:55
Doors opened at 4:30, packed immediately, I didn't get there until like 5:45 so I walked around outside, talked to people & took pics. The Larouche goons were out in force, and far greater numbers than the teabaggers. But it seemed a majority of the people there were either supportive of reform or wanted to support it but had questions/concerns based on the garbage propaganda going around.
Scoopster on 08/20/2009 13:27:55
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all!
All that excitement last night, plus two large cups of Dunkin' brew kinda kept me all wired late into the night, so I had to take a Unisom to fall asleep. I think I'm still feelin' it.
I missed any updates - how'd it go?
Doors opened at 4:30, packed immediately, I didn't get there until like 5:45 so I walked around outside, talked to people & took pics. The Larouche goons were out in force, and far greater numbers than the teabaggers. But it seemed a majority of the people there were either supportive of reform or wanted to support it but had questions/concerns based on the garbage propaganda going around.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/20/2009 13:29:32
At least they were there to ask questions in a civil manner (at least I hope they did) - that's a positive sign
wickedpam on 08/20/2009 13:29:32
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all!
All that excitement last night, plus two large cups of Dunkin' brew kinda kept me all wired late into the night, so I had to take a Unisom to fall asleep. I think I'm still feelin' it.
I missed any updates - how'd it go?
Doors opened at 4:30, packed immediately, I didn't get there until like 5:45 so I walked around outside, talked to people & took pics. The Larouche goons were out in force, and far greater numbers than the teabaggers. But it seemed a majority of the people there were either supportive of reform or wanted to support it but had questions/concerns based on the garbage propaganda going around.
At least they were there to ask questions in a civil manner (at least I hope they did) - that's a positive sign
Comment by Raine on 08/20/2009 13:36:38
Raine on 08/20/2009 13:36:38
I need to read this op ed by Boehner... What paper was it in? Did he tweet a link?
Comment by 
Random on 08/20/2009 13:57:02
Random on 08/20/2009 13:57:02
*asleep in blog corner*
Comment by wickedpam on 08/20/2009 14:12:14
Why in the corner? We have comfy blog guest rooms or there are some nice chaise's by the blog pool.
btw - did you respond to Justin's DM on twitter?
wickedpam on 08/20/2009 14:12:14
Quote by Random:
*asleep in blog corner*
Why in the corner? We have comfy blog guest rooms or there are some nice chaise's by the blog pool.
btw - did you respond to Justin's DM on twitter?
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 08/20/2009 14:13:48
Will in Chicago on 08/20/2009 14:13:48
Good morning, bloggers, from the Valley of the Sun!
Excellent post, Raine!! I concur, and I also concur with BobR in that we need to go into campaign mode.
I have been in touch with my Congressman (John Shadegg) and Sentor John Kyl -- I tried to call John McCain's office but each time I called, I got a busy signal.
As for myself, I thought that my teaching interview went well yesterday. Hopefully, they will call me with an offer in the next few days.
Excellent post, Raine!! I concur, and I also concur with BobR in that we need to go into campaign mode.
I have been in touch with my Congressman (John Shadegg) and Sentor John Kyl -- I tried to call John McCain's office but each time I called, I got a busy signal.
As for myself, I thought that my teaching interview went well yesterday. Hopefully, they will call me with an offer in the next few days.
Comment by Raine on 08/20/2009 14:21:53
Raine on 08/20/2009 14:21:53
Oh I hope you get good news about the Job will!
Comment by 
m-hadley on 08/20/2009 14:27:41
m-hadley on 08/20/2009 14:27:41
Morning Raine,
I will write to my senators [sic] for all the good it will do. Remember, my senators are Inhofe and Coburn - not much hope there.
Thanks for the great post, Raine! Hope you and BobR are doing well.
BTB, is anybody else having trouble getting into FaceBook? I haven't been able to get in for the last two days
What gives? Just wondering...
Cheers,
mfaye
I will write to my senators [sic] for all the good it will do. Remember, my senators are Inhofe and Coburn - not much hope there.
Thanks for the great post, Raine! Hope you and BobR are doing well.
BTB, is anybody else having trouble getting into FaceBook? I haven't been able to get in for the last two days
What gives? Just wondering...Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by Raine on 08/20/2009 14:29:44
Raine on 08/20/2009 14:29:44
This ought to be interesting. The White has also stated that it will Smerconish's screener that decides who get to call in the show.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/20/2009 14:31:30
They have to fill it soon, as school is already in session. So, I hope to know no later than Monday. If I get the job, I would start the next school day.
The school is only four years old and has some policies that I like. So, I think that I would be a good fit. I just hope that the principal and the English Department chair agree with me.
Will in Chicago on 08/20/2009 14:31:30
Quote by Raine:
Oh I hope you get good news about the Job will!
They have to fill it soon, as school is already in session. So, I hope to know no later than Monday. If I get the job, I would start the next school day.
The school is only four years old and has some policies that I like. So, I think that I would be a good fit. I just hope that the principal and the English Department chair agree with me.
Comment by Raine on 08/20/2009 14:36:39
Raine on 08/20/2009 14:36:39
I was just reading about this Tom Ridge Story....
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/20/2009 14:49:33
I had thought that the attacks had descended down to the level of Death Valley. Now, they seem to be heading towards the center of the Earth.
Will in Chicago on 08/20/2009 14:49:33
Quote by Raine:
Good Gawd... Now they are attacking Michelle's Mom.
I had thought that the attacks had descended down to the level of Death Valley. Now, they seem to be heading towards the center of the Earth.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/20/2009 14:53:33
You know what I'd love to see? Barack comes out and dares anyone spreading this shit around to say it to his face.
I'm tired of this shit, I'm tired of being gentlemanly in the face of people who insult us and our families. If they wanna start shit, step on up and don't be surprised to get your chin rocked. If not, SIT YOUR CHICKENSHIT ASS DOWN.
Scoopster on 08/20/2009 14:53:33
Quote by Raine:
Good Gawd... Now they are attacking Michelle's Mom.
You know what I'd love to see? Barack comes out and dares anyone spreading this shit around to say it to his face.
I'm tired of this shit, I'm tired of being gentlemanly in the face of people who insult us and our families. If they wanna start shit, step on up and don't be surprised to get your chin rocked. If not, SIT YOUR CHICKENSHIT ASS DOWN.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/20/2009 14:58:46
Scoopster on 08/20/2009 14:58:46
Heh.. that felt good to say. I feel better now. Calmer.
Comment by Raine on 08/20/2009 15:08:20
Raine on 08/20/2009 15:08:20
Well at the very least the always Klassy TownHall.com got the race baiting just right... There VOODOO with them blacks in the Whitehouse!
Comment by Scoopster on 08/20/2009 15:27:09
Scoopster on 08/20/2009 15:27:09
Comment by Raine on 08/20/2009 15:36:38
IT was only a matter of time before one of you mooks posted that one! 
Raine on 08/20/2009 15:36:38
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
Time Magazine:
The GOP Has Become a Party of Nihilists
Comment by Raine on 08/20/2009 15:37:31
Raine on 08/20/2009 15:37:31
ASA? That is an awesome name for a bunch of fools against HCR.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 08/20/2009 15:38:36
They're not German nihilists.
Mondobubba on 08/20/2009 15:38:36
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
Time Magazine:
The GOP Has Become a Party of Nihilists
They're not German nihilists.
Comment by 
livingonli on 08/20/2009 15:45:49
livingonli on 08/20/2009 15:45:49
Good morning everyone. 
I did not want to get out of bed this morning.
I did not want to get out of bed this morning.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/20/2009 15:47:26
Hilter weighs in on anti-healthcare forces comparing him to Obama.
Mondobubba on 08/20/2009 15:47:26
Hilter weighs in on anti-healthcare forces comparing him to Obama.
Comment by livingonli on 08/20/2009 15:53:38
I've had no problem. It wigged out a little bit on Tuesday morning but it's been OK since then. Hope no one has hacked into your account again.
livingonli on 08/20/2009 15:53:38
Quote by m-hadley:
Morning Raine,
I will write to my senators [sic] for all the good it will do. Remember, my senators are Inhofe and Coburn - not much hope there.
Thanks for the great post, Raine! Hope you and BobR are doing well.
BTB, is anybody else having trouble getting into FaceBook? I haven't been able to get in for the last two days
Cheers,
mfaye
I've had no problem. It wigged out a little bit on Tuesday morning but it's been OK since then. Hope no one has hacked into your account again.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/20/2009 15:55:21
Mondobubba on 08/20/2009 15:55:21
Hitler killed the blog?
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/20/2009 15:56:08
Will in Chicago on 08/20/2009 15:56:08
Is it me, or is the GOP taking that One Step Beyond past the Outer Limits of the Twilight Zone?
Comment by livingonli on 08/20/2009 15:57:17
He may be dead for 64 years but his power lives on.
livingonli on 08/20/2009 15:57:17
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hitler killed the blog?
He may be dead for 64 years but his power lives on.
Comment by livingonli on 08/20/2009 15:58:25
livingonli on 08/20/2009 15:58:25
Rude Pundit has now been on the same show with both Lizz and Steph.
Comment by Raine on 08/20/2009 16:05:03
Sorry I was busy doing some more research!
Raine on 08/20/2009 16:05:03
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Mondobubba:
Hitler killed the blog?
He may be dead for 64 years but his power lives on.
Sorry I was busy doing some more research!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/20/2009 16:07:26
wickedpam on 08/20/2009 16:07:26
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/20/2009 16:08:00
Will in Chicago on 08/20/2009 16:08:00
Here is a link to the original video form 1979 of the Manhattan Transfer's Twilight Zone song:
Twilight Zone song.
This seemed to be a pretty big departure from the concert style videos of that era.
Twilight Zone song.
This seemed to be a pretty big departure from the concert style videos of that era.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/20/2009 16:34:50
Will in Chicago on 08/20/2009 16:34:50
Hmm, it seems my obscure song reference has killed the blog.
Okay, attempting defribillation.
Okay, attempting defribillation.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/20/2009 16:37:02
Scoopster on 08/20/2009 16:37:02
Actually I was trying to remember it.. the song I was thinking of is:
Comment by Raine on 08/20/2009 18:41:38
naw--- I am just over here at a 
strategy meeting!!!
Raine on 08/20/2009 18:41:38
Quote by Will in Phoenix:
Hmm, it seems my obscure song reference has killed the blog.
Okay, attempting defribillation.
naw--- I am just over here at a strategy meeting!!!
Comment by livingonli on 08/20/2009 18:42:00
livingonli on 08/20/2009 18:42:00
Did everyone take a long lunch break and not tell me?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/20/2009 18:54:50
wickedpam on 08/20/2009 18:54:50
No, my brain is elsewhere is all ;)
Anyone have a listening alternative I really don't want to listen to Johnny Wendell
Anyone have a listening alternative I really don't want to listen to Johnny Wendell
Comment by livingonli on 08/20/2009 19:11:35
livingonli on 08/20/2009 19:11:35
No Johnny Wendell for me either. I can relisten to Thom Hartmann in the car. Since I am off today, I can at least watch TV.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/20/2009 19:21:17
Will in Chicago on 08/20/2009 19:21:17
I will likely skip Johnny Wendell as well.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/20/2009 20:04:04
Scoopster on 08/20/2009 20:04:04
I dunno 'bout anyone else, but I'm ready to go home and pass out. 