(Ironically, this poster was made while Pres. Bush was in office. Instead of being a message from Homeland Security, today it would be a message from Robert Gibbs, Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer)
Un-American. Mob. Nazi. Astroturf. Extreme
I wasn't aware that I somehow fit into these categories. Those who attend the townhall meetings, to voice their dissent to their representatives over the proposed health care plans coming from the Senate and the House, are being maligned by the media, the Democratic National Committee, and their democrat representatives. It has been infuriating watching how these outspoken citizens have been covered, especially the claim of being "astroturf" or "fake". Every clip that I have seen of these "recruited" constituents, they have been average looking, unpolished, holding their handwritten notes in their often nervously shaking hands. There obviously is your handful crazies, that are the loudest squeaky wheel, that is getting the most attention. It is absolutely maddening seeing the double standard. Those who protested the Iraq War or Bush were seen as heroic, even if their posters painted him as Hitler-esque mustache and wardrobe, or even as Satan. Yet, if a questioner's voice raises, or they seem a little heated, they are described as "un-American" or "extremist".
For those of you who disagree with my opinions or think that my analysis of the situation seems "fishy", by all means notify the White House! Apparently, if you receive a "chain e-mail" or are engaged in "casual conversation" which contains any "disinformation", you need to e-mail the White House. Because they "can’t keep track of all of them here at the White House, we’re asking for your help." Here is the e-mail address: flag@whitehouse.gov. Can you imagine if President Bush proposed this initiative, especially following the extremely intrusive Patriot Act? This is the most ridiculous proposal coming from the White House so far in President Obama's presidency. I would consider it a badge of honor, maybe like a Medal of Freedom, to be flagged to the White House. What is happening to our country?
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How all of this is playing out is quite ridiculous. I've said it before, Obama SCARES me. I obviously have very different views on the role of Government than a democrat/liberal well, anc quite frankly Republicans also. I DO NOT believe the government should AT ALL be involved in health care. Not even Medicare and Medicaid. Ok, so I disagree fundamentally with liberals/democrats on the role of govt, fine. But I can not seriously understand how people can with a straight face stand behind what is going on. How can one stand behind the bill as it is written, the way it is written is not good for the American people and will not be helping the system that, we all agree, needs help. Also, how can they just sit back and watch congress try to push this through without reading it? This will not fix the health care "crisis". They need to come up with something better and actually read what is written. If you have REAL, TRUE concerns about health care and believe the govt. should be involved, let's make sure they do it right. This is absolutely not how something this big should be going down.
Christina--I am curious to know how you currently feel about Obama and what is going on with this health care bill.
P.S. Beware of the thought police, they might get you Sarah! But I won't be the one turning you in, my name will probably be turned in with yours.
What SCARES me is not necessarily one person, or specific people, it is the way they are going about business. Democrats and Republicans. Those who are attending the townhalls are better read and versed on what is actually in the bill, not their reps. Yet they are the ignorant people who are missing the big picture.
You are SOOO right. And, to say that they are "dummer than Joe the Plumber". I'm glad those who are actually sticking up for the Constitution and sticking up for what the principles for which this country are founded upon are "un-American" and "ignorant".
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