Georgia Congressman Loses Cool With Questioner at Health Care Town Hall

[intrepidorator]

Be prepared to have government run healthcare, Obama will get it passed. He hopes that The democrats will not lose too many seats in congress and will be able to keep the healthcare act in effect at least until Obama is voted out of office in 2012.

[mrstrings65]

Wrong! the members of congress are bought and paid for by special interests..The idea that all those who oppose the bill are the ones owned by special interests is a lie and an insult...total bullshit by these assholes.. fuck them all!

[1207shushu]

This man is an embarrassing to the people in Georgia.

Next election - he'll be looking of another job.

[CoolScoobydoo]

No, he is in a safe district!!

[braveheart1779]

the biggest threat to america is not healthcare, but our debt...

when are people going to realize that china owns our ass!!!!

maybe if these people protested against government spending that has been going on for years, we might be in a different situation!!!

im sure some of those protesters supported mccain, there is no doubt!!!

[ChulaKirby]

Obama's health care advisor, Dr Ezekiel Emanuel, is now saying in the Washington Post that he was for rationing health care but not anymore. To me that is like saying I was for killing grandma by denying her care before I was against it. Where did Obama get these people?

[carguyinok]

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[NoleMan007]

The Dems are digging their own graves by trying to demonize protestors.

This really plays into the hands of the Republicans and they are doing exactly the right thing by keeping their mouths shut and letting the Democrats take all the heat.

[wildpeachatl737]

Much like how Paul Weyrich, Jerry Falwell, Ralph Reed, Beverly and Timothy LaHaye, Pat Robertson, James Dobson did with the GOP by spreading the gospel in a political context and using their organizations to galvanize voters?

I'll have to put my Obama Nazi Socialist spec on, but sure, I'll take a look. Maybe I'll then see what you do.

[carguyinok]

I am SO against HR3200 It's not funny. Because I say we need reform DOSE NOT mean I am for HR3200. The government has NO BIZZ in our healthcare! But, the system IS broken and dose need reform. First step in reform should be GOVENMENT reform then healthcare. Since when is putting down facts whining? I am flat out bitching and feel

Obama makes Sponge Bob Look Like Albert Einstein.

[carguyinok]

Who the HELL said I want it?????

[carguyinok]

Our free clinic is backed by a wealthy family here that owns the hospital. Yes, our DR.'s and staff are all volunteers. We run this once a week and see about 150 people in a night. We have medication aid from three of our local pharmacies. This is a small town of around 15,000 people and we help our neighbors in need around here.

[wildpeachatl737]

Appreciate your honesty and good luck with that.

[sapher2020]

democRATS are all shit

[subjer0]

Oh our anger is FAKE!??

All of us will be paying for this Health Care Reform if this passes. These people who are protesting DO NOT WANT SOCIALIST HEALTH CARE. PLAIN AND SIMPLE. Why would I or anyone that doesn't want this health care, pay for something that we do not want? I mean doesn't our opinion matter too, since were going to pay for it also? Wouldn't you get mad too if you are being charged for something that you haven't bought, or do not want????

[btwall60]

Scott gets to say what meeting it is? His voters are his voters. He probably saw the reaction to his BS and said, quick change the subject, have a staffer paint a Nazi symbol on my sign. DONT LET THE LEFT CHANGE THE SUBJECT.

[95itsjustme]

This meeting was about transportation not healthcare. Why did healthcare come up. Good comeback Scott.

[mgallant01]

This guys is a low class slime ball..

[VictoryCough]

This is very dangerous line we are walking, and as usual the irrelevant points are at the forefront.

This could very easily lead to anti-"mob" or "astro-turf" organization laws and no one will even talk about the freedom of speech that will be trampled on. I always said that there'd be no difference if McCain had won, but it seems like the progressives can get away with much more (ie this is similar to neocons calling people unpatriotic) and be taken seriously when calling protesters mobs.

[quizerry]

You can read a study of the system around the world on cato. org serch the grass isn't always greener. Congress want socialized medicine and this is the first step no matter what they say. We haven't had true Market system for60 years. Gov. control the system more and more and cost go up and up. We can not afford it. I don't want to iive in a socilaist Country where taxes are high and economy is stagnet with inflation and high prices.

[quizerry]

I wish people were informed that the Government controls half the industry and sets the prices for 1/2 the industry directly and the other 1/2 indirectly, They're the problem. They have passed the laws and regulations that cut the consumer out and cut competition. If the consumer controlled all the healthcare dollare the market would cure itself. Experts say just allowinf purchasing across State lines would give 17 million access to affordable care.

[Cassandrea007]

George Soros bought this election to destroy our country and the only way we can take it back to where American should be OF the PEOPLE and for THE PEOPLE is thru MONEY!.Stop buying GE's PRODUCTS.Stop Buying Newspapers & Magazines that are complicate with the Obama & Soro's agenda!Write your Congress People that AREN'T REPRESENTING your ideas in WASHINGTON and tell them YOU WILL vote them out of office and WORK NIGHT and DAY for Someone that WILL Companies & Conress fear losing their jobs

[LifeUntilLove]

Yeah, that's the way to protect america. Attack american workers. Did it ever occur to you that if you don't buy the products, it's the working class that takes the hit? And how are the people not being represented? They VOTED for Obama and the Democratic majority. Democrats actually win elections with votes, not by refusing to allow a recount that got a certain former president in charge where he destroyed the country. It's funny you hate Soros but not the oil companies that bought Republicans.

[rochha]

hahah stupid congressmen should be hanged by the testicles

[texasgurl1986]

Say NO to Husseincare!

[XxAlmightyStanxX]

I love that people are coming to the town halls and protesting for their beliefs....but come on people, have a lil' class. Politicians are scum, yes everyone knows that, but the whole 'angry mob' shouting and screaming is making us citizens look like children having a tantrum.

I don't care about anyone's political leanings, because I think we can all agree with this: The world would be a bit better, if everyone (EVERYONE! BOTH SIDES Y'ALL!) had a little more dignity and honor.

[Zile77]

Liberals are scum who accuse anyone who disagrees with 'em unAmerican. Funny how they thought protesting the war was somehow being more American. Libs are totally nuts!

[XxAlmightyStanxX]

actually, it;s neo-cons that play up the patriot guise my friend.

[rollinglibs101]

2010=1994

[ouodi]

Protest in your own districts. Grassroots is just a mob if you have to protest in a district different from your own representative.

[theunbubba]

I'll protest anywhere I want. My rights don't stop at my district line!

[Nerdylation]

Yes, you can protest anywhere you want, but those lines mean that those representatives don't represent you, and have no responsibility to you or your interest.

You are a carpetbagger, and we don't take kindly to people interfering with our affairs.

[computerpurple]

HELLcare will be the un-doing of the dems come voting time again. We the sane americans will BITCH SLAP ALL the MOTHERFUCKERS right out of office.

[aasign]

Yes Liberals there is a Santa, let the government handle it since they are so efficient. better yet lets all get jobs with the government, that will solve unemployment. We don't need to produce and be productive, we just need to govern ourselves.

[Zoklor]

If it is astroturf, the the Obamabots have been turfed a looong time ago.

[rockytravels]

republicans are like nazis...they start scaring people...then they make people think like them...or else they become craizy and dangerous...sad times for america. I hope hate crime laws apply soon to these demagogues...I feel sorry for the republican party...if this is their new face...oh well...we beat hitler once...we can definetly kick their anri-american rethoric...republicans are at the last throws of their party's existence...

[LooseLatitude]

Yup, Republicans and their National Socialism. Telling their supporters to email them the names of dissenters, sending goon squads in to violently counter dissent, telling people to shut up,...

YA! for the Democrats who will save the day!

-PUKE-

[hydin1]

socialism is never good, never in any form. It has never worked, it doesn't work in SS or medicare, both are broke. It doesn't work in public education or anything other form. Elites imagine its time for socialism, but they are so far removed from a rational understanding of the American people they cant see it for what it will be, ugly. No one wants whats coming, them least of all. The do gooders always believe the lies of their masters, because they are idealists.

[Kad5]

It seems to work just fine in Canada and most other Western countries in Europe. :\

[carguyinok]

SEC. 301. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY.

For an individual's responsibility to obtain acceptable coverage, see section 59B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by section 401 of this Act).

[carguyinok]

SEC. 1173A. STANDARDIZE ELECTRONIC ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSACTIONS. `(D) enable the real-time (or near real-time) determination of an individual's financial responsibility at the point of service and, to the extent possible, prior to service, including whether the individual is eligible for a specific service with a specific physician at a specific facility, which may include utilization of a machine-readable health plan beneficiary identification card;

[wildpeachatl737]

But yet many of us authorize many companies access to our bank accounts using auto-draft services. You disclose much more information when you swipe your bank or debit card.

If this will keep those who aren't entitled from using it and cuts down on waste and fraud (a cost-saving measure), then why not?

[carguyinok]

Point being it removes that CHOICE and opens the door for real time finacial information to the government without warrant or reason needed. Basic freedom is at risk here! Thats like saying " Well I dont do anything wrong. So why not let the government put cameras in my home?" It's an invasion of privacy issue. When you use your CC thats between you the store and bank. Not you, the store, the bank, and the IRS. This bill is more about control of the people then it is health care.

[wildpeachatl737]

If you believe that the information gained from your bank accounts aren't being used by other companies and agencies, perhaps you should read the disclosures on your accounts and card agreements a bit closer...

[carguyinok]

But, thats your CHOICE. If you feel like opening yourself with use of plastic thats your CHOICE. This removes that as a CHOICE. But it comes down to a choice to do so. I dont use my credit cards for my everyday expenses. They are there for travel and emergency use only. This bill opens the door for big brother to look into and control EVERY aspect of your life and leaves you no say on anything. If they say you owe money. Right or wrong they can take it on the spot end of story.

[wildpeachatl737]

As if they don't have that capability already courtesy of the Patriot Act? This proposed card is only for the purpose intended as stated in the bill and unless you have proof otherwise, the rest is merely conjecture and only time will prove one of us right. Frankly, it sounds like paranoia and the fear factor.

[carguyinok]

Fine, I will agree with you that only time will tell. But thats only if this trash get into play. But, almost every bad thing I have pointed out your argument has been. "Well they are already doing that. So why not let this pass." Thats not a good view on anything let alone in politics that will change our country. Fear, YES the thought of the USSA puts chills up my spine.

[wildpeachatl737]

You have no proof that this will be used in the purpose that you state, so it is merely conjecture by you. From the quoted section that you posted, there's no indication or mention unless there's more that you've omitted, perhaps?

[carguyinok]

My proof is in the governments track record for doing so. For years they have taken our rights bit by bit with bill just like this. Backed by people such as yourself. I have read the whole bill. Have you? O guess not being you had to ask if I had omitted anything. Not that it matters because I didnt. But, it only helps me prove my point that the people for this bill dont even know whats in it. If you had you wouldnt be for it. It is that easy!

[wildpeachatl737]

Who said I backed the entire bill? Again, you're making assumptions. From what I've seen of it, there are some things that I don't like and some that I do. But I'm not the one saying that it's going to become a mechanism to control or monitor a person which is what you implied and what I questioned.

Bottom line is that it's good people are discussing it, but if there is an issue with a particular part, it doesn't mean that the entire bill need to be scrapped.

[wildpeachatl737]

You raise plenty of objections without much more than your imagination as your reasoning and offer no solutions to the actual problem. America has had quite enough of that, don't you think?

The healthcare industry in America is broken. It's clear you don't like the proposed solution, what is your proposal since you seem to be well-versed in what's in the bill and can enlighten us all.

[carguyinok]

Ya, your right. I am only posting the cut and paste clean off the bill. Then following the sub section laws that require finding many websites to follow. We dont need healthcare reform tomorrow. Yes it needs to be fixed. But not anywhere near the fixing our government needs. We need government reform. If a politician got into office and did the flip of their campaign promises. Well they need to be held accountable for that and shown the door. From top to bottom clean house of the liars.

[wildpeachatl737]

Keep in mind that there are five versions of the bill out there and this isn't the final draft. By all means, it's a good thing that people are reading it and asking questions, but if you're going to read it with your Obama Nazi socialist glasses on, that's all your going to see.

We need both types of reform and it's been a long time coming, even before Obama. The question I have is where was everybody the last eight years, we could have used you then.

[carguyinok]

Hope your doing well and good to see you chime in again. What you bring up is a huge part of why people are getting so upset. The version I have been reading is from the library of congress (HR3200 introduced in house) updated all the time. But Obama is not what makes this thing the issue with me. I just dont trust the government as a whole. With that I feel you need to worry about details because thats where they hide everything. But obama pushing it so hard dosent help anything.

[wildpeachatl737]

And we shouldn't trust the government as we know they've screwed us in the past, but they weren't alone and had a lot of help. You can spread that around to the financial industry; the insurance industry; the employers who moved jobs overseas for a larget profit margin; Big Pharma who has not only adults, but children and pets strung out and constantly ill; Congress for selling us all out - the list could go on for a few comment boxes. We should question everything, it's our duty to do so.

[wildpeachatl737]

They say the devil lies in the details, granted. But there's a general assumption that Obama is cut of the same cloth when there's no conclusive evidence nor has he been in office long enough to demonstrate that he actually is. Those who claim his supporters believe he is the Messiah are the very ones who complain he hasn't done things quick enough as if he actually was.

There's no push, this has been in the making for over 40 years now, it's simply time to get it done, but done right.

[carguyinok]

My prob. with Obama is that he has done the flip of almost every promise he made in his campaign. Our troops are not home and for that matter he has sent out more. Then he said no more lobbyists and took on more once in office. No more taxes then puts cap n trade on the table. Then record spending like a drunk sailor on leave. Now we have the farmers in CA with land going to dust. He gives African farmers 3.5 Bill. in aid. Where dose it end?

[wildpeachatl737]

He's only six months into his term...

Certainly you raise some issues that raise doubt and he should be held to the fire on campaign promises, you'll get no objection from me on that. But as we can see, America's not too partial on change, especially radical change. There's a big difference in what you'd like to do and what you're allowed to.

Cap and trade - a tax on the energy producers that they plan to pass on to us but they can avoid if they'd look for alternatives.

[wildpeachatl737]

Lobbyists - Referring to William Carr and Bill Lynn's waiver? Not all lobbyists are evil and can actually be helpful to a new admin, but he shouldn't have made such strong statements against them during the campaign and made exceptions.

Spending - In light of what he inherited, the spending was unfortunately necessary to stimulate the economy. Bush spent quite a bit, we had a surplus under Clinton and a record deficit under him. Bush also tripled US aid to Africa.

[carguyinok]

Have you looked at the deal with the CA farmers? Please look up Fresno water wars.

Obama knows it's there and has paid it no mind what so ever.

Then to send 3.5 Bill. over to Africa for farms and poss. trade on that food is just a slap in the face for the American farmers. 60,000+ jobs gone there plus our food.

Then 3 days ago he jumps into Mexico and works on clearing unfit mexican trucks and mexican drivers to transport goods into America. There went more American jobs. Just sad.

[wildpeachatl737]

The biggest threat to American famers is agribusiness. They're taking control of the industry and destroying independent farms. It would appear that Fresno's problems are due to over-population and over-development and is a state issue. it amazes me how people will rail about the government intervention in affairs and then lament when it doesn't.

Blame NAFTA and Clinton for the last part.

[carguyinok]

Just look at cash for clunkers. Here he put's out tax money for getting better MPG cars on the road. Then almost in the same day his program runs outa money again. Government motors announces they are only a few months away from putting out a car that get 230 MPG. IMO any fool would have used that program once those cars where out. The GOV. owns part of GM now so you cant say they didnt know. It's a total lack of thinking....

[carguyinok]

Another part of this deal that just get under my skin more then anything. This bill dose NOTHING to address the real criminals in the med. ind. That being the pharmaceutical companies. They are marketing this bill as an attack on the insurance companies. When in fact they are just ticks on the back of the dog called the pharmaceutical companies. I have one friend with cancer and his bill's for the last 12 months is getting near a cool million dollars. almost 75% of that is in meds.

[wildpeachatl737]

Big Pharma was smart and saw what was coming down the pipe. Why do you think you started seeing reduced prices on some drugs, $4 prescriptions at Wal-Mart and elsewhere and then all the sudden they wanted to help folks with their prescriptions?

They're definitely a cog in the wheel, but this looks to me as if they're throwing the health care industry under the bus while making it appear they're on our team. They're not. You need to keep folks sick to keep feeding the machine.

[carguyinok]

Another thing I feel that I should point out is I am and have been a volunteer at our free med. clinic for the uninsured and see the mass's every week along with working with doctors and medical staff. So I know first hand just how bad things are. We need change! But, putting Ezaquiel Emanuel in power is the last thing this country needs at this point. I want a beter healthcare system so bad it's not funny. But they need to start over from scratch IMO. I have been here on the fight.

[carguyinok]

I am sorry.I did assume your for this. For now I need to get some sleep and get to work in the am. But I would be more then happy to pick this up tomorrow.. Have a good night. Jefferson

[carguyinok]

But i I need to prove it. SEC. 1174. STRENGTHENING AUDIT AUTHORITY.

`(B) ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY- The Secretary is authorized, in connection with conducting audits and other activities under subsection (d), to take such actions, including pursuit of financial recoveries, necessary to address deficiencies identified in such audits or other activities.'.

[Zile77]

carguyinok, these "audits" sound like Scientology.

[theunbubba]

No it sounds like you want to cover for your masters. You are a paid propagandist.

[wildpeachatl737]

Aww shucks...I'm just a simple woman who was lucky enough to get a good education and have an independent mind of my own. Some folks just can't handle that combo nor wrap their heads around what I'm saying and that's okay, I get that. As for you, you sound like someone who has nothing else to bring to the table, so you resort to moving off-topic.

I'm merely presenting my opinion in an open forum, as we all are. I'm not paid by anyone. If you've got proof otherwise, let's see it.

[theunbubba]

Hey dude. That's not the point and you know it.

The government has no right to unwarranted search.

[theunbubba]

Don't give these bastards any ideas.

[KSP0520]

I'm sure we can all agree it's not a perfect system and needs to be reformed. The way they are portraying themselves, our congressmen right up to the president in shutting the people out and acting as though we're kidswho don't know any better is dispicable. These people are losing power every time they speak !! The president himself says he just wants us to shut up !! I don't need a man like that making decisions for me. Our elected officials are liveing high on the hog and have to go!

[wildpeachatl737]

Perhaps it's because some of us are acting like children. Granted, there are some elected officials who need to move on to other careers, but it's finally time we deal with this issue and find a solution to fix what is clearly broken in our healthcare system. Shouting and violence isn't going to accomplish that and it just suppresses the real message, which is fine for those who wish to keep things just as they are.

[imstillworkin]

They're not acting like children. They're acting like people who have been ignored, lied to and taken advantage of. I'm surprised the people have been able to constrain their anger as well as they have.

[wildpeachatl737]

They are, grown folks are supposed to calmly and rationally discuss and not yell and scream at each other like pre-schoolers.

You are right, people are angry but they're directing their anger in the wrong direction (or maybe the right one depending on which side of the fence you're on). The real villians here are the healthcare industry who simply wishes to leave things they way they are as not to disturb the grossly inlftaed profits they been making over the years.

[wildpeachatl737]

Oops, meant "inflated"!

This discourse is exactly what they'd like to see continue as there isn't much focus on reform at all and this is merely a tactic to distract and confuse an already pissed-off and disenfranchised segment of America. Do you really believe Congress is working independently on this? The industry has quite a few members in pocket.

[imstillworkin]

I guess you haven't heard, the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

[carguyinok]

Read PPL PART 3--TREATMENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS PLANS

SEC. 1176. LIMITATION ON ENROLLMENT OUTSIDE OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD OF INDIVIDUALS INTO CHRONIC CARE SPECIALIZED MA PLANS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS.

`(C) The plan does not enroll an individual on or after January 1, 2011, other than during an annual, coordinated open enrollment period or when at the time of the diagnosis of the disease or condition that qualifies the individual as an individual described in subsection (b)(6)(B)(iii).'.

[172677]

You may not be aware of it, but that's the way it is now.....All insurance plans have this same clause...... They ALL have a deadline for enrollment and a once-a-year open enrollment for those wishing to change or join.

Do a little research before making a fool out of yourself in public.

[CastorT64]

This Congressman is a joke. He needs to resign.

[zalzankavol2]

This is perhaps the most frightening video I have seen in all of the town hall or health care coverage. This congressman is the raw, angry, uncovered face of fascism and totalitarianism. It also symbolizes the Obama administration's attitude about physicians. I have read th plan in its entirety, and it clearly means to reduce the number of doctors available, and to disempower doctors and specialists in favor of unionized nurses and PAs. Scary stuff people.

[alwaysright5]

Obamacare does not allow for Tort or legal reform because the trial lawyers are the biggest contributors to the democRATS. Lawyers are just parasites sucking up the economy.

[MKB2814]

So exactly what question did the independent doctor ask?

The reporting was sloppy, ill informed and certainly doesn't constructively contribute to any debate.

[jsruss1961]

Most healthcare cost is associated with insurance. For doctors, insurance is for one reason and one reason only, protection again malpractice. Without tort reform costs will always substantially increase. When a doctor is sued the insurance covers the cost if the doctor is found at fault and awarded a settlement. Many greedy lawyers bring a suit simply to make big money. Why do they not reform tort...most politicians are lawyers. It will not change with a single payer plan only lead to rationing

[carguyinok]

The comment box will only allow so much text. So here is just alittle of this bill. Look it up and read for yourself PPL! SEC. 242. AFFORDABLE CREDIT ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL

(B) with family income below 400 percent of the Federal poverty level for a family of the size involved SEC. 1173A. STANDARDIZE ELECTRONIC ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSACTIONS. `(D) enable the real-time (or near real-time) determination of an individual's financial responsibility You want them in your bank account? WAKE UP!

[Boomer1949]

It doesn't say that. I have the bill right here on my desk top. Please people, download the bill and when you come across post like this, look it up and read the whole thing, so you can see for yourself if what your reading is true. PM me and I'll give you step by step instructions on where to find the bill and how to download it to your ADOBE reader.

[carguyinok]

LMAO, yes it dose I am useing the link YOU sent me yesterday!

[carguyinok]

For that matter the parts of the bill in my post is a cut and paste from the bill. I agree go read it! Since you corrected me yesterday I have read the whole thing with a legal dictionary at my side. So, please dont go saying I am lieing when I am not.

[Boomer1949]

Well, you need to start to comprehend what your reading then because the way you are framing and posting your info is misleading, or more like leading the reader to draw the wrong conclusion.

OH! I get it, that's exactly why you wanted the link. Ok, my bad. Continue on.

[carguyinok]

Your fighting with opinion again. If I am wrong and missleading post proof. I am posting things just as they read.

[carguyinok]

It's the other way around. They will hold this bill to the letter as it was written. The missleading is people that are saying this POS will give everyone affordable healthcare. I have taken NOTHING out of context here. If you want to say I did again PLEASE post proof! Yes, you gave me the link to prove your point. I was wrong. BUT dont get upset when your own facts work against you. Use your facts to disprove what I am posting. You have called me a lier and now admit I am not so....

[Boomer1949]

Your going to loose this fight in the end anyway. The big money behind this bill and big power to get it done will not stop because of your silly post. And your stupid challenge of "show me" bull shit can be spotted a mile away by anyone who has read the WHOLE SEC, not just one sentence.

[carguyinok]

Thats the spirit! LOL, do everyone on this side a HUGE favor and stay on that side. We need as many peolpe like you on that side. I will keep posting my fact filled sentences. If I can even get one more person to read the damn bill it's worth it. Now,if "show me" Or "Prove It" is BS in your world..... Ya, you belong on the side your on. I will post a WHOLE sc after this. How about two. 1 that tells you they check your bank acct's. Then one about how the IRS is in this game. WAKE UP!!!

[Boomer1949]

Post away, you've already lost the fight. You are a little piss ant compared to the big money and big business your up against who helped shape this bill and fully support it. Aetna Insurance, Phyfer, Boeing, Wal-Mart, Shell Oil..just to name a few.

[carguyinok]

And you think because your on their side they give a damn about you? Llike your on the winning team? Or like you share in their power? WOW.... It's sad that you know and point out these companies run our government. Then you just roll with it. I would rather be known for standing up vs. bending over. But I guess some just like getting bent over so much they beg for more. Hope you have a wonderful day. Because if your correct soon enough tomorrow will suck!

[RonPaulGeorgeRingo]

The biggest crime is that relative to just a few decades ago, we now have an INSANE % of the country "employed" in the antiquated & CORRUPT medical industrial complex - essentially doing "MAKE-WORK" (nonsense jobs - mostly in the insurance industry). Regardless of the solution (left, right, or center), these millions of people will eventually have to shift to meaningful employment as opposed to make-work. This will take time. The longer we wait, the worse it will get.

[EmeterioBetances]

SINGLE PAYER HEALTH CARE PLAN NOW!

[Kapan60]

Why?

[PilatusPorterPC6]

We ARE REAL grass roots! You BETTER all believe it! The ONLY thing bought AND paid for was BLOWbama and his CROOKED Crooks at acorn!!

[Scorpio598]

Let's make sure Obama is a one term president.

[RaginCelt]

I'm sorry but Obama will be reelected because republicans are out of touch with Americans and will splinter.

[Joe402]

Give UHC to blue states only, remove regulations to red states and let private insurers screw them.

COMPROMISE

[shiraja1]

Please, I live in one of those Red States. but I am BLUE, and unlike most of those that live in red states, I don't recieve Medicaid, Foodstamp, Free Housing, or Day care assistance,UHC or having a choice, sounds great to most of us that are rational and work hard to keep insurance for our family.

[Boomer1949]

I live in a very red area of up state ny. As a single mother, I raised two kids, without any help from the government and have always been able to afford health care through my employer, that is until 5 yrs ago, when the cost went up so high, I couldn't afford it anymore. We need to reduce the cost so that everyone can afford insurance, no matter their income level..that's what this bill will do.

[Kapan60]

You can deal with healthcare costs in other ways. Simply adding 300 million people to a healthcare bill that makes it mandatory for everyone to have health insurance will NOT do that.

You are trading one evil for a far greater one. This goverment plan will eventually bankrupt the country like all of our other plans (social security, medicare, medicaid). Those programs are nearly bankrupt.

Why on Earth would you want another one?

[tzimtzum1618]

A transportation town hall meeting???

No wonder the congressman got upset. These people tried to hijack a forum that's got nothing to do with the issue they are talking about. It would be the same as having a group of people involved in a class action lawsuit show up at a random court case demanding the judge hear there case over what's on the docket.

The audacity of NOPE???

[dkkght46]

Great historical quotes:

Thomas Jefferson said, "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent".

Edmund Burke; "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is forgood men to do nothing."

Barack Obama; I'm the President. I dont want the folks who created the mess to do a lot of talking. I want them just to get out of the way so we can clean up the mess.

Congressman, It's your career dissapation light and it's going into overtime.

[shampoovta]

This still makes me LOL.

I love this part: "Every one needs to calm down,.... YOU CHOSE TO COME HERE!!!!"

To funny

Wait,.. wait,. lol " DO THAT!"

LMAO!!!!

This and the Union guy calling people Nazis is just to good. Massive fail.

[repubsrtools]

Ya know what burns me about all this news coverage. When we were bombing the crap out of innocent people in Iraq, and some of us took to the streets in peaceful protests, the media barely covered it. Today, no one is dying other then from the HC Industry rationing, and my white brethern can't seem to handle it. And the media is all over it! Disgusting...

[humaner]

repubstools I was there protesting too.Can't believe the hypocrisy of the Republican anger freaks.

[882me]

nows the time to let the South secede. no civil wars ever again.

[humaner]

Explosive and divisive..why is like that why can't people talk....blah blah Republican creeps no facts just attacks.What is the Republican argument?They have no argument.

[toneo2001]

The people ARE talking, you just don't like the passionate way they believe so you name call. They also have an argument but you are indoctrinated not to listen..,..

[humaner]

toneo2001What are u talkin about you make no sense passion is fine if u gotta point ya got no point, neither do the dregs of the Republican party.Indoctrinated who indoctrinated u ?Conspiracy theory nutbar.

[well99]

Your lying but that is ok.People like you believe if they it is so it must be.Dont let facts get in the way.

[humaner]

Do you got a point or do u enjoy writing cryptic crap?Republicans have no point just political hate...Birther,Terrorism ,Torturers,Callin the President a Joker and a Nazi.Friggin Republicans are backward hicks.Bye Bye .

[billeybop]

Let's see, you dare ask a representative a question. What planet are you from? He doesn't work for you fool. He works for himself. The bill is only 1100 pages plus and no one has read it but you must accept it without question.The problem is the people you put in office and their cohorts like AARP think we're to stupid to think!!!

[theunbubba]

Kieth Whitney, Good balanced report. Showed both sides. He should be on Fox.

[theunbubba]

anotherfoolonthehill,

You are showing the world who the original party of the KKK is. The democrats. You originated it and now you're using it to try to make Americans against your statist takeover look bad.

Nobody's buying it.

[theunbubba]

Stop trying to act like you're one of us. The obvious tactic of the leftists is to put racist crap like you're doing out here to make us look bad.

Nobody's buying it.

[wildpeachatl737]

If he says he's a white conservative, then how is he an operative for the left? Besides, racist rhetoric can come from any party, but it would appear that this is one of your own and part of the image problem the GOP has within its members.

Personally, I appreciate his honesty - I know where I stand.

[theunbubba]

I'm not buying what you're selling either.

[guidi2005]

your all class man, all class.

[cowboybill117]

here are some facts that aired on cnn,90% of americans have health insurance,the other 10% have access to free care. 81% of the 90% like their insurance.Obama has in this bill free care for the millions of illegals,and also a line that says illegals do not have to pay taxes.

[nmurray126]

You tell them brother. Medicare, medicaid and social security should all be abolished immediately. They are all socialist programs for non-productive parasites on America.

[electango]

Actually, I think every American should have the same health care plan that members of Congress have. Why should these so called public servants have gold plated health care when the rest of us have to pay for ours?

[guidi2005]

Don't forget the Military too .

[cowboybill117]

look at obama's promises.he now owns banks,insurance companies,freddie and fanny,auto companies,all the ground water in the u.s,,has risen sneaky taxes with his energy bill,now he will own your body also.

[roleram]

I went to a transport meeting to talk about healthcare, what an idiot.

[shiraja1]

So many of the people in the Georgia will vote against their own self intrest, most of them rely on Medicaid to pay for their medical, recieve food stamps and daycare all on the taxpayer. This is such ashame, They hate anything that has to do with the government and yet their whole livelyhood depends on it.

[donutsandwich]

what is the actual percentage of georgians that rely on medicaid ?

[shiraja1]

I'm not sure, since this is a RED STATE, I would say that it is a majority. Most of the Georgian that vote to keep this a RED STATE, depend on those GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS to feed their children, school their children and care for their children, while they go out and protest against those very programs. You may disagree with my comment but that is how it is in those SOUTHERN STATES they will vote against their own self intrest to keep a state RED.

[donutsandwich]

i'm actually looking for the numbers to prove your statement that "most" georgian depend on government programs to (1) feed their children; (2) care for their children; (3) rely on medicaid.

when you claim that government programs school their children, is it that you label public education as a whole as a government program or is it some other separate government program that supplements public education?

i'm not against your comment. if you are right, then you are right.

[shampoovta]

I saw the entire video and this guy Scott is a maroon. LOL

Don't worry Obama now has the blessing of big Pharma he will get his health care. Pharma is going to put out commercials supporting the plan. Even us Libs have lost.

You guys fighting is a waste of time. He screwed all of us. Nothing changes.

[STEEEVVYZ]

we also elected obama BECAUSE WE WANTED HEALTHCARE FOR ALL!!!HE IS DOING EXACTLY WHAT WE ELECTED HIM TO DO,,, THINK ABOUT IT HE RAN ON THIS HEALTHCARE FOR ALL PLATFORM,,AMERICA VOTED HIM IN THE LARGEST MANDATE IN 30 YEARS,,AMERICA WANTS THIS ,,,WE VOTED FOR IT,,THOSE THAT OPPOSE IT REPRESENT A FRINGE MINORITY VIEW,,,,

[davidpark68]

Some Voted for him because he wasn't a Neocon. Some voted for him because of his other broken promises.

[DillonX]

This representative has about 600,000 people in his district & an overwhelming majority of them want THE PUBLIC OPTION - just because you get a mob of 200 people out screaming, hollering & acting obnoxious - is not a grass roots effort - more than likely just health insurance employees & their families.

[LOOKatALLtheBEGGARS]

Where did you get this data about what the people want from? And ya, I'm sure everyone there works for the insurance industry somehow right? Go flip your burgers you hack.

[epicstyle28]

DillonX you at it again, how do you know the overwhelming Majority of them want the PUBLIC Option.

Care to share with us how you got this information. Or is it something you just made up to support what you believe. What it comes down to is a debate, to hear what your constituents want.

And If you can't handle questions and you break under pressure you should be a congressman. You work for the people, so if you don't want to get fired in 2010 he would be wise to REMEMBER THAT.

[electango]

I'll settle for the same health care plan that Obama has and that the members of Congress have.

[CrotchRocket78]

Ron Paul republicans are very little in number.

The far majority of the country voted for obama plain and simple. whats even better is most are questioning that vote and its about damn time.

Independants will be hard pressed to beat Dems and Repubs on the voting booth because the nation is usually split like that, but hopefully with the foul taste of both parties in our mouths, maybe an independant has a chance to get somewhere and the common man will see office

[donutsandwich]

but about half of the american voting population didn't even vote.

[ScottfromTexas]

LOL! Play into the Republican hands? Why would that be? We've rejected this false dichotomy - the Republicans are just as bad. The Establishment (media, dems, repubs) are seeing a huge independent movment and they are scared out of their minds.

As for the Dem idiot, the Insurance companies stand to profit from these plans - people will be FORCED to buy insurance!

[CrotchRocket78]

this is the product of voting for obama, sad that it came down to this and very few saw it coming..

[ScottfromTexas]

Very few? No. The Ron Paul Republicans knew it. The Zio-traitor neocon filth Republicans, however, said "who cares - all that matters is sending more money to Israel."

[pixltv1]

Special interest groups my ass! We'll see in 2010 Congressman. This is long overdue,.. and true Red,White and Blue.

[ScottfromTexas]

Too bad the only conservative running, Ron Paul, was shut out by the dual-citizen neocon traitors running the GOP. Otherwise you would have had him as President and socialized health care wouldn't even be discussed. Instead you would be seeing Federal departments being sunsetted and gun control laws rolled back.