Rep. Anthony Weiner Points Out the Rank Hypocrisy of Congress on Medicare & Opposition to Public Option

(Via Heather, http://crooksandlairs.com ) Rep. Anthony Weiners (D-NY) office today released an internal study showing that 151 members of Congress currently receive government-funded; government-administered single-payer health care — Medicare. Of those 151 members, 55 are Republicans who also happen to be steadfastly opposed [to] other Americans getting the public option, like the one they have chosen. Included on Weiners list are anti-public option crusaders Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ), Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Sen. Orin Hatch (R-UT), Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL), Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY), Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), and Rep. Peter King (R-NY).

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[BudSmokinEm]

To many people cry over the slightest raising in tone...sometimes it makes me wish the Internet had never been invented as people dont know what to do when you interact with them way. Weiner, no un at all, did what was right...those b&&&&s deserved more chewing out than what he gave em.

[HugeJohn51]

awesome clip Ragin Lib- well done.

[k9sjose]

I don't care about which party says what, I am just happy to hear someone speak with some logic. It's been a Weiner week for me, I've been tracking as many youtube video's that I can find on him, and I have to say this. I don't agree with him on every point, but I have not heard among any others in our government, anyone so clear, logical, and passionate about his positions. I would hate to consider myself a 'right winger', just because I don't like the classification. But he makes me listen

[megarational]

Excellent.

Maybe the public is finally being heard over the ranting and shouting of the Tea Baggers.

[Smartassawhip]

I just added 2 more petitions to the comment section of my profile. If you want a strong public option please take a moment to come by and sign them. Thanks.