That's not what I'm saying. What I said was, in essence, that conservatives seem to have this head-in-the-sand blindness when it comes to these kinds of all-encompassing federal programs. My point was that another example already existed of a federal program that very few conservatives back in 1998-2000 thought was going to fly.
I'm still reading about the details of No Loony Left Behind. The details are important, but my major concern was that people here reading about this *didn't want to believe it at first.* That to me is *why* these incredible boondoggles keep getting imposed on us - a supposedly "conservative" administration floats them, and Republicans in Congress vote for them. Meanwhile, the conservative supporters of Bush, who are exhorted relentlessly to support the administration no matter what, once again get blindsided by realpolitik.
So, you are NOT saying that there will be compulsory psychiatric screening for 300 million people? Those who do not measure up will NOT be forced to take psych meds made by drug companies financially friendly to President Bush?
Doesn't that mean we think the same? Because I don't either. So, why are you so upset? How is it that I have my head in the sand? What sneaky proposal is in that document you linked that has you so exercized? Is it law?
Is is going to be an EO? Does congress have to act?
I just can't get excited over this.