Posted on 02/07/2007 7:05:06 PM PST by circumbendibus
Thanks, spikeytx86, that's good input on the healthcare initiative Mitt Romney sponsored in Massachusetts.
The only points I would add to your summary is that Romney changed state law to allow insurers to sell cheaper plans to young workers. He also found a loophole in federal law that enabled the self-employed to buy insurance with after-tax dollars, just like employees.
Based on my research, I agree that nothing added or modified by the ultra-liberal legislature of Massachusetts did anything to improve Romney's healthcare plan; quite the opposite. Screwing up good ideas is what Democrats do best.
Those who are just truly passionate about there candidates I have learned to just let there snipes roll of my back, the ones to watch out for are the ones who attack every single candidate, those I have the sneaking suspicion are on the oppositions payroll.
Good observation there, spikeytx86. Don't you just hate wading through the crap to get to the truth? Apparently we need to wear hip waders even here on FR! Makes me want to sign off forever and leave it in God's hands.
Romneys a Mormon. He's dead in the water with the Christian hit squads.
Frankly, I am inclined to believe he's changed his mind regarding abortion. And his religion, well, I don't think it is the New Testament way, but I also think he won't be introducing polygamy or some weird Golden Tablet theology into his policy, either!
Let's put it this way: I'd rather have Donny Osmond as my next door neighbor--Mr. Mormon himself--than the Methodist Hitlery Clinton.
I remember some saying "fundamentalist Christians" (as if having fundamental beliefs were a bad thing!) were going to have a problem with Ronald Reagan in 1980. After all, he was a part of the Hollywood elite, a one-time Democrat and a divorcee.
Nope. After looking at the alternative--a weak-kneed, pantywaist, loser of a candidate in Carter--those kooky Christians voted for Ronaldus Magmus.
The same could happen w/Mitt.
Good morning, R-D!
See my post #24 for more on Romney's speech. You will notice that many of the elements of it were left out of the article by the Associated Press writer.
You can also tell that Romney has had to cope in the real world with the burdens placed on business by an overreaching Government, and, with that experience, he has come up with meaningful solutions.
National tort reform is one I like (Are you listening John Edwards?). Look what litigation has done to the cost of medical care, for example. Before you see the doctor today, you have to fill out a half hour of paperwork so he won't get sued.
Christian hit squads? What is that exactly? Please tell me I don't know what a Christian hit squads is.
Christian hit squads are people who set out to destroy other people who do not believe exactly as they do. They will bash Romney for being a Mormon as if he has 6 wives or something. The man believes in Jesus just like them. He has the cleanest, most pro-business background of anyone in the race and can beat the Beast.
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