Joe Wilson Proposes Forcing Congress Onto Government Health Insurance Plan

Fox News ^ | November 4, 2009 | Staff

[yoe]

Though Republicans oppose the so-called "public option," Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., is proposing the requirement to draw attention to the plan's alleged flaws.

Republican Rep. Joe Wilson proposed an amendment Wednesday that would force all members of Congress to receive health insurance coverage through the government-run plan proposed in the House's reform bill.

Though Republicans oppose the so-called "public option," the South Carolina gadfly -- who gained notoriety for shouting "you lie" at President Obama during his address to Congress two months ago -- is proposing the requirement to draw attention to what he sees as the plan's flaws.

"They know the government-run option will not be in the interest of the American people, either individually or for the American citizens at large," Wilson said Wednesday, arguing that's the reason Congress does not require its members to sign up.

The current House health care legislation states that members of Congress "may enroll" in the public plan. Wilson wants that changed to "must enroll."

"If the public option is good enough for the American people, then it's certainly good enough for Congress," Wilson said. "If this government-run plan is so good, why don't members of Congress take the plan?"

[444Flyer]

“Exclusive: Interview with Rep. Joe Wilson on Health Care”

http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/05/exclusive-interview-with-rep-joe-wilson-on-health-care/

[Hoodat]

I had long said that the day Ted Kennedy walks into DC General for hospital service would be the day that I support socialized medicine. Needless to say, that day never happened. Kennedy avoided government hospitals at all cost even though he qualified for VA care. Go figure.

[MortMan]

What a$$hole at Fox labeled Rep. Wilson a “gadfly”?

I’d like to be the first to call that stupid son-of-a-biotch a stupid son-of-a-biotch.

[GreyFriar]

I believe that Pelosi, Reid and company are putting themselves into the government plan they want to foist on to this nation.

If the government plan drives the insurance companies out of business, thus leaving only the government plan, then members of Congress and all federal employees will be automatically enrolled into the government plan.

WHY?

The current federal health insurance plan is based upon group purchasing from existing health insurance companies, if those companies go out of business, then the current federal health care goes out of business.

To me this is a classic “Hoist on their on petard” moment, where the Congressional Elite, so long exempting themselves from the laws they pass, are going to, as a consequence of those laws, make them suffer just like they want us citizens to suffer.

[C210N]

This may be a good political angle to play, but just don't get into a corner where at the last moment pelousy changes the bill to accept this plank and then expect/get republican votes.

Thing is, pelousy couldn't care less what many of the details are, as this "thing" is so horrendous and monstrous to our republic, it must be defeated no matter what's in there for "public option", abortion, or forcing lawmakers to be on the same plan.

[GraceG]

What is good for the goose is good for the gander needs to have meaning in Washington again.

When congress exempts themselves don’t they violate the equal protection clause?

[GreyFriar]

Most likely, but “Hey, they are Congress.” (BARFFFFFFFFFF)

[twister881]

Tutu-wearing, pansy Marxist FJB.

[newgeezer]

Joe Wilson Proposes Forcing Congress Onto Government Health Insurance Plan

Okay, I hear what you're saying.

But, let's not give anyone the idea that doing so would make this giant dose of Marxism acceptable.

[Libertina]

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The number of the Capital Switchboard is 202-224-3121.

The Blue Dog Leadership Team and there telephone and fax numbers are:

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Telephone: 202-225-4031, Fax: (202) 226-6866

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Cuellar, Henry (TX 28th), (202) 225-1640

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[hattend]

Excellent idea, Joe! good on you!

[hattend]

I wonder what the context is of that picture.

Rahm needs an ass kicking.

[algernonpj]

Taxpayers swarm Capitol to protest Obamacare - 10,000 chant to Congress: 'Hands off our health care' and 'Kill the bill'

[newgeezer]

Excellent idea, Joe! good on you!

So, is the point to say if Congress comes up with a plan they're willing to go on themselves, we're probably okay with it, too?

[Recovering Hermit]

I propose forcing them onto the gallows.

Most of them deserve such a fate. 200 years or so ago they likely would have gotten it.

[Ptarmigan]

I like that.

[khnyny]

Laura Ingraham was talking to a guest this morning on her show and they were discussing how Planned Parenthood has been made a quasi-government agency by the health bill, complete with funding. That means abortion is definitely a part of this tax-funded bill.

[soycd]

Man, that finger he is pointing with the ugly face would have been snapped
into several pieces if I were the target and that close.

The hate in that sissy’s face is more deserving of a knockout
punch, but I’d go for the finger out of politeness.

[concerned about politics]

Republican Rep. Joe Wilson proposed an amendment Wednesday that would force all members of Congress to receive health insurance coverage through the government-run plan proposed in the House's reform bill.

Why not? If it's as good as the democrats claim it is, they should be waiting in anticipation to sign up for it themselves.
So, how great is this bill, Nancy? You can be the first to sign up!

[concerned about politics]

"If the public option is good enough for the American people, then it's certainly good enough for Congress," Wilson said. "If this government-run plan is so good, why don't members of Congress take the plan?"

These words should be in every commercial and in every News Paper in the country. That would wake up a lot of people.
"Good for thee, but not for me."