Posted on 11/05/2009 10:00:07 AM PST by 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?"
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great idea
add all gov employees to the plan as well
They could start today by putting them on Medicare and Medicaid. That would be only fair. Why should they get better care than their slaves.
They could start today by putting them on Medicare and Medicaid. That would be only fair. Why should they get better care than their slaves.
While I don’t agree with universal healthcare under any circumstance, it seems quite fitting that those that are proposing it should have to take their own bite of the sh*t sandwich they are trying to force down our throats.
Too bad they won't consider it.
The Americant Politburo declares, “This is an OUTRAGE!!!”
1000's have responded to Michelle Bachman's call to come to the Capitol. Watch it on C-Span 3
I will add, as a fifth circumstance in the situation of the House of Representatives, restraining them from oppressive measures, that they can make no law which will not have its full operation on themselves and their friends, as well as on the great mass of the society. This has always been deemed one of the strongest bonds by which human policy can connect the rulers and the people together. It creates between them that communion of interests and sympathy of sentiments, of which few governments have furnished examples; but without which every government degenerates into tyranny. If it be asked, what is to restrain the House of Representatives from making legal discriminations in favor of themselves and a particular class of the society? I answer: the genius of the whole system; the nature of just and constitutional laws; and above all, the vigilant and manly spirit which actuates the people of America -- a spirit which nourishes freedom, and in return is nourished by it.
If this spirit shall ever be so far debased as to tolerate a law not obligatory on the legislature, as well as on the people, the people will be prepared to tolerate any thing but liberty.
I propose forcing them onto the gallows.
What a great idea. Joe Wilson is a stand up guy. Way to go Joe!
It was stupid beyond belief that these people, supposedly smarter than any of the rest of us, didn't realize this and use it to their advantage, instead of allowing the fair criticism to their suggested legislation.
Instead of:
...seeing that all payers (government Medicare/Medicade, private insurance, self-pay) are billed the SAME amount (right now costs are subsidized by higher billing amounts to private insurance and even higher billing to those who self-pay).
...seeing that consumers can save tax deferred money in health savings accounts for out of pocket expenses. Ted Kennedy was a strong opponent of this. He's dead now. Let's move on.
...other proposals have included portability of insurance across state lines and other options.
But shackling us under a 1000 page version of the 1300 page bill still brings us Obamacare incrementally.
What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.
All men are created equal but some are more equal than others, comrade.
I think all the pubbie’s ought to start sying this. Problem is, too many of them are also part of the problem. Wishfull thinking.
This is a great idea politically. It forces the hands of the democrats.
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Go Joe!!
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