Go Big Red!
Posted on 12/20/2009 6:55:44 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
WASHINGTON — Ben Nelson has spent his life negotiating big deals, but never one this big.
Now he must face the consequences of his decision.
It may make him popular at the White House and among some of his fellow Senate Democrats, but his announcement brought swift, scathing denunciations from Republicans — in Washington and in Nebraska.
Nebraska GOP chairman Mark Fahleson declared Nelson's decision “the death knell to his political career in Nebraska.”
In contrast to the charged atmosphere that has surrounded the health care debate, Nelson has sought to maintain a calm demeanor and downplay the pressure he has faced. That was his attitude as he sat on a couch in his Washington office and reflected on his decision. The office was officially closed Saturday and the phones were turned off, silent for the moment.
Was he worried about political consequences back in Nebraska?
Some constituents will certainly be unhappy, he said, but just wait until everyone learns about all the benefits in the bill.
“I think that it will begin to sell itself once it's in place,” Nelson said.
Monday, the phones start ringing again.
(Excerpt) Read more at omaha.com ...
This is akind to the kid in junior high who tries to sway the school bully not to pick on him by giving him his lunch money. Only to find out later that the bully has a whole gang wating for him behind the school to kick his ass.
Nelson and the rest of these traitors are in for a real ass kicking!
Once all the illegals are made into voters, and the borders are thrown open to all the members of their extended families... well, you can guess the rest of the story, can't you?
BOYCOTT NEBRASKA!
A historic error.
The Democrats will OWN the corrupt, over-expensive healthcare system. They are now responsible for the future of reduced healthcare choices and the fiscal peril they will put the entire Government into.
They are gang-pressing the American taxpayer into Euro-socialism ... correct that, the Europeans are learning not to be as stupid as we are being on this.
He made a deal but Nebraska will never get anything from it.
This type deal was shot down in the supreme court in the past. He’s a damn fool.
If it was sooooo friggin good Ben, then WHY can't we see it NOW?!?
Just asking.
Boycott our govenment...
Nelson sold his soul to the devil. One day it will cost him dearly.
VOTE AGAINST EVERY DEMOCRAT!!!
Why because we're stupid, of course.
By the way, what ever happened to asking the gentlemen of the Senate whether they're going to be signing up for the plan. Probably you have to be stupid to ask that question, too.
Go Big Red!
Evil Bass_Turd!!!!!!
You are correct. The Devil always collects on his bills. It may not happen today or tomorrow, but, he always gets his due.
“Nelson: Health bill to stand ‘test of time’ as historic reform.”
Nelson will be viewed as an historic moron.
We already KNOW the answer to THAT question.
They are too good to be under the same restrictive, rationed and death panel regulated health scheme.
We are doomed.
In ONE election our country ceased to exist.
When will the time come to take our country back?
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It did sound kind of too far fetched. Just an excuse to be a Rat
“I think that it will begin to sell itself once it’s in place,” Nelson said.
It certainly SOLD you.
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