[nutmeg]

Doesn’t everyone see that this is just a charade, so the Dems can come out next week and say “Well, we tried, but you saw for yourself, those darn Republicans are just obstructionists, so now it’s up to us to get this done with reconciliation”.

Yes! Hubby and I have been occasionally yelling at the TV: Get out of there! It's a RAT TRAP!

The Republicans need to have one of their guys (ie Paul Ryan) say at some point: "We know we can't get all this done today... Here's a list of OUR ideas for health care reform (and Ryan should READ the list)... we'll be happy to take this up with you on Monday...", then they should get up and leave.

If they allow Obozo to wrap this thing up in a negative light, the Republicans are going to get hurt.

[NautiNurse]

Louise Slaughter, the Southern Belle representing NY. LOL!

[StarFan]

A pundit hit this whole exercise on the head. If you noticed, the Dems kept assuring the public that both sides were almost in agreement except for a few minor differences. This way when they pass it through reconciliation they can say the GOP was in favor of the majority of the bill except for one or two minor points that both sides couldn't agree on. They have their cover with voters who really didn't understand what they heard today. Shame on the GOP for not correcting this repetitive lie.