Posted on 03/03/2010 1:33:49 PM PST by Rummyfan
In the entire health care debate, among all the competing lawmakers, politicians, experts and pundits, there's just one person who has seen things from both sides of the political aisle. That is Rep. Parker Griffith of Alabama, who was elected as a Democrat in 2008 and was part of the House Democratic caucus until last Dec. 22, when he switched sides to become a Republican. (Republican-turned-Democrat Sen. Arlen Specter doesn't count, because he switched parties in April 2009, before the current health care debate got underway.)
Given Griffith's unique perspective -- he is also a doctor, with 30 years' experience as an oncologist -- perhaps he has some insight into why the White House and his former Democratic allies in Congress continue to press forward on a national health care bill despite widespread public opposition.
It's gotten personal, Griffith says. "You have personalities who have bet the farm, bet their reputations, on shoving a health care bill through the Congress. It's no longer about health care reform. It's all about ego now. The president's ego. Nancy Pelosi's ego. This is about personalities, saving face, and it has very little to do with what's good for the American people."
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...
A very good psychoanalysis. He has analyzed the psychos.
If Obama fails at this, he is useless to the Progressives, and O better be frightened of that eventuality. Once he's useless, the Progressives will drive him from office, one way or another.
Ego is a big factor, yes, but the bottom line is that they want to control a huge and critical element of our society and economy and to create an irreversible dependence by 100% of the people on the “charity” of the federal government.
Yes they are psychos, but this is about them realizing the have 8 months to try to destroy the U.S.
As with all vicious animals when cornered, they are the most dangerous.
“As with all vicious animals when cornered, they are the most dangerous.”
Thats what Buffalo Bore Ammunition is for. Strictly big bore - strictly business.
uh huh!!!
“...This is about personalities, saving face, and it has very little to do with what’s good for the American people.”
I think that this is politics in America, generally.
Whose right is health care? Do you think it's yours? Hint: Only if you're a communist.
100% spot on.
A thing that has always been a thorn was when it was originally said that health care would be Obama’s waterloo.
It stuck with him and it made it personal for him.
never back a rat into the corner. he should have been left with a way out to save face. Now it’s all or nothing for him and her.
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