[Billthedrill]

The foundational assumption for socialism is that there is an existing surplus sufficient to be redistributed without obvious immediate harm. By the time the harm sets in the other side is blamed for it - in communist Russia these were known as "wreckers." It's a jolly way to avoid blame and hang a few of the opposition in addition. It does nothing for the economy but everything for the party.

Lest anyone think I'm exaggerating, let us note that the hate campaign against anyone opposing health care "reform" has ramped up with its passage in the House instead of abating. Opposition to 0bama is now openly smeared as racism and that will continue until 2012. They're setting up critics as scapegoats for the inevitable shortages and failures, and it's going to get very much nastier before it's all over.

[caww]

I agree with this....politically even if the Repub.’s win the next election....they will look bad as the bill’s requirements begin to be revealed for what they actually are.

... And frankly if the R. Party continues to push Romney he will do little if anything to change the course as he supported and helped the lead for Mass. heathcare.

As for the “racism” issue....I learned awhile back not to play in their park. Someone brings it up to me I am quick to say any conversation ceases if they remain on that point. The race card is history, they just NEED it to justify themselves when backed into a corner.