People who think Obama did this naively or without realizing there’s be blowback are nuts. He knew exactly what he was doing. Just like everything else he’s done. It’s not “in over his head” stupidity, it’s part of his radical vision of a different country.
Anyone will tell you that you never go into a negotiation asking for the least you’ll accept - you always ask for the MOST. Then you back down if necessary and still end up getting most of what you wanted in the first place.
Look at Obamas #1 position - absolute mandate.
Then look at #2 - “the accomodation”, which merely shifts the responsibility for payment without altering the mandate.
Anyone care to guess what #3 will be? Rest assured it will not be complete recapitulation. That’s not in the playbook.
Already falling back to position #2 has gained a great deal of support from Catholics and others. He’ll probably fight like hell to go no further, and if he wins, he’s really won everything he wanted.
It is evil and wrong, but it is not a rookie mistake.
Look at Obamas #1 position - absolute mandate.
Then look at #2 - “the accomodation”, which merely shifts the responsibility for payment without altering the mandate.
Anyone care to guess what #3 will be? Rest assured it will not be complete recapitulation. That’s not in the playbook.
Already falling back to position #2 has gained a great deal of support from Catholics and others. He’ll probably fight like hell to go no further, and if he wins, he’s really won everything he wanted.
It is evil and wrong, but it is not a rookie mistake.
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You absolutely nailed it. Leftist ploy and never giving ground. The Catholics are nuts to fall for it.
I would leave the system and self insure. Let the government monies go.
Goal for #3 ~ just thinking. If they can force you to accept”free” birth control - how long until they can force you to take it? After all, it is economically justified.
Goal for #3 ~ just thinking. If they can force you to accept”free” birth control - how long until they can force you to take it? After all, it is economically justified.
This is a necessary camel nose under the tent for establishing free abortion on demand.
Obama knew what he was doing.
He wants the Church to bow to his edicts, no matter how AntiChristian he becomes.