[who_would_fardels_bear]

If the end game were ObamaCare or Not ObamaCare then this essay might make sense. The essayist seems to suggest that we should go along with US Grant and let ObamaCare go into law as soon as possible. That way it will be seen as the failure that it is and repealed.

Unfortunately ObamaCare is like Don't Ask Don't Tell. It is an interim placeholder for another goal. Don't Ask Don't Tell was always going to lead eventually to gays openly serving in the military. Similarly ObamCare has always been about single payer.

If ObamaCare is allowed to pass and then found wanting, it will not be repealed and replaced by private insurance. Instead, it will be repealed or altered into single payer.

Ted Cruz's action are one last (most likely futile) gasp to prevent the complete government takeover of the medical insurance industry.

He may not be successful in his effort, but it's nice to see that someone is willing to fight for what's right rather than do some deal that only helps the Republicans in the short run and will hurt all Americans in the long run.

[CelesteChristi]

If ObamaCare is allowed to pass and then found wanting, it will not be repealed and replaced by private insurance. Instead, it will be repealed or altered into single payer.

Until I read your post I'd been an advocate of letting Obamacare begin - let it stand and fall. Let America feel the pain and see the light. I didn't see the endgame.

Thanks