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Hoyer: Maybe calling it "Obamacare" wasn't such a good idea
mcclatchydc.com ^ | December 3, 2013 | William Douglas

Posted on 12/03/2013 2:16:36 PM PST by Tailgunner Joe

Maybe it wasn't such a hot idea after all for President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats to embrace the "Obamacare" moniker for the Affordable Care Act, House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer mused Tuesday.

"Yeah, I wish I hadn't called it 'Obamacare' before, because that has politicized it and has been used by Republicans as a pejorative term," Hoyer, D-Md., said after a reporter noted Tuesday that he repeatedly called the health care law by its formal name. ....

"I don't know that we need to re-brand the Affordable Care Act," he said. "We do need to say it is the Affordable Care Act."

(Excerpt) Read more at mcclatchydc.com ...


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Hoyer: Maybe calling it "Obamacare" wasn't such a good idea.
21 posted on 12/03/2013 2:38:01 PM PST by gundog (Help us, Nairobi-Wan Kenobi...you're our only hope.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

It’s actually FinallyFindingOutWhatIsInItCare


22 posted on 12/03/2013 2:39:02 PM PST by C210N (When people fear government there is tyranny; when government fears people there is liberty)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Hoyer.. worse than snail shxt, a vile piece of scum and useless POS. I’ll hold back on what I really think.


23 posted on 12/03/2013 2:41:08 PM PST by maddog55
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Democare
Donkeycare
Ratcare
Jackasscare
Abortocare
Epicfailcare
Sociocare
Commiecare
Stalincare
Castrocare
Cubacare


24 posted on 12/03/2013 2:42:08 PM PST by rfp1234 (Impeach We Much!)
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The trouble is, it isn't "affordable".

Almost every law coming out of congress these days has a deliberately-misleading title.

25 posted on 12/03/2013 2:42:34 PM PST by elkfersupper
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To: Tailgunner Joe

No matter what you call it, stupid is still stupid...


26 posted on 12/03/2013 2:44:07 PM PST by Volunteer (Though I know that the hypnotized never lie, do ya? - The Who)
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To: maddog55

That’s an insult to gastropod feces.


27 posted on 12/03/2013 2:44:12 PM PST by rfp1234 (Impeach We Much!)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Crazy Asinine Communist Act (CACA)


28 posted on 12/03/2013 2:46:20 PM PST by rfp1234 (Impeach We Much!)
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Brakes, brakes!! Reverse, reverse!!


29 posted on 12/03/2013 2:47:04 PM PST by Hoffer Rand (There ARE two Americas: "God's children" and the tax payers)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Democratcare would have been more accurate.


30 posted on 12/03/2013 2:48:03 PM PST by DManA
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Just who is it affordable to? Those who don’t have to pay for it, that’s who. That was the way it was designed, to include the millions who were uninsured and already living on government(our)largesse.


31 posted on 12/03/2013 2:50:04 PM PST by billhilly (Has Pelosi read it yet?)
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Akin to Obama Flowers? Pass it on!!

Obama Flowers - Have you ordered yours yet?

(Receptionist) Hello, Welcome to ObamaFlowers, My name is Trina. How can I help you?

(Customer) Hello, I received an email from Professional Flowers stating that my flower order has been canceled and I should go to your exchange to reorder it. I tried your website, but it seems like it is not working. So I am calling the 800 number.

(Receptionist) Yes, I am sorry about the website. It should be fixed by the end of November – or maybe December. But I can help you.

(Customer) Thanks, I ordered a “Spring Bouquet” for our anniversary, and wanted it delivered to my wife.

(Receptionist Interrupting) Sir, “Spring Bouquets” do not meet our minimum standards, I will be happy to provide you with Red Roses.

(Customer) But I have always ordered “Spring Bouquets”, done it for years, my wife likes them.

(Receptionist) Roses are better, sir. I am sure your wife will love them.

(Customer) Well, how much are they?

(Receptionist) It depends sir, do you want our Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum package.

(Customer) What’s the difference?

(Receptionist) 6, 12,18 or 24 Red Roses.

(Customer) The Silver package may be okay, how much is it?

(Receptionist) It depends sir, what is you monthly income?

(Customer) What does that have to do with anything?

(Receptionist) I need that to determine your government flower subsidy, then I can determine how much your out of pocket cost will be. But if your income is below our minimums for a subsidy, then I can refer you to our FlowerAid department.

(Customer) FlowerAid?

(Receptionist) Yes, Flowers are a Right, everyone has a right to flowers. So, if you can’t afford them, then the government will supply them free of charge.

(Customer) Who said they were a Right?

(Receptionist) Congress passed it, the President signed it and the Supreme Court found it Constitutional.

(Customer) Whoa.....I don’t remember seeing anything in the Constitution regarding Flowers as a Right.

(Receptionist) It is not really a Right in the Constitution, but ObamaFlowers is Constitutional because the Supreme Court Ruled it a “Tax”. Taxes are Constitutional. But we feel it is a Right.

(Customer) I don’t believe this...

(Receptionist) It’s the law of the land sir. Now, we anticipated most people would go for the Silver Package, so what is you monthly income sir?

(Customer) Forget it, I think I will forgo the flowers this year.

(Receptionist) In that case sir, I will still need your monthly income.

(Customer) Why?

(Receptionist) To determine what your ‘non-participation’ cost would be.

(Customer) WHAT? Your can’t charge me for NOT buying flowers!

(Receptionist) It’s the law of the land, sir, approved by the Supreme Court. It’s $9.50 or 1% of your monthly income.....

(Customer)interrupting) This is ridiculous, I’ll pay the $9.50..

(Receptionist) Sir, it is the $9.50 or 1% of your monthly income, whichever is greater.

(Customer) ARE YOU KIDDING ME? What a ripoff!!

(Receptionist) Actually sir, it is a good deal. Next year it will be 2%.

(Customer) Look, I’m going to call my Congressman to find out what’s going on here. This is ridiculous. I’m not going to pay it.

(Receptionist) Sorry to hear that sir, that’s why I had the NSA track this call and obtain the make and model of the cell phone your are using.

(Customer) Why does the NSA need to know what kind of CELL PHONE I AM USING?

(Receptionist) So they get your GPS coordinates sir

(Door Bell rings followed immediately by a loud knock on the door)

(Receptionist) That would be the IRS sir. Thanks for calling ObamaFlowers, have a nice day...and God Bless America.


32 posted on 12/03/2013 2:50:14 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Icantbelievetheyrelettingusdothistothemcare..


33 posted on 12/03/2013 2:52:10 PM PST by clintonh8r (Don't twerk me, Bro!)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Ombumbo’s Proctocare.


34 posted on 12/03/2013 2:53:03 PM PST by AlexW
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Sometimes, the name sticks even when it makes no sense, remember The Bush Tax Cuts?


35 posted on 12/03/2013 2:53:21 PM PST by lee martell
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Hey Hoyer, it’s Obamacare, lock, stock and barrel, buddy.


36 posted on 12/03/2013 2:53:44 PM PST by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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Sorry Stenny …..we were going to call it Obama Care anyway…..in fact, WE did start it. It was Hillary Care in 1993 and Obama Care in 2009, period, end of discussion. And Hillary care led to 94 elections and by the time obama care finishes off what 2010 started with 2014, you’ll be sorry about a lot more than just the name.


37 posted on 12/03/2013 2:54:01 PM PST by C. Edmund Wright (Tokyo Rove is more than a name, it's a GREAT WEBSITE)
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Defund and Repeal Petition
38 posted on 12/03/2013 2:57:29 PM PST by Washi
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Of Course.

Call it Climate Change for all I care.

It’s still a crock of shit. Steny


39 posted on 12/03/2013 2:58:14 PM PST by eyedigress ((zOld storm chaser from the west)/ ?s)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

The horse is out of the barn and it ain’t never coming back. This Socialist piece of economy wrecking sabotage will always and forevermore be known as Obamacare.


40 posted on 12/03/2013 2:59:36 PM PST by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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