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Obama Asks Nation for Input On Reforming Health System. 'We Want Your Exact Ideas,' Daschle Says
Washington Post ^ | DEc. 5, 2008 | Ceci Connolly

Posted on 12/05/2008 10:05:05 PM PST by FocusNexus

In between the tree trimming and gift-giving, President-elect Barack Obama is inviting Americans to spend part of the holiday season talking about health care -- and report back to him.

As he gears up for major health reform legislation next year, Obama is encouraging average Americans to host informal gatherings to brainstorm about how to improve the U.S. system.

The sessions, which could take place at a party, over a Menorah-lighting or at the annual Christmas cookie bake-off, are to be held Dec. 15 to Dec. 31. Former senator Thomas A. Daschle, Obama's point person on health, will attend at least one and prepare a detailed report, complete with video, to present to the next president.

In addition to the house parties, Obama's transition Web site, Change.gov, is collecting thousands of comments on health-care reform.

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


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 111th; agenda; bho2008; bhohealthcare; daschle; healthcare; hmos; insurance; obama; obamacare; socialiedhealthcare; socializedmedicine
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To: FocusNexus
But he campaigned on having a plan, just like the economy...

He lied.

81 posted on 12/06/2008 7:32:28 PM PST by gov_bean_ counter ( Sarah Palin is America's Margaret Thatcher; Obama is America's George Galloway.)
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To: FocusNexus

How about: “Get rid of Puff Daschle and then we’ll talk.”

:)


82 posted on 12/06/2008 7:32:58 PM PST by deannadurbin
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To: FocusNexus
Here's my idea Hussein:


83 posted on 12/06/2008 7:47:07 PM PST by tomkat
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To: FocusNexus

How about my idea: “Go F. yourselves, Daschle and Obama!”

We don’t need no stinkin’ socialism......


84 posted on 12/06/2008 8:49:16 PM PST by Enchante (Countless Innocents in Mumbai, India Suffer the "Religion of Peace" in Action)
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To: anniegetyourgun

Yes, or the Dems will pretend they never got all those ideas that don’t make a perfect fit with nationalized health care. THey will talk of the huge consensus from regular Americans, way more than the majority that elected their Messiah, that wants , well, that wants EXACTLY what THEY WANT! Speaking of which, can anyone remember, or was it ever made public, just what Hillary Clinton’s Health Care roundtable, (done almost entirely in private) actually came up with? Was it ever revealed, except that she was trying to do it? Remember, that was FIFTEEN years ago.


85 posted on 12/06/2008 9:20:55 PM PST by supremedoctrine ("One was drawing funny faces, but his own was grave"--Richard Hughes, A High Wind in Jamaica)
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To: FocusNexus

I had a boss like this once. He wanted your ideas. Once he got your ideas, he did what he wanted to do in the first place, except now he had a good notion where his opposition stood.


86 posted on 12/06/2008 9:41:18 PM PST by redpoll
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To: supremedoctrine

The major difference between now and then (Hillarycare) is that the American electorate things Obama can do no wrong. All I can say is BOHICA....only this time, the left controls everything and they will succeed. They’ve bought the Obama lie - that healthcare is a “right.”


87 posted on 12/07/2008 6:40:51 AM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: FocusNexus

Let obama know......


88 posted on 12/08/2008 2:27:19 AM PST by malia
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To: FocusNexus

His big thing is making people think that he needs them. It makes them feel important. When they feel important, they feel good and want to promote the one who makes them feel good.

But, I thought he already had all the answers!


89 posted on 12/08/2008 2:48:14 AM PST by Bellflower (A Brand New Day Is Coming!)
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To: long hard slogger; FormerACLUmember; Harrius Magnus; hocndoc; parousia; Hydroshock; skippermd; ...
Socialized Medicine aka Universal Health Care PING LIST

FReepmail me if you want to be added to or removed from this ping list.


90 posted on 12/08/2008 6:03:09 AM PST by socialismisinsidious ( The socialist income tax system turns US citizens into beggars or quitters!)
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To: anniegetyourgun

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!


91 posted on 12/08/2008 6:11:36 AM PST by Paul46360
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To: FocusNexus

My suggestions:

I am very concerned about the future of the health care system in America. I truly fear that we are going to see a total collapse of the system in the very near future. To that end, I hope that the Obama-Biden administration will take positive steps to protect the health care system in America.

First and foremost, allow all Americans unlimited access to Health Savings Accounts. Allow those who are capable of preparing for our own future to do so.

Second, follow the example of medical providers that are not generally covered by insurance plans: i.e. elective cosmetic surgeons (breast enhancement, facelifts, etc), and corrective eye surgery (laser surgery, etc). In both these areas, because the money comes directly from the pocket of the consumer, the various providers must compete for that money. Therefore, *some* of them keep their prices low (or drive their prices down) to attract lower-income patients. Others compete by offering special services to attract other consumers.

In other words, allow the market to work out the issues. We have at least two areas of health care that are meeting the needs of their consumers very adequately. Follow the example set by these areas and spread it to the rest of the health care market.


92 posted on 12/09/2008 7:18:38 PM PST by Stegall Tx (Where's my check, Mr President?)
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