Posted on 08/09/2009 6:06:55 PM PDT by new cruelty
On Saturday August 8, 2009 my wife, children, and I attended a town hall meeting held by US Congressman John Adler, DEMOCRAT, Representative for New Jersey 3rd District. We arrived shortly after the meeting began, signed in, and found seats in the back of the assembly room, which was roughly the size of a gym. Few seats remained empty and people lined the perimeter walls. Essentially it was standing room only.
Adler was speaking when we walked in and was touting what he saw as problems with the current health system. I heard him offer slight praise for health systems in other countries, at which point a chorus of booing erupted. Adler quickly noted that the United States still has the best health care system in the world and the booing turned to applause.
Several times throughout the meeting Adler made it clear that he was OPPOSED to the health care bill and would vote AGAINST it.
He stated that he was against offering health care to illegal immigrants.
He stated that he thinks the health care bill would bankrupt the United States.
He stated that he was opposed to TARP but was not around to vote against it and that he voted against additional funding earlier this year. He also stated that he thinks business should be allowed to fail.
At the end of his comments, which took about 20 minutes, the audience was asked to line up to ask him questions. Many people lined up to ask questions and Adler took time to give direct and complete answers. Only 1 hour was allotted for the meeting, and as a result, several people did not get to ask a question. One person expressed his displeasure by shouting at Adler and begging him to stay longer. When finally given an opportunity to speak at the microphone, this person noted that he would “gladly give a little more money if it meant health care would be provided to all Americans”, to which someone shouted, “No one is stopping you from giving more!”
Also in line was an elderly woman who said that she whatever is done, should be done in a slow, thoughtful and fiscally sound manner. Then she held up a book of COMMON SENSE and said that everyone in the room should read that book. Many people applauded.
There were just a few outbursts. A single police officer was present. The only time he moved around was to ask the person that was shouting for more time to settle down. One man appeared very distressed and repeatedly snapped out loud for all of those booing to shut up. A few of those who were booing within earshot turned and told him to shut up. Other than that it was an orderly meeting.
Someone in line proclaimed that he had read the entire bill and cited word for word from a section in the bill that would exclude people with special needs. Adler appeared stunned at what was read, stated he was not aware of that section, and then restated that he would vote AGAINST the bill.
Adler had another town hall meeting to attend in Riverside, NJ, but he stayed later than the appointed time and talked face to face to many people as he slowly made his way to the exit.
I will believe the ‘NO’ vote when I see it. Remember, many of these people lied to get into office.
Hey we got to Kathy Castor here in Tampa. She has stated she will not vote for a bill with no strong public option...Translation. It is dying and she is looking for an out. The Heat Is On. Take it to the street. All the Tea Baggers Hallers and Birthers are killin em. Never believe the MSM Bull.. They are squealing cause we are beating them senseless.
Even the DUmmies are losing faith and suggesting that they should let it die.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2312210/posts
Wow excellent report. Wish I had a page ref for the special needs bit.
you might be thinking of Jerrold Nadler from New York? Or maybe Adler is a but heavy also.
Sorry, I wish I could recall the section.
At Adler’s request, the person speaking cited the exact page and section, but I did not write it down. I know the page number was in the 300s but that is of little help.
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Did we get that in writing? Dems like to talk out of both sides of the forked tongue these days.
Is your Congressman still popular with the folks in your district?
You’re thinking of Gerald Nadler.
You are thinking of Gerald Nadler, (D) NY. (NYC district)
Or at least a video?? Something would be really nice.
This Adler stands around 5’9” and looks to be around 150lbs soaking wet.
Good job and thanks for the report. Keep the pressure on everyone. Call, call, fax and get to townhalls. The quaterback in NC Heath Schuler (????) Blue Dog said he is voting against it.
Don’t believe em - keep the pressure on.
Adler was speaking when we walked in and was touting what he saw as problems with the current health system. I heard him offer slight praise for health systems in other countries, at which point a chorus of booing erupted. Adler quickly noted that the United States still has the best health care system in the world and the booing turned to applause. Several times throughout the meeting Adler made it clear that he was OPPOSED to the health care bill and would vote AGAINST it. He stated that he was against offering health care to illegal immigrants. He stated that he thinks the health care bill would bankrupt the United States. He stated that he was opposed to TARP but was not around to vote against it and that he voted against additional funding earlier this year. He also stated that he thinks business should be allowed to fail... Someone in line proclaimed that he had read the entire bill and cited word for word from a section in the bill that would exclude people with special needs. Adler appeared stunned at what was read, stated he was not aware of that section, and then restated that he would vote AGAINST the bill. Adler had another town hall meeting to attend in Riverside, NJ, but he stayed later than the appointed time and talked face to face to many people as he slowly made his way to the exit.It's a little thing called *respect*. Well done, well said, and bravo Representative Adler (D-NJ)!
you might be thinking of Jerrold Nadler from New York? Or maybe Adler is a but heavy also.
You’re right. I posted to fast.
Its working. Even the DUmmies are hoping it dies a quick death.
here is info from the net
“Pg 354 Sec 1177 – Government will RESTRICT enrollment of special needs people!”
if you look can you post the exact wording..I think this is a key thing that should be honed in on since the Kennedy family is so involved in special needs kids.
This is Kennedy’s Bill...I wonder what Eunice and Maria think of it.
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