I heard some twisted convoluted excuse for the bill last night that basically said if it's so bad why does Joe want all the congress and federal unions on the plan. Un freakin believable.
Posted on 11/05/2009 10:00:07 AM PST by yoe
Though Republicans oppose the so-called "public option," Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., is proposing the requirement to draw attention to the plan's alleged flaws.
Republican Rep. Joe Wilson proposed an amendment Wednesday that would force all members of Congress to receive health insurance coverage through the government-run plan proposed in the House's reform bill.
Though Republicans oppose the so-called "public option," the South Carolina gadfly -- who gained notoriety for shouting "you lie" at President Obama during his address to Congress two months ago -- is proposing the requirement to draw attention to what he sees as the plan's flaws.
"They know the government-run option will not be in the interest of the American people, either individually or for the American citizens at large," Wilson said Wednesday, arguing that's the reason Congress does not require its members to sign up.
The current House health care legislation states that members of Congress "may enroll" in the public plan. Wilson wants that changed to "must enroll."
"If the public option is good enough for the American people, then it's certainly good enough for Congress," Wilson said. "If this government-run plan is so good, why don't members of Congress take the plan?"
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The point is this will kill the bill as Congress will not want to give up their healthcare plan.
in 5 years this guy should run against Lindsey Grahmnesty for the Senate.
Agreed.
This plan is for the slaves - not the masters.
Absolutely; I’ve been saying that since day one. All public officials and employees must be made to take the exact same healthcare “plan” that is imposed on the rest of us.
In fact, going a step farther, they should be on it for two years before any of the rest of us, just to show us how great it is!
Oooh, there goes that evil conservative Fox again, supporting Republicans.
(/sarc)
On its surface, it's snarky, it's a red herring, it's disingenuous and does little if anything to further our worthy cause.
I’d love to see it.
Say it is so, Joe.
I heard some twisted convoluted excuse for the bill last night that basically said if it's so bad why does Joe want all the congress and federal unions on the plan. Un freakin believable.
I saw where he said “they” changed the word from shall to may.
So its just an option for them.
Would someone post a link to the 2032 page bill?
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