Posted by
Bullfrog on Thursday, August 06, 2009 7:49:14 PM
I love
this:
Democrats and the White House
are claiming that the sometimes rowdy protests that have disrupted
Democratic lawmakers' meetings and health care events around the
country are largely orchestrated from afar by insurers, lobbyists,
Republican Party activists and others.
Um, yeah, that's why they get shouted down by housewives, contractors, and retired veterans.
The Senate's most powerful Democrat on Thursday scolded health care
protesters dogging his party's lawmakers at local meetings, arguing
that some critics on the political right have run out of ideas—and
ditched their civic manners. Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada accused the protesters of trying to "sabotage" the democratic process.
Actually, Harry, they're participating in the democratic process, and doing a darn good job of it. If you don't like it, draft a bill that will take away the vote from all citizens, and their right to peacefully protest. Ram it through. While you're at it, you might want to take away our passports, too. Just a thought . . . 'cause then we couldn't race across the border to Canada to wait three months for a doctor appointment, and get sent home with aspirin for a broken bone.
Obama's top political adviser, David Axelrod,
participated in a Capitol Hill session at which senators were shown
video of some of the boisterous town-hall meetings, and discussed how
to respond to disruptions.
"It's a challenge, no question about it, and you've got to get out there and make the case," Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., said afterward. "This is not the time for the faint-hearted."
Yeah . . . or any ordinary citizen with a heart condition. But all these jokers care about is how to escape a public meeting at their local church or school with their hides intact. That speaks volumes.
Alright, guys and gals in congress, I'll toss you a chunk of cheese to go with your whine. Maybe a cracker, too. Just don't ask for my vote next year. And don't tell me to shut up, when I voice my opinion.
Get off your fat duffs, and listen to the people who are protesting and beseiging your offices with email and phone calls. They have legitimate concerns.
You do not know what is best for your next door neighbor. You aren't God. Heck, you aren't even a decent citizen, if all you can do is belittle your constituency. They voted you in; they can vote you out.