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Posted: 9/15/2009 4:59:32 PM EDT

Here it comes.

WASHINGTON – The Senate's top health care negotiator says he's moving
ahead on health care legislation without the bipartisan agreement he'd
hoped for. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said late
Tuesday he'll unveil a formal proposal on Wednesday, and move to
committee deliberations next week. The Montana Democrat had spent
months negotiating behind closed doors with a small group of senators
trying to reach an elusive bipartisan deal.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090915/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul_41

Posted: 9/15/2009 5:37:07 PM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
Here it comes.

WASHINGTON – The Senate's top health care negotiator says he's movingahead on health care legislation without the bipartisan agreement he'dhoped for. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said lateTuesday he'll unveil a formal proposal on Wednesday, and move tocommittee deliberations next week. The Montana Democrat had spentmonths negotiating behind closed doors with a small group of senatorstrying to reach an elusive bipartisan deal.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090915/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul_41

Well the Dems are in charge with a fairly LARGE majority and the presidency that was won with a handy majority. Like it or not they are in the majority now I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

Posted: 9/15/2009 5:38:52 PM EDT

[#2]

Looking foward to the day when they have to own it all by their lonesome too.

Posted: 9/15/2009 5:50:04 PM EDT

[#3]

bend over guys

time for health care

Posted: 9/15/2009 5:56:11 PM EDT

[#4]

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Looking foward to the day when they have to own it all by their lonesome too.

Except for the turncoat R's that will vote for it so as not to Hurt their Bipartisan Cred & pray they get re-elected.

Posted: 9/15/2009 5:57:17 PM EDT

[#5]

I've seen a summary of his bill. It will not have a public option. It will have funding to start up "co ops" and a whole host of regulations and taxes on the insurance industry. It will include a mandate that everyone buy coverage and handouts for people who can't afford it. Bend over.

I've read speculation that they might have some far left dems jump ship because of the absence of the public option, but I don't buy it. Commies are all about incremental advances. They'll pass this now, and when it fucks things up even more and people are even more pissed off with skyrocketing prices and long waits, they'll blame "lack of regulation" "dishonest insurance fatcats" and "the free market" as they push through single payer.

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:04:57 PM EDT

[#6]

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Looking foward to the day when they have to own it all by their lonesome too.

Except for the turncoat R's that will vote for it so as not to Hurt their Bipartisan Cred & pray they get re-elected.

There's always one or two. That'll never change. And it won't affect the perception that this is being hastily pushed through with no real support from Republicans.

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:08:09 PM EDT

[#7]

I can't wait to vote that Fucker out of office. Baucus is done for if this goes through.

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:08:44 PM EDT

[#8]

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I can't wait to vote that Fucker out of office. Baucus is done for if this goes through.

take tester with him. fucking "blue DOG" assholes.

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:10:49 PM EDT

[#9]

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Well the Dems are in charge with a fairly LARGE majority and the presidency that was won with a handy majority. Like it or not they are in the majority now I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

I don't know, why don't you tell us. I was always under the impression that the Republicans were afraid to use such tactics.

?

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:11:19 PM EDT

[#10]

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Quoted:
Here it comes.

WASHINGTON – The Senate's top health care negotiator says he's movingahead on health care legislation without the bipartisan agreement he'dhoped for. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said lateTuesday he'll unveil a formal proposal on Wednesday, and move tocommittee deliberations next week. The Montana Democrat had spentmonths negotiating behind closed doors with a small group of senatorstrying to reach an elusive bipartisan deal.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090915/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul_41

Well the Dems are in charge with a fairly LARGE majority and the presidency that was won with a handy majority. Like it or not they are in the majority now I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

nothing this costly or controversial IMO

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:17:27 PM EDT

[#11]

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how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

I don't know. Why don't you post up some examples?

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:19:09 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Here it comes.

WASHINGTON – The Senate's top health care negotiator says he's movingahead on health care legislation without the bipartisan agreement he'dhoped for. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said lateTuesday he'll unveil a formal proposal on Wednesday, and move tocommittee deliberations next week. The Montana Democrat had spentmonths negotiating behind closed doors with a small group of senatorstrying to reach an elusive bipartisan deal.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090915/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul_41

Well the Dems are in charge with a fairly LARGE majority and the presidency that was won with a handy majority. Like it or not they are in the majority now I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

When repubs were in the majority , there were rules in place allowing the dem party (minorityparty) to add amendments and make changes to a bill. The first thing this session of congross controlled by the dems did, was remove those rules, preventing any input from the repubs (minorityparty).

Most of everything was passed bipartisanly the first 4 years of bush's presidency, out of unity over the 9/11 attacks.

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:31:07 PM EDT

[#13]

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I can't wait to vote that Fucker out of office. Baucus is done for if this goes through.

Good Luck

With opponents like Bob Kelleher (R*) Baucus will be around for a long time.

* Bob Kelleher formerly a member of the Democratic Party

** Bob Kelleher formerly a member of the Green Party

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:31:15 PM EDT

[#14]

front page of USA Today:

"Healthcare bill still faces uphill battle"

The dems are trying to figure out how to placate their socialist loony left base without actually having to claim responsibility for this turd.

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:33:20 PM EDT

[#15]

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I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

I dont know.

And I have a funny feeling you dont either.

What major legislation passed along party line votes affecting 15+% of the GDP????

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:35:36 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Here it comes.

WASHINGTON – The Senate's top health care negotiator says he's movingahead on health care legislation without the bipartisan agreement he'dhoped for. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said lateTuesday he'll unveil a formal proposal on Wednesday, and move tocommittee deliberations next week. The Montana Democrat had spentmonths negotiating behind closed doors with a small group of senatorstrying to reach an elusive bipartisan deal.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090915/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul_41

Well the Dems are in charge with a fairly LARGE majority and the presidency that was won with a handy majority. Like it or not they are in the majority now I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

The difference is that the GOP never went through with the "Nuclear Option".

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:36:40 PM EDT

[#17]

To think a traitor came out of Montana.

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:38:03 PM EDT

[#18]

There will be no full vote on "reform" this year. They are scared, and will play the committee and talk it to death game until the Holiday break.

Next year, they will use the "election year" excuse. I really think this whole mess is now DOA.

The Kenyan be damned, they want to be re-elected to continue their lives of crime.

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:38:59 PM EDT

[#19]

Oh good, that means we get fucked by both parties.

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:39:08 PM EDT

[#20]

Ok, guys...maybe I'm naive, but how do you FORCE everyone to have health insurance coverage? What happens if you don't? Can the police just approach you, ask to see your "Papers Please", and take you to jail if you can not produce??? fine you? force you into a public option? refuse you emergency care? Shoot your dog?

thoughts?

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:45:37 PM EDT

[#21]

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Ok, guys...maybe I'm naive, but how do you FORCE everyone to have health insurance coverage? What happens if you don't? Can the police just approach you, ask to see your "Papers Please", and take you to jail if you can not produce??? fine you? force you into a public option? refuse you emergency care? Shoot your dog?

thoughts?

Central registry maintained by the IRS, with fines and pay garnishment if necessary to collect. Got any more questions?

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:46:53 PM EDT

[#22]

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Ok, guys...maybe I'm naive, but how do you FORCE everyone to have health insurance coverage? What happens if you don't? Can the police just approach you, ask to see your "Papers Please", and take you to jail if you can not produce??? fine you? force you into a public option? refuse you emergency care? Shoot your dog?

thoughts?

they'll have you provide proof of coverage on your tax return.

Posted: 9/15/2009 6:55:59 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Here it comes.

WASHINGTON – The Senate's top health care negotiator says he's movingahead on health care legislation without the bipartisan agreement he'dhoped for. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said lateTuesday he'll unveil a formal proposal on Wednesday, and move tocommittee deliberations next week. The Montana Democrat had spentmonths negotiating behind closed doors with a small group of senatorstrying to reach an elusive bipartisan deal.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090915/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul_41

Well the Dems are in charge with a fairly LARGE majority and the presidency that was won with a handy majority. Like it or not they are in the majority now I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

Since when is barely over half(53%) a handy majority? Seems more like a bare or plain old majority to me.

Also, ever going to address the other posters with some examples of repubs pushing stuff through? Or address the rules changes your dem buddies pushed through to stifle dissent?

Posted: 9/15/2009 7:09:41 PM EDT

[#24]

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Ok, guys...maybe I'm naive, but how do you FORCE everyone to have health insurance coverage? What happens if you don't? Can the police just approach you, ask to see your "Papers Please", and take you to jail if you can not produce??? fine you? force you into a public option? refuse you emergency care? Shoot your dog?

thoughts?

Central registry maintained by the IRS, with fines and pay garnishment if necessary to collect. Got any more questions?

What's next, they'll be "forcing" us to have yearly checkups, force us not to do activities that would be considered "risky", ie. Motorcycles, shooting GUNS, any number of extreme sports I can think of....ugh, where does it stop?

Posted: 9/15/2009 9:04:09 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Here it comes.

WASHINGTON – The Senate's top health care negotiator says he's movingahead on health care legislation without the bipartisan agreement he'dhoped for. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said lateTuesday he'll unveil a formal proposal on Wednesday, and move tocommittee deliberations next week. The Montana Democrat had spentmonths negotiating behind closed doors with a small group of senatorstrying to reach an elusive bipartisan deal.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090915/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul_41

Well the Dems are in charge with a fairly LARGE majority and the presidency that was won with a handy majority. Like it or not they are in the majority now I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

Since when is barely over half(53%) a handy majority? Seems more like a bare or plain old majority to me.

Also, ever going to address the other posters with some examples of repubs pushing stuff through? Or address the rules changes your dem buddies pushed through to stifle dissent?

Whoops, wrong again man you guys are so good at catching me in this stuff. I will just slink away with my tail between my legs again, I guess I need to listen to more hannity and rush to get my facts straight.

Posted: 9/15/2009 9:08:35 PM EDT

[#26]

How'd Montana end up with a douchebag like Baucus.

Posted: 9/15/2009 9:15:59 PM EDT

[#27]

If they want ot put the noose around their own necks let them, they know not what they do or whats truly instore for them. It wont work even if it passes .

Posted: 9/15/2009 9:20:12 PM EDT

[#28]

Republicans should just enact their nuclear option now. Demand each and every bill get read in it's entirety throughout every single stage the bill goes through. Each and every committee, any time it appears on the floor. Shut the Senate down for ALL bills.

Posted: 9/16/2009 3:17:13 AM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Here it comes.

WASHINGTON – The Senate's top health care negotiator says he's movingahead on health care legislation without the bipartisan agreement he'dhoped for. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said lateTuesday he'll unveil a formal proposal on Wednesday, and move tocommittee deliberations next week. The Montana Democrat had spentmonths negotiating behind closed doors with a small group of senatorstrying to reach an elusive bipartisan deal.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090915/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul_41

Well the Dems are in charge with a fairly LARGE majority and the presidency that was won with a handy majority. Like it or not they are in the majority now I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

Since when is barely over half(53%) a handy majority? Seems more like a bare or plain old majority to me.

Also, ever going to address the other posters with some examples of repubs pushing stuff through? Or address the rules changes your dem buddies pushed through to stifle dissent?

Whoops, wrong again man you guys are so good at catching me in this stuff. I will just slink away with my tail between my legs again, I guess I need to listen to more hannity and rush to get my facts straight.

So you have no examples.

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:01:23 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Here it comes.

WASHINGTON – The Senate's top health care negotiator says he's movingahead on health care legislation without the bipartisan agreement he'dhoped for. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said lateTuesday he'll unveil a formal proposal on Wednesday, and move tocommittee deliberations next week. The Montana Democrat had spentmonths negotiating behind closed doors with a small group of senatorstrying to reach an elusive bipartisan deal.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090915/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul_41

Well the Dems are in charge with a fairly LARGE majority and the presidency that was won with a handy majority. Like it or not they are in the majority now I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

Since when is barely over half(53%) a handy majority? Seems more like a bare or plain old majority to me.

Also, ever going to address the other posters with some examples of repubs pushing stuff through? Or address the rules changes your dem buddies pushed through to stifle dissent?

Whoops, wrong again man you guys are so good at catching me in this stuff. I will just slink away with my tail between my legs again, I guess I need to listen to more hannity and rush to get my facts straight.

So you have no examples.

Nope, again the superior conservative mind prevails I need to start listening to rush and hannity.

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:16:49 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Here it comes.

WASHINGTON – The Senate's top health care negotiator says he's movingahead on health care legislation without the bipartisan agreement he'dhoped for. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said lateTuesday he'll unveil a formal proposal on Wednesday, and move tocommittee deliberations next week. The Montana Democrat had spentmonths negotiating behind closed doors with a small group of senatorstrying to reach an elusive bipartisan deal.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090915/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul_41

Well the Dems are in charge with a fairly LARGE majority and the presidency that was won with a handy majority. Like it or not they are in the majority now I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

Since when is barely over half(53%) a handy majority? Seems more like a bare or plain old majority to me.

Also, ever going to address the other posters with some examples of repubs pushing stuff through? Or address the rules changes your dem buddies pushed through to stifle dissent?

Whoops, wrong again man you guys are so good at catching me in this stuff. I will just slink away with my tail between my legs again, I guess I need to listen to more hannity and rush to get my facts straight.

So you have no examples.

Nope, again the superior conservative mind prevails I need to start listening to rush and hannity.

well cry about it

Posted: 9/16/2009 5:56:21 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Here it comes.

WASHINGTON – The Senate's top health care negotiator says he's movingahead on health care legislation without the bipartisan agreement he'dhoped for. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said lateTuesday he'll unveil a formal proposal on Wednesday, and move tocommittee deliberations next week. The Montana Democrat had spentmonths negotiating behind closed doors with a small group of senatorstrying to reach an elusive bipartisan deal.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090915/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul_41

Well the Dems are in charge with a fairly LARGE majority and the presidency that was won with a handy majority. Like it or not they are in the majority now I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

Since when is barely over half(53%) a handy majority? Seems more like a bare or plain old majority to me.

Also, ever going to address the other posters with some examples of repubs pushing stuff through? Or address the rules changes your dem buddies pushed through to stifle dissent?

Whoops, wrong again man you guys are so good at catching me in this stuff. I will just slink away with my tail between my legs again, I guess I need to listen to more hannity and rush to get my facts straight.

So you have no examples.

Nope, again the superior conservative mind prevails I need to start listening to rush and hannity.

well cry about it

K?????

Posted: 9/17/2009 7:22:06 AM EDT

[#33]

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I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

I dont know.

And I have a funny feeling you dont either.

What major legislation passed along party line votes affecting 15+% of the GDP????

not to mention that if they use the parlimentary procedure of Reconciliation on something this controversial, that is insulting.

Posted: 9/17/2009 7:33:39 AM EDT

[#34]

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Nope, again the superior conservative mind prevails I need to start listening to rush and hannity.

I love this shit. You post crap and when called on it, follow up with some not so subtle insults. I've got a suggestion for you, before you limber your fingers and start typing more bullshit, get some facts, no matter from where, and check to make sure they're right.

Posted: 9/17/2009 7:40:33 AM EDT

[#35]

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Well the Dems are in charge with a fairly LARGE majority and the presidency that was won with a handy majority. Like it or not they are in the majority now I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

Has he posted a list yet?

Posted: 9/17/2009 7:54:23 AM EDT

[#36]

Still trying to think about what the Republicans shoved through. Man, it's really hard.

I can distinctly remember the Republicans asking for support from the Dems when the Dems were the minority. Additionally I remember the Dems getting lots of attention as the minority party in both houses as if they had a majority instead. I remember bills weren't going anywhere (and didn't) until the Dems were happy and in some cases the compromises killed the entire purpose of the bill. I can also remember several bills such as the education thing and of course Campaign Finance Reform being bipartisan projects all the way when the Republicans were in majorities and in some cases most of the bill(s) were written and approved by the Dems.

Of course I may just be out of my mind but I even remember the Dems voting for the Patriot act (several times) and of course that evil war(s) and additional funding. Many, that's crazy, but I still don't remember when the Republicans shoved something through WITHOUT ANY DEMOCRAT support, conferencing, or drafting.

Posted: 9/17/2009 7:57:18 AM EDT

[#37]

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Republicans should just enact their nuclear option now. Demand each and every bill get read in it's entirety throughout every single stage the bill goes through. Each and every committee, any time it appears on the floor. Shut the Senate down for ALL bills.

I really want to know why this isn't done.

Posted: 9/17/2009 8:02:44 AM EDT

[#38]

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Well the Dems are in charge with a fairly LARGE majority and the presidency that was won with a handy majority. Like it or not they are in the majority now I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

Has he posted a list yet?

He won't either.

He'll just whine and cry for a bit.

Posted: 9/17/2009 8:21:39 AM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Here it comes.

WASHINGTON – The Senate's top health care negotiator says he's movingahead on health care legislation without the bipartisan agreement he'dhoped for. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said lateTuesday he'll unveil a formal proposal on Wednesday, and move tocommittee deliberations next week. The Montana Democrat had spentmonths negotiating behind closed doors with a small group of senatorstrying to reach an elusive bipartisan deal.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090915/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul_41

Well the Dems are in charge with a fairly LARGE majority and the presidency that was won with a handy majority. Like it or not they are in the majority now I mean how much shit did the republican party jam right through without even showing the bill to the dems during Bushs' term.

Since when is barely over half(53%) a handy majority? Seems more like a bare or plain old majority to me.

Also, ever going to address the other posters with some examples of repubs pushing stuff through? Or address the rules changes your dem buddies pushed through to stifle dissent?

Whoops, wrong again man you guys are so good at catching me in this stuff. I will just slink away with my tail between my legs again, I guess I need to listen to more hannity and rush to get my facts straight.

So you have no examples.

Nope, again the superior conservative mind prevails I need to start listening to rush and hannity.

well cry about it

K?????

...at least you admit that our minds are superior; although everyone reading this thread already knew that before your 'observation'...