As everyone gets ready for Obama’s big speech tonight, Ben Smith at Politico assures us that the president “will give a STRONG ENDORSEMENT to a public option” but that he “will leave WIGGLE ROOM FOR HORSETRADING as the bill moves through Congress.”
Whew! It’s a relief finally to know that Obama has finally crafted an airtight, workable strategy that is sure to satisfy all comers to the health care debate. Who would have guessed that a guy with no executive experience and nearly as much legislative experience was such a crafty deal-maker?
James Taranto at BOTWT offers these words of praise for our Fearless Leader:
Remember during the campaign when Obama’s critics faulted him for having voted “present” so often as a legislator? In retrospect, it’s clear that this line of attack was totally unfair. Voting “present” was bold and decisive leadership compared with this.
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Howard, may I guess at your thoughts on Obama’s position? Whatever it is?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtMV44yoXZ0
September 9th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
That’s the operative phrase. I don’t think he knows what it is. Or maybe it’s whatever will appease the most as long as it is consistent with his goals of economic equality and increasing government into all affairs of life.
September 9th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Unfortunately, “whatever it is” won’t include things that it should.
September 9th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
@Howard Portnoy – Howard, some people think that reform is long overdue, but that healthcare costs are massive enough that reform properly should be hammered out in Congress.
Unfortunately, most of our representatives have been too scared or too well-funded or even, gasp, too partisan to have taken care of it.
September 9th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
fuster, your link highlights one of the great minds of the last 100 years.
Yes, whatever Obama has to say, I’m againt it, too.
Aside: The 30s through the 50 were golden ages of comedy not remotely approached lately. (Groucho, Lucy, Fields, Abbott and Costello, even The Stooges.) The technology, strife, and economics were great fodder.
Steven from Indiana
September 9th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
@Steven from Indiana – The Stooges had their moments, but I think they’re a cut below the rest of the list.
If you’ve got something for us to prove their worth, put it up.
September 9th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
@fuster — Believe it or not, I agree it’s overdue. Who wants to pay $1,500 a month to insure a family of four? Feh. I just don’t think state-run health is the answer.
As to the Stooges, coming up.
September 9th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
A discussion about Obama that devolves into a comparrison among The Stooges, Lucy, Groucho, and Abbott and Costello. Is this a great site, or what?
Y’all think Obama is a funny guy, too, don’t you?
Steven from Indiana
September 9th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
@Steven from Indiana – You think he’s funny?
What do you mean?
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Joe+Pesci+++You+think+I%27m+funny&search_type=&aq=f
September 9th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
@Steven from Indiana — Funny, Steven? Try hilarious! Here he is completing one of his trademark knee-slappers on a visit to the Senate. Although I wasn’t there for the joke, I understand Harry Reid peed his pants. Oh, wait — Harry Reid often pees his pants.
September 9th, 2009 at 7:33 pm