Doctor No, health care rationing, and unanimous consent.


(H/T: Big Government) Senator Tom Coburn is living up to his nickname:

Sen. Tom Coburn, the Oklahoma Republican who developed a close friendship with President Obama when they served together in the Senate, is threatening to have the entire health care bill read on the Senate floor.

Senior Senate Democratic aides had heard Coburn was considering having potentially thousands of pages read aloud in effort to stall passage. “If he did this it would be even outrageous for a guy who’s become known as Dr. No around here,” one of them told POLITICO.

Good luck on getting Coburn to back down on this: we’re talking about a guy who has a hold on a veterans’ bill because it’s not addressing his concerns about cost duplication and discrimination. We’re also talking about a guy with an approval rating somewhere around 60 with his constituents - so that argument is out, too.  Ed Morrissey thinks that this could delay the bill for up to half a year; I don’t expect it to go that far, but Coburn’s poised to be able to do one heck of a monkeywrenching job on the health care rationing bill for at least the rest of 2009…

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No surprise- - Pelosi speaks: invokes Dead (er... Ted) Kennedy...

JLenardDetroit Saturday, November 7th at 12:31PM EST (link)

Steny Hoyer is invoking MLK and trying the Race-baiting option….

I got news for you Democrats — Coburn isn’t Dr. No, he is Dr. KNOW and he (as do we) all know this is BS (Greater Good? what a joke) and it must be blocked.

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The leftist are FAIL mode

Richard Mullins Saturday, November 7th at 12:39PM EST (link)

and I say that that I mean they know that they are going to FAIL. They can stop themselves from doing what comes natural and using feelings is natural.

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Coburn is the man! -nt

clement Saturday, November 7th at 12:37PM EST (link)

It's a pity no one considered this tactic

GCBWI Saturday, November 7th at 12:57PM EST (link)

for the porkulous bill, or the budget, or….

Good for Senator Coburn, though.

 
 

D's look pretty confident they got the vote

neum432 Saturday, November 7th at 12:46PM EST (link)

wonder how many promises made and arms twisted today?

“To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.” Thomas Jefferson

Well it's really how many kneecaps are going to be broken

Richard Mullins Saturday, November 7th at 12:49PM EST (link)

that why I can see it.

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Might be pyrrhic victory for them if it happens...

neum432 Saturday, November 7th at 12:52PM EST (link)

last poll I saw had opposition to ObamaPelosiReidCare at 55%

“To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.” Thomas Jefferson

 
 

I don't know - they have delayed the vote until 10:30 PM Eastern

izoneguy Saturday, November 7th at 12:50PM EST (link)

If they had the votes they would not wait around.

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/07/the-new-imperial-congress-votes-on-pelosicare/

“When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”
Thomas Jefferson

 
 

Its quite obvious only mafia-ACORN style force is going to pass this bill if it even passes and then we end up with the same thing we got in Freddie and Fannie with ACORN obama dodd, frank ,schummmmmmmer , reid, pelosi

bobojake Saturday, November 7th at 1:00PM EST (link)

Its quite obvious only mafia-ACORN style force is going to pass this bill if it even passes and then we end up with the same thing we got in Freddie and Fannie with ACORN obama dodd, frank ,schummmmmmmer , reid, pelosi threatening banks if they didn’t loan to unquailified buyers, Now we have the bottom feeders wanting people to pay $15,000 in fines if they don’t sign up for obamacare and 5 years in prison. Isn’t it time to look at the Constitution for guidance because what you democrats are trying to do today is illegal. Let me remind you of Jefferson Sentence your Democrat Congressman from LA got on Nov 13 f. redstate”Friday night, prosecutors in the case of The United States v. William Jefferson (D-LA) issued a memorandum recommending a prison sentence of 27 to 33 years for the former congressman from New Orleans, consistent with Federal sentencing guidelines. Such a long sentence is justified, according to the memo, by the severity of the crimes, flight risk, and the possibility of hidden assets.Anything approaching the recommended punishment would be the longest sentence ever meted out on given to a U.S. Congressman. Jefferson will be sentenced on November 13 by Federal Judge T.S. Ellis III in Alexandria, VA..”Now it is time to tell the democrats Hell NO

Will Barry the Red...

larryp Saturday, November 7th at 2:57PM EST (link)

commute the sentence, citing “diversity, MLK, fairness and the importance of reaching out to our partners..”

 

OBAMA and Mafia ACORN Etc., is right!!!!!

shorty Monday, November 9th at 7:10AM EST (link)

Obama’s private meeting with House Dems (bribery) produced exactly what he waned; passage of his so called health care plan>>>> the destruction of health care and the American economy as wo know them today..
Got much more to say but can’t right now!

 
 

WTF - Orrin Hatch & John Kerry...

mbecker908 Saturday, November 7th at 1:41PM EST (link)

From the LA Times, courtesy of The Corner

Reporting from Washington - Backed by some of the most powerful members of the Senate, a little-noticed provision in the healthcare overhaul bill would require insurers to consider covering Christian Science prayer treatments as medical expenses.

The provision was inserted by Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) with the support of Democratic Sens. John F. Kerry and the late Edward M. Kennedy, both of Massachusetts, home to the headquarters of the Church of Christ, Scientist.

CongressCritter™: Never have so few felt like they were owed so much by so many for so little.

hilarious, Democrats anti-Religion...

JLenardDetroit Saturday, November 7th at 4:01PM EST (link)

until it BUYS them cover for a pathetic YES vote on bad legislation. (Liberals misuse Religion for Liberal Govt. expansion)

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+ 0bama Lies & your Bank acct will Die! (4/15 Truthers)
+ Heil “O” Hell No Obamao is NOT MY PRESIDENT! “No U won’t”
+ I want “O” to FAIL (here, here, & whole Diary (Ofail) here, is why)
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A sad day in America today.

bobojake Saturday, November 7th at 2:02PM EST (link)

A sad Day in U S History , the leader of ACORN bogus bama is over at the House using his Mafia tactics to rape the taxpayers/voters/citizens. George W and Laura Bush is at Ft Hood with our Heros. What is wrong with America?????????????

I bet George and Laura are getting an earful

Scope Saturday, November 7th at 4:32PM EST (link)

at Ft. Hood today, mostly about Obamas utter irrational insensitivity when he thought it more important to “give a shout out” to Dr. (something) Crow, and act as though nothing tragic had happened, before he even addressed the unfolding tragedy. Drudge has a great article on their site speaking to this from none other than NBC CHICAGO. Immagine his own organized city apparently turning on him first.

I bet our troops down there

bsquared Saturday, November 7th at 5:35PM EST (link)

really appreciate them being there; one thing’s for sure, he’s a great Commander in Chief, w/priorities always in order on that score!

Oathkeeper Observing…

The Class of Rep' Presidents over Dem' versions is stark contrast

JLenardDetroit Sunday, November 8th at 12:09AM EST (link)

The Republican “greater sense of purpose” over Democrat “Style over Substance,” “Esteem over Knowledge,” and their “It’s all about ME’ Ego’s….. Day and Night differences!!!

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+ 0bama Lies & your Bank acct will Die! (4/15 Truthers)
+ Heil “O” Hell No Obamao is NOT MY PRESIDENT! “No U won’t”
+ I want “O” to FAIL (here, here, & whole Diary (Ofail) here, is why)
The first Liberal was Satan” - a Rush caller (other Quotes)

 

The Class of Rep' Presidents over Dem' versions is stark contrast

JLenardDetroit Sunday, November 8th at 12:09AM EST (link)

The Republican “greater sense of purpose” over Democrat “Style over Substance,” “Esteem over Knowledge,” and their “It’s all about ME’ Ego’s….. Day and Night differences!!!

(RS:Help) (JLD) (Hollyweird) (Brain-deads) (SPIN-cycle) (Obamaocare) (Party of kNOw) (Conservatism) (TEApeats) (respectful) (Reco) (Quotes) (removeRINOs.com) (RSmas)
+ 0bama Lies & your Bank acct will Die! (4/15 Truthers)
+ Heil “O” Hell No Obamao is NOT MY PRESIDENT! “No U won’t”
+ I want “O” to FAIL (here, here, & whole Diary (Ofail) here, is why)
The first Liberal was Satan” - a Rush caller (other Quotes)

 
 
 
 

Rules Committee

tokm908 Saturday, November 7th at 3:16PM EST (link)

The Rules Committee just came out with this!!!!!

http://rules.house.gov/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=4499

6. Provides that the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.

When a man assumes a public trust he should consider himself a public property.
–Thomas Jefferson

Can a House Member

Scope Saturday, November 7th at 4:34PM EST (link)

also ask that the entire bill be read on the House floor? If so, where are the Republican so-called leaders on this?

 
 

Hey Blue Dogs...

reaganiterepublicanresistance Saturday, November 7th at 5:20PM EST (link)

Hey Blue Dogs… are you seriously willing to end your political career for Nancy Pelosi?

WHY?

What’s in it for you… and your constituents? Hard to imagine why anyone would allow themselves to be hectored into taking-one-for-the-team and incurring the wrath of the nation… when this arrogant socialist twit wouldn’t spit on you if your hair was on fire.

NOW is the time to KILL this pig- there’s no future in backing Obama’s radical plans anymore.

Vote for this highly unpopular bill at your peril… as SanFranNan will leave you twisting-in-the-wind next fall, of that you can be sure.

http://reaganiterepublicanresistance.blogspot.com

be great if this were on the front page

bsquared Saturday, November 7th at 5:36PM EST (link)

nt

Oathkeeper Observing…

 
 

I hope to God...

udtiger Saturday, November 7th at 10:25PM EST (link)

…he actually does this.

“Everybody needs money! That’s why they call it money!”

 

TREACHERY

VinceP1974 Sunday, November 8th at 12:37AM EST (link)

This country is dead to me.

 

I live in Georgia, but...

ssgcft Sunday, November 8th at 12:45AM EST (link)

…this makes me want to move back to Oklahoma. Why can’t Nathan Deal have these kind of nuts?

 

Owens NY-23 is toast in 2010, lied to NY-23...

DONTREADONME Sunday, November 8th at 1:31AM EST (link)

Good job NY-23, you thought he would vote against it, hahaha. NY-23 revel in being suckers tonight.

“The UN is right? you can’t be any more “un”; Than you are right now, the UN is undone, Another mushroom cloud, another smoking gun, The threat is real, the Locust King has come, Don’t tell me the truth; I don’t like what they’ve done, Just give me ammo for the United Abominations”-Megadeth

 

Owens NY-23 is toast in 2010, lied to NY-23...

DONTREADONME Sunday, November 8th at 1:31AM EST (link)

Good job NY-23, you thought he would vote against it, hahaha. NY-23 revel in being suckers tonight.

“The UN is right? you can’t be any more “un”; Than you are right now, the UN is undone, Another mushroom cloud, another smoking gun, The threat is real, the Locust King has come, Don’t tell me the truth; I don’t like what they’ve done, Just give me ammo for the United Abominations”-Megadeth

 

energy, now healthcare, auto, finance, banking, food, what's left?

DONTREADONME Sunday, November 8th at 1:50AM EST (link)

How many more sectors are left in our economy that are currently not controlled by a piece of legislation that has passed this House of Representatives or is already controlled by the Government.

“The UN is right? you can’t be any more “un”; Than you are right now, the UN is undone, Another mushroom cloud, another smoking gun, The threat is real, the Locust King has come, Don’t tell me the truth; I don’t like what they’ve done, Just give me ammo for the United Abominations”-Megadeth

Let's see...guns, private property, water rights

Karina Sunday, November 8th at 7:04AM EST (link)

Take a look at S. 787. It’s been in the works.

Stop confusing me with the facts, I’m making up my own imagination. ~My grandmother who voted for Obama

 
 

Healthcare Bill

dclamage Monday, November 9th at 10:01AM EST (link)

Pelosi sure looked like the cat that swallowed the canary Sunday morning. Big evil grin on her face.

Speaking of evil — this bill represents an attempt at building a Command Economy for the entire healthcare industry. It attempts to control everything, from the price of premiums, to what benefits must be provided, to how much a healthcare provider can charge. It is doomed to fail.

Clearly, the Democrats intend on phasing out one failed gov’t healthcare system (Medicare/Medicaid) for another (Obamacare). Obamacare is doomed to fail, for all of the same reasons that Medicare/Medicaid are failing, and then some more reasons on top of that.

Clearly, the Republican version of healthcare reform has been found wanting. I say scrap everything and start over. This time, start from basic principles and move outward from there. For starters: healthcare reform should cost taxpayers zero.

The Democrats want all Americans covered, regardless of health or ability to pay. This alone must drive premiums up. Even with 100% participation, premiums must go up. Any Democrat who believes otherwise is fooling themselves.

If we (a) allow insurance carriers to compete across state lines, (b) remove or at least alter state requirements for minimum benefits, (c) provide for meaningful Tort Reform, (d) allow taxpayers who purchase private insurance deduct it directly off their income taxes, and (e) standardize and secure electronic records so that health insurance and care are portable, then we can then sit back for a few years and see the positive impact on premiums and healthcare.

– Dan Clamage

 

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