Thread: Do it for Teddy!

These reps Live in a fantasy land!! They can't pass a health bill that helps people, they have to pass a health bill as a tribute....


Democrats Invoke Kennedy's Death in Calling for Health Care Reform
With the push for health care reform hitting a rough patch, Democrats are trying, however delicately, to use Sen. Ted Kennedy's passing as a rallying cry for the legislation, reminding voters that the package idling on Capitol Hill was "the cause" of Kennedy's life.

Do it for Teddy.

In statements that came steadily streaming out of Capitol Hill Wednesday morning within hours after Sen. Ted Kennedy's death, Democratic lawmakers tried to embed that message in the health care reform debate.

With the push for legislation hitting a rough patch, Democrats are trying, however delicately, to use Kennedy's passing as a rallying cry for the legislation, reminding voters that the package idling on the Hill was "the cause" of Kennedy's life.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whose version of the bill has drawn heated criticism from constituents across the country, invoked health care reform almost immediately after Kennedy's death was made public.

"Senator Kennedy had a grand vision for America, and an unparalleled ability to effect change," she said in a written statement. "Ted Kennedy's dream of quality health care for all Americans will be made real this year because of his leadership and his inspiration."

It's unclear whether the death of the Kennedy family patriarch will invigorate proponents of the debate.

Liberal Democrats may once again rally to President Obama's side, following concerns about the possibility that the final product would not contain a government-run insurance plan.

But unless and until his seat is filled by a like-minded lawmaker, his absence also means one fewer vote for health care reform should it come to the floor. And Republicans made little reference to health care reform while expressing their condolences Wednesday.

Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., for instance, drew more attention to Kennedy's efforts on immigration reform. Other Republicans praised Kennedy for his work on education reform.

But Democrats cited his dedication to health care foremost, and the implication was clear.

"We will achieve real health care reform thanks to the groundwork he laid," Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., said.

"As we move forward with health reform legislation, his absence will be palpable," said House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C. "But let us use his inspirational words as our guide, to rise to our best ideals and finally provide decent quality health care to all Americans as a fundamental right, not a privilege."

Other lawmakers were more subtle.

"He fought to the very end for the cause of his life -- ensuring that all Americans have the health care they need," said Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid invoked Kennedy's own words, the "dream shall never die," in calling on colleagues to pick up where Kennedy left off.

"As we mourn his loss, we rededicate ourselves to the causes for which he so dutifully dedicated his life," he said.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08 ... re-reform/

i hardly think so! its really over now.

The problem with this reasoning is that Kennedy had gold-plated Cadillac insurance courtesy of the U.S. taxpayer, not the government plan he wanted to foist on the rest of us.

He fought to the very end for the cause of his life -- ensuring that all Americans have the health care they need,"

Being a fat drunk, Kennedy could have taken better care of his own health.

I Have a one word eulogy for Ted the swimmer: CHAPPAQUIDDICK

Do it for Teddy

What a sick perverted way to try and pass a bill that is totally unconsitutional. They are desparate now..Obama is forging his malice and his will to dominate over all people of this country into this bill. He needs to be stopped.

Originally Posted by Rockfish

Do it for Teddy

What a sick perverted way to try and pass a bill that is totally unconsitutional. They are desparate now..Obama is forging his malice and his will to dominate over all people of this country into this bill. He needs to be stopped.

Yes when they start to manipulate with emotions they are desperate. There is nothing they will not try to get this through. The Puppet masters feel that time is running out so they are trying every avenue to push it through.

Once again they are out of touch elites and think we are a bunch of brainwashed idiots out here.

Originally Posted by Rockfish

Do it for Teddy

What a sick perverted way to try and pass a bill that is totally unconsitutional. They are desparate now..Obama is forging his malice and his will to dominate over all people of this country into this bill. He needs to be stopped.

Rockfish, BO will be stopped. If not by Congress, by the people.

reminding voters that the package idling on the Hill was "the cause" of Kennedy's life.

I say let it die with him.