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Originally Posted by Pookie

Obama had no intention of any serious healthcare reform. That's why he started with the compromise position which never included single payer as a serious option.

It's no surprise. He never had any balls as a senator so why should he as president? Barely heard a word from him in opposition to Bush when he was in power.

if you think he could pass any more than it's been passed you have no comprehension of the american public-- we can't have a national health system like england, not in this generation at least.

balls- what was the phrase-- "gonads are useful for their purpose, but they are no substitute for brains".

obama is too smart to embark on a futile suicide mission. this health care reform effort alone has cost the democrats a senate seat and a couple of house seats as well, and maybe also the governorship of virginia. it's taken him 14 fucking months to pass this. he plays a long game and wins-- sure, it's not paradise, but it's a huge step forward for here yahooland. seriously. that's why kucinich fell in line-- the perfect is the enemy of the ... barely sufficient.

i'm very fucking happy about this.