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While it is very true that Kucinich is opposing health care reform for different reasons than the Republicans are, he is still opposing it. With that in mind, I believe a strong case can be made for the expression "The enemy of my enemy is my friend". In that vein, if I were an Ohio resident, I would surely vote for Kucinich over any Republican who would be soft, and possibly vote for the health insurance bill.Facing razor-thin margins in the House, Democratic leaders are hoping to convert the sole liberal who opposes their health care bill, but it seems they have their work cut out because he isn't budging.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) on Monday defended his opposition to the proposal in an appearance on MSNBC's Countdown With Keith Olbermann, citing as his central concern its lack of a robust public option to provide competition for insurance companies.
While it is very true that Kucinich is opposing health care reform for different reasons than the Republicans are, he is still opposing it.
I believe that Dennis is opposing the bill for exact same reason as the Republicans...they all believe it won't work.
He wants single payer, and believes that this bill will not benefit Americans the way it should.
Yeah, he believes it won't work, as is. Purdy much what the Republicans are saying...the bill won't work as is.
But for different reasons.
Believe what you want but it's not true. Republicans oppose the Bill because they don't believe in reforming health insurance/care. Otherwise they would have attempted it in 2001, or 2002 or 2003 or 2004 or 2005 or 2006 or 2007 or 2008 or any time since the New Deal.I believe that Dennis is opposing the bill for exact same reason as the Republicans...they all believe it won't work.
Believe what you want but it's not true. Republicans oppose the Bill because they don't believe in reforming health insurance/care. Otherwise they would have attempted it in 2001, or 2002 or 2003 or 2004 or 2005 or 2006 or 2007 or 2008 or any time since the New Deal.
But for different reasons.
What do unabashed Liberal Dennis Kucinich and Republicans have in common? Their opposition to Obama's health care bill.
While it is very true that Kucinich is opposing health care reform for different reasons than the Republicans are, he is still opposing it. With that in mind, I believe a strong case can be made for the expression "The enemy of my enemy is my friend". In that vein, if I were an Ohio resident, I would surely vote for Kucinich over any Republican who would be soft, and possibly vote for the health insurance bill.
Kucinich may be a Liberal, but in the end, his vote will be a Conservative one, even though that is not his aim. In the end, it's the numbers that count. And if Kucinich is the deciding vote that sends this hogwash down, then I won't care that he is a Liberal. We will have found common ground for uncommon reasons, and that will be reason enough to call him my hero, at least for that day.
Rock on, Dennis.
Article is here.
Kucinich is one of the very few politicians who will never be bought out by anyone. That is to be highly admired. Hate his stances all you want... but you cannot tell me this man is not ethical.
So you'll just ignore what I said and blather about the current Bill? I can't imagine why...:rofl...Another one!
You must agree, however, that the reason for all of them is because, they believe the bill won't work, as is. Yes?
Heeeeeere's yer fence post
Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, talks about becoming the new focus of House leaders, who are trying to convince him to switch his vote on health reform.
His wife is a hot hippie too. She is like 2 feet taller than him.
To satisfy Republicans? That was certainly stupid of them since they didn't need any Repub votes. Maybe those voting for Democrats should require those they vote for have basic math skills. :roflAfter being watered down so heavily to satisfy the Republicans, I don't expect the bill is going to work very well either.
Wow, Right... you certainly proved that the man does not stand by his convictions, and is completely bought out by lobbyists. How silly of me!!! :doh
Then he should have jumped in and defended Massa. :mrgreen:He wants single payer, and believes that this bill will not benefit Americans the way it should.
You know if he stopped shaving he could look like Arhmedenejahd.It's obligatory:
And my fav quote of all time:
"I'm 60 years old, my wife's 29. Draw your own conclusions" - Presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich joking at a cancer forum about the benefits of a vegan diet
To satisfy Republicans? That was certainly stupid of them since they didn't need any Repub votes. Maybe those voting for Democrats should require those they vote for have basic math skills. :rofl
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Yes it was pretty stupid of them. I don't think they understood at the time that the Republicans will literally vote against anything the Democrats put up right now. If a Democratic Senator floated a bill that repeals every federal gun ban in existence, you'd still end up with a party-line "NO" vote from Team Red.
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