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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Nov 7th 2009 at 9:11 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:11 am EST)

Are with the families of the fallen and our wonderful military.

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Nov 7th 2009 at 9:21 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:21 am EST)

I join you in praying for the Ft. Hood victims and families.

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By RINNYFOROBAMA Nov 7th 2009 at 9:28 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:28 am EST)

i join in with prayers too

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By Celtic Nov 7th 2009 at 10:43 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:43 am EST)

A Texas House Democrat leaves the party, citing Obama Link

What Tea Baggers see: President Obama admits he needs to sober up! Link

President Obama is going to Alaska, you betcha Link

Video- President Obama Opens Tribal Nations Conference Link
Video- Tea Baggers On The Hill Link
Video- President Obama announces AMA endorses House Democratic health care bill Link

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By Celtic Nov 7th 2009 at 10:45 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:45 am EST)

Video- Teabagger Rep. Akin Recites Pledge to "Drive Liberals Crazy," Then Botches the Words Link
Crisp Fall Fundraiser With Bonus Obama Pic Link
Video- White House Workshop: Classical Music Link
Video- Fox & Friends uses battleship as backdrop for segment on whether Obama is "putting American lives at risk" Link
VIDEO- Fox Lie: Obama Watched HBO Documentary Instead Of Election Results Link
Video- President Obama delivers remarks on education in Wisconsin Link

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By omen Nov 7th 2009 at 12:49 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:49 pm EST)

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Nov 7th 2009 at 9:23 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:23 am EST)

That was sad news.

Congrats for 1st anyway, Donna !

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Nov 7th 2009 at 9:29 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:29 am EST)

I also join in a prayer for the fallen, their families and every man & woman wearing the uniform of our Military!

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By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Nov 7th 2009 at 9:26 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:26 am EST)

Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD,
Congratulations on 1st!

Difficult time, for sure.

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Nov 7th 2009 at 9:34 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:34 am EST)

That was a hard Weekly Address for President Obama to get through. He is such a compassionate man. You could just see and hear his heart break.

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Nov 7th 2009 at 9:40 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:40 am EST)

I had the same feeling watching him speak. I am so proud to have him as our Leader.

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By Unknown user Nov 7th 2009 at 11:01 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:01 am EST)

A bad week for Democrats compounded by an awful moment for Barack Obama.

President Obama didn't wait long after Tuesday's devastating elections to give critics another reason to question his leadership, but this time the subject matter was more grim than a pair of governorships.

After news broke out of the shooting at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas, the nation watched in horror as the toll of dead and injured climbed. The White House was notified immediately and by late afternoon, word went out that the president would speak about the incident prior to a previously scheduled appearance. At about 5 p.m., cable stations went to the president. The situation called for not only his trademark eloquence, but also grace and perspective.

But instead of a somber chief executive offering reassuring words and expressions of sympathy and compassion, viewers saw a wildly disconnected and inappropriately light president making introductory remarks. At the event, a Tribal Nations Conference hosted by the Department of Interior's Bureau of Indian affairs, the president thanked various staffers and offered a "shout-out" to "Dr. Joe Medicine Crow -- that Congressional Medal of Honor winner." Three minutes in, the president spoke about the shooting, in measured and appropriate terms. Who is advising him?

Anyone at home aware of the major news story of the previous hours had to have been stunned. An incident like this requires a scrapping of the early light banter. The president should apologize for the tone of his remarks, explain what has happened, express sympathy for those slain and appeal for calm and patience until all the facts are in. That's the least that should occur.

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By Brad from Richmond, VA Nov 7th 2009 at 9:22 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:22 am EST)

Our hearts need to be with our troops and no one should politicize this as blaming Obama or blaming those who oppose Obama. No one should blame gun owners. There is one person responsible for this. Hopefully he will be tried, convicted, and executed for his crimes.

This animal was a terrorist and is a reminder of those that we are fighting.

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Nov 7th 2009 at 9:39 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:39 am EST)

Let's also not equate the despicable actions of one Muslim American, whose family has disavowed what he did, with Al-Qaeda or the Taliban - or peaceful Muslims in this country and around the world.

Also, we shouldn't solely blame the Army for not agreeing to discharge him, since we will never know if he would have gone on to murder innocent people as a civilian anyway. He is a deeply disturbed person and, unfortunately, not the last who will surface to make his point with a weapon.

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By Brad from Richmond, VA Nov 7th 2009 at 10:22 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:22 am EST)

You are saying the Army is partially responsible because it did not discharge him from his promise. The US Army gave this man his education in medical school and all of his training. He signed up for his service and he should have fulfilled it. This man is responsible for his actions and he alone. Also, if it is true what was reported that he was yelling Allah and the reports of his fanatical writings are true then this man is a muslim terrorist. I know that is a dirty word but there are muslim terrorists and this man was a terrorist.

If he recovers he should be charged with murder and treason and then executed by a firing squad.

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By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Nov 7th 2009 at 10:57 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:57 am EST)

Brad,
You write disputing "Army is partially responsible because it did not discharge him.. "

Army certainly IS responsible for promoting him to Major, and scheduling his Iraq assignment!
Military makes 'mistakes in judgment' too!!!

Everything isn't so black-n-white as you think!

"...parents of slain Army Ranger and NFL star Pat Tillman voiced concerns Tuesday that general who played a role in mis-characterizing his death could be put in charge of military operations in Afghanistan.
In a brief interview with Associated Press, Pat Tillman Sr. accused Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal of covering up the circumstances of the 2004 slaying.
"I do believe that guy participated in a falsified homicide investigation," Pat Tillman Sr. said.
.....later Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal apologized for his role in the cover up:
General taking over Afghan war said Tuesday he was sorry for the cover-up of ex-NFL star Pat Tillman's friendly-fire-death.

"I was a part of that, and I apologize for it," Army Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal told a Senate hearing.

Tillman was killed by fellow GIs in 2004 as his Ranger unit operated in eastern Afghanistan on the Pakistan border.

McChrystal signed off on a posthumous Silver Star medal for Tillman - who gave up a fortune as a pro football player to join the Army after 9/11 - - EVEN THOUGH he KNEW it might be fratricide and not a firefight."

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By Unknown user Nov 7th 2009 at 11:16 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:16 am EST)

A Muslim terrorist or an insane individual? Either way what he did was evil and wrong. Are those from Blackwater who go on their murdering rampages insane, greedy or American/Christian terrorists?

It's time we stop equating religion and blaming all members of those religions for the acts of an individual or a minute percentage of those individuals. That is how bush and the satanic neocons were able to get Americans to buy off on unnecessary, immoral and illegal wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Strauss - the neocon Godfather.

"Because mankind is intrinsically wicked, he has to be governed," he once wrote. "Such governance can only be established, however, when men are united - and they can only be united against other people."

"Order can be stable only if it is united by an external threat, if no external threat exists then one has to be manufactured"

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By Unknown user Nov 7th 2009 at 10:31 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:31 am EST)

Let's not forget the American fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, sisters and brothers who are sent to fight, kill, be maimed and die in unnecessary and immoral wars and their families who suffer because if this action by the government. Nor should we forget those innocent people in the countries who are the victims of our government's warmongering, greed and desire to impose their desires upon these people.

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By RINNYFOROBAMA Nov 7th 2009 at 9:22 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:22 am EST)

I highly feel the house will pass healthcare reform..... why... because of the countdown clock on the homepage! LOL....we have been hoodwinked!LOL dont worry fellow democrats... the house will pass the hrc bill!

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By Brad from Richmond, VA Nov 7th 2009 at 9:28 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:28 am EST)

No they won't the American people do not want this healthcare reform. It will increase premiums for private isurance holders, it raises taxes on most medical devices, raises income taxes, and is the begining of a single payer system which most do not want.

Please Congressman and Congress Women listen to the real AMerican majority. Look at New Jersey and Virginia, they do not want this Presidents policies enacted. Look at what happen to those who were for the Presidents healthcare plan, cap and tax, etc. They are now looking for new jobs.

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Nov 7th 2009 at 9:42 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:42 am EST)

You wrote: *Look at what happen (sic) to those who were for the Presidents (sic) healthcare plan*

Yes, two of them are already sworn in as new Congressmen (from NY and CA) and they will be voting for the public option, on behalf of the American people!

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By Debby, NJ...Foot Soldier 'til 2016 !!! Nov 7th 2009 at 9:50 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:50 am EST)

Got that right Jackie O'B!

The rethugs refuse to talk about those wins!

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By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Nov 7th 2009 at 9:45 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:45 am EST)

Brad, you say, "American people do not want this health care reform "
You don't speak for all American people.

Voters in New Jersey and Virginia elected governors. "all politics is local"
However, voters in NY 23 and CA voted for Representatives to Congress;

Those Americans elected TWO MORE Democrats who WILL vote FOR our health care REFORM bill, as was promised voters who voted THEM into office!!!

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By Brad from Richmond, VA Nov 7th 2009 at 10:23 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:23 am EST)

Well neither do all of you speak for all Americans. I do hate to say it but most of you are in the minority. Most people believe in liberty, individual responsibility, and limited government. You all believe that Government will take care of your problems and finance it from others who have been successful and responsible.

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By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Nov 7th 2009 at 11:14 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:14 am EST)

Brad, you ALWAYS say the SAME OLD CRAP!!!
"Most people believe in liberty,"
WE ALL DO!!!

"individual responsibility,"
WE BELIEVE THAT TOO!!!

"and limited government".
CERTAINLY DO TOO!
A Government Limited to REPRESENTING American people, NOT just CORPORATE INTERESTS!!!

This PART IS A FLAT OUT LIE:
"You all believe that Government will take care of your problems and finance it from others who have been successful and responsible."

So many of us have written back to you of our work ethic, our life time dedication to hard struggles, educational achievements, etc., but you come back OVER & OVER with SAME OLD litany!!!

Even Ron Paul (on Larry King Live) agreed with Michael Moore about Capitalism , but R.Paul called current system "Corporatism".

How do you defend "Corporatism", which lobbies our Congressional Reps with billions of dollars in paid lobbyists and campaign fund donations?
There are Dems as well as Repubs in on largesse.

Why don't YOU help us weed out corruption?
Unless you are a paid blogger, you would want to help us.

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By Unknown user Nov 7th 2009 at 11:35 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:35 am EST)

Why don't YOU help us weed out corruption?

The only way that can be done it to toss all but a few out of Congress and many in the Obama administration (Geithner, Summers etc.) out and keep them from running for office again.

If you're not willing to do that then there is no way to weed out corruption. Corruption knows no party lines/limits.

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By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Nov 7th 2009 at 12:47 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:47 pm EST)

I will be trying from my State!
Heaven knows, there are enough to go around from all 50 states!
I do hope that President Obama takes Larry Summers out; was right in there when banking deregulation happened.
Geithner was a lot younger then, & he wasn't in charge at the time either;
Think he's learned a lot since.
I'd like Elizabeth Warren to be in charge!

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Nov 7th 2009 at 9:29 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:29 am EST)

We know the battle ahead will be long,
but always remember that no matter what obstacles stand in our way,
nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of voices calling for change.

These are the House Fence Sitters. Please help us get them off the fence and on the side of change. Please call them and insist that they vote YES on the House Health Care Bill.

Mike Arcuri (D-NY)
Phone: 202-225-3665
Fax: 202-225-1891
Email: Link

Melissa Bean (D-IL)
Phone: 202-225-3711
Fax: 202-225-7830
She does not accept emails from outside of her state

Allen Boyd (D-FL)
Phone:(202) 225-5235
Fax:(202) 225-5615
Email: Link

Chris Carney (D-PA)
Phone: (202) 225-3731
Fax: (202) 225 9594
He does not accept emails from outside his state

Joe Donnelly (D-IL)
Phone: (202) 225-3915
Fax: (202) 225-6798
He does not accept emails from outside his state

Marcy Kaptur (D-OH)
Tel: (202) 225-4146
Fax: (202) 225-7711
She does not accept emails from outside her state

Michael McMahon (D-NY)
Phone: (202) 225-3371
Fax: (202) 226-1272

Scott Murphy (D-NY)
Phone: (202) 225-5614
Fax: (202) 225-1168

Glenn Nye (D-VA)
Phone: (202) 225-4215
Fax: (202) 225-4218

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By meta Nov 7th 2009 at 9:54 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:54 am EST)

Thank you for these, Donna.

PBO goes up to the hill in about an hour and a half.

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By omen Nov 7th 2009 at 12:55 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:55 pm EST)

please post on new thread for us latecomers.

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By Australian Helen Nov 7th 2009 at 9:43 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:43 am EST)

Quietly lurking... Waiting for the hours to pass. But it is after midnight here on the other side of the Pacific & I can't stay up all night!
I'll go to bed soon, but if i wake up in a few hours time, I'll be checking in to see what has happened.
I still can not believe that America does not have the health benefits that we in Australia have. I still can not believe the cost of medical services & medications in America compared to what it costs here in Australia. The full cost of X-rays & CAT scans here are about 1/r of what you pay, then we get about half that rebated through our national medicare.
SOMEONE / SOME ENTITIES are ripping off the system at the cost of human lives.
How the opponents can not see this is totally beyond me to understand.

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By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Nov 7th 2009 at 10:01 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:01 am EST)

Australian Helen
Thank you for your moral support.
You say;
"How opponents can not see this is totally beyond me to understand."
That's what we OFA bloggers think too!
Especially when we see those obviously older people standing alongside Rep. Michelle Bachman screaming against "government run health care", when so obviously they are seniors using government run Medicare!

One of them had a heart attack yesterday, & was assisted by "government run health care" workers from clinic located in Congress's building!

Even all of Congressional Republicans & so-called blue dog Dems have subsidized premiums through "government run health care"!!!

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By Australian Helen Nov 7th 2009 at 9:44 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:44 am EST)

That should read 1/2!

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By Larry-NorthDakota; A Proud Obamacan!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 9:48 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:48 am EST)

Earl Pomeroy is our only Rep for ND. Just called his office and he will be voting YES today!

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By meta Nov 7th 2009 at 9:54 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:54 am EST)

Great news Larry and thanks!

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By Czarina JB in Arizona Nov 7th 2009 at 9:58 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:58 am EST)

Great news Larry. Thank you.

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By Sandradee believes: Aint no mountain High Enough Nov 7th 2009 at 9:53 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 9:53 am EST)

Good Morning all!!!!
Very nervous today, can't wait for this evening.

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By Debby, NJ...Foot Soldier 'til 2016 !!! Nov 7th 2009 at 10:05 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:05 am EST)

Good Morning Sandradee!

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By Sandradee believes: Aint no mountain High Enough Nov 7th 2009 at 10:12 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:12 am EST)

Hey Debby!!!

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Nov 7th 2009 at 10:08 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:08 am EST)

Hi, Sandradee. Me, too. Good thing we're all in this together!

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By Sandradee believes: Aint no mountain High Enough Nov 7th 2009 at 10:17 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:17 am EST)

Yup, thank God.

How could anybody be against this, so many Americans need this reform.

My personal fight is for my family, my friend and cousin who can't get coverage because of a pre-existing condition, my self-employed sister who is only 60 who can't get affordable coverage and the list goes on and on.

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By Debby, NJ...Foot Soldier 'til 2016 !!! Nov 7th 2009 at 10:26 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:26 am EST)

My fight is for my employees of whom I cannot afford to provide medical coverage!

Thank God my children have coverage.

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By Brad from Richmond, VA Nov 7th 2009 at 10:27 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:27 am EST)

Your sister made the choice to be self employed. When you make decisions you have to live with them. It is not my responsibility to pay for your sister. There should be changes to eliminate preexisting conditions. That is wrong and should be changed. The government should provide direct payments wo help with those with preexisting condititions. However, if you choose to work for yourself and cannot afford coverage on your own then it is your choice and not my responsibility.

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Nov 7th 2009 at 11:11 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:11 am EST)

Brad hates America

He cares about no one but himself and the fairytale life he has created for himself on this blog

He discredits teaching by claiming he is one of them when he is not

Says he owns a house but it's a playhouse on his parents lot

Says he has his own health insurance when it's really Medicaid which according to him is SOCIALISM but not when he is taking advantage of it

He wants to take away his parents Medicare because that is SOCIALIASM

He supports guns for everyone in national parks

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By rich Nov 7th 2009 at 11:24 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:24 am EST)

"hates America"

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Snicky's Mama -

Excuse me.

But who made you judge, jury and executioner as to whether or not your fellow American here on this blog hates America or not ?

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Nov 7th 2009 at 11:29 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:29 am EST)

i guess the same people that made you one HYPOCRITE

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By Bella Hussein Reese Nov 7th 2009 at 12:01 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:01 pm EST)

Shicky-

LOL

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By Keith - "Who Moved My Cheese?" Nov 7th 2009 at 12:20 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:20 pm EST)

Awww, I see that Rich just can stay away, Bradley is just lost in America and Unknown Abuser, well is just too "special" for words.

And for everyone who thinks the NJ and VA governors elections were about President Obama, just doesn't understand that Corzine (who I voted for) and Deeds really did not engender the democatic and independent voters to get out and vote; plain and simple. One only has to look at the voter turnout in NJ, VA and NYC (record lows).

The real race was for the congressional seat in NY 23 that went to a Democratic in a strong Republican county.

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By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Nov 7th 2009 at 10:35 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:35 am EST)

Sandradee believes: Aint no mountain High Enough,
Am so with you...
How did it ever come to this point in America?

That so many citizens could be paying astronomical monthly Health Ins. premiums to Mega Insurance companies;
- who pay Mega Millions to CEO's salaries,
- who also pay princely dividends to stockholders,
- who pay (out of Premiums funded by ordinary folks) approx. 1.5 Million per day to lobby Congress against Health Care Reform for very people these Congressional representatives were elected to serve!

Almost like an 'Alice in Wonderland' scenario!

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By Larry-NorthDakota; A Proud Obamacan!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 10:16 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:16 am EST)

If you live in these states caLL...let them know they will be voted out in 201o if they don't vote yes!!!!...CALL< CALL< CALL!!!!!

As of 6 p.m. Friday, 26 House Democrats have stated that they will oppose the health care bill. The confirmed "No" votes so far: John Adler (N.J.), Brian Baird (Wash.), John Boccieri (Ohio), Dan Boren (Okla.), Bobby Bright (Ala.), Travis Childers (Miss.), Artur Davis (Ala.), Lincoln Davis (Tenn.), Bart Gordon (Tenn.), Parker Griffith (Ala.), Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (S.D.), Larry Kissell (N.C.), Suzanne Kosmas (Fla.), Frank Kratovil (Md.), Jim Marshall (Ga.), Eric Massa (N.Y.), Jim Matheson (Utah), Mike McMahon (N.Y.), Charlie Melancon (Louis.), Walt Minnick (Idaho), Collin Peterson (Minn.), Ike Skelton (Mo.), Bart Stupak (Mich.), John Tanner (Tenn.), Gene Taylor (Miss.) and Harry Teague (N.M.).

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By Isack Gen44 Nov 7th 2009 at 10:23 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:23 am EST)

That's right also feel free to tell them that what happened to NJ/VA will happen to them when comes reelection: WE WON'T COME OUT and they will LOSE!

Make your voices heard NOW!

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By Professor Xavior-The Ultimate CZARINA Mutant in the Universe! Nov 7th 2009 at 10:38 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:38 am EST)

Just Called Rep John Boccieri of the 16th district in Ohio. I am from the first district. The Lady answered was nice and I discuss with her about the Hyde Amendment. She told me I was preaching to the quire and that see agreed with me and he was not voting know he just wanted to correct the language or make it clear in the bill. Plus she told me a lot of people was calling against it and I told her it is most likely an Astroturf group or some misguided individuals. She took my name and info to added to the for list and took my comments. Further more; I told her that I support Senator Brown who has been excellent for fighting for our health care.

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By Professor Xavior-The Ultimate CZARINA Mutant in the Universe! Nov 7th 2009 at 10:41 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:41 am EST)

ooops I meant no not know.
and I meant she and not see.
sorry

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By Bev for Pres Obama from Canada Nov 7th 2009 at 10:20 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:20 am EST)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your fallen soldiers and the Major. May the Lord have mercy on the fallen and survivors alike. May he help those left behind and bless them one and all.

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Nov 7th 2009 at 10:21 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:21 am EST)

Rep. Israel Condemns Tea Party Protest Holocaust Signs

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By Isack Gen44 Nov 7th 2009 at 10:21 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:21 am EST)

The dark forces are out against reform today, they will do everything to delay this vote. So we need to remind Blue Dogs Blue Shields whose watching this vote: US THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IN THE MAJORITY!

So get your phone out, grab some tea, and make some calls!

Thank you

ps: A response to a troll, is a call missed to make!

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By Unknown user Nov 7th 2009 at 10:21 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:21 am EST)

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Nov 7th 2009 at 10:30 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:30 am EST)

It's a good one!

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By Aris Nov 7th 2009 at 10:22 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:22 am EST)

I had to pay for an emergency room surgery in Germany just before Thanksgiving last year. Two hour procedure, O.R. doctor-S and assistants, anesthesiologist, blood tests, x-rays and all the trimmings, including 2 follow ups and suture removal ... 1063 Euros total cost ($1594 at today's TERRIBLE exchange rate)

Split my lip in Florida, 4 stitches in the emergency room, 20 minutes tops, 1 person working on me (definitely not a surgeon) ... NOTHING else ... $1200.

Something is seeeerioulsy wrong with that picture.

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By Isack Gen44 Nov 7th 2009 at 10:25 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:25 am EST)

When will the american people wake up and realize that YOUR HEALTH IS A COMMODITY HERE IN AMERICA! The more they get you sick, the MORE MONEY THEY MAKE! TILL YOU DIE!

So of course this is a PRISON!

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By Brad from Richmond, VA Nov 7th 2009 at 10:29 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:29 am EST)

Isack, so you should not have to pay for your healthcare. Those who mae over 6 figures should pay for people like you.

You want everyone else to pay for you. Isack why dont you go to school, get a diploma, then a degree and become a productive member of society instead of feeding off those who are self reliant.

Do you understand the concept of self reliance.

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By rich Nov 7th 2009 at 10:44 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:44 am EST)

"become a productive member of society"

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Brad -

Excuse me.

But who made you judge, jury and executioner as to whether or not your fellow American here on this blog is productive or not ?

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By Aris Nov 7th 2009 at 10:52 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:52 am EST)

You rely on society just the same, Brad. Unless you poop golden eggs, you need society to buy and/or sell whatever you're involved in. Or are you so divinely chosen that a calamity can not befall you. What if your product fails? What if the owner of the company you work for dies? When you are removed from the loop through no fault of their own it is not a matter of self reliance, it's just bad luck. It is a moral obligation to help those souls if it is within your power to do so, but I guess that is not a value that you are familiar with Mr. self reliant.

You would be the one begging for help from others that have that morality gene if a society changing event happened in America and your little world stopped turning the way you are used to.

So puh'leeze don't talk about self reliance ... Speak of luck.

Don't tread on my thread with that drivel.

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Nov 7th 2009 at 11:18 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:18 am EST)

Brad

A phony teacher like you doesn't make six figures, hell a real teacher worth their salt does not make six figures

Just who are you trying to fool here because it is not us

You really do need some serious mental help

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By meta Nov 7th 2009 at 10:43 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:43 am EST)

Rep. Dingell is now presiding to lots of applause.

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By sduncan Nov 7th 2009 at 10:46 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:46 am EST)

We are honored to have such a strong warrior for the People of the United States.

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By meta Nov 7th 2009 at 10:52 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:52 am EST)

And would ya look at all those women submitting their remarks! The Democratic Party rules!

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By Debby, NJ...Foot Soldier 'til 2016 !!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:09 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:09 am EST)

What is with all the outburst with the Rethugs?

Such an embarrassment they are!

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By jovie sullivan Nov 7th 2009 at 11:21 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:21 am EST)

Debbie, they are angry and do nto want this bill passed. i will not be surprised of anything!

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:10 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:10 am EST)

Can you explain me what's happening right now, I mean with all these people yelling and the Speaker hammering and hammering ?

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By Sharon Nov 7th 2009 at 11:16 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:16 am EST)

Helene: The republicans are trying to be as disruptive as possible because they know that they have lost all control of the outcome of this vote. It's like a 2 year old who wants candy before dinner. What you are witnessing is a "grown up" temper tantrum.

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By meta Nov 7th 2009 at 11:16 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:16 am EST)

Helene, the Republicans are challenging the parliamentary rules and defying the Chair. They're angry because the women are inserting their remarks into the record and they believe they shouldn't have that right unless they extend the debate.

This kind of behavior is unbecoming of their office or the propriety of the House.

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By Sharon Nov 7th 2009 at 10:58 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:58 am EST)

The republicans are completely out of control. What an embarrassment!

They are going to drag this out as long as possible. Ridiculous.

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By meta Nov 7th 2009 at 11:03 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:03 am EST)

And the irony is completely lost on them. They accuse of delaying the debate with objections that delay the debate.

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By Professor Xavior-The Ultimate CZARINA Mutant in the Universe! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:06 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:06 am EST)

These damn republicans are getting on my nerves.
Send their A-- to jail for murder of 44,879 people.

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By meta Nov 7th 2009 at 11:13 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:13 am EST)

Wow, they are incredibly rude. That kind of behavior is ugly and another instance of their obstructionist strategy, the only thing they've got.

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By Debby, NJ...Foot Soldier 'til 2016 !!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:10 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:10 am EST)

We're on the same page Sharon...just mentioned this down thread.

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By Debby, NJ...Foot Soldier 'til 2016 !!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:16 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:16 am EST)

oops "up thread"

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:18 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:18 am EST)

This is strange. They are just going to interrupt the Democrats while they speak, huh?

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Nov 7th 2009 at 10:58 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 10:58 am EST)

Hi O Family! Almost ready to board the O Train with mop in hand to stand with out House Members that know what Americans want and need.

Health Care Reform with a Public Option!

Keep the faith, make some calls and say a prayer!

Today we can do it! We can prevent 44,000 Americans from losing their lives every year due to lack of Health Care or being under insured!

I know what side of history I want to be on!
So let's go, "Grab a Mop" and let's go make some history!

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Nov 7th 2009 at 11:05 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:05 am EST)

Oops!
Not ....out House Members that know what Americans want and need. Although an "out house" may come in handy later in the day when the BS starts to fly!

Should be .......
our House members!

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By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Nov 7th 2009 at 11:16 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:16 am EST)

Marilyn, that line, "Although an "out house" may come in handy", was a good "save", ....Ha!

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By Bella Hussein Reese Nov 7th 2009 at 11:06 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:06 am EST)

I cannot wait until tonight.

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By sduncan Nov 7th 2009 at 11:10 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:10 am EST)

They are going to leave, and have a press conference.

Women Power!!!

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By Bella Hussein Reese Nov 7th 2009 at 11:17 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:17 am EST)

So much yelling on the Floor

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:19 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:19 am EST)

I agree. This is ridiculous.

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By jovie sullivan Nov 7th 2009 at 11:05 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:05 am EST)

Why the hell did the dems start with all these wonderful ladies on the dem side? This is scaring the hell out of the pubs. My goodness, they are panicing. I have never seen anything like this!

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By Sandradee believes: Aint no mountain High Enough Nov 7th 2009 at 11:14 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:14 am EST)

Really? what happened I can't watch I'm too nervous. Do tell please.

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By meta Nov 7th 2009 at 11:27 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:27 am EST)

The Republicans are going nuts.

Democratic women are each speaking to each point of their support of the importance of health care for women.

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By Sandradee believes: Aint no mountain High Enough Nov 7th 2009 at 11:34 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:34 am EST)

oh, now I see why my Rep. (C.McCarthy) wouldn't reveal what she was up to yesterday.
Thanks Meta.

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By Debby, NJ...Foot Soldier 'til 2016 !!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:19 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:19 am EST)

Jovie...why not start with the ladies, and who cares about scaring the Rethugs...

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By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Nov 7th 2009 at 11:15 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:15 am EST)

Healthcare Reform is ON THE WAY!

Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!

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By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Nov 7th 2009 at 11:36 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:36 am EST)

AMEN, Amen, amen....a-men!!!

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By jovie sullivan Nov 7th 2009 at 11:17 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:17 am EST)

Why is Dingel, who I love, chairing this? What a joke. Are you kidding me. don't you all think we should have someone SHARP like weiner in there? Come on. And the pubs will not let them speak. WOW!!!!

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By meta Nov 7th 2009 at 11:20 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:20 am EST)

Jovie, do you really think anybody can stop the obstructionist Repubs? I'm proud of the Dems and the orderly way they are making very important points and a powerful show of solidarity about some key issues of reform. Let the Repubs show their crazy inability to be civil.

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By Debby, NJ...Foot Soldier 'til 2016 !!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:23 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:23 am EST)

And who said that Dingel is not SHARP?

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By sduncan Nov 7th 2009 at 11:25 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:25 am EST)

No comparison to Rep.Dingel. You have no one better.

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By Colin Inspired by President Obama' s proper bearings and strong visionary leadership. Nov 7th 2009 at 11:22 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:22 am EST)

The Rebumlicans are trying to prevent progress by gumming up the works. True to form! Truth is the Rebumlicans are out of the mainstream of an overwheming desire of Americans to move forward with the CHANGE agenda they VOTED for!

The Chair regrets to inform the House minority that they are out of order.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:22 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:22 am EST)

And the Republicans know it. I could not see a Democratic party so unified in such nonsense.

I can't believe that the Republicans would rather play these games than work with Democrats to have some of their moderate views included.

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By meta Nov 7th 2009 at 11:30 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:30 am EST)

I suspect it's been this way the whole 10 months of negotiations. It would take nerves of steel to listen to their lies and misconceptions every day.

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By Bella Hussein Reese Nov 7th 2009 at 11:32 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:32 am EST)

Republican, "Freedom Killing" WOW

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:26 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:26 am EST)

If Republicans regain power any time soon, they are going to be off-the-hook crazy.

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By Sharon Nov 7th 2009 at 11:32 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:32 am EST)

Vero- You are so right.

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By meta Nov 7th 2009 at 11:33 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:33 am EST)

Notice how all the Dem remarks were appropriate and positive in tone. Now listen to the nasty ugly remarks being made by the Repubs. What an obvious contrast of values and language.

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By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Nov 7th 2009 at 11:33 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:33 am EST)

Rep. Michele Bachmann's (R-MN) chief of staff Michelle Marston, a long-time veteran of Capitol Hill who has guided Bachmann in her much-increased national TV presence this year, has quit her post.

In an e-mail exchange with POLITICO, Marston declined to say why she's going.
"I'm just not talking about it, and frankly I don't think there's a story here," Marston wrote.

A conservative Republican House member, speaking on the condition of anonymity, suggested that Bachman's views - and her willingness to state them - make it hard for her to keep staff.

"When your captain's crazy, it's time to find a new ship," the lawmaker said.
TPM;
Link
Politico;
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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:33 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:33 am EST)

OH NOEZ!!!!!

This is a job killing bill. We need to kill the bill.

Kill, kill, kill. Fear. Fear. Fear.

These folks are weird. LOL.

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By Bella Hussein Reese Nov 7th 2009 at 11:35 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:35 am EST)

They are OVERLY dramatic, it just health care

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By Bella Hussein Reese Nov 7th 2009 at 11:38 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:38 am EST)

Republicans are going on MUTE for their 30 minutes

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:40 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:40 am EST)

If I understand well, Members of the House can let "standard" people use their speaking instead of them ?

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By Arizona Grandma who needs affordable health insurance Nov 7th 2009 at 11:43 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:43 am EST)

Where are all of you watching this?

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By Bella Hussein Reese Nov 7th 2009 at 11:49 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:49 am EST)

Link

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:50 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:50 am EST)

CSPAN

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:58 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:58 am EST)

It's on cnn.com live too :

Link

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) Nov 7th 2009 at 11:55 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:55 am EST)

Yes if they can just bother to explain how does expanding coverage and bringing down cost of health care actually kill jobs that might be good.

But anyone with common sense knows that if small business brings down the cost of health care to their employees that are actually likely to expand jobs.

Its clear from these remarks that the new teabegger rethuglicans live in their own fantasy world.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:35 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:35 am EST)

Michelle Bachman doesn't want this bill to destroy the "economic economy."

What is an economic economy?

Idiots. They don't want to let making sense get in the way of a good sounding, fear mongering talking point.

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:48 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:48 am EST)

Don't be too hard on 'Ol Chewbachie, she was pretty proud of that elegant turn of phrase. Stayed up all night thinkin it up.

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Nov 7th 2009 at 12:15 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:15 pm EST)

Hi, Reggie! Glad you're here with us, as we gather up our HCR votes!

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:36 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:36 am EST)

the Pugs got their talking points down.

Freedom killing, Job killing, Deficit exploding bill.

Give me a break.

What about Life saving, bankrupcy stopping, cost curve bending, option giving bill.

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Nov 7th 2009 at 11:44 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:44 am EST)

If I were a democrat on the fence this idiotic irrational behavior would put me over the fence in support of HCR

When ever repubs act this deranged we know we are on the right track

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By Debby, NJ...Foot Soldier 'til 2016 !!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:44 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:44 am EST)

Hey Reggie,

Thanks for joining us. How have you been?

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:49 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:49 am EST)

Never left Deb, I just got tired of talkin!!

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:55 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:55 am EST)

Hi, Reggie !!!! Where have you been, bro ? Did you see my o-mail of some days ago ? If you disappear again, you know what I'll do. You missed the online "Remember" party, which was a very nice one, of last November 4th. Hope everything is OK.

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 12:07 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:07 pm EST)

Hi Helene all is well. No I haven't seen you mail yet but I'll check.

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By rich Nov 7th 2009 at 11:37 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:37 am EST)

House in session today -- breaking updates :

Link

House Health Care Vote: Breaking Updates

First Posted: 11- 7-09 09:44 AM
Updated: 11- 7-09 11:24 AM

The House of Representatives is set to vote on major health care reform legislation today. Check this page throughout the day for the latest news, or follow live streaming video and Twitter updates HERE.

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Nov 7th 2009 at 11:38 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:38 am EST)

What the heck are these idiots doing???

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By Bella Hussein Reese Nov 7th 2009 at 11:44 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:44 am EST)

Too much yelling over each other for me.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:45 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:45 am EST)

Talking crazy talk. LOL.

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By Professor Xavior-The Ultimate CZARINA Mutant in the Universe! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:45 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:45 am EST)

Snicky
It's called acting like a POS ala the republican party.

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By Tori from Greenville,SC Nov 7th 2009 at 11:48 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:48 am EST)

You already gave the answer in your question. They are acting like the teabagging idiots that they are. I would like Michelle Bachman to tell me what an "economic economy" is...She and Virginia Foxx seem to be in a contest to see who can make the craziest statement.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:51 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:51 am EST)

I wrote about Bachman's economic economy statement upthread. She's a weirdo.

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By meta Nov 7th 2009 at 11:53 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:53 am EST)

They're just straight up lying.

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By Bella Hussein Reese Nov 7th 2009 at 11:42 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:42 am EST)

He better remind democrats that anyone that votes against Pelosi's Bill will have a hard time getting reelected next year.

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) Nov 7th 2009 at 11:53 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:53 am EST)

And that they will go it alone when seeking re-election. No funds from the DNC, DLC, and any other fund raising committee from the democrats.

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By Zhana Nov 7th 2009 at 11:46 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:46 am EST)

I'm skipping the drama today because I know the arguments on both sides of the debate. Everything happening now is just noise. The only thing that matters is the final vote. I heard the vote is scheduled for 10am tomorrow. Can anyone verify that?

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:52 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:52 am EST)

Steny Hoyer on MSNBC this morning said he feels good about having the vote early this evening.

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By Zhana Nov 7th 2009 at 12:01 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:01 pm EST)

Thanks Vero. I will check back later.

BTW, I loved the statements from the democratic women. It was in stark contrast to the crazy stuff on the other side. I also loved how everyone sat quietly and allowed the other side to complete their requests for unanimous consent without any objections. That is how you role when you are WINNING! It was very sad to see the level of disrepect coming from republicans.

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) Nov 7th 2009 at 11:58 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:58 am EST)

The way the Dems are talking on the floor, it seems this vote will happen today.

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) Nov 7th 2009 at 11:50 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:50 am EST)

If you are watching C-Span, don't you notice how the teabeggers don't like to follow the rules they themselves tried to evoke on the democrats?

TEABEGGER REPUBLICANS = RUDE.

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By Zhana Nov 7th 2009 at 11:52 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:52 am EST)

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops delivered a critical endorsement to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday by signing off on late-night agreement to grant a vote on an amendment barring insurance companies that participate in the exchange from covering abortions.

"Passing this amendment allows the House to meet our criteria of preserving the existing protections against abortion funding in the new legislation," the Bishops wrote in a letter to individual members. "Most importantly, it will ensure that no government funds will be used for abortion or health plans which include abortion."

Article found at: Link

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By RINNYFOROBAMA Nov 7th 2009 at 11:58 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:58 am EST)

Good!

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 12:00 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:00 pm EST)

If I understand what Stupak was pushing, no plan in the exchange, even private plans bought with private funds, cannot cover abortion since government subsidies may also be used for private plans.

That's too far. A shame.

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By RINNYFOROBAMA Nov 7th 2009 at 12:15 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:15 pm EST)

the whole argument is silly to me! i am catholic and pro-choice...sounds crazy right!... honestly i believe if a woman wants a abortion their private insurance should pay for it. buts thats just me.

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By Zhana Nov 7th 2009 at 12:28 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:28 pm EST)

I am pro-choice and I can live with this compromise. The law that prohibits the federal government from funding abortions will remain, but nothing in the bill changes a woman's right to choose one. We are basically keeping the status quo on this issue, which is the best course of action.

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) Nov 7th 2009 at 12:41 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:41 pm EST)

Im pro-choice and I too can live with this compromise. And quite frankly, when I did have health insurance, none of my plans covered abortion either.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 11:54 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:54 am EST)

My favorite Republican speaker - forgot his name - threw them ALL in... "government takeover, rationing, job killing, tax increasing..." bill.

I love it.

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) Nov 7th 2009 at 11:57 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:57 am EST)

don't you though? their fantasy based arguments only sway the teabeggers. The left and independents already know this is a great bill.

That's why no matter how much noise they made in August the majority (sane America) still supported the public option. But they don't pay attention.

They have no plan of their own, no ideas, so all they have left is lies.

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Nov 7th 2009 at 11:58 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:58 am EST)

One of them just said was a job saving bill

A freudian slip?? HA HA

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By Tori from Greenville,SC Nov 7th 2009 at 12:01 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:01 pm EST)

Yeah and I love the congresswoman from NY that said that the teabaggers pushed them even harder in the direction of passing healthcare. I am glad that she called out the extreme right that showed up at the Capital yesterday.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Nov 7th 2009 at 12:05 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:05 pm EST)

These Republicans are so funny.

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By ArmyVet Nov 7th 2009 at 11:54 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:54 am EST)

I donated to his campaign and I voted for him to be our President. I believe in his principles and ideas and I am standing behind him 200%

I'm stationed at Ft Hood and PBO did not have anything to do with the shooting that occurred. In fact, no one predicted a soldier would commit this type of crime on fellow soldiers.

Let's continue to support PBO and stop listening to the media.

And let me say the media is having another Jessica Lynch moment of truth. Ms Munley is NO hero. It was SGT Todd that grounded Nidal. Why is the media overlooking his actions. Nidal grounded Munley and she was in no condition to shoot Nidal.

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By Sandradee believes: Aint no mountain High Enough Nov 7th 2009 at 12:02 pm EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 12:02 pm EST)

Thank you ArmyVet and thanks for your service.
Greatly appreciate it.

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By meta Nov 7th 2009 at 11:56 am EST (Updated Nov 7th 2009 at 11:56 am EST)

Is PBO going to make a statement? I see a new CNN livestream open, "Health care remarks."