Reply #14: It isn't what I think or don't think, look at history, when things are economically

[still_one]

good, people will NOT change course.

You think I am insulting the American people? I am expressing an opinion. You don't agree with it fine. I am not saying that YOU are insulting anyone. This is a forum to express opinions. I am not PERSONALLY ATTACKING YOU OR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!!!

In addition, I am skeptical that an economic recovery will happen, but that wasn't my point. It was simply if the economy improves, and people are back at work, that is what will matter most to them. You don't believe that, fine, that is YOUR opinion

As far as the HCR bill is concerned, I think it is not good, but I also think they can amend it after it becomes law

I also know that there is no way they could have gotten any other bill through. WHY? because they don't have the VOTES. WHY? because a lot of Democrats are too damn conservative

So until Congress becomes more progressive we can either kiss HCR goodbye or have what we have

It is FAR easier to amend a bill later, adding a public option or single payer, than start a bill from scratch in our current environment

Do I like it that we have such a system, and can't get Single payer for everyone, no, I do not like it, but you tell me how else they could get it done?

Tell me how purple and red state representatives will vote for single payer?

People have been voting against their own interest for a long time