Reply #289: i would love it

[druidity33]

if during his town hall he voiced STRONG support for a Public Option. I would love it even more if he threatened a VETO if the eventual legislation does not involve a STRONG Public option. We'll just have to see what he says.

I do btw read newspaper and online accounts of Obama's speeches and policy positions. He has expressed support for it in the past... but he has expressed support for other things that he has not been doing, so i don't know that i can trust him to follow through. He mentions it, but doesn't push it. I hope that he will voice unequivocal support, something like "This bill WILL PASS with a Public option. Period. Do it."

I apologize for doubting the rhetoric, but i'm a cynic by nature. I will continue to call my Reps and Sens, but i have my doubts that the public outcry will persuade this Congress and this Administration to do what's right.

I wish i could be full of Optimism like yourself...

:shrug: