Reply #103: Typical William Pitt

[demwing]

"I have spoken. If you don't agree, you are stupid. End of discussion"

Jesus man, for years you've used the same tactic on this board. Get some new material.

Perhaps there are people here who were more concerned with the content than with the clarity.

I happen to have watched the speech from a hospital room, while I was waiting to be treated, without insurance, wondering how I would pay my bill. A unique perspective, I'm guessing. I don't think the President parked it. Yes, he was more clear on his goals than he has been previously, but I didn't like what I heard about mandatory buy in, about single payer, or about the 888 lb gorilla - the public option.

I was looking for bold leadership. What I found was a focus on compromise.

I was hoping for change. What I heard was that I should change my expectations.

I was prepared for the President to challenge me to fight for a cause in which I believed, instead the President challenged my beliefs about his ability to see this issue from my perspective.

I honestly think Obama is a good man, but I think he overestimates the good in his political opponents.

But I don't see it the way you do, therefore, in your esteemed opinion, I'm a rube. Thanks again Pitt. You always add perspective.