Comments on: Stating The Obvious http://whynow.dumka.us/2007/07/12/stating-the-obvious/ On-line Opinion Magazine...OK, it's a blog Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:38:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Bryan http://whynow.dumka.us/2007/07/12/stating-the-obvious/comment-page-1/#comment-27603 Bryan Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:52:40 +0000 http://whynow.dumka.us/2007/07/12/stating-the-obvious/#comment-27603 That first successful plan is important. That first successful plan is important.

]]> By: andante http://whynow.dumka.us/2007/07/12/stating-the-obvious/comment-page-1/#comment-27601 andante Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:22:37 +0000 http://whynow.dumka.us/2007/07/12/stating-the-obvious/#comment-27601 <i>"unless the Dems can get 60 votes in the Senate"</i> While I think that's possible, I have to agree with Newman. Expecting congress to withstand the pressure from Big Pharma and the InsuranceHogs is wishful thinking, and I'm not just pointing the finger at Republicans. However, a STATE pulling it off and realizing the savings could stiffen some spines. Let's keep our eyes on Wisconsin. If they are successful - and it looks like a very viable plan to me - it will create a domino effect. “unless the Dems can get 60 votes in the Senate”

While I think that’s possible, I have to agree with Newman. Expecting congress to withstand the pressure from Big Pharma and the InsuranceHogs is wishful thinking, and I’m not just pointing the finger at Republicans. However, a STATE pulling it off and realizing the savings could stiffen some spines.

Let’s keep our eyes on Wisconsin. If they are successful – and it looks like a very viable plan to me – it will create a domino effect.

]]> By: Bryan http://whynow.dumka.us/2007/07/12/stating-the-obvious/comment-page-1/#comment-27600 Bryan Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:57:21 +0000 http://whynow.dumka.us/2007/07/12/stating-the-obvious/#comment-27600 I gave it, its own post. That is what I've been envisioning, and the savings are much larger than I assumed. The way the GOP has been acting lately, nothing of any kind will get done unless the Dems can get 60 votes in the Senate. I gave it, its own post. That is what I’ve been envisioning, and the savings are much larger than I assumed. The way the GOP has been acting lately, nothing of any kind will get done unless the Dems can get 60 votes in the Senate.

]]> By: andante http://whynow.dumka.us/2007/07/12/stating-the-obvious/comment-page-1/#comment-27597 andante Fri, 13 Jul 2007 01:14:48 +0000 http://whynow.dumka.us/2007/07/12/stating-the-obvious/#comment-27597 Somewhat OT, but somewhat relevant - <a href="http://www.tpmcafe.com/blog/coffeehouse/2007/jul/12/federal_delusion_dc_wont_deliver_health_care_for_all" rel="nofollow">Nathan Newman</a> has an interesting take, which I've linked to just in case you missed it. I have to agree with him - the chances of the <i>federal</i> government enacting single-payer are pretty slim, even with a potential future Democratic congress & president. But if the states can lead the way and provide the example..... I like the <a href="http://www.progressivestates.org/content/629/nations-most-comprehensive-health-plan-approved-in-wisconsin-senate#1" rel="nofollow">Healthy Wisconsin" plan; it's a interesting start. Somewhat OT, but somewhat relevant – Nathan Newman has an interesting take, which I’ve linked to just in case you missed it.

I have to agree with him – the chances of the federal government enacting single-payer are pretty slim, even with a potential future Democratic congress & president. But if the states can lead the way and provide the example…..

I like the Healthy Wisconsin” plan; it’s a interesting start.

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