Blue Dogs or Old Yellows
President Obama must be thinking "ain't this a b" in reference to Democrats joining with the GOP to try and derail the President's intent to bring much needed health care reform to America. You have to wonder about the motivation of these so-called Blue Dog Democrats who side with the obstructionists Republicans. The Republicans have made no secret of their wish to challenge the President for the sake of the exercise. Isn't that what they do? However I am particularly irritated and offended by Democrats who may be wolves in sheep's clothing. Maybe these Democrats should change their name from Blue Dog to Old Yellow with no insult meant to the real Old Yeller. The name just seems to better fit their actions.
With the election of Barack Obama, the country voted for change instead of more of the same. The President warned us about those who would fight to keep the status quo. And let's be fair about this, they are not all Republicans. The actions of Republicans and Old Yellows alike who appear immune to the pain and suffering of everyday Americans living without adequate health care, should not be applauded. Their feet should be held to the fire by persons in their districts when they run for reelection. Why should they be reelected when they have shown themselves to be insensitive to the health care needs of their constituents. Don't they care that people are suffering? Old Yellows should look into the eyes of those who lack health care and ponder the effect of their delay on the health and well being of many who are suffering.
To know pain is to feel pain. Do they feel pain? Most Old Yellows are very wealthy with the added luxury of having a congressional health care plan. Still they should be ashamed if their actions prevent the country from adopting an effective health care plan and settles for the watered-down version supported by their GOP comrades.The GOP has been grasping at straws since the election. They must be especially gleeful that their obstructionistic plans are getting an assist from insiders. "Et tu, Brute"? Mr. President, be very wary of some who call themselves friends or "allies." Somehow, I think you are and won't be terribly surprised when you emerge victorious inspite of obstacles being placed in your path.
With the election of Barack Obama, the country voted for change instead of more of the same. The President warned us about those who would fight to keep the status quo. And let's be fair about this, they are not all Republicans. The actions of Republicans and Old Yellows alike who appear immune to the pain and suffering of everyday Americans living without adequate health care, should not be applauded. Their feet should be held to the fire by persons in their districts when they run for reelection. Why should they be reelected when they have shown themselves to be insensitive to the health care needs of their constituents. Don't they care that people are suffering? Old Yellows should look into the eyes of those who lack health care and ponder the effect of their delay on the health and well being of many who are suffering.
To know pain is to feel pain. Do they feel pain? Most Old Yellows are very wealthy with the added luxury of having a congressional health care plan. Still they should be ashamed if their actions prevent the country from adopting an effective health care plan and settles for the watered-down version supported by their GOP comrades.The GOP has been grasping at straws since the election. They must be especially gleeful that their obstructionistic plans are getting an assist from insiders. "Et tu, Brute"? Mr. President, be very wary of some who call themselves friends or "allies." Somehow, I think you are and won't be terribly surprised when you emerge victorious inspite of obstacles being placed in your path.
