Reply #10: Why is this Obama's fault? [View All]

[TZ]

Its pretty clear that what he really wants in terms of insurance reform is NEVER going to pass in Congress. Have you seen how many people in this country think government run health care is socialism and is bad? I mean when you have ignorant statements from people like "Keep the government" out of my medicare, you have a problem. I really don't blame Obama for getting a flawed plan for reform. Its the ONLY thing he can get in this climate. And the truth is, WHEN the insurance companies do what they SAY they are going to do, it actually does work well. My company, once they were forced legally to do what they told me to do, is very good. My last visit to the Mayo clinic cost me OUT OF POCKET...$75. For the best medical care in the world? Outstanding if you ask me. As much as I dislike most insurance companies, I think that forcing THEM to obey their own damn rules WILL help people in this country. And I think I have as much knnowledge of this area as anyone.
Oh and I get pissed off by people here on DU who would rather have NOTHING than a reform bill (flawed I admit) that WILL help people including ME! Call me a cheerleader if you like, but the fact that Obama recognizes political realities but understands that SOME KIND of reform is necessary is something I cannot critique him for. I think this blame Obama because we didn't get what we want is a shitty tactic. There are a hell of a lot better targets to blame (Blue Dog Democrats and Joe LIEbermann I'm looking at you!!)