Obama, They Want You to Fail
The pattern of belligerent Republicans and timid Democrats is now repeating itself on health-care reform. Democrats first excluded from the debate the one measure that probably could save significant money – a single-payer system – and they now appear poised to trade away Obama’s proposal for a “public option” to possibly garner a couple of Republican votes. Full Story »
Posted by Ben Ross
In the past its been convenient to scapegoat Republicans, but this piece is a little ridiculous. Democrats control both houses and the Presidency. Parry fails to entertain the idea that reform opponents might be putting pressure on mainstream Democrats, or that for better or for worse dramatic reform isn't as palatable to Americans as liberals would like.