Vote for This Bill or Grandma Gets It
So much happened yesterday in and around the field of health care that I’m not exactly sure where to begin, except to say that I can’t believe there’s still no cure for the common cold. I mean, really? You can give men 18-hour erections and cure their urinary incontinence so as not to screw up their golf games but you can’t unclog my sinuses? And you call yourself doctors.
Speaking of doctors, Rick Perry picked up a sweet endorsement Monday from the Texas Medical Association, which represents doctors afraid of frivolous lawsuits that would never actually happen but gives them cover to bitch about lawyers instead of helping the sick. Apparently the folks at TMA hated Perry for vetoing a bill years ago concerning medical reimbursement—and were pissed enough to endorse Democrat Tony Sanchez. Luckily time heals all wounds. (Bad medical pun fully intended.)
Following TMA’s announcement, the Hutchison campaign unveiled its “Physicians for Kay” coalition, made up of doctors who skipped one too many TMA meetings. Come on. This is like if I was running for governor and Perry got the TMA endorsement and I went on a speaking tour with my dad, a retired radiologist, just to show that someone in the medical community likes me. Even then, I’m not sure that I’d have his vote.
Emboldened by his backing from the medical community, Perry went on to tell reporters how much the Democrats’ health care reform bill sucks while simultaneously not ruling out taking some federal incentives. Referring to the “opt out” proposal, which would allow states to decide whether or not to join the government health insurance plan, Perry called it a “classic Washington bait and switch” but added that it’s too early to tell if Texas would take advantage of any of the programs. So he’s not for it but he’s not not for it. Ah, double negatives. It’s like when couples say they’re “not trying” to get pregnant but they’re “not not trying.” Doesn’t that mean you’re trying? Why must people confuse me?
Before Perry even considers taking anything from the feds, he should heed the words of Republican Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, who said on the House floor yesterday that she believes Americans have more to fear from the health care bill “than we do from any terrorist right now in any country.” Foxx is from North Carolina, which clearly has decided to throw its hat in the ring to compete for Who’s the Craziest Carolina?
“I believe the greatest fear that we all should have to our freedom comes from this room—this very room—and what may happen later this week in terms of a tax increase bill masquerading as a health care bill,” Foxx said. “I believe we have more to fear from the potential of that bill passing than we do from any terrorist right now in any country.”
Yes. Be afraid. This bill is set to detonate itself at any moment. WHY DO YOU THINK IT LOOKS SO BULKY? SHE’S GOING TO BLOW!
Tagged: kay bailey hutchison, physicians for kay, rick perry, texas medical association.
NancyinTexas says:
Virginia Foxx is the one who said that Matthew Shephard’s murder was a hoax, well not the murder itself, she did acknowledge the “unfortunate incident” occurred, but it had nothing to do with his being gay. That part was a “hoax”…oh and his mother was in the gallery that day.
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Austinmom says:
If we’re all dead for lack of medical care, no one will care about terrorists.
/Republican logic
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treehugger says:
Healthcare is the new terrorism? Does that mean I get a prostrate exam during security screening on my next plane trip?
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Eileen Reply:
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:45 am
Nice.
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Don't Mess w/ Pink Reply:
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Or maybe it means that doctors are goin’ rogue and will be hi-jacking a plane in cohoots with insurance company execs. If you see anyone in a white coat or a Brooks Brothers’ suit, do not board.
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treehugger Reply:
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
My r key went rogue. Prostate.
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Commie Pinko says:
Speaking of exams. My brother was scheduled for a colonoscopy. He decided to call the doctor’s office and inquire about what this procedure would cost.
The nurse’s first response was “Why? You have insurance don’t you?”
My brother replied ‘Yes’.
The nurse then became indignant and said “Well the office consultation is $200. You’l have to call the hospital for the cost of the procedure.”
This conversation highlights 2 things wrong with our healthcare system.
1. The practioners don’t consider the costs of healthcare as real money. It’s insurance money.
2. $200 to tell you that you need to fast and then we’re going to stick a hose up your ass. That’s a bit steep isn’t it?
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Prince Royal Reply:
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Commie Pinko, I’ll tell you to stick it for free, but I’m a giver.
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potted meat says:
So, Who’s afraid of Virginia Wolfe, when we have Virginia Foxx?
And what about East Carolina? I still cannot find it on the Google Earth, so they must REALLY be out there……
And If Virginia Foxx, then what about WEST Virginia……????
Yikes.
And you say Perry is not trying to get pregnant, or wha…? All very politics as usual.
And I used to talk about all the fruits and nuts in California……….sheesh.
We got a real Texas/Carolina/possibly Virginia
Fruitcake scenario: that thing could be passed around for many Christmas’s to come……..
And Kay hasn’t even blown a gasket yet.
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West Texas Hillbilly says:
Exactly when did Granny from Beverly Hillbillies get elected to Congress?
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West Texas Hillbilly says:
Virginia Foxx’s preferred healthcare reform:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30t0-5bWF-o
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Rog says:
I think Perry should take all the health care money, just before seceding. Then we can put all the Viagra we just purchased on Craig’s List, sell it for half price and still balance the budget. I’m pretty sure that’s how the GOP thinks these days.
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eep says:
Pretty please – do not use the terms ‘Virginia Foxx’ and ‘She’s going to blow’ in near proximity.
Thank you.
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