Few things cause as much confusion these days as health care, the health care reform bills and the continued popularity of John Mayer.
I think a big part of that, of course, is that we can't even seem to agree on the basic goal – do we want to "bend the curve" as the big brains insist and cut costs or are we looking to hand out "free" health care cards to everyone we see? So, it's no small wonder the Senate can barely muster enough votes just to open the debate, let alone pass a fully formed bill.
And if you think it's just the average tea partier (or single payer) who remained confused about health care reform, you better think again. While Joe (which party?) Lieberman drops a new anti-public option argument every few weeks, the polls remain as erratic as Lindsay Lohan. One poll shows Americans in favor of it; the next they're terrified of it.
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The Dems, however, almost seem obsessed, determined to pass something – anything. Call me crazy, but I'm not sure "just because" is ever a good reason to pass a law. And is it just me, or does the president himself seem as distant from this debate as he ever was? Too bad it's not helping his poll numbers. Now there's something that could use some stuffing.
Speaking of which, I'd like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving (and a productive enrollment season). I'm just thankful I'm part of such a fantastic (if underserved) community.
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