FaceBook debate on Healthcare reform

Another FaceBook debate with one of my favorite debating partners

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Jeffrey wants to remind folks that 65% of Americans want some kind of public option.

What Howard Dean Said

While watching "Countdown" tonight, I was reminded of something during Lawrence O'Donnell's interview with former Governor Howard Dean. In the most recent poll taken, 65% of Americans (see the last...more

September 28 at 11:53pm · Comment · Like · Share it · Tweet it · Follow Blog

Kevin

Jeffrey, Jeffrey. Can 1,042 phone based interviews conducted by the New York Times TRULY be extrapolated to represent all Americans?
And if it can, then according to the poll, the majority of Americans do not understand the President's, The Republican's OR all of Congress' plans. So how could they possible support a public option they clearly do not understand?

September 29 at 12:05am · Delete

Jeffrey

Oddly enough, I think that these latest polls are closer to right than not. Can I prove that with hard evidence? Nope. And I will go so far as divine that a majority of Americans want, as I specifically defined "some kind of public option." I agree with you that everyone here in my town on the Hill did a disservice to us by not speaking plainly... Read More

September 29 at 12:13am

Kevin

Clarity would go a long way towards people understanding what it is they think they want - and that clarity needs to include the long term costs associated with any new social plans - however noble minded they may be.

In essence, I am less worried about what Americans want and more worried about what America can afford.

September 29 at 12:18am · Delete

Jeffrey

Well, if we manage somehow actually to come home from central Asia, then perhaps we would have a little bit more to spare. LOL.

September 29 at 12:22am

Kevin

It would be an awesome if we could also return the weapons we bought. I mean even with a 10% restocking fee, that's some serious money :)

September 29 at 12:25am · Delete

Jeffrey

LOL. Maybe we could just cancel a few of those defense contracts.

September 29 at 12:32am

Kevin

That's a start.

September 29 at 12:34am · Delete