Dangerous Right-Wing Mobs

Barak Obama's Twitter post, August 4: "BarackObama: Lots of disinformation on health insurance reform out there. Learn/share the facts: http://bit.ly/191Bzz #hc09 (Via @WhiteHouse)." Not everyone is impressed by the "facts" presented at the link. They seem to consist only of repeats of promises by the President.

The Obama Administration is worried about inaccurate information about the healthcare proposals. Maybe if they gave us more than short policy statements about what is in the health care proposals, alternative viewpoints would not be such a big concern.

As an aside, Obama's health care website provides fodder for conspiracy theorists. Check the first few comments. Why the Obama camp continues to use icongraphy reminiscent of the most brutal totalitarian regimes of the 20th century is a puzzle to me. Though it often makes his detractors seem like nut cases when they point out the similarities. There is a sort of "new age" feeling to the new Obama Healthcare logo as well, however. Sort of dreamy.

The DNC and unions also go on the offensive, labeling protesters as "mobs" coordinated by evil insurance companies. They have started selectively stacking town halls with friendly faces. Michelle Malkin on what real angry mobs look like. Is condemnation of conservative activism PROJECTION? Or a reflection of liberal righteousness? Some in the media seem to have short memories.

Conservative and libertarian bloggers are having fun with the liberal smear campaign. The king of libertarian parody Iowahawk carries the President's message forward.

Bottom line: Reforms in the American health insurance system, and better enforcement of current regulations, are in order. But a federal "Public Option" insurance scheme will lead to the end of private health care coverage, except for the elite. The bill under consideration ends "Medicare Advantage" and calls for a 500 billion dollar cut in Medicare coverage, just as enrollment is expected to increase dramatically, to help pay for a Public Option. Why won't the Democrats answer questions about HOW they intend to cut 500 billion dollars from Medicare?

This means less health care for seniors. Why the rush to pass a bill, any bill, before Americans really have a chance to understand and debate what is in it? If it's not a power grab which would be rejected by the majority of Americans if they understood it, what's the rush? Barak Obama was elected in large measure because of his remarkable talent for oratory. He has the power to coerce networks into giving him lots of airtime. Certainly, he could explain this bill in a way which would make sense to the majority of Americans. COULDN'T HE?

Why revert to Alinsky tactics now? He's the President of the United States.