In Defense of a Public Option!: Supporter Dr. Howard Dean Comes Out Swinging !!

After Sunday's political capitulation on the public option, today Dr. Howard Dean comes out swinging!

This afternoon on MSNBC's new show, 'dr. Nancy' with Dr. Nancy Snyderman, Dr. Dean gave the blunt truth on the perils of true health care reform if no public option is included.

Who benefits under a proposed 50-state health care co-op system? If you guessed the mammoth, private health insurance companies, well...



Imagine another bailout for private insurance companies, $60 billion dollars to 50 state "private" co-ops who do not have the numbers to be competetive and also have the same financial constraints to stay profitable like a regular business. As Howard Dean illustrates, it can't work. It didn't work with (now) mostly private Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, just look at the lack of policy fulfillment the nation's health providers have with ordinary Americans.

As Dr. Dean clearly argues, co-ops are more of the same.

Hmm, no wonder, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley now supports the co-op idea (just not the current one). The Republican plan: water down the bill to ineffectual drivel and then it dies on its own.

Republicans destroy the President's top priority as President Obama's integrity gets destroyed with its liberal base. Seems simple enough. So, why is the President playing into their hands, just to get a couple conservative Democratic votes?

"Who's Getting Played?"

How Dare You?!: Lou Dobbs Attacks Carlos Watson for Challenging The Motives of Conservathugs !!

The conservathugs just happen to have adopted the image of Obama in Joker "white face" as a symbol of socialism?

(How Freudian can you get?)

Does CNN's "lone conservative" Lou Dobbs believes in the Bush war policy of "pre-emptive" strikes or is he just desperate for ratings?

Maybe both.

On Tuesday, Lou Dobbs discovered MSNBC's new host Carlos Watson after he commented after viewing a summation of clips and video of the anti-health care protestors who were protesting everything aspect of ideology, except health care!

Of course, that would be an affront to "the lone conservative" Lou Dobbs and his right-wing radio allies who need to tie Obamacare to ideology to fuel the fire in their minions to defeat it.

And using the 'race' card..



Today, Carlos Watson gave a brief clarification of his statement which some viewers may felt as "controversial".

Personally, if I were Carlos Watson, I'd take the insult as a compliment! You have a new show, great personality, and you're targeted by the right..hello, ratings!!

Bring it on!!

"Shock & Awe"

Busted!: Released Bush W.H. Emails Shows Karl Rove Deeply Involved in U.S. Attorney Firings !!

I think Karl Rove may have some explaining to do.

Bush White House emails released yesterday indicate Karl Rove had "deep involvement" with former White House attorney Harriet Miers regarding conversations about the possibility of firing a number of U.S. Attorneys, including New Mexico U.S. Attorney David Iglesias. This latest release of digital evidence is contrary to Rove's previous statements and his assertions that New Mexico Republican officials like former House Republican Heather Wilson requested Iglesias' firing over poor performance.

Proof positive that Karl Rove's reign of political terror is over, even Heather Wilson is openly speaking against any involvement in the U.S. attorney scandal which brought down former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and speaking against Karl Rove.



With brother George W. to give him "executive privilege" what's a corrupt former political advisor to do now - complain on Fox News?

Won't help. But, it may be good to let the emotion out - before Rove goes to jail.

"Karma is a bazooka"

Sen. Specter vs. The Attack of The "Sleeping Giant" Woman of Lebanon, PA !!

Arlen, look up! It's the Attack of the "Sleeping Giant" woman!!

Bedazzled (or frazzled) Katy Abram, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and her husband, "O Silent One", appeared with Sean Hannity to run a victory lap at showing up Senator Arlen Specter, the former Republican turned 'liberal' Democrat.

One of Sen. Arlen Specter's most ardent town hall critics went on an 'Hannity' last night the same day the 35-year-old passionately pleaded with the Senator to stop health care reform so Americans like her can "take" our country back into the 8 years of complete corporate rule.

However, it's hard to be a conservative folk hero when you already begin to exaggerate your facts. Watch the intro and decide for yourself:



Has anyone asked what is the endgame with the Republican rebellion in the town halls? Clearly, the conservathugs complaints have little to do with health care and more to do with the social and demographic changes transforming America in the 21st Century?

That's what Hannity & Fox News should ask instead of roasting the hapless, scared insular conservative citizens confronting a society needing to be fixed collectively, instead of "piecemeal" in the Clinton and Bush years.

Anyway, Ms. Abram, here is your 15 minutes of fame infamy. Just do me a favor, let your husband, "O Silent One", have one minute. It's nice to share.

"This is Just About Health Care"

Foxfire!: Fox News Conservative Democrat Mort Kondracke Battles Rush Limbaugh !!

Fox News attacks Rush Limbaugh ?!

The madness of the GOP over Health Care is leading to conservative cannibalism at Fox News!

Fox News' "The Beltway Boys" co-host, conservative Democrat Mort Kondracke yesterday on Bret Baier's "Special Report" spoke out about his accusation that talk radio hosts like Rush were spurring the right-wing extreme radicals into action at the congressional town halls.



But, as mentioned before, Rush Limbaugh denies all responsibilty. After all, El Rushbo is not a politician, he's just a big bambi with a radio show.

Notice how "Special Report" host Bret Baier is sticking for the conservathug crazies. After all, they're a main ingredient with the "talk TV" ratings behemoth that is Fox News Channel. Baier's smart enough not to mess with the hands that feed you, even if they are those who believe Obama is not an American, that health care reform will lead to socialism, and even those far righties who believe Medicare and the Department of Education should be abolished!

Will the conservathugs stop their escalating madness? Not likely.

Mort, just like normal at Fox News, you're on your own.

"Disparagement of Civility"

Just Shoot Me!: Chris Matthews Talks To The Man Who Brought A Gun to Protest The President !!

Can someone say, "This is out of control!"

Hardball's Chris Matthews, who has little room for fools, got the "big get" of the evening with William Kostrick, a New Hampshire man the local police and secret service had under surveillance at the dual protests section for openly carrying a glock on his leg. The anti-health care protester also carried a sign referencing the quote:

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time, with the blood of patriots and tyrants."

Can you sense the patriotism as the man tries to explain why America is losing its liberty and why carrying a gun to where the President was speaking was necessary?

So, let me try to help this man - really the gun was to help resemble who is the average citizen who believes liberty with health care will eventually extend to fire arms and free of speech? And doesn't know if Obama isn't a citizen?

"Nu-nu-nu-nu" "Nu-nu-nu-nu"..We have entered The Twilight Zone.

This is a Special Report: 2nd Amendment, Free Republic, Birther zombies are on the loose and going wild all over American town halls. Sane, peaceful citizens run for for your lives!

Sorry, with all jokes. I just can't believe the Right has gone insane like this. One thing for sure, health care reform is going to have a long August - if we can make to September!

Better Duck!

"Live Free or Just Die"

Sen. Arlen Specter Gets Mobbed to Kill Health Care in Lebanon, PA !!

This morning, Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA), who is facing a hefty primary challenge from popular liberal Representative Joe Sestak (D-PA), conducted a town hall meeting in "heavily Republican" Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

The town hall was broadcast on all three cable networks and the conservathugs did not disappoint.

View the raucous scene after a man was the left off the list of 30 questions to ask the Senator. Security had to help resolve the situation. Can we say c.r.a.z.y.?

Thank you!



I know this sounds perverse, but I'd love to see these semi-chaotic scenes all through the August recess. Whatever legitimate concerns the Republicans carry get drowned out by the extremist ideology at work amongst the conservative activists and the questions they pose to lawmakers.

The GOP will look like complete loons! LOL !!

"Penny for Your Thoughts"

Just In Case!: Glenn Beck Also Afraid of Right-Wing Extremists?!

"Somebody's going to do something stupid and it will change the republic overnight."

Yesterday, "Obama is a racist" Glenn Beck took a little time out to opine a few words about the battle the country is going through. Taking off the "rodeo clown" mask, Beck for once sounds like the sensible conservative that debuts on the cable airwaves first on CNN Headline News.

As if civilization was going to fall..(does he know something we don't ?)



Very rarely have people seen crazy Glenn Beck sound so serious. Clearly something is going in conservative circles not seen, since the resistance to the Civil Rights era?

Or is it some frightening emails from deranged patriots mentioning revolution against the first actual practical-thinking Democratic President in nearly a quarter century.

Let's hope what Glenn Beck fears may never come to pass. No telling what's lurking in the deep recesses of his mind.

"The Cylons Are Coming"

Are You Sure?: Sean Hannity Features Man With Far Right Ties to Anti-Islam Group !!

What did you say, you're a little vague.. (Hint: use your imagination.)

Safe to say, that will be the general consensus after watching this interview with an independent cameraman who was at the now infamous Rep. Kathy Castor(D-FL) Tampa town hall meeting last week and was filming as the unruly crowd tried to fight their way into the "standing room only" hall.

J. Mark Campbell of the far right, libertarian and "islamophobic" Florida Security Council, supportive followers of controversial "anti-Islam" Dutch politician Geert Wilders, attempts to recall the events leading up to the melee between anti-health care forces and the inside crowd. However, even with Sean Hannity's GOP prodding, Campbell's interview is more noteworthy for what he does not say about the town hall. Mainly, the who, what, when, (we know the where), and why?



Just curious.. interview raised more than a few questions: I noticed that Mark Campbell never identified what group he was with (Florida Security Council). How did Campbell get the information that the Tampa town hall had been stacked with Pipefitter union members? If the men guarding the door were union men committing assault why would they give their cards to the man they were assaulting? Why didn't Campbell file a police report? And (if J. Mark Campbell dealt with terrorists), why didn't he identify what international media organization he served under? And if he didn't go overseas, is Mark trying to say he dealt with middle-east domestic terrorists ?!

Hmm..I think I smell a rat!

No wonder the Florida Security Council looks like a bunch of Flordian libetarian, Freepers off their rocking chairs!

Poor, poor "journalism", Hannity. Oh, I forgot, you're a shock jock!

Never mind!

"Who are you again?"