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Bill, you are a failure for health care bill so do not bring it up. You keep quiet as you are retired now. Did democrats pay you to say it now? I heard that you are paid for every speech you make. Barack Obama is a radical president and he should be dumped as he came upo. It is very bad decision from us to elect him.

Here's the simple truth: AMERICANS ARE DUMB. The GOP is ONLY concerned with the almighty dollar and people are too stupid to get it. If we don't fix this now, it's only going to get worse. Funny, those of you against spending any money on our own people have NO PROBLEM sending billions to Iraq (and losing some even). REALLY!?!?!?!

Dear Bill , In case you did not notice the democrats have controlled congress since 2006. Is this a new tactic you learned from Obama , blame the other party for your own failures? By the way Bill maybe you were a little busy smoking cigars and mentoring interns when you were president to accomplish anything.

The Insurance Companies are publically supporting health care reform. In private they provide "talking points" to Republican politicians to confuse, misstate, and spread fear. The Republicans are puppets of special interest. Their conduct is shameful.

I just don't understand why the USA are so pride to be the ONLY ciuntry of the Western developped world without a decent healthcare system for all? I just don't get it.

Why does Bill Clinton have a say so in all this? Tell him to mind his own, he is not President anymore.

Flat out, Republicans have no right to a comment on any issue. Their ignorance and inability to lead have left the Obama administration with one heap of manure to deal with. I'm not happy with every decision Obama has made, but the man is trying to do something. As for all of the angry citizens of this country, were you not paying attention during the Bush administration?

Obama=Trickle up Poverty says "What is wrong with those who need this program pay for their own premiums".

Where have you been and what's wrong with your ears? Haven't you been paying attention? PEOPLE CAN"T AFFORD TO PAY....you idiot!!

This is just too much – Clinton coming to the aid of the pillaging of the American people in the name of "Healthcare." There is not a healthcare crisis in America, but there sure are a lot of things that need to be fixed about health INSURANCE in America, including tort reform. But will we see Tort Reform?? Never, under this administration – they owe their lives to tort litigants and union workers. Bill Clinton needs to go back to his spider hole and wait for Saddam.

The Preamble to the US Constitution states it is to "promote the general welfare"

Bubba is a fool and the State Run Media is in the bag for this Socialist moron Obama. Thank god the free and alternative media hasn't been outllawed yet, so that the 75% of the people who disagree with his holiness can have their voices heard.

This isn't the change we voted for!

Demanding that insurers cover pre-existing conditions is equal to demanding that auto insurance cover damages which occured before the new policy took effect. IT MAKES NO SENSE.

Insurers are liokely to stop writing new health policies,

Do you know what Republicans and Special Interest Groups have in common? They both don't care about the Average American. Do you know what they call a 1000 special interest group members on the bottom of the ocean?Answer: a good start.

the GOP doesn't care about the middle class. When I have medical problems I use the VA (socialized health care). I guess the "bad" system is only good for Vets, but it sure beats the insurance programs out there.the GOP only supports programs for the wealthy.

I have United Healthcare and am pleased w/it. Humana and Blue Cross/Blue Shield kept going up on their deductibles so we switched. It is very apparent that the GOP wants to maintain the Status Quo. We middle class are just her to be their Serfs. Thanks Bill!! We appreciate your support. Go Full Steam Ahead and don't let anyone make you feel badly for speaking up. That's what these "bad ole boys need"!!!

Right now the Special interests, whether it be the NRA, or other Big Corporations, seem to be running the country. Common sense has been shoved under the bus. What about the American people? Democrats, you have the votes, do what is right. I am disapointed in the Republican party for showing such lack of caring for the American people, except for the most priveleged.

Honestly it seems like a lot of postings here are actually people from the RNC. Truly all the Repub postings sounds like their bullet points. If my Spider-Sense is correct, that's truly sick. 46 million people without health insurance is nothing to turn into a political football.

Liberal speak: corporations bad, business bad; profit bad; government good.

Reality: without corporations, small business, and profit, how would you be employed and how would the taxes to support government be paid?

How will it work when everyone works for the government? Seems that has been tried before and failed.

The forces against democracy are alive and well in the Birther-g.o.p party.

If you can justify your position (or your paranoia) just shout down the opposition.

Stop the teagaggers – Support a Public Option

I am happy with my doctor. I am health with my care. I pay a lot for health insurance for my family ($1,400 a month after tax), but I would rather struggle to pay this rather than go onto a public health care program which would adversely affect my choice, my care, or my doctor

Why do we need health care reform urgently? Only about 8% of the populace is without health insurance for the entire year. The democratic response is to increase taxes for just about everyone, increase the nations debt drastically and, in all likelyhood, deteriorate health care for those who already have it. Maybe provide health care for the 8% or so is a better solution.

"The American public has always said they wanted the kind of insurance coverage congress has. Well Obama is offering that to you and all I am hearing is unintelligent b.s. from Rebuplicans and some Democrats. Bill Clinton is right. Do you crack heads really know what you want?"

Amen! That says it all! End of discussion.

Social Security, Medicare, Subways, trains, police, firefighters, ems, etc...oh and the military, the cia, fbi, etc...all government run and all seem to be doing quite well...why all the animosity towards the government...I guess those against reform enjoy being told their healthcare is cut by a profit hungry beaurocrat...

The Dems can blame the Republicans and all those EVIL insurance companies they want, its THE AMERICAN PEOPLE who don't want it.

CNN hid the polls in a story last week. The majority of Americans are against what they are learning about this Bill. The president doesn't even know whats in it. Its all a big scam and thats why they wanted to rush it so badly.

The more we learn about this BOONDOGGLE the less we want it.

Nov. 2010 can't come fast enough.

Perhaps we need to take small steps to healthcare reform. Put a frog in boiling water, it will quickly jump out. Slowly turn up the heat. The frog in this case is the GOP. No more status quo.

Good job Bill!

We need to reform the greedy Health Insurance companies......simple as that!! The Insurance companies make the final decison in the health care world regardless of doctor recommendations. That is where the problems lie.......

There are other countries that have made this work but I guess we are a country of selfish morons. Keep punching them Bill.

I think some representatives in Congress should stop griping about a big government plan since their very own health care plan is provided by (guess who?) the government!! They should have that golden parachute removed and told that the plan they come up with for the American people will be the plan THEY will have. I bet we'd come up with a solution fairly quickly.

Most Americans don't know what they want because they don't know the facts, only how to reiterate frivolous talking spoon fed to them by the fair and balanced network.

Hey Bill, If it seems like 93 all over again, it's because it is. The same bad health care reform that your administration tried to pass back then, is still the same bad health care reform bill today. Tackle the real problems of cost (i.e tort reform and regulation of the health insurance industry), rather than trying to transform a health care system that works for 80 percent of us.

We most certainly DO need health care! Let's stop the Congress form of health care and see how much they yell! Let them try to get health care for themselves the same way the majority of America does and see how many of them get turned down for pervious conditions! That would defiately be John McCain!

I do not have health insurance as I work for a small business with 3 total employees. it is not offered. I am 55 years old and when i go to look and apply tor private insuracne it would cost me anywhere from $200 a month for coverage that covers nothing, to $600 for full coverage.
I would love to ahve health insurance but to afford what is out there is not in the budget.
There has to be an alternative.

The United States is the only industrialized INTHE WORLD that doesn't have national health insurance. The Germans have had it since the 1890s, and they haven't exactly suffered from poverty. People are calling it socialistic. What rot! Bismarck put it through in Germany, in the days of the Kaiser (Emperor). What kind of socialism is that supposed to have been?

There are some very good comments here in support of health care reform. Bill Clinton is right "here we go again". It is the same old fear tactics that have been crammed down our throat for decades. There are none so blind as those who will not see. The republican party has brought my much loved country to its knees and still we hear the same old stuff.

It is not a "buzz saw of special interests." It is a response to a bunch of concerned citizens seeing this government continuing the Clinton path to destruction of American. This jerk should be in jail for lying rather than making excuses for the pathetic Obama administration. Guess he is just trying to make his own lying bunch look better.

if the republicans are so against a goverment health plan than they should decline their what they get from the american people

Why are Republicans so against the public option? It's the same health care that all Republican members of Congress receive (as well as Dems and all federal employees). What's the problem? That this is a Dem proposal and so they automatically say No? Sure seems like it to me.

Oh here comes Bill to save the day. How transparent

Everyone who's against socialized medicine needs to tell their elected representatives to get rid of Medicare and Medicaid.

The real reason some people are against "socialized medicine" is because they think they'll have to share a waiting room and medical staff with poor people.

What possible credibility could the Republicans have after the 'W' administration and friends almost bankrupted the United States. Now the Republicans say Health Reform would be bad for the country. The people elected Obama for a reason. That reason will be clear when Health Care Reform passes this fall.

Nothing good comes easy, but I thing I know, it is real this time. This year will not passbye without a quality and affordable health care signed into law.

Sorry Bill, it's not the GOP. Its all us citizens out here flexing our fingers at the polling booths.

To all of the democrats that support Health Care. Go ahead and you pay for it. I for one do not want nor need health care reform. College education provided me with great job and benefits. If Obama keeps this up-he is bound to be a one termer!

Health care reform ROCKS! GOBAMA!

Why don't you are bill the last administration for pure incompetence!

Oh geez...this isn't shocking – here again we have Clinton making it about HIM. And by the way, when will Pelosi give back the cash she accepted from those "immoral" health insurance companies?

Universal health care for everyone is good, NOT JUST FOR FEW REPUBLICANS and their own friends

I like Bill, I'm a Clinton Democrat, but I don't get how he can blame the GOP for this.

The Democrats have 60 votes in the Senate, to 40 GOP votes. In the House, the Democrats have 256 votes to 178 votes.

If Congress fails to pass health care reform, how is that the GOP's fault, since it is mathematically impossible for the Republicans to vote it down?

The Democrats are morally bankrupt! They want nothing but socialism where 45 million Americans are uninsured. They want to keep the unemployment high so people with complain about not having insurance. If this Socialist Healthcare plan passes then they'll worry about the economy.
We have a broken government that benefits only their socialist agenda. The time for REAL CHANGE is now!!!

Randolph Carter;
we all see how well this country ends up when we give the top tax breaks while the rest of us work our asses off in order to be broke. If you enjoy being a slave to the wealthy, keep voting republican...

Mr Bill, President Obama, has the vote to pass the bill. Why are you blaming GOP? Just say the truth to President Obama the American are not stupid.

You middle class liberals better get your wallets ready. Obama is getting ready to empty them. I hope you will have a little change left, I know I won't..

Why don't they go after the high administrative costs – UHC top dog gets over a billion a year – for WHAT? You want to control health care costs – start at the HIGH PAYING POSITIONS that make it so expensive and clean that up first.

Employer-dependent health care for families works great:
1) IF you have a job, and
2) IF your employer decides to provide (and continue) coverage, and
3) IF you can control the economy and whether you get down-sized, laid off, or fired.

Employers and insurance companies are in business to make money. They can refuse to provide health care for you and your children tomorrow if they feel like it. I don't want my family's health care to be at their mercy.

Your right Bill!! THE AMERICAN PEOPLE are at it again and just like last time they don't want it this time!!!

No Socialized Government!!!

Clinton is again proving that he is clueless by somehow complaining that the GOP is blocking this legislation. The Democrats control EVERYTHING in Washington, and they still can't get it through. The reason they can't is that it is a bad plan. It will raise costs, increase wait times for patients, and increase the deficit.

I'm confused – which is better, Fascist Healthcare or Socialist Healthcare? One thing's for sure, I can't afford Capitalist Healthcare much longer.

Someone actually forgot Blue Cross / Blue Shield. Actually, the biggest of them all in the land.

Joseph Bull

If Mr. Spain thinks what Democrats have, and are trying to do isn't much progress, I wonder what he thinks Republican inaction on this issue is...

What is crystal clear is that the majority of Americans want health care reform. If taxes need to go up so be it. Its worth it. I'd rather spend my tax dollars this way. Its time for us to start taking care of Americans instead of spending billions of dollars all over the world while people here suffer.

LOL – Good Move Obama.... taking advice from the LAST president who failed to pass Universal Healthcare.

Obama is like the rookie college basketball player getting advice from the Golden State Warriors (worst team in NBA) on what it takes to be successful in the NBA.

The GOP/Insurance companies are trying to turn the health care debate in the country into a ridiculous argument which simplifies the debate into a "socialist" medical care versus the status quo.

Both are unacceptable to the american people, just the fact that health care cost are rising faster than inflation means some sort of reform is required in order to keep the nation fiscally solvent.

The GOP really should look out for middle american in this case or they will pay heavily at the polls.

I wish Bill Clinton would speak up LOUDER to help Obama's brave push for Health Care Reform. These Insurance Companies are despicable – trying to keep their greedy monopoly going. I want a PUBLIC OPTION NOW> Bill – speak out – you are one of the few who can make a difference!

HMMM, lots of name calling and finger pointing. anyone got any actual ideas on how to fix the health care problem without taxes or heavy government control? C'mon, anyone..............

GOP = socialist Republican who want to control the insurance industry

That's why the American people need to fight back, and not be persuaded with the foolishness of the special interest and the some of the GOP, who feel that the expense of reforming the healthcare will create a burden on taxpayers. The burden is already there, we taxpayers will always pay, let's pay for something that everyone can benefit from that.

We love and miss you President Clinton!

So, now we are calling it "TRICKLE UP POVERTY". How very Christian of you right wingers. Make sure you remember that when you go to church on Sunday. Make sure when you pray you say "May GOD bless ME and only ME, and screw any body else who can't make it. AMEN.

The average American beleives in healthcare reform but unfortunately we have idiots out there who listen to their own representatives sell them a bill of goods so that they can keep taking money from the special interests.

Holy cow , raise taxes on all liberals only to support this socialist crap. Leave me alone , my health care is fine.

Those of you who are against change in health care will have a whole different view if you happen to lose your job and are without insurance.

What goes around comes around.

Hey Bill.

If it such a great plan tell the Dem's to pass it. They don't need the GOP's votes.

You libs wanted total control, you have it, now use it or lose it.

What the heck is wrong with the American people. Do they understand the Risk of not reforming the healthcare industry. How much of the profit the Insurance Companies share with the American People. How could these insutance companies have so much influence in congress that reform of this importance isbought by the insurance companies. Unbelievable.

Bill Clinton is right. They fought him to the end on Health Care and won. But the differance today is congress has more dems then in 93. We need HC more then ever now. If it fails the GOP will be responable for the failure. The party of NO.

Eighty percent of the public has health insurance and are happy with the coverage.

The Democrats are in control of the presidency and both houses of Congress.

Yet, Bubba and the majority of the IDIOTS posting here think that the Republicans are blocking the government's takeover of the health care system.

Interesting bit of logic and intelligence on display here!!

Healthcare reform is definitely needed. You repubs and some independents think gov't can not run a healthcare system then why don't you get off medicare and foot your own medical expenses and see how you like that. You will be begging for a gov't run program.

Go Obamacare I love every bit of it Americans need to be able to access affordable healthcare.

...and the polls show that the majority of the people do NOT want reform...when Obama puts frivilous lawsuits on the table (which he backs)...I will take him seriously...tis is just an expansion of power under the guise of Social need...if we give government health care to citizens we'll have ten times the amount of illegals headed here...then who pays for it?

I so tried of hearing we need "Change"
I have a news flash
When the government is done
You will lucky to have "Change" left in your pocket!!!

Oh shut up, Bill. People were against your health care plan for valid reasons, just like they are against this one. Well, actually it was your wife's health care plan which was an even bigger joke since you had no business putting her in charge of it.

Former President Bill Clinton is right the GOP is at it AGAIN on health care for America. Why don't CNN, while congress and the senate is on break do a study on how much the insurance CEO make off American people like retiring Cigna CEO Edward Hanway making over 12 MILLIONS a year plus.

If

"Universal Healthcare" = "Socialized Medicine",

then

"Commercialized Healthcare" = "Profiteering from Pain"

Welcome Back Bill....We Love You!!!!

The majority of Americans DO want health care to change. Stop trying to twist things, Republicans. We don't need your mindset anymore.

What "quality of care" are people opposed to health care reform worried about? If you don't have insurance or have any kind of pre-existing condition, there is no care, let alone quality care. The real problem is the reliance on private insurance companies. Simply make it that they must all be nonprofits and must provide insurance to anyone who applies. Basic health care for everyone is way better than fancy health care for the few and little or nothing for the rest.

but unlike 1994, the GOP does NOT have enough votes to block or obstruct anything. Every GOP member in the house and senate can vote against health care, and the dems still have enough votes to prevent a filibuster and pass it.

Blaming the GOP is getting old.

The GOP does NOT have the votes to block anything!

If health care fails, it will be because the democrats couldn't get their own party to back it.

Thank you Bill!

Bet you never hear the ins companys complaining they need money.They destroyed health care in this country along with there republican friends.Wake up people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The republicans and there friends the( ins companys) had had there years to fix it and they didnt.Greed is the root of all evil.Laughing at all these lobbiests while they are crying.

Dan Pa

I'm sure you are still at it....Go back into your hole where you and all politicans belong ...that goes for Republicans,Democrats,and Independent waste mongering idiots. We are sick of all your liberal spending .Here comes TAX TAX TAX!!!!

Oh, please..please..All these apologist nitwit Republicans who cry "socialized medicine". If socialized medicine is so bad, here is a suggestion you should not refuse. Give an affidavit that you will forgo all your medicare benefits when you turn 65 as Medicare too is "socialized medicine'". Lets see how many takers we have....

For every Republican sure that what you call "socialized medicine" is such a bad idea, consider viewing it from a realistic point-of-view. America's veterans are under "socialized healthcare," would you want that to be taken away? Also, if it's so horrible, why treat our nations heroes to such terrible service?

Fact is, Vets have outstanding "socialized healthcare." America has outstanding socialized Firemen and policemen. Yet somehow, within hypothetical situations, Republicans constantly warn us of the dangers of socializing anything.

Do you own math, please don't let someone do it for you, especially not someone vested in the survival of the current health care system.

Bill Clinton, the "tax and spend liberal" who turned the economy around before the "fiscal conservatives" sent it back into a nose dive. Bravo!

My wife and I both work. She has 2 degrees and I am on my way to my first. We have 2 kids and no health insurance. We have to rely on public health facilities if we get sick or injured. If we get hospitalized we are screwed for who knows how long financially. So to those people who say only the unemployed degenerates are in need of this plan, you are wrong. We have friends who are in the same boat as us, yet every one of us pays our taxes.

Oh yes, pass this quick so I can pay for all the lazy people's health care while I keep paying for my own like I have for the past 20 years.

Americans didn't want it then and we still don't want it now!!

As for you people that are begging for a profit-less, government controlled system.... do you have any idea what you are talking about? Profit is what drives capitalism, innovation, and efficiency. Take a look at other federal government-run "profit-less" systems and show me where the glory is? Social Security? Medicaid? The VA in general. The military?

Stop talking. All of you. There should be an IQ test associated with posting comments.

Sam - 45 million who pray every day that they don't get sick? All the while they smoke their cigarettes, drink Coca-cola (or some equivalent) while they spend their money on items made in foreign countries and elimnate even more American jobs that have health care benefits. When will we learn? Health care starts at home. Not smoking, but taking care to eat healthy.

Well said Dutch/Bad Newz – the GOP is running its usual let's scare everybody campaign without a solution – looks to me like the economy is improving – people are feeling good and things are getting back on track. I don't know how President Obama does it but I know he will stay strong and in the end we'll all be better off because of him! We need healthcare reform and we need it NOW!!!!!!!!! Thanks Bill for standing behind the President!

Get'em Bill.

The Republicans distorting facts & a person's record!!! Hey wait thats old news....they've been doing that since Nixon....ho hum.

"Anyone see what happened in Philadelphia this weekend" – NOPE – because the media right now is pretending it didn't happen.
Wake up please. No one wants this at the expense of additional tax dollars and more important, personal freedom and choice.

You can compare single payer to failed Canadian and UK healthcare easily. At least it's not as rationed under the current private system. Profit is a good thing in healthcare because it creates the new medicines and technologies you have now. The countries with socialized healthcare aren't leaders in new technologies or cures because they're political motivated, not financially. Single payer or government healthcare is a loser.

The majority of Americans do want health insurance reform. That is you are comfortable with Americans being white, black, and latino. Of course, if you are referring to the majority of Americans that do not want it are white then you are more than a right leaning independent. If you think someone is trying to ram something down your throats that you do not want, try being black in America for awhile.

I love when republicant's post messages on this board protesting the government as being unable to handle our healthcare issues. I guess it's now patriotic t protest your government, where were you the last 8 years? This is why republicant's will continue to lose elections.... they can't come to terms with the fact that Americans want a new direction in politics and all they can offer negativity.

This monstrosity would have passed easily were it not for blue dog dems. Stop blaming the GOP for EVERYTHING. If the Dems think this is all the fault of the GOP, they are not listening to us. Big surprise!

Nice try Bill, but the Dems have the super majority and don't need a single Rep vote to pass this thing.
Even your own party has it's doubts.
Look in the mirror before you start trying to lay blame on others.

Obama = Trickle Up Poverty,
When you say Americans do NOT want healthcare reform speak for yourself. Dont lump those of us who do want it with idiots like you. We are just as much an American as you, except that we actually care about not just our selves.

The Iraq war cost twice as much as this health care bill will. Why aren't the naysayers griping about the waste of money on a lie of a war?

Seems to me that the health care industry is nervous about some good old fashioned competition. Ironic, eh?

At the very least, we need the laws changed to protect the citizens. Right now the insurance laws are in the favor of the corporations. It's the law that group insurance has to cover every employee. It's against the law for self employed people to form groups to purchase insurance. There should be a Nationwide Health Insurance plan with mandated minimum coverages that any Insurance company can sell anybody can buy into with being scrutinized for preexisting conditions. Today, I am uninsurable on the individual market. If I get a job with a big company tomorrow, by law their group policy has to accept me. So why can't anybody who wants to be a group form a group? Answer: It's against the law. Solution: Change the law.

I broker the health insurance for the company I work for. It's a joke dealing with the largest firms. The prices are through the roof and the rates go up every month. Just wait until 2010. It'll be worse if we don't fight back. Even the most basic plans cost about $1400 a month with monsterous deductibles up to $6000 and then they cap how much they'll give you in aid per year. God forbid anyone gets really sick in a family these days.
We've got to fight this fight ladies and gents!!!!

Do it like the governor of Utah has done it and we won't yell. Set up an insurance co-op without government money. Oh, can't do that. That wouldn't put the government's nose into our business.

The dems have the majority, they dont need the GOP. If this bill is so great it should have no problem passing, other than that I bet no one has read it.

Since the Clinton Administration started this Universal Healthcare, it is apparent that both houses and the current administration had not understood the ramification of such an idea. Apparently, they want everyone to have health insurance, not a bad idea. But, who is going to pay for such a grand scheme of things. Where are the Dr.'s and nurses going to come from to administer the quality of health care necessary to make this work? If this is such a good thing, then I recommend that all the politicians both Federal and State be also on the Universal Health care as well. No one should have private health care – all should be on Universal Health care – period.
I really don't think, that the politicians will accept this type of health care for themselves. Again, its the : Those that have will not give up
what they already have.

ask yourself why we are the only industrialized democracy nation in the world that does don't have universal healthcare for its people? Marraco even a 3rd world country as Cuba has better health care than us we are ranked 37th in the world for health and 50th for life expectancy. The military has gov ran healthcare and it works fine. If we're so great y can't we take care of every1. I guess England, France etc. are all SOCIALIST.

Maybe Republicans would not be so put off if this particular health care reform didn't look and smell like genocide. Genocide? Yes, any time you target the unborn and the elderly for elimination, you are talking genocide. Can't call it anything else when those on Social Security and SSI will be mandated to have 'health' check-ups every five years, at which time they will be counseled on which way to end their life to put themselves out of their misery - that my friends is genocide.

Dear grand parents, mom and dad,,,sorry you had to work so hard to raise me...but you just have to understand...I need this free healthcare more than you do. I see by this bill that, as you enter retirement, you will have to pay more taxes for my "free" care but after all you are at the end of your life cycle. I hope the doctors make you see the light every five years as they brief you on what your choices should be. Sorry mom can't get her hip replacement and dad can't get the stint for his heart, but don't worry I'll be just fine. Oh well good bye. Your loving Son and Grandson

All I ever hear from the GOP is a lot of noise. Where are the ideas? From them, it always seems to be a complaint about why Obama's plans won't work. What plans do they have? How are they going to get us healthcare? If they spent half as much time finding solutions to problems as they did criticizing Obama's plans, we would have had healthcare eight years ago!!!

Tort reform? Clearly you have no idea what you are talking about. The cost of litigation of health care issues has not increased over the last thirty years as a percentage of the total cost of care. Classic conservative nonsense – pulling out a bogey-man. Now its lawyers. Yesterday it was government beaurocrats. Never a mention of the health care insurers who make money by denying you care. What a joke. So you really think the goverment is worse than private insurers? Then why was Obama blasted by republicans for even suggesting that Vets get private plans? The Veterans administration is the most effective at delivering cost-effective top-of-the-line treatment – lowest costs and highest patient satisfaction rate of any plan out there. But goverment is bad. bad bad goverment take my taxes away. Grow up.

You really think this Government Health Care Plan will be the same as our Representatives?! Think Again ... They are excluded. Why? They have great health plans – no waiting – no exclusions – guaranteed coverage. If you believe this will be the same for all America than have I got a Clunker for you. Hard to understand why so many are acting so "stupidly".

This is not JUST the Republicans fault. We have been let down by both sides. Although at least the Republicans are almost honest enough to come right out and say "We have sold your interests to the insurance lobbies" The Democrats do a little better job of ACTING like they are working for us. But the truth is, greed has truly destroyed our country, and it seems that the bankers and insurance carpet baggers have won another round, for the umpteenth time. Our country has had so much success, and has so much potential, it is sad to see it falling apart while we just watch the propaganda from the left and right or ignore it completely.

It seems to me that the people who have the biggest problem with the health care reform are those individuals who have health insurance. Those of us who work our butts off at two jobs just trying to make a living to support our children and can't afford the cost of health insurance or the cost of getting sick are the ones who have to pay the price because of those who are fortunate enough in this world to be able to afford it. Why is it that people who have more money or work for a company that provides good health coverage should have more benefits in life than those who work extremely hard but still can't afford it? I bet if the shoe was on the other foot people would start looking at things differently. That is a huge problem with our country, if it doesn't effect someone personally, they just don't care. That is not what this country or world is suppose to be about.

Well I am glad to hear another top Dem come out and speak up regarding the republicans games and tricks! More dems better come and stick together on this or it will be another failed attempt and the American people will lose again. Get it together Dems and stop being hoodwinked by the status quo!

the GOP needs to give it a rest. All they want to do is sit back and let America sink into irrelevancy..seriously. Democrats are out here hustling trying to make a better situation for ALL Americans..and all the GOP can do is hiss and whine and blindly oppose. You all don't like the healthcare proposal? Fine. Propose one of your own. Oh, you don't have one? Then be quiet. The GOP was offere many an olive branch to be an active participant in the Obama admin. Steel and the other clowns at the RNC chose just to say no. Opposition opposition opposition....for months, such a waste of productive time. The GOP is doing themselves a great disservice. Say for instance Obama's plans work. In the end they're going to look very much like the party of NO PROGRESS – and it will be very hard to spin out of that one.

It's worth pointing out that Obama and Hillary both received the most and the second most contributions from HMO's in 2008. If they really wanted their awful, short-sighted bill passed, the Democrats would just ignore the Republicans and do it. It's the Democratic party that is holding up 'change,' not the powerless Republicans.

I don't understand the comments about trickle down prosperity. It didn't work for the U.S. in the eighty's and it won't ever work. Everyone knows trickle down didn't work. Nothing good ever trickles down. It gets lapped up at the top. Just ask the Mexicans how much of the Colorado River makes it into Mexico.

The endless delay on health care reform, if left as is, will eventually force the majority of Americans into untenable financial situations where coverage is nearly impossible, and then I'm wondering where the health care industry will be. If they are only covering 1/4 or less of the population, perhaps their profit margin might dip.
I have yet to see anything but a sad repeat of negative politics from the GOP so far this year. Not only do they have essentially nothing new or constructive to offer on the economy or health, they seem far more interested in simply deep-sixing Obama (with the resultant harm to the nation in delayed projects) than anything else. Sad. Worse than sad.

Seems to me that the only folks adamantly opposing health care reform are those that want the "taxpayer," John Q Public to pay for their health care. Govt representatives get taxpayer paid for health care. Folks that can't afford health insurance get the taxpayer to pay for their ER visits (because an office visit would cost THEM money). All comes down to those that already have public subsidized health care are the only ones truly opposing President Obama's plan for reform.

Oh, and I'd like to thank those Dems and GOP members of Congress that like the "Just say NO" stance for NOT coming up with a better option. That's a great example of constructive governing and leadership.

Mitch, Hilliard, OH

I wonder if there will ever be grass-roots opposition to a bill this president supports without it sounding like Soviet propaganda.

The blue dogs are Corporate Fascist plants in the Dem. party.Their sole mission in life is to make this bill fail.I think they have been paid millions in bag money already and have great jobs lined up for when they get booted out of office.Both parties may now be too infected with the fascist virus to regain their health.

The republicans are brilliant at one thing: convincing the American public, with the use of buzz words like "socialism" to shoot themselves in their own foot! Wake up people! Healthcare has only been privatized since Ronald Reagan! The insurance companies were not for profit...now their only purpose it to make a profit at the expense of all of us!

What many of the GOP congressmen are failing to understand is the apparent severity of health care in the United States. Clinton is simply acknowledging Obama’s efforts on pushing health care reform, not undermining the GOP in this subject. In retrospect, health care in the early ‘90s was a heavily debated issue of his time and has failed to progress ever since then. Rather than viewing the issue of healthcare through the lens of Barack’s plan vs. GOP congressmen with intentions of good positioning for political parties in 2012 presidential election, we should support the push of health care reform without bias views and work towards congressional bipartisan in developing a bill that unifies citizens from both ends of the economic and political spectrum.

Don't you find it amazing that the politicians who oppose a public option health plan enjoys one of the best that money can buy?
I suggest that our elected "public servants" be enrolled in Humana's HMO plan to help reduce the deficit.
What a great idea!

The GOP is nothing>

At it again like in '93? ... It failed then for good reason, and looks like we have survived for the last 16 years..... Insurance reform would help those who participate in a program by choice, but a lot of this "socialized" medicine will simply dilute the quality of care, and give some people something for nothing more that Medicare does..... Fix the wheel that is spinning, and keep it spinning, but don['t act like it has yet to be invented......

I want to know why none of our elected officials are talking about real health care reform, in the way of tort reform and being able to purchase a polilcy across state lines. All you need do is look what happened when you were enabled to purchase a mortgage across state lines. This sparked competition and mortgage rates dropped for everyone. The same thing will happen with health care. Add tort reform to this and we will have health care everyone can afford.

Do something about tort reform first, and then attack health care. The biggest contributor to health care costs is due to the malpractice insurance premiums that doctors have to pay due to the sue happy consumers in this country. I've lost 2 very good primary care physicians in the last four years who could no longer afford to practice medicine because of their malpractice insurance premiums, and neither had ever been sued.
And as to Obamacare, eliminate ALL illegal aliens from access to the health plan, and make all federal workers (including congress and the POTUS) and labor unions fall under the same guidelines as the rest of us, and that would go a long way in making this more palatable to the American public.

GOP is the Party of No...... yet they never have any alternatives....

The GOP is thrusting us into a future that we do not want to be in. The GOP is evil. The GOP is pain. We do not want to live that life. The GOP is nothing. We do not want to live that life. The GOP is nothing.

Do not forget this is the same president that stated categorically, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman". And now Hussein Obama has already stated he will not raise taxes on the middle class Americans... His health care debacle is not withstanding public scrutiny when it all comes down to, who you trust. Better answer that question as it relates to this massive of a change in our healthcare and who Hussein Oabama aligns him self with...

If so many of the Republicans are against socialized medicine then we don't have to worry about the cost of Medicare anymore because I'm sure they will be now be refusing theirs. Thanks GOP!

Federal tort reform has 2 major problems. 1. there is no federal constitutional basis for restricting state causes of action (the interestate commerce clause? please. Even Chief Puppet Roberts woudn't go that far). 2. It is the consumer, not the insurer, that pays the price. Look at Texas. The extreme caps on damages awards here lowers the cost of malpractice and makes sloppy medical providers insurable. But those sloppy providers don't pass the savings of lower rates on to you (assuming the insurer passes the savings down to them through lower premiums, which they often don't). Instead, they pocket the difference and buy the latest model BMW to park at the country club while you sit in their waiting room like a putz waiting to get butchered.

-A Texas Lawyer disgusted with the dumb sheep in this state

No government healthcare for me. The government is not qualified to run my healthcare.

We must have healthcare reform and it is a lie to say the Majority of Americans don't want it. President Clinton is right, the right, the South and the conservatives are trying once again to scare everyone. Hate, fear and greed are the only things motivating the No change is needed gang. The Republicans came right out and said that the Insurance comanies don't need to change or be monitoried. OH, I get it; the idea from the right is DEREGULATE THEM, CUT TAXES FOR THEM and LET THEM DO AS THEY PLEASE in the free market. That worked so well for the financial and auto industries.

Bottom line problem is, is that this country is all about making profits. This is why health care is so expensive and also higher education. Healthcare and Education should all be ran by non-profits giving healthcare and educational professionals minumum gauranteed salaries, even if a part of those salaries had to be paid for from tax dollars.

Our healthcare system is in the trauma center and fighting for its life. Right now, it is ranked 37th in the world, behind most industrialized countries and is dropping fast. Some Reps say it is still number one, but they haven't looked around and seen what the rest of the world is doing. The Dems have a plan, or at least pieces of one, to save it. The Reps are standing around, wringing their hands, and saying maybe it is not as bad as it looks.

We have one chance to get this right so we can have a health care system.

Who do you trust?

I am glad Bill is still around and putting his thoughts out there. I would love to hear more from Ralph Nader about a lot of these issues. Would make for more interesting press.

Clinton is so completely right, its scary. He was so good for this country.

Make your insurance the same as being pushed on us.If we need it so do you Mr X pres

Republicans Say No to Everything ????????

- “NO” to healthcare because they are in bed with big insurance company. These are major campaign contributors
- “NO” to green energy because they are in bed with a big oils company. These are major campaign contributors
- “NO” to tax cut for higher bracket earning ($250K and up). These are major campaign contributors
- “NO” to rebuilding America because they might lose out on major campaign contributors
- YES to Wars, – many Contractors and Big Corporate are major campaign contributors
- YES to lobbyists – These are major campaign contributors

Long Live the Party of NO

As an American living for the last 6 years in a European country that has single payer, all I can say is get ready. The tax out of my paycheck is around 45% and with what is leftover, I get to pay 23% VAT on EVERYTHING I buy (food, medicine, housing, etc...). Earning what I do, I am at the poverty level for America.

When my wife went to the hospital 5 years ago to give birth to our son, she was given a list of items to bring, which included toilet paper. Of course, she was in a room with 3 other women, bathroom down the hall. Wake up America, there is no free lunch. Someone has to pay.

One way to get the much needed health care reforms done is to get the american public to your side and make them kick ther elected legislators in their b... to support the president and his health care plans. If the reforms have merit, which I think they do, people will eventually recognize it and not fall for the special interests 's bait.

Fake paid protesters and forged letters to Dem congressman. Righties are dirty and I am completely elated they are not in power and we will get healthcare, we will get cap n trade and we will get through recession despite their antiamerican tactis. bunch of wusses

1/8th over...had enough yet??? Am I the only one who is sick and tired of paying for everyone else's stuff???????

Looks like Old Bill is at it again...He breaks ranks with the Democratic leadership when he's campaigning...Then comes back like Jordan, wearing the 4-5....

Don't rush this through, it takes time to get this right.

Good to see the healthcare/insurance PR companies reps are already posting to blogs and websites. Also, not surprising.

It boils down to the Health and RXs companies that are giving money to those Reps.and Dems. who are balking at helping us out in the trenches. Have they all sold their souls to the DEVILS? We will not forget this DOG congress. How can they face their familes with their GRAFT faces and smile. God does punish the wicked. I only pray God grants me a little longer so I can see them all defeated. Our President is working for US. Don't be blinded by the lies and don't take their dirty money.

I suspect Clinton wants health care reform so that all hookers and bad girls have access to free health care associated with the contagious "bugs" they coime in contact with, there by easing his mind on the subject.

If this plan for healthcare reform is so wonderful, then I am certain that the members of Congress, the White House, and their families will be the first ones to sign up for the coverage. Leading us by example. What's that you say? Congress exempted themselves from this bill? I am flabbergasted that they would do anything so underhanded. Almost like voting yourself a raise, you know.

The Republicans in Congress are already enjoying Government Sponsored health care. That not only makes them hypocrites, but Socialists as well.

STOP ramming this so called Health care reform down our throats!

The American people do not want this and we certainly don't want more taxes to cover this cost!!

STOP this maddeness, the Dems are trying to turn this country into a Socialist America!!

STOP it NOW!

Republicans are shameful on this. They think the system we have no is so perfect, but try telling that to me and the millions of hardworking, honest Americans like me who can't afford insurance. If I became injured or sick tomorrow, there's nothing I could do because I cannot afford insurance or a doctor. Do Republicans and "blue dogs" just want us to die?

All of the Democrat's ideas would be great if nobody had to pay for them. Just because stealing is legal doesn't make it right.

Americans do want health care reform, but are confused by republicans that claim it can be for free. Just ask them to give up medicare - the government run health care program, or social security - the government run retirement program. Republicans are afraid that once Americans try it, they will like it.

Thank you, President Clinton, for empathizing with President Obama's efforts to finally reform a failing system that could bankrupt us all. We know how you tried, and how the "Rght" stopped you, we know there was nothing done in the last 8 years under the Republicans because they are "in bed" with the insurance companies, and we know that's why they're "at it again" - to protect their own self interests. Since when did they care about the American people? I'd venture to say it's been decades!!

For all those people who are uninsured, anything is better than nothing! I, for one (70 senior still working) am willing to pay more taxes to help those who need insurance coverage. True, what is being proposed may not be the best answer, but it is a start. There are thousands of people out there who can't wait while the "perfecf" plan is hammered out. Get something started, and then "tweak" it as we go along. Go, President Obama!

Insurance Companies need to be kept in check. Now is the time to do it. The GOP have the dumbest forwards out, to scare they hope everybody, and the shame is some of them really believe the garbage.

Yes! President Clinton get behind these republicans. I don't understand why we all can't see the big insurance companies are doing everything to stop this reform and the republicans are going hand-in-hand with these companies. WAKE UP AMERICA...LET'S MAKE THE INSURANCE COMPANIES PAY FOR OUR HEALTH CARE FOR A CHANGE...

Universal health care works in England. Even their conservative party considers it a moral responsibility to make health care available to the sick. It also works in Canada. The Republic party styles itself as the "morally superior" party (that is, when they aren't texting Argentenian pages with a "wide stance"). What is "morally superior" about denying health care to the sick? Hypocrites.

The core reason that everyone has forgotten, are the folks who do not recieve medical care at all.

The reason health care is so expenxive is the Insurance Companies are FOR PROFIT enterprises. They can afford to pay millions for adverts to save their monopolies, on who gets health care, and how much upper managment gets in bonuses. How many people would be afforded health care if one bonuse of millions of dollars was used to give the towards those in need and refused care because they are not INSURED. The term UNISURED is a label tincorrect, DEPRIVED of medical care is the way it is.

There is a reason that there is reports of major protests at Dem town halls, far more than rep. ones.

These people need to listen to those that elected them

Right now is the time for health care reform! Those who sadly have any precondition are refused coverage or must pay excessive amounts, so unless your rich and have a preconditon you only get worse because you cant get health insurance. Right now the health care we have is KILLING those who can not afford it or have preconditions that could be controlled with a health care plan. Migraines, asthma, colesterol, diabeites and even those with cancer or family history will die because of lack of health care. Some minor things that could be controlled or prevented. Those saying this would kill seniors are not thinking. The health care we have now keeps younger folks from living to reach being a senior!

It just doesn't get any better than Bill Clinton and Barack Obama!!! Love those men and feel so secure when they are in charge!!! I'm not at all surprised by the Republican defense because they know they have to bring out the big guns (no pun intended) against these two men. As usual, Republican fear...except when it is against these tow men, it is justified fear because they are smart and effective.

The Repugnants have said that they want to make health care "Obama's Waterloo". That means that they want him to be defeated, just like Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo.

They intend to SAY that they want health care reform, while they DO everything that they can to defeat it. Part of that strategy is to twist the facts and scare people especially old people- with the most vile lies and accusations.

These people keep quoting the Lewen Group as a "think tank" that says Obama's health care initiatives will backrupt the nation, etc. etc. However, does anyone know who the Lewen Group really is?

The Lewen Group is an Insurance Group.

So the Republicans are quoting the insurance industry in saying the things that they are saying. Whose side are they on?

The Lewen Group = the insurance industry.

That is "family values" Republican style for you! Put the screws on poor and middle-class families, and continue to enrich the wealthy...after all, the wealthy have families too!

Yea theya re at it again, they are trying to protect the people of this country AGAIN.

Healthcare needs to be fixed no doubt, however raising taxes in order to fix it is not the way. Obama's solution to everything is to throw money at it.

The details are being kept from us and the more than do come out the worse this plan is showing itself to be.

Let us not forget that this President has a clear majority so stop trying to blame the big bad rep. party.

God Bless America, her people and her President.

The fact that some private insurers have made record profits in the last quarter while middle America continues to get squeezed and shrunk, work longer and harder for less, live sicker and die earlier should be wake up call enough. If I had my 'druthers, I'd have them scratch this bill and start over as single payer. Supporting the status quo without recognizing that it is on track to bankrupt us is simply insanity.

"The Socialist want to take over our health care now. I don't understand so let me get this strait".

Insurance is socialism. We all "share the risk" . What happens when you have too many claims in one territory, you got it the rates go up. Funny though, I haven't seen insurance companies share their profits willingly with insuredsor their employess unless you either own shares with them, or a state makes them give it back in the form of a premium decrease which don't happen to often, or it's given to executives in the form of outrageous bonuses.

Where is all this 'urgency' you dems talk about? Haven't we had about 250 years of highly successful American history without nationalized health care?

Oh, can it, Clinton!

The only thing "urgent" about health care "reform" in 1993, and the only thing "urgent" about it now, is the urgent need of you Democrats to buy the welfare vote with other people's money!

If you want to "reform" health care, then reform tort law to eliminate insane malpractice judgements, which will simultaneously end the incentive of physicians to order every diagnostic test known to man just to cover themselves against malpractice suits. But I guess that looks too much like pandering to all those evil, rich, doctors who, unfortunately, don't make up enough of a demographic to be worth pandering to.

Senator Conrad is a paid employee of the health care industry.

I want the same insurance the congress and senate have. I think it's called socialized medicine.

Let's remove any incentive to become a health care provider. And lets dump something that works for 250 million people for the so called 47 million who dont have it. That figure, by the way is more like 14 million. Let's take everything down to the lowest common denominator. That way NO ONE will be happy.

The easiest way to get the Republicans to sign a health care bill would be to take away their health care benefits for six months. See how fast they change their minds.

Greed is destroying this country. I hope the Democrats step up to the plate on this. If they cave in to pressure from the GOP and special interests, the Democratic base will turn their backs on the Democrats next election day. We need health care reform now.

Actually,Obama is looking to preserve the status quo by allowing the "blue dogs",so called moderate republicans like Collins and Snowe and of course the health care companies.
So Obama's plan will still leave at least 17 million Americans uninsured,the rest underinsured and the new plan will cost more.
Yeah,thats the change people were looking for last November.

Just think how much better off we would be if health care reform had passed in the '90s. It the was the party of NO then and now. Wake up Americans, time is running out for us, our children and grandchildren.
GO OBAMA GO CLINTON

I'm all for the government option and YES it will provide competition for the insurance companies. I worked in the healthcare insurance business for a while and got really fed up with the "training" they provided us, as in, this is how we interpret the policy - DON'T PAY!!! After all, what is wrong with (1) competiton; (2) bringing costs under control for EVERYONE; (3) paying for quality health care, not quantity healthcare.

Clinton`s Health Care got stabbed in the back by the GOP in large part because our media do such a lousy job of speaking truth to stupid. The GOP is being run by a bunch of no so "Good ole Boys" who are only looking out for themselves. If they had to get health care like we do they would vote this in in a heartbeat. Get the mouth from the south "Rush" to pay for his own pills and he will demand we get this bill through!

Unless it involves war or invading a country, the party of tax cuts for the wealthy wants nothing to do with it.

The GOP refuses to put country first.

Bubba Billy, wake up and smell the smoke comming not from special intrest groups but from the Citizens Obama is trying mess over. If he and the congress won't sign up to it because it is a bad deal for them then it is a bad deal for all of us.

I don't understand why Republicans are so scared of socialized health care. Is it the fact that they will now be treated as equals with people of lesser money and perhaps have to wait behind me in line to be treated. I've been living like this for 15 years and think it's about time for equality. Besides.... it's probably a good idea if Bi-Polar disorder 2 gets treated huh?

I think Obama's mistake was to not trust that the American people are smart enough (with good reason?) to understand that the only way to save money on health care is a single-payer system. The cost for GOVERNMENT would go up (since they'd be paying for everyone's care) but the cost for SOCIETY as a whole (business, individuals) would go DOWN. France spends $3000/person/year and has the BEST system in the world (as rated by the World Health Organization) while the US pays $7000/person/year and has the worst system of any industrialized country.

I am one of those consertive that do not mind at all in helping pepole when they need it not for life like a liberal. one thing that would help is tort reform, when we have a system were as someone can win a million dollar because they are stupid you tell me why things are expensive. Does their need to be reform oh hell yes but untill their is an honset discussion we will al ways have its my way or the highway way of thinking from both side of the chamber.

those of you who don't want "socialized health care" are brainwashed by the money grabbing people in power who also caused our recesion and continue to rip money out of our wallets. Do you honestly think the BS plans that republicans propose, such as buying health insurance across state lines, will help you at all? They will just allow more freedom to greedy companies who drive up health care costs so they can take our money, and then refuse to provide adequate preventative care to actually keep people healthy. They hope everyone gets sick enough to need many appointments, lots of drugs, and a lot of surgery and physical therapy so they can all fill their pockets and be happy. Why do you think that doctors are against health care reform? Because they are more interested in their wallets than in helping people. Wake up!!!

The government is on the verge of breaking Medicare and Social Security and they want to try and tackle Healthcare Reform? The director of the Treasury cant even keep track of his own taxes let alone Cash for Clunkers. I wouldnt let half of these pea brains watch my dog let alone my Healthcare.

Love all the libs here looking for handouts. The public doesn't want THIS plan, simple. Is reform needed?? Yes, but turning over decisions on treatment to a COMMITTEE...pulled into White House control from Pelosi's Band of Cowards is sheer madness.Obama's all about keeping his rep intact. Tough...he loses on this, either by Congress shelving this monstrosity....or in the backlash at the polls.

Obama will have to raise my taxes but he said he wouldn't do that?? Americans don't want this health care reform. Disaster!!!!!!!

Americans WOULD want this plan if they stopped listening to the LIES that the GOP (Great Obstructionest Party) keep sending out!
C'mon folks! Look at the President's plan & make up your own mind!
He wants:
1. To LOWER health costs that are going thru the roof.
2.To give every American a CHOICE of health plans, including a public option, if that is the CHOICE.
3. To make sure that EVERY American has quality, affordable health care!

Unless it involves war or illegally invading a country, the GOP wants nothing to do wth it.

The party of tax cuts for the wealthly refuses to put country first.

How would you rate the U.S. healthcare system on a scale of 1 to 10, with one being poor and 10 being horrendous?

Thanks, Bill, for thinking of us. If something isn't done, and the cost of healthcare continues to increase as it has in the past, I predict most companies will no longer provide insurance for their employees simply because they can't afford it. Americans take their health insurance for granted, but no employer in this country is required to insure employees. They could drop it at any time, and I think they will if a bill does not pass this year.

If you have employer provided health insurance, you need to have a backup plan. You won't have it for long.

Everyone says its the GOP that is putting the brakes on the health care reform and they are ignoring the fact that there are significant numbers of democrats that are not supporting the bill as it is formulated right now. If you are going to be honest in your assessment of whats going on in Washington you need to acknowledge it isnt just the republicans that are having issues with the bill in its current format. Its easy to blame the republicans but Obama doesnt even have his own party sold on the bill.

We have the highest costs and some of the lowest quality health care in the world. If we don't do something about it, health care costs will be over 20% of the GDP in the near future. The interests of the insurance, drug and hospital industries seem to be what's controlling here. The Republicans and Blue Dogs are doing their best to help by distorting facts (e.g., using a UHC susidiary as an "objective source" on costs) and playing the scare card (i.e., "kill granny!")

It's interesting that the Blue Dogs group received over a million dollars in contributions last months from the industries. Depressing that they can be bought so cheap.

A shame men like men are saving so these clowns can get richer and richer at the expense of the American people...shame really. Hopefully the bill gets through this time...I dont see the Repubs winning in 2012 either so thats probably why they are doing this...

You want to reform healthcare? 1) Start with tort reform. Eliminating these multi-million dollar settlements would reduce heavy insurance costs to doctors and hospitals.....costs that are passed on to the patients. You dumbocrats should love that because the "evil" insurance companies would take a hit. And 2) NO coverage for illegal immigrants. Illegals that come to a doctor or hospital for treatment should be immediately deported. These people are costing us a fortune and they are here ILLEGALLY.

There's your start to healthcare reform. Implement just these two things and see how much healthcare costs come down. If we need further reform after that, we'll talk.

status quo and party of no. The world is all doom and gloom, be pro-life, pro gun, pro-death penalty, pro "family values" and lets go to war! Burn more oil, drill baby drill! More nukes more nukes! yay! Domestic economy? Why change it, that's sooo "un-American" because the status quo of going down the pipes and doing nothing in the name of "socialism" is the American way. DNC = "progressive" party. Who wants progress?

It's the Democrats who are "doing it again." Taxpayers and insured people don't want socialized health care. Not even the Senators want socialized medicine, they opted out of it.

It has been far to long that Congress has put it's own greed ahead of the American People. They gave themselves 9 raises in the time they raised minimum wage once. They have expense accounted, cronyed and porked the taxpaper like they were teenagers getting one over on the naive trusting parent.
Congress needs to know that the American People are fed up with it. If our children are going to fight and die for this country, by God, you will care about it too! People in our country are dying because they had no preventable care, so, we need "everyone" to have healthcare. We need to see Congress take a pay cut and pay freeze before they give themselves a raise not after. Buckle down to a realistic lifestyle....becoming a Congressman/women is suppose to mean that you want to serve your country not vice versa!

Democrats don't need to worry about the Republicans,, they will self-implode all by themselves, as they did in 93/94... For Obama to have sucess,, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi need to exit Washington and let creative new ideas flourish....

Thank goodness some of the comments are from people who care about someone besides themselves. It's a disgrace to live in a wealthy country that allows those with less go without basic health care. One reason some of us are opposed is that the plan on the table allows the insurers to keep doing business as usual. We need a single payer system, not more of the big companies getting rich off of our inflated premiums. I'd be happy to have a government run system. Medicare works. We need to expand coverage for all and do away with private insurers forever.

what health care plan is bill on? not the one they want to shove down our throats.

Thanks for backing Obama up Mr. President. He needs someone covering his back and since it seems like the only stories that get a lot of air time are the ones being pushed by the Repubs., it's good to know that you're willing to speak up.

Keep up the great work! Obama deserves your support!

It is amazing at home the GOP makes EVERY EFFORT to hold back our country from being the greatest as time goes on.

Anytime our country fails to accomplish any goal, BLAME THE GOP. They live in the past!

The attacks on Democratic Congress members at their town halls just shows the brainless mob mentality of the GOP. It looks like the Brown Shirts all over again.

Don't believe these surveys about the public not supporting health care reform. Those opposed should consider the Republican option. Oops I forgot, there isn't one. There should definitely be a government option! Keeping working at it Dems. The Repubs can plan their retirement.

"It seems like the 1993 health care debate all over again," Clinton writes in the e-mail, noting that Americans "urgently" needed health care reform as much then as they do now.
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Wow, it was so "urgently needed" in 1993 that we were able to go 16 years without it!

I can't believe that liberals are that stupid not to see the obvious contradition here ... well, maybe I can. They voted in Obama with absolutely no track record of ever having done anything beyond saying "Let her speak" at a housing rally...

"Republicans are at it again?" They are the MINORITY. The DEMOCRATS are in control.... why don't these idiots start learning some personal accountability and take responsibility for the state of affairs? The truth is that this health plan is ill-conceived, is being forced down our throats, and the Americans are, thank God, rebelling.

Hey, let's trot out bubba Clinton, tax cheat Daschle, pay for play Bill Richardson, leftist Bill Ayers, and any other assorted and sundry characters that will stand behind Obama's plan. If they're all liberal Democrats what else would they believe in besides expansion of the government to provide social welfare to anyone who happens to set foot on US soil.

Bill is right. The special interest groups want to keep things the way they are as they are making a huge profit from it all. Obama has guts to try to change things – and I do believe he has the ability to make it happen. GO OBAMA!

Obama=Trickle up Poverty – the only problem with the Cash for Clunkers program was it was too successful! And oh yeah, other than plunging this country into a recession, how else did trickle down economics work for us????

maybe if we pulled their high dollar health care, why do we provide it for them, most are wealthy already

Politicians believe they are able to to run the healthcare system which makes up 15% of our economy? Such a small group of people know what's best for millions of diverse Americans? That is arrogance and stupidity. Look at the government's track record? That are incompetent. Democrats have the votes to get it passed alone so if they do, they'll havr to take the full blame for the disaster that follows.

Every Democrat or Republican that would vote against a public option in the Health care plan or the Health care plan needs to be VOTE OUTof office.

what part of NO do the democrats not understand?! This is not a popular bill. Polls show that less then half of Americans wants this bill. You would think that Specter and Sibilius's town hall would let teh dems know that this is just not REPUBLICANS opposing it but the POPULATION of the UNITED STATES is opposing it. Perhaps CNN should show the footage of that townhall......

Republicans in the house and senate use the 'socialist' health care plan offered by the gov yet want to deny it to all americans. What is wrong with this picture? They support gun rights for all but not health care.

Point the finger back at your own party Bill. You don't need any GOP votes to pass this bill.

As a single working mother of 2. i would GLADLY and READILY pay more in taxes to get the heatlh care and insurance myself and my children need.

I do not see why it's such a debate, other then of course, those wonderfull "special interest's" that as per usuall, only give a hoot about the amount of green stuffig in their pockets.

More whining.

Again, dems control House, have a filibuster proof Senate, and the White House. They have nobody to blame but themselves.

However, because they can't admit their incompetence, they blame the GOP, who screwed up plenty the last 8 years.

And, you people making comments blaming the GOP and insurance companies are just as stupid. Sorry for the reality check, but, again, the Dems have nobody to blame but themselves.

"Dem's are in the bed with insurance industry"? Funny, I always thought that industry was yet another bastion of the Republicans. Obama's plan is about offering Americans a choice, and not about taking choices away. That's why the insurance industry is so scared, and has conservative Americans criticizing Obama by playing the socialist card - when they're not playing the race card.

If there is no profit motive, there is no motivation to do better.

People are starting to unite against this Democrat health reform. Yes, people want health reform, just not the Democrat one! Better start listening to the people as you democrats are gonna have a hard time in 2010!!
Everyone should watch on teh Drudge report the video on Obama stating he plants to eliminate the insurance industry. People this is scary!
And Mr. Clinton, please go back to your fundraising work. You should not have to sell your soul to Obama and thugs!

NO MORE SPENDING!!!! LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE!!!!

These horrible health care reforms are struck down because they are horrible. If Obama can't sell America on his plan then it's due to poor leadership as the Democrats have a super majority. Blaming the GOP is a pitiful excuse.

Billary's Health Care bill was crap back in 1993, and Obama's is more of the same in 2009.

If it looks like crap and smells like crap.....then it's CRAP !

You Dems are the ones who are morally bankrupt. Clinton care didn't work. Clintons the reason the country is in the shape it is in now, by forcing banks to give mortgages to people who couldn't afford them. Homeownership is not a right it is the result of hard work. Have you seen the town hall meetings lately. We don't want what your selling Dems. Dems are overeaching and will be forced out. I like my healthcare just fine and I don't want to pay for yours.

It is impossible for the republicans to block this legislation from going through...they don't have the votes. The problem is in the democratic party itself. Citizens are vehemently opposed to the health care reform that is being proposed right now...do you wacky libs consider private citizens "special interests groups?" Get a clue.

I don't understand how this guy can say special interest is running the opposition to Obama's healthcare reform. Unless he means taxpaying American citizens are a special interest group.

The healthcare reform bill stinks; the CBO has illustrated how it will cost more in both the short and long run.

Besides . . . everyone knows you can't accomplish healthcare reform without addressing tort reform. Now who's protecting the "special interest" of attorney's?

It is pretty sad to think the Republicans put corporate greed ahead of the well being and health of average Americans. My husband and I are on Medicare and are very appreciative of it. For a few years before we were old enough for Medicare, my husband was denied insurance for a "pre-existing condition". We spent over 2 years without any coverage for him. It was a very nervous experience. Thankfully, nothing happened. President Obama's plan will work and is not socialized medicine, as the Republicans want us to believe. We should all thank all of the Democrats for thinking of average people.

Rep Boehner's two biggest contributors to his re-election campaigns are the utility and INSURANCE lobbyists and corporations! Any wonder why he's against some form universal health care.

Why doesn't the health care industry lower their prices across the board and actually make healthcare affordable for the average person and then we wouldn't have to hear about this nonsense.

Bill who? The lips are moving, it must be another lie.

Go for it Bill.

You tell like it is.

If any American has one ounce of common sense they know the Republican's are the biggest bunch of liars artound.

I am tired of corporate accountants determining my healthcare needs. Why anyone would believe that a corporation is more responsive to the people who have the power of the vote is beyond my comprehension. Insurance lobbyists are spending gazillions to defeat this legislation and the right wing parrots are shouting 'socialized medicine in lockstep. The right wing backs the corporations...that says it all!!

During the GreatDepression, FDR proposed social security and a minimum wage. He was called a Socialist and ;people ran scared. Socialism!! they all yelled. Over and over again, people raged in the newspapers (no internet or faxes).
But here we are almost 80 years later, with a minimum wage for workers and social security for our retirees. We haven't turned socialist.
I collect Social Security (although I'm still working) and I'm on Medicare (which was started by another Democrat – and everyone yelled Socialism!!) I appreciate it and I appreciate Obama.

Hey, the guy has barely been in office 6 months and everyone is screaming AS IF they know what is happening. Gimme a break.

"Wouldn't a health care system without a profit motive be ultimately cheaper than one that does!?

Opting for a single payer system makes a whole lot of sense to me!!!"
This has to be the stupidest statement I've seen in a long time. The profit motive is what makes successful people productive and losers like Doug in Seattle parasites on society.

Why are dems faulting the GOP for not getting legislation passed when they controll both houses of congress with a large majority and the White House. This does not make sense. THEY COULD GET IT PASSED WITHOUT THE GOP, but here is Pres. Clinton saying it is the repubs fault. Crazy IMO.

Americans, real Americans that is, do want health care reform. We are sick and tired of not having the quality of health care that is available in every other industrialized nation. Opposing health care reform is unAmerican in that it prevents the American working class from getting out from under the mountain of debt heaped upon them by the present health care industry and their paid lackeys in Congress, particularly the Republicans who so vehemently oppose it. It is was made abundantly clear in the last election that the majority of Americans are sick and tired of business as usual. We want change and we have demanded it. Now it is time for the people we elected to bring about this change to come across and honor their promises.

During the GreatDepression, FDR proposed social security and a minimum wage. He was called a Socialist and ;people ran scared. Socialism!! they all yelled. Over and Over again, people raged in the newspapers and in the stores (no internet or faxes).
But here we are almost 80 years later, with a minimum wage for workers and social security for our retirees. We haven't turned socialist.
I collect Social Security (although I'm still working) and I'm on Medicare (which was started by another Democrat – and everyone yelled Socialism!!) I appreciate it and I appreciate Obama.

Hey, the guy has barely been in office 6 months and everyone is screaming AS IF they know what is happening. Gimme a break.

Are you kidding me? I'm supposed to trust my health, my future, my LIFE to a government that can't even run a Cash-for-Clunkers program? Get real...

I don't understand. Canada's single-payer, government-run system costs 2/3 per person what our system does, covers everyone, doesn't force anyone into bankruptcy with outrageous medical bills, and keeps Canadians alive 2 years longer on average than Americans. Yet all I hear is how we must keep health care in private hands because free enterprise is more efficient and effective. The facts say one thing; the ideologues say the opposite. I think I'll trust the facts.

Healthcare is about the only thing they have in common. Public speaking is about the only admirable trait that both Clinton and Obama share. On the other hand, governing is something Clinton did well and Obama's need for On-the-Job training is crippling us. It usually helps to have run something prior to being President and Obama's poor performance is fooling fewer Americans daily.

Are people really opposing this proposal? Wow. America really needs to refine our public school system.Anyone with half a brain wouldnt oppose the choice to have the same coverage our government officials have or to keep your own. This would drive prices down in competition to keep you as customers. Look at the responses from people who apparently oppose this, they are missing a reason. All I can say is...wow. God Bless America and the people that live here with us.

Patients should be paying for healthcare – NOT stock dividends!

Hmm... FOR PROFIT drug and insurance companies don't want health reform... neither do legislators who get HUGE contributions from drugs and insurance companies, something in the BILLIONS just since the first of the year. Not a suprise reform is having a hard time.

How about things like... tax breaks for primary care physicians and pediatricians (and their staff) to have late night and weekend hours of operation so there are alternatives to the Emergency Room for stitches and ear infections outside of the 9-5 work week?

And definitely... if the drug & insurance companies can't let go of the high profits for their stock holders... ram the thing down their throats!

why should my taxes go up to pay for everyones health care, especialy for those who dont want to work or illegals. My husband and I work everyday pay our bills ect and have health care because we get ready- WORK. Now a program for the elderly and trully unable to work and for people laid off yea oh wait thats called medicare and medicaid!!!
no more taxes for lazy people who want the goverment to do everything for them.

Geithner and summers said: " In order to bring the deficit down they will have to make tough choices and not rule out anything"
Media translation: Obama is breaking his campaign promiss and is getting ready to tax the middle class.
That is why this country will not advance. The media is ready to twist everything into drama for their own rating.
Ask the same journalist how do you expect te deficit to go down in the future. they will never give you an answer.
Every smart american know that in order to bring the deficit down in the future the only option is to raise taxes on eway or another.
You can't have it both ways. You want to go to paradise but not willing to die. Amazing

The Republicans do not want any program that will help Americans while at the same time, depriving their big corporate buddies out of any profit-taking. First and foremost, their primary interest is in keeping that money coming from the health care industry and other special interests to fill their campaign coffers. Some Democrats are guilty of this, too. Don't do what is right, do what is financially expedient for your pocket – not the rest of America. Be greedy first, then worry about everyone else. I do agree, however, the medical malpractice system has to be overhauled so doctors don't have to pay such a high insurance premium that it discourages them from staying in practice. We can have the best health care in the world, but it won't do us any good if we don't have any doctors to administer it.

Lets face it. Republican greed versus American need. A story that continiues forever. Selfish is their way, and they would rather spit on the less fortunate than help them. As long as they have insurance who cares about the guy working at McDonalds that can't afford it.
But they will lie to their base and convince them that greed is more improtant than need.

I agree. Obama doesn't need Republican support but because he's been so persistent in seeking bipartisanship, he's allowing Congress to dilute health insurance reform, which over 70% of Americans want. Forget the GOP (they are completely irrelevant and offer NOTHING viable to the debate) and get this thing done by drawing a consensus among blue dogs and progressives. The US is ranked 37th in overall healthcare systems internationally and has seen premiums rise 80% in the last decade. The status quo is unacceptable.

Of course the Republicans want Health Care Reform you bunch of idiots! But we sure as heck don't want THIS ONE!!! And why is CNN NOT reporting that Obama is considering raising taxes to pay for it now after saying or lying over and over that YOUR taxes would not go up on DIME!. Please wake up and pay attention everyone.

Give it a rest, Bill. Only besotted libs hang on your every word. The rest of the country just shakes its head when you you open your mouth. This health-wrecking change from President Teleprompter is doomed.

What happened to people living to their means, saving and being independent? Obamabots, control your own life, I don't want to keep writing checks because you live beyond your means!! Go to college, and get a job.

Hey Slick Willie and all Democrats! You said elections have consequences – you have the House, the Senate (filibuster proof), and the White House!

So Pass Health Care Reform! Why are you in need of so much political cover! Why are you whining about the Republicans, whom you characterize as in free fall, decline, ignored and forgotten?

JUST PASS IT! DRAFT A BILL AND PASS IT! BARRY WILL SIGN IT!

What exactly are you afraid of?

Only ones getting taxed is the very rich. The very rich are the ones keeping this health care reform from happening.

Hey Bill – Those special interests groups are called the Americal public (also know as constituents) who like to have their voice heard. We will make sure that a healthcare proposal package is not thrown together and forced on the American people.

The middle class is going to uprise against federal control of the health care. We are sick of govt. bailouts, "cash for clunkers", stimulus that adds debt and raises unemployment....and now we are going to trust govt with our life!!
NO WAY. Middle Class is going to uprise. Take the political parties out of this....each wants our freedom and our wallet. Obama is ruining freedom!

How can anyone be an Obama fan??? Every move he's made is WRONG!

Tort Reform: Is nothing more then the latest republican policy to protect the rich. It does NOTHING about controlling health care affordability, it simply guards rich people from being sued. The lie rests in the fact they are trying to tell you that the insurance companies will MAGICALLY pass those savings on to you. Yea, if you believe that, then we have a bridge to hawaii for sale. Since when has the health insurance companies EVER passed on their profit margin to the consumer?

NEVER...in fact, they have found new ways (killing people) to profit in ADDITION to keeping their savings as profits.

I personally back a small tax on high sugar soda drinks, to help pay for health care. High sugar consumption leads to many health conditions later in life (resulting in high health care costs), given I like to drink soda, but I wouldn't mind paying a few cents more when I have the urge if it means getting health care to pass without everyone stating it's too expensive.

People complain the government can't run insurance, so did all of you go to private school? Public schools are run by the government, sure they aren't perfect but I think I turned out alright. If you want to go to private school (i.e. if you want private insurance), you still can. But I think everyone should have the ability to see a doctor to get a check up or to fix a broken bone, etc.

People leaning against this plan either are wealthy or can't see past the advertisements. Back when Hillary was working on this, the insurance companies spent approximately 2 trillion to defeat it. I wonder what the price tag will be this time?

Let's see who do I believe companies that have no vested interest in what the outcome is or to the healthcare companies who are already regulating what you get and still making a killing. You really need to understand what can happen to you if you lose your healthcare.

Why cant people see that the repulicans just represent the big corps and the super wealthy. Any middleclass or poor person who votes republican should have their head checked out. Normal folks need health care reform, the republicans are playing politics with this issue. They are indeed in bed with health care companies and the insurance industry. I hope the republicans get completely squashed into paste in the next election, they are killing our country.

I think everyone in Washington should tried this so call health care plan first. And stay on it for a couple of years before the American ppl.
And see how well they like it. The ppl that are for it should step back and visit with the other countries that have the same health care plan that bo is trying to push through. You will stop and think about your love ones.

You tell em' Bill. We as a nation cannot be so selfish as to deny 42 million citzens some health care. At the same time make insurance companies AND Hospitals AND medical professionals responsibile for the exbortant costs that the charge. If we have to cut limits on liabilities than let that be the negotiating factor. My health policy that I pay for with my employer has gone UP 530% since 06 !!!!! This has to stop.....frankly, the health of this country is MUCH MORE important than Iran, etc. If we were not paying for that mess how much of that would cover our health care ??? It is the responsiblily of everyone to take care of our brothern.........not big insurance companies nor a ravenous health care system.

I still love you Bill Clinton and your ideas. Go after them lying Repubicans for profit insurers.

Yeah, the good OLD republican party.....as always only concerned for the wealthy in this country.

Lets hope these people come to their senses and not approve a bill there is no way they can possibly pay for. Lets all have the same plan that the Politicians in Washington have. I bet they would all vote no in a heartbeat if they had to have the same care as the rest of the public.

Thank you, President Clinton. Americans should be informed how much "conservatives" are receiving to represent greedy insurance interests, instead of real health care reforms for our country.

In fact, the media should be reporting on the correlation between funds received from insuance companies and legislators against a public option, which is supported by the majority of Americans to improve competition/care.

All of the opposition to heal care reform is coming from the corrupt insurance industry and the corrupt congressmen they own.

Everyone, check out who is financing your congressmen:

opensecrets.org

In his early years, Obama overcame incredible resistance to become the Editor of the Harvard Law Review, a role that had been traditionally held by white, upper-class, privileged students. Obama then took on Chicago politicians. Everyone said he wouldn't make it. He did. Then he ran for the US Senate. Everyone said he wouldn't make it. He did. Then he ran in the presidential primaries against one of the most fearsome political machines in existence (the Clinton Machine). Everyone said he wouldn't make it. He did. Then he ran for president, again against a fearsome political machine (The Republican Machine). Everyone said he wouldn't make it. He did. Don't underestimate Obama. He might be up against special interests, but he knows the game well.

Why are the insurance companies/republicans so afraid of a single payer non-profit option either co-op or public?

It is an option for us who refuse to have our health care $ go to multimillion $ salaries/bonuses for insurance executives or shareholders dividends or companies' private jets or their gold trim dinnerware in the board rooms.

If you are happy with your money going for the above instead of your health care then by all means continue to give your money to these companies; but do not deny me the right to give my money to a non-profit single payer where more of my money will go toward my health care. Simple. I am not denying you your rights but you sure seem intent on denying me mine. How Republican/big business of you.

The real problem in this country is Education . The first reform should be education. Their is too many Drop out in this country and they are ready to believe any gossip or anything put in their brain by some politicians or self interested Media in the tank of Big coorporations without listening to experts on the matter. They are easily manipulable by the media through fear tactics and they end up buying craps like Unjustified wars, Adjustable rate mortgages, Whole life insurance policies, useless food and drogs you name it.
By the time they realiase the reality they are already screwed.

One payer system = Tax payer paying for everyone else.

If Clinton, who with his wife – the non-elected 'health Czar' of her day -failed at this during his presidency, has anything to say about it, you know it is a bad idea......

Reform? Yes! Government management? Hell, no. Name one country with a nationalised health service that works.

Get 'em Bill!

Times were good when you where President- your words have much more weight to me than anyone in the GOP.

Your administration gave us a surplus and I'll never forget the terrific job you did. Good to see you in the news. God bless.

Well this is one voter from the working middle class, that is says I can NOT afford a three trillion dollar reform of health care. Working has become a minority here in the USA only 43% of the population is working and paying taxes for the 57% who will benefit from my labor.
I’m no fan of the big special interest groups that influence our law makers. Seems everyone who is in congress is getting their pockets stuffed by these groups. This undermines the total intent of the founding fathers, who said of the people, by the people and FOR the people. I do not recall the government of the wealthy, for the wealthy and by the wealthy?

No! It's NOT the GOP! Constituents are genuinely concerned about this issue and are *gasp* asking questions about it .... and finding out that most of the plans that are floating around are complete crap!

Other powerful Democrats need to stand up along side the President and fight for this health care reform. It is needed this is why the President is coming up against so much opposition. We the American people need to demand that this health reform move forward. When it's right you can alwayscount on the republicans to oppose.

Go Bill!!!!

Republicans,,,,, the "do nothing standard".

Scare people instead of doing anything good for the country. That's the ticket!
You should be ashamed of yourselves.

Bill Clinton is desperate to be relevant again. The Health Care Reform is going to be a bloated, bureaucratic nightmare. Most Americans don't support it. And now Obama is on the cusp of taxing the middle class after saying he wouldn't. Wow, things are imploding a lot faster than I thought they would.

If trickle up poverty works as well as trickle down prosperity, the republicans have nothing to worry about. Have a nice day!

Anyone see what happened in Philadelphia this weekend when Sebilus and Specter spoke to a townhall on healthcare? They think they can just jam this through. Thank goodness for the August recess so they can go back to their constituents and see the anger and disgust with what they are trying to do. No socialized healthcare! Let's get tort reform first. Then let's work on allowing people to buy insurance across state lines. That is real reform. That will cut down costs. It will be tough to do because Democrats owe the trial lawyers...

The Corporate Fascists already control health care in this country and are using millions of dollars of YOUR money to run ADs to keep it as it is.Your cost will go up big time after this fight is over,your going to pay the bill just as if it were a TAX.

The Republicans are morally bankrupt! They want nothing but status quo where 45 million Americans are uninsured and those insured pray everyday they dont get sick.

We have a broken system that benefits only the insurance companies. Time for CHANGE is now!!!

Mr. Spain & the RNC is the "re-run".

Obama=Trickle up Poverty

the goverment cant run the cash for clunkers??? it was a huge success they ran out of money too quick!

Bubba needs to go back into retirement. It is becoming crystal clear that Americans do NOT want this plan. Democrats need to quit blaming the republicans since they have the votes and don't need any Republican support.

Now Obama is saying taxes will need to go up to cover health care. After all his promises of tax cuts for 95% of Americans! What is wrong with those who need this program pay for their own premiums, instead of taxing everyone else to cover them?

The government can't even run cash for clunkers and people actually think they can run something as big as health care?? Brain transplants are high on the list for that bunch.

Wouldn't a health care system without a profit motive be ultimately cheaper than one that does!?

Opting for a single payer system makes a whole lot of sense to me!!!

The American public has always said they wanted the kind of insurance coverage congress has. Well Obama is offering that to you and all I am hearing is unintelligent b.s. from Rebuplicans and some Democrats. Bill Clinton is right. Do you crack heads really know what you want?

Dem's are in the bed with insurance industry too else they would have no problem passing Obamacare.

We want to be required to pay all we can "afford' for health care insurance and then we want to be denied coverage if we get seriously ill!

All together now: We want more taxes! More taxes! More taxes!

Go get 'em Bill. We need health care reform and we need the public option. Republicans and Democrats who oppose it do not have the peoples interest at heart. They are either in bed with the insurance industry or just stuck on stupid..

The Socialist want to take over our health care now. I don't understand so let me get this strait. Groups like:
ATENA
UNITED HEALTH CARE.
they don't know anything about health care ,and your saying they don't care about me. But your saying groups like:
ACCORN
APOLLO
SEIU
they do care about me ,and they know a better way on how to run the United States health care system.
WHAT KIND OF BACKWARDS WORLD DO WE LIVE IN.

Asked point blank whether it was right to suggest it is a matter of when, not if, taxes will be raised, Treasury Secretary Geithner responded, "It is absolutely right."

Hey Bill, they are running into the majority of Americans that do not want it and the costs associated with it!! Stop trying to ram something down our throats that we do not want!!!

Let's hope that this time out, the legislators who actually care more about the American people than corporate profits will stand firm on true reform. The Republicans and for-profit insurers have once again formed an unholy alliance to lie and frighten people – I for one am willing to anything I can to fight them.

Thanks for having the President's back Bubba. The GOP like the status quo because they get rich off of it. It's becoming more and more evident that the GOP don't care about Americans. They opposed the GI Bill benefits, healthcare reform, stimulus package, etc. They can care less about the middle class. They want to make the middle class a permanent underclass.