What a Mess

Just when I was beginning to think my country was getting its act together... The Dems completely fumble  something bad. 

WOW. It's simply disgusting. 

But, it's been a couple days, and much of the fresh anger has dissipated. Now, it's time to start thinking about the next step. What are we going to do with healthcare? 

I say... House, pass the Senate bill. 

Here's why: 

1. It's gonna help a whole lotta people
2. Dems will own health-care-for-all
3. We can improve it later (like SS, Medicare, Medicaid were all improved over decades)
4. It'll call the Republicans' bluff -- they don't think we have it in ourselves to vote for the Senate plan
5. Prevent the Republicans from taking credit for healthcare in an even more weakened "bipartinsan" bill later (link here)

And, speaking of helping people, why isn't that front & center in all the discussions? 

And, along these lines, here are my 2 favorite columns about recent events. 

Naomi Klein explains how corporations have already taken over (despite the very recent Supreme Court ruling giving them vast more influence). I'm in the midst of her phenomenal book, "The Shock Doctrine". It's enlightening and articulate. Her perspective on Obama is appreciated and appears right on target. 

And then there's Nate Silver who writes about Progressives' experience as if he were inside my head. Thanks for bringing us back to reality. 

That's all, folks. 

-nick