The bigger quetion

[Gonz]

A majority of Americans are opposed to this healthcare bill (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/obama_and_democrats_health_care_plan-1130.html).

Congress went against their constituents, repeatedly, and passed it anyway.

So, since we are clearly no longer a Representative Republic, what is the proper description for our system of government in 2010?

[ResearchMonkey]

A useful Idiocracy.

http://www.otcentral.com/forum/image.php?u=40&dateline=1269301461

[catocom]

Socialist Banana Democracy?

[MrBishop]

The same as it was 2 years ago, 20 years ago etc... American Style Democracy

[ResearchMonkey]

No, the health care bill that is about to be signed into law does cover abortions with federal money.

[MrBishop]

Exactly the same abortions that it covered under welfare, medicare, medicaid etc..with federal money.

Rape, Incest and immediate danger to the mother.

[ResearchMonkey]

So THATS why Stupak was so concerned about the bills federal funding for abortions then?

The bill opens the availability for abortion as if it we were a wart.

[Winky]

abortion has been a great thing since 69
but I always thought it was elective
are they really covered under insurance policies?

[Winky]

Personally what do I care if some fat hoe
wants to have that future prison inmate
scraped outta her stinky uterus.
Heck at this point I’m thinkin’ that is
a good use of taxpayer dollars!

[2minkey]

So THATS why Stupak was so concerned about the bills federal funding for abortions then?

The bill opens the availability for abortion as if it we were a wart.

no stupak's a baby killer too - remember what you said in the other thread? :erm:

[catocom]

Stupak is just Stupid.
.

[MrBishop]

A majority of Americans are opposed to this healthcare bill (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/obama_and_democrats_health_care_plan-1130.html).

Congress went against their constituents, repeatedly, and passed it anyway.

So, since we are clearly no longer a Representative Republic, what is the proper description for our system of government in 2010?

Women's Suffrage, Anti-Slavery Law, The Sedition Act, et...

Unpopular, but passed... some for the betterment, others against it. The politicians didn't vote following the people's choice..on either side of the aisle.

[valkyrie]

A majority of Americans are opposed to this healthcare bill (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/obama_and_democrats_health_care_plan-1130.html).

Congress went against their constituents, repeatedly, and passed it anyway.

So, since we are clearly no longer a Representative Republic, what is the proper description for our system of government in 2010?
Not in it's present form.
Had they not taken out the public option those numbers would be different.

Oh, and we haven't been a representative republic since big business started buying politicians. If there were any representation then the government would be less in my business than it has become.

[MrBishop]

http://i.imgur.com/590Ev.png

[Winky]

So since the Government is providing me every freakin'
thing where the hell is my pr0n star mistress like Tigger Woods had?
No wait the wife doesn’t have any golf clubs, she’s partial
to the Recon Tanto, on second thought scratch that.

[MrBishop]

I have one of those..the Tanto, that is...good for camping.

[Gonz]

abortion has been a great thing since 69
but I always thought it was elective
are they really covered under insurance policies?

Federal law required many former elevtives to be mandated coverage. One of many reasons why our costs have soared.

[Gonz]

Bish...do you really not understand the difference between GENERAL WELFARE & socialism?

[2minkey]

Bish...do you really not understand the difference between GENERAL WELFARE & socialism?
why don't you explain the subtle differences to us?

[Winky]

“If you have to ask how much it costs, you can't afford it.”

[Gonz]

Making sure the Hospital is safe

vs

Paying the bill

[Winky]

I'm goin' with C: on this one
tax Minky into poverty.

[2minkey]

Making sure the Hospital is safe

vs

Paying the bill

i gotta give you credit for a refreshingly concise answer.

[2minkey]

I'm goin' with C: on this one
tax Minky into poverty.

oh there's ways around the federal rules... being from arizona you should know that.

[ResearchMonkey]

Really Minxy, isn't it your duty to pay your exacerbated fair share of taxes to subsidize your less fortunate comrades? Say 60% of your yearly earnings.