“This Isn’t A Game”
Posted by Michelle Moquin on July 25th, 2009
Good morning.
We, as a nation, are in crisis. I am talking about our health care situation. I am compelled to write about it again, as daily 14,000 more Americans lose their health insurance. This is just unacceptable. And as our president says, ‘This isn’t a game.’ Those that oppose his plan, think it is. And they’re playing with the livelihood of the American people; that’s you and me…as they try to squash Obama’s administration. Here’s Obama’s weekly address On health care reform if you haven’t seen it.
And as the Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsom says, “We do not have time to stand on the side lines. We can — and must — act now. Call your representative. Email them. Sign our petition and show your support for President Obama’s plan to reform our national health care system.”
And if you don’t live in the beautiful city by the bay, I know I asked last week but I am asking you again. If you haven’t done so already Click here to support Obama’s health care reform. If you want to hear more about it click here to view the full video of president Obama’s press conference focusing on health insurance reform.
And if you have questions and concerns about how this reform will affect you and your family, Obama has set up an on-line chat. How cool is that? Check it out:
The White House will be giving you opportunities to ask them and give your feedback over the coming days, starting today at 3:00pm ET with White House Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle. She will be taking your questions from WhiteHouse.gov/live and Facebook on how reform will affect insurance in America, including how we can cut costs and assure that every American has access to affordable, quality care regardless of pre-existing conditions. This is an issue that impacts us all – so help keep your friends and family up to date.
Note: After adding this to my article, I just got word that the on-line chat is postponed. See below:
UPDATE: Director DeParle is working hard to build consensus for reform and has been forced to postpone the chat once again due to intense and productive meetings on the Hill. We will be sure to schedule more (sic) opprtunities to hear and address your questions and concerns soon.
As soon as I hear that the on-line chat is rescheduled, I will update you. However, readers, if you hear about it before me, I would appreciate it if you would please inform me, and I will post it. Thanks!
Anna: Good to hear from you. Thanks for the Liberation day article – it sounds like it was a ton of fun. And it was my pleasure to headline Guam’s candidate, Tiara. Again, much luck – Hope to see her on the tube. :)
Helena: Thanks too for posting your article from Nancy Pelosi. We need to do all we can to keep this issue in everyone’s face (and minds!) daily.
Hi Lydia: Interesting article but I have no idea about its validity.
Have a great day!…Peace out…
Gratefully your blog host,
michelle
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July 25th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Misch! Bada Sting – oh I could not stop laughing at that. My q’s to the ‘jerkies’ were met with lots of mumblings, that surprised me. But even Ms Lis mumbled about ‘…NJ is kind of corrupt…’ yes, yes obviously…
I have limited time and access right now but one issue named with Obama health care is that women’s benchmark mammogram is going to be pushed back to 50 yrs old, bad idea, if that’s even true. Will check into that soon.
Anonz, sweet pea, may I refer you to a special poem, Mr Pablo Neruda’s ‘If You Forget Me’ – googy it.
Luv from the east coast, Zen Lill
July 26th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Hi Michelle,
It is difficult to comprehend those that oppose Health Care Reform treating this issue as if it were a game. To oppose this just to see Obamma’s administration fail is criminal.
To want to see Obama’s administration fail because we have a black president is racist. To be racist is to be an idiot.
Even a racist should know to act in his/her own best interest.
Peoples lives and well being are at stake here, and this is treated as if it were a game.
Lydia,
I took a look at the site, but I honestly am not qualified to say one way or the other. You might ask one of the TAO.