That it's not really all that far removed from reality

He seems to have moved to actual reporting.

Republicans are making his job too easy

Basic health care should be taken care of by the government for everyone.

We had a conversation about this. "You Yanks are crazy with your's". He said that.

Him or any other corporate owned GOPer.

They really are upset at the idea that someone is getting something they don't deserve. Its more than just the taxes and spending, its the fact that people are getting something that angers some conservatives so much. They don't want to rub elbows with the undeserving on buses or schools, and definitely not their doctor's office either.

Note their completely irrational opposition to things that don't affect them, like gay rights or women's rights or disability rights.

Conservatives from all over the US are preparing to put up an expensive and aggressive legal/propaganda war against Vermont's single payer initiative. They killed it in big California so they think they can kill it in little Vermont.

That is true, and outrageously ironic.

The entire purpose of the Republican Party is to guarantee a small handful of people get what they don't deserve -- the lion's share of wealth generated by all working Americans.

so they pay a lot of people to promote it.

Rich people pay other rich people to tell middle class people to blame poor people. Takers!

We passed it multiple times in the legislature only to have it
vetoed by Ahhhnold the Gropenator.

Then yes they did pour a ton of money to defeat the ballot proposition,
but I believe it will happen in California.

The legislature is composed of a lot of new people now who seem less supportive. It won't be easy. They haven't even brought it up for a vote in 6 years or so.

solve the budget issues first.

Now that the formula used by increasing taxes on the wealthy and logical
budgeting is showing a surplus, and with Brown in the governor chair,
hopefully something happens with healthcare soon.

Inherit it.

Well Boner you just gave the solution. DIE.

n/t

I thought it was The Onion.

I kept looking for something to say this is not an actual quote,
which doesn't exist, unless you know about Andy Borowitz.

So, I believe the comment that this is satire is needed.

It no doubt is a comment that Boehner could have made behind closed doors.

Unfortunately, I bet this one might hit a little too close to the bulls eye.

It's always funny to see Boehner doing his boo-hoo "I really care" act! Now if we can move from Obamacare and it's bolstering of the for-profit healthcare industry we'll be moving in the right direction.

In this case, he reads like The Onion because it's almost credible.



Thanx for posting.

I don't want to live in a world where I am shepherded by stupid, lying, and inhumane corporatists that will have me thrown off the insurance roles due to whatever they dream up next. Boehner is looking more and more like a wuss every time he gets in front of the nation and cries like a five year old that didn't get his way. The ACA is here and it isn't going anywhere. He has a limited amount of time left in congress because those of us here in Ohio have had enough of the lies. Kasich has expanded medicare to get the fed money but is only doing it because he knows here in Ohio the majority want it and a state exchange. Kasich is on the way out here also We are all gathering together all across the state to demand he and his republican cohorts and run out of the state and sent to live in texas.

His ideology is that of a gnat. I'm sure most people don't want to live in a world where sick, twisted assholes are in a position of power. He should step down. He's very unstable.

Should be on that list. You forgot the "eat a bag of dicks and die in a fire" list.

Figlios das putanas!!!

Twoja stara ciagnie psu

Did he actually say this? He probably calls himself a god fearing man too!!! He should fear him as he should go to hell!!!! Despicable !!!! Also part of him died...his compassion I guess if he had possessed some....

that this is not real.

The fact satire and reality are so blurred speaks volumes in itself.

… if someone is unaware something like The Onion is satire… or if they don't check the link they deserve it in my view.

all the time.

When you post here you have a certain obligation to the DU community. People should treat this more as a community and less as a way to make oneself feel superior.

Most people I have seen take getting fooled with good natured humor.

The fact that satire and reality are blurred in itself says a lot.

For the record I was fooled by Borowitz before. I thought it was funny.

from across the Pacific i look at politics in the USA and some of the things that go on are bordering on the ludicrous....i did ask if he had said it because the republicans seem to be a bit of a wacky crew ably led by BONER (sorry... ), and anything is possible .I must look outfor this borowitz report...i do love the onion especially the one about Elmo and his puppetmaster..i cracked up...anyway no need to feel bad because at least BONER ( ) doesn't affect us here in Aus....although our climate change denying leader( ) comes out with the same shit at times...

And sharp intakes of breath."

...full throttle, no seatbelt, and a bridge column.

Hey Boehner...

maybe a couple bottles.
And smokes, the man needs smokes. Lots of smokes full of nicotine.

after a few drinks and smokes he can tell us how to take care of ourselves so we don't need any healthcare.