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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:36 AM
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John's passing lit the spark for the Civil Rights Act. Let Teddy's light the spark for Universal HC
For those too young to remember it the loss of JFK gave a sense of urgency that made the Civil Rights Act of 1964 pass with real teeth and was a turning point in how America understood itself from a moral point of view.

Until now the health care debate has centered on practial questions.

Hopefully Teddy's passing will light a similar spark that will re-center the debate on the point he has dedicated his life to - that universal access to health care is basic right that a great country would want to provide to all of its citizens.

Good-bye old friend you are like an Uncle to all of us.

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astonamous Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:40 AM
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1. I just said that to a friend today. I hope this lights a fire under
all the democrats feet and we can get this thing done and done right!
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Sugarcoated Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:51 AM
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23. I'm hoping
it'll be a blow torch.
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polichick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:41 AM
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2. Yes, I hope our lawmakers will get it now. nt
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Uzybone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:50 AM
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3. They must do the right thing now
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:59 AM
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12. we have the numbers lacking only the will
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Undercurrent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:52 AM
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4. My 90 year old dad and I
had the same thought over the weekend.

Teddy's death may be the impetuous to get HC done. And done right.



I'm so sad right now. :(
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Parker CA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:55 AM
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5. Such an enormous loss, but imagine the drive this is going to give the Dems to get this done. ;)
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Undercurrent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:17 AM
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7. Indeed! That is the silver lining in this sad, dark cloud.
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:19 AM
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8. Only if the legislation passes, only if it is universal, only if it has atleast a public option
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Sebastian Doyle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:25 AM
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10. It would be a disgraceful insult to Teddy's memory to accept any less
And the Blueballed Cowards better understand that. :mad:
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:36 AM
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11. Not to mention our own self respect for our Party
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TankLV Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:11 AM
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6. Universal Health Care - Single Payer - NOW!!! For TEDDY!!!
NO Health "INSURANCE" reform - we DEMAND Health CARE for ALL - NOW!!!
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JeffR Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:23 AM
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9. Bravo.
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Hekate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:35 AM
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13. From your mouth to God's ears. I found myself thinking the same awhile back. nt
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:47 AM
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14. Before Teddy's passing we were watching America has talent

contestant after contestant kept thanking God for helping them get their moment on stage.


I told my wife that is the problem. God is spending all of his time with the talent contests.


I told God to let me handle the contests and he could take care of the health care bill. I hope He got the message.
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Hekate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:55 AM
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16. I know what you mean. Sometimes I think I may barf at the endless parade of "Gawd has blessed me"...
"I feel so blessed that I just won this unutterably trivial contest and now I'm going to drivel on about how it's Gawd that made it happen." Doesn't God have better things to do? But that must just be me. :eyes:

But somehow I don't mind borrowing an old Yiddish saying about hoping something beneficial will happen: From your mouth to God's ears. Universal health care seems to be significant enough to hope that.

Hekate



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saltpoint Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:53 AM
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15. Recommended.
The death of Ted Kennedy may give life to the many good reasons why comprehensive health care reform is essential.


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Vidar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:17 AM
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17. A worthy tribute.
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:06 AM
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20. Yes
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Inuca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:00 AM
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18. Oh, please, please
PLEASE, let it be so.
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Dinger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:04 AM
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19. I Agree, And Something Tells Me Teddy Will Know When It Happens
And he will smile.:)
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Fire1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:42 PM
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27. I think so, too, Dinger. I think so, too. n/t
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ChiciB1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:04 AM
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21. May THIS Wish Come True... Perhaps His Passing Will LIGHT The Fire!
Please let my CYNICISM die!! I want my country back!
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Hell Hath No Fury Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:22 AM
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22. Make it happen!
Start by contacting one of HCR's biggest obstacles: the Blue Dogs

Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin
331 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2801
Fax: (202) 225-5823 Office Hours:
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Rep. Baron Hill
223 Cannon House OPffice Building Washington DC 20515
202-225-5315
Fax 226-6866

Rep. Charlie Melancon
Washington, DC Office
404 Cannon House Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20515-1807
Phone: (202) 225-4031
Fax: (202) 226-3944
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422 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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Altmire, Jason
332 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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127 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515
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2245 Rayburn House Off. Bldg
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Gordon, Bart
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Harman, Jane
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McIntyre, Mike
2437 Rayburn House Office Bld.
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fax (202) 225-5773
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Mitchell, Harry
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Moore, Dennis
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Murphy, Patrick
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Nye, Glenn
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Ross, Mike
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Salazar, John
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Scott, David
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Fax: (202) 225-4628

Space, Zack
315 Cannon House Office Building
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ph: (202) 225-6265
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Tanner, John
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Taylor, Gene
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SidneyCarton Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:09 PM
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24. Amen.
He fought for this his whole career, let it be his tribute.
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Ninga Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:11 PM
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25. Only if all of us work really hard to see it happen. Words are easy, getting up and out is the hard
part.
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:24 PM
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28. well said
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NecklyTyler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:24 PM
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26. K&R
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