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thereismore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:57 AM
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The Civil Rights Act passed back in 1964 amidst open racism. I think Health Care will pass too.
I am an optimist today.
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havocmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:59 AM
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1. Media then/now
I am not as optimistic as you. Hoping you are more accurate.
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VMI Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:59 AM
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2. Different times and a much different President.
Johnson was willing to lose much to see the legislation passed.
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JTFrog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:03 AM
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3. And Obama is willing to risk a one term presidency to see HCR passed.
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 11:03 AM by JTFrog
Really not so different.

:shrug:
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endless october Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:40 AM
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4. the question is will a version pass...
...that isn't completely gutted by the insurance lobby? if the public option is cut out, it's useless.

Rolling Stone has a pretty good article on the situation in this month's issue.
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