I get it, now.

[velvetpage]

I finally understand why support is falling for the health care reform as proposed. It's because you guys managed to elect the most cowardly bunch of idiots in the history of politics to do it for you. And it's not your fault - because the party that should have been doing it, not only didn't do it, but probably messed it up so badly that no one else will ever get the chance to do it right.

They should have gone for single-payer from the outset and then SETTLED for a robust public option. Now? Totally, completely fucked.

Comments

[bodhifox.livejournal.com]

Democrats never, ever walk in lockstep like the Republicans. Any road, neither one is like your parties. Each representative is supposed to vote their mind and represent constituents rather than party bosses.

[velvetpage.livejournal.com]

That has its downsides in cases like this. A party whip would make passing bills with meaningful improvements a much easier job.

[morpheus0013.livejournal.com]

This. The GOP is well-known for playing extreme hardball with their candidates, and keeping them on a short leash after election. The Democrats are less "YOU WILL DO AS I SAY" and more the big-tent approach, which is fine, until you realize that the average American can't tell the difference between intellect and showmanship. =/