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People need to know source of anti-reform ad

Sunday, November 29, 2009
(Updated 3:00 am)

The ”Rethink Reform” TV ad, using the former Congressional Budget Office director who is, of course, paid for her services, was funded by the Employment Policies Institute. EPI was created by Rick Berman, who lobbies for the restaurant, hotel, alcoholic beverage and tobacco industries. Let’s think about that.

The viewing public always should research who is behind any “public service ad.” Anybody can pay for a TV ad. But we need to question it and think it through for ourselves.

The EPI, financed by low-wage companies in the hotel and restaurant industry, is known for issuing misleading studies against such things as a minimum wage. Berman has always fought any minimum wage whatsoever and any health care benefits. In the mid-’90s, he fought the Clinton health care reform proposal.

He urges the public to rethink reform when he in fact cares nothing about the public, only his own wallet. Rethink that!

Gary Parker
Archdale
 

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Yvonne

November 29, 2009 - 3:21 am EST

This is one reason I pay little attention to most links provided by folks. Anyone can find info to support their own positions. And as you pointed out, Gary, most of the time those links are corrupt, providing misleading and inaccurate info. It is all a matter of perspective.

neocon

November 29, 2009 - 7:51 am EST

"when he in fact cares nothing about the public"

And of course our true and faithful public servants Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, and B. Hussein Obama are truly concerned about the health and well being of Gary Parker (and his shillrun, of course!) from Archdale, NC.

Right?

Rufus_T.Firefly

November 29, 2009 - 9:07 am EST

"And of course our true and faithful public servants Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, and B. Hussein Obama are truly concerned about the health and well being of Gary Parker"

I don't remember him mentioning them. Perhaps he will in his next ltte. I'm sure Gary and especially his shillrun will appreciate your relevant comments on the subject.

neocon

November 29, 2009 - 9:51 am EST

Do you think Reid , Pelosi, and Zero are concerned about your health Rufus?

Also, I'd like to know if you thing pro wrestling is real...

Rufus_T.Firefly

November 29, 2009 - 2:44 pm EST

"Also, I'd like to know if you think pro wrestling is real..."

Of course it is.

I used to have a college roommate that believed fervently in pro wrestling. He would be so hyped up when he got in that he would wake me (yes I was tolerant even back then) and tell me blow by blow the bloody details of all of the matches and he would end each story with the line "and they say pro wrestling isn't real!!!!"

So by sleep deprivation I was brainwashed into believing in pro wrestling.

You weren't my room mate in college were you Neo? (;-})

neocon

November 29, 2009 - 4:01 pm EST

I'll try again...

Do you believe Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, and B. Hussein Obama care about your health?

Not for the sheep:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n2m-X7OIuY

Rufus_T.Firefly

November 29, 2009 - 4:24 pm EST

Yeah I think you are my old roommate.

Thanks for the youtube Neo. Caught some much needed Zzzzzs.

Yes, I do think that Harry, Nancy, & B. Hussein Obama (or Mr. President if you wish) want the health care system to be more efficient & effective (they don't know me but in a general sort of way I do think they wish me good health).

I think Mitch McConnell wants me to get sick & die cheap.

danagain

November 29, 2009 - 5:29 pm EST

"I think Mitch McConnell wants me to get sick & die cheap."

Ahhh, buying into the Alan Grayson mantra eh Sir Firefly? Hopefully the good people of Florida's 8th District will realize what a buffoon this guy is and boot him out next year. Unless of course ACORN can gin up some more voter registrations with Mickey Mouse on the signature line.

Rufus_T.Firefly

November 29, 2009 - 9:08 pm EST

More a comment on where the conversation was headed. If ya can't beat them join them.

It's silly to turn the conversation to whether Harry & Nancy love me or not. They are self serving politicians whose interest are roughly aligned with mine on this issue. Our health care system is a mess & this starts a process that will move it in the right direction (eventually).

neocon

November 29, 2009 - 6:25 pm EST

I posted a warning before the link...

Rufus_T.Firefly

November 29, 2009 - 7:57 pm EST

"I posted a warning before the link..."

Neo,

Don't beat yourself up. So you didn't take your own advise. We all live and learn. No need to feel so baaaaaa'd.

dcolin

November 29, 2009 - 9:18 pm EST

Prior to joining Fox as a news analyst, Napolitano was the presiding judge on the television show, Power of Attorney, which was similar to shows such as, The People's Court, where people brought small-claims disputes to a televised courtroom. The difference in Napolitano's TV "courtroom" was that plaintiffs and defendants were represented, "pro bono," by famous attorneys. The show ran in syndication during the 2000–2001 season

This says it all.
He is an actor.

Small claims actor at that

dcolin

November 29, 2009 - 8:55 pm EST

Yes. I think they do

Now Neocon.

Things you believe:

Obama was born in Kenya and is not an American citizen.

Obama is a closet radical Islamist who would be o k with them taking over America and turning it into a theocracy

Obama is a Communist/Marxist who would change our government to that if he could.
( Marxist/ Islamist, works for neocon)

Neocon have I pretty much got it correct. I don't want to falsely accuse you of something

Dan
Just curious. Do you stand pretty much with neocon.

Stand up and be heard.

danagain

November 29, 2009 - 9:27 pm EST

Looks like a newbie has a crush on you Neo ;--)

dcolin

November 29, 2009 - 9:32 pm EST

Neo can speak for himself.

Dan my question is very straight forward.
Certainly not threatening.
You should be proud of your position on these issues.
Set an example for others.

danagain

November 29, 2009 - 10:32 pm EST

Yes Neo can speak for himself and has for years, but since you asked me too.......

"Obama was born in Kenya and is not an American citizen."

Nope, he was born in Hawaii and 9/11 wasn't an inside job. His father had an interesting life, lots of women:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama,_Sr.

Obama is a closet radical Islamist who would be o k with them taking over America and turning it into a theocracy

Nope, he's just a radical liberal ok with taking over America's health care system and energy production. But he won't have Michelle, Sasha & Malia facing Mecca each day. There are enough Muslims in the world involved with proselytization.

Obama is a Communist/Marxist who would change our government to that if he could.

Nope, not a communist, but will change our govt. to a European style nanny state if he can. That depends upon but a handful of senators. We'll see.

dcolin

November 29, 2009 - 10:39 pm EST

Ok Neocon

How about you

dcolin

November 29, 2009 - 10:43 pm EST

"Nope, he's just a radical liberal ok with taking over America's health care system"

I certainly hope so.

At least medical payments.
I'm a single payer guy.

danagain

November 29, 2009 - 10:54 pm EST

"I'm a single payer guy."

Thanks for the honesty. That's because you and other govt. dependent wannabees, possibly Mrs. Colin too, believe that it is the role of govt. to take care of your needs and wants. It's pathetic many citizens believe that govt. can do this, just like those waiting in line for Obama money. Google "Canada wait time"....don't even mention health care....and see what you find. Did you teach your Colin offspring to depend upon govt. for everything in life?

dcolin

November 30, 2009 - 10:33 am EST

"That's because you and other govt. dependent wannabees, possibly Mrs. Colin too, believe that it is the role of govt. to take care of your needs and wants."

Absolutely.

Never worked a day in my life.
Proud of it.

Thank God for great Americans like you keeping our country going.

dcolin

November 30, 2009 - 2:46 pm EST

"Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman also backs the idea. In his latest New York Time column, Krugman says "the federal government could provide jobs by ... providing jobs," in much the same way the New Deal put Americans to work during the Great Depression."

Who to listen too Krugman or danagain, Sawdust, Neocon

I choose Krugman.

But you guys probably consider him a Commie

Of course just a Nobel prize.

Dan,

You were distributer of the year.

danagain

November 29, 2009 - 11:09 pm EST

http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/10/15/waittimes-fraser.html

dcolin

November 29, 2009 - 10:50 pm EST

"His father had an interesting life, lots of women"

I have no idea what this has to do with anything.

However. Good for him.

Take over energy? Really

danagain

November 29, 2009 - 10:55 pm EST

Really, check out the House bill, Google is your friend.

dcolin

November 30, 2009 - 12:00 am EST

No.

The Government may regulate.
But they will not run/own thew means of production.

Just like Health care.

They will pay but won't own hospitals, medical practices etc.

You know that.

mamaboilermaker

November 30, 2009 - 2:47 am EST

At what point does regulation become ownership? If somebody else tells you what you can/cannot do with your property, and does it extensively enough, then they might as well own it. If the government sets your prices, policies, market participation, etc., then they effectively own your business.

I believe somebody said that people who give up freedom for security end up with neither?

dcolin

November 30, 2009 - 10:50 am EST

mamaboilermaker

Absolutely.

I'm with you.

Lets do away with all regulations and government programs.
Lets start with smoking on airplanes.
Everything.

Have at it.

Give me your list.

dcolin

November 30, 2009 - 10:56 am EST

"European style nanny state"

What might that be.

neocon

November 30, 2009 - 6:14 am EST

Crushes come and crushes go... I want my Canuck back. :]

neocon

November 30, 2009 - 6:58 am EST

No, I never said Obowma was a radical muslim.

I said He was a closet muslim who has sympathy for the radicals.

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