How would you calm down the town halll protesters

[Capfrania]

I've talked to people from places like Canada or the UK. They seem really surprised by how long *I* generally have to wait for an appointment here in the US.

I don't know how long you have to wait, but I have relatives in Canada. They had horrible waiting periods. Weeks, months.

3 weeks for a broken arm. That didn't work out well.

[United Russian State]

Form an American KGB. Anyone who speaks out would be woken up in the middle of the night and force to say they commited a crime. Than kill him or her for the crime. That's what I would do if I was Mr. Obama!

[Farnhamia]

Form an American KGB. Anyone who speaks out would be woken up in the middle of the night and force to say they commited a crime. Than kill him or her for the crime. That's what I would do if I was Mr. Obama!

And what a relief that you aren't.

[Zoingo]

Umm...if you want the protesters to stop shouting about the bill, the most effective way to stop them from shouting is to simply defeat the bill, no problems and no complaints. Seriously, if that many Senators and that many House Reps are being yelled at and 'booed' by American civilians and protesters, you think they would want to listen and decide that if they vote 'yes' their term is over. It has already been seen that the American people are not stupid, and quite a few of them are familiar with the messy red tape and bureaucracy that is ingested into this 1000 page catastrophe. A majority are wondering why we can't have the same type of coverage that many in the government have: 40% paid by the government, 50% insurance companies, and 10% out of pocket.

But no, being politicians, they won't listen, and in retaliation, voters will choose Bag-o-Leaves as their next Congressperson.

Bag-O-Leaves FTW!

[Sibirsky]

I have to disagree. I know that most Americans really do not put healthcare reform in the category of "national emergency". People are truly more worried about the direction of the country then giving up what they have for something they don't know. Especially since the federals tend to screw up everything they touch.

Yes, this is also, true, healthcare is just one, very important topic, but it's the general direction the country is headed in as well.

You make is seem as though the country suddenly started heading in the wrong general direction because of Obama.

Well I'll let you in on a secret we've been keeping from you: The country has been headed in the wrong direction for so long the we've been lost the main road and fallen off the cliff long before Obama took over.

It' kinda like Obama got behind the wheel of a bus while it was falling off a cliff and have underwater and everybody expects him to save them all from falling off the cliff in the first place.

That make any sense?

No?

Exactly. It doesn't.

The country has been headed on the wrong track since November 22, 1963 imo. Obama is just expediting the process. And, I never said anything Obama in the post you replied to. Merely the wrong track.

[Marcuslandia]

11 million total. I'm sure some of em have health insurance.

I call bullshit. How can you even know that there are only 11 million?

The same way you KNOW the correct number is 15 million? It seems your clam isn't any more valid than his. (Less, actually.)

[Capfrania]

Yes, this is also, true, healthcare is just one, very important topic, but it's the general direction the country is headed in as well.

You make is seem as though the country suddenly started heading in the wrong general direction because of Obama.

Well I'll let you in on a secret we've been keeping from you: The country has been headed in the wrong direction for so long the we've been lost the main road and fallen off the cliff long before Obama took over.

It' kinda like Obama got behind the wheel of a bus while it was falling off a cliff and have underwater and everybody expects him to save them all from falling off the cliff in the first place.

That make any sense?

No?

Exactly. It doesn't.

The country has been headed on the wrong track since November 22, 1963 imo. Obama is just expediting the process. And, I never said anything Obama in the post you replied to. Merely the wrong track.

Since before that, I think, that just helped cement it.

[Capfrania]

11 million total. I'm sure some of em have health insurance.

I call bullshit. How can you even know that there are only 11 million?

The same way you KNOW the correct number is 15 million? It seems your clam isn't any more valid than his. (Less, actually.)

You're both wrong.

There's only one, his name is Bob, and I think it's an alias.

[Marcuslandia]

I've talked to people from places like Canada or the UK. They seem really surprised by how long *I* generally have to wait for an appointment here in the US.

I don't know how long you have to wait, but I have relatives in Canada. They had horrible waiting periods. Weeks, months.

3 weeks for a broken arm. That didn't work out well.

Ahh! Insight. Do these relatives have similar behavior traits to you? Do the local hospitals know them at all?

[Farnhamia]

11 million total. I'm sure some of em have health insurance.

I call bullshit. How can you even know that there are only 11 million?

The same way you KNOW the correct number is 15 million? It seems your clam isn't any more valid than his. (Less, actually.)

Clam? Kynchile got clams?

[Lunatic Goofballs]

I call bullshit. How can you even know that there are only 11 million?

The same way you KNOW the correct number is 15 million? It seems your clam isn't any more valid than his. (Less, actually.)

You're both wrong.

There's only one, his name is Bob, and I think it's an alias.

Oh shit! They know about Bob! Run Bob Run!

I'd like you to meet our new illegal immigrant, Fred.

[Capfrania]

I've talked to people from places like Canada or the UK. They seem really surprised by how long *I* generally have to wait for an appointment here in the US.

I don't know how long you have to wait, but I have relatives in Canada. They had horrible waiting periods. Weeks, months.

3 weeks for a broken arm. That didn't work out well.

Ahh! Insight. Do these relatives have similar behavior traits to you? Do the local hospitals know them at all?

I haven't met them since I was a child, but they've talked to other family members. Admittedly, it's been several years, since that occurance. Haven't heard anything lately.

[Marcuslandia]

Umm...if you want the protesters to stop shouting about the bill, the most effective way to stop them from shouting is to simply defeat the bill, no problems and no complaints.

Which would explain the large (percentage of the audience-wise), local turnout. Brings new meaning to "vocal minority".

Real effective legislative process. "Legislation by tantrum." Next time your kid acts up, THE thing to do is give him what he wants.

[Capfrania]

You're both wrong.

There's only one, his name is Bob, and I think it's an alias.

Oh shit! They know about Bob! Run Bob Run!

I'd like you to meet our new illegal immigrant, Fred.

11 (or 15) million and one...

[Capfrania]

Umm...if you want the protesters to stop shouting about the bill, the most effective way to stop them from shouting is to simply defeat the bill, no problems and no complaints.

Which would explain the large (percentage of the audience-wise), local turnout. Brings new meaning to "vocal minority".

Real effective legislative process. "Legislation by tantrum." Next time your kid acts up, THE thing to do is give him what he wants.

That's hardly the same. Congress is supposed to represent the will of the people, not lord over them.

[Dempublicents1]

Umm...if you want the protesters to stop shouting about the bill, the most effective way to stop them from shouting is to simply defeat the bill, no problems and no complaints.

Which would explain the large (percentage of the audience-wise), local turnout. Brings new meaning to "vocal minority".

Real effective legislative process. "Legislation by tantrum." Next time your kid acts up, THE thing to do is give him what he wants.

That's hardly the same. Congress is supposed to represent the will of the people, not lord over them.

And the people need to be able to get their points to their congressmen in a civil manner. Acting like a 3-year old should mean that you get treated like a 3-year old. The people who are in favor of health care reform and want to tell their congressman how to do it are just as much the "will of the people" as those who are against it and seek to drown out everyone else (or, for that matter, the people who are against it and actually act like adults about it).

[Reavani]

lots and lots of machine guns.

And maybe a tank, just for good measure.

[Antilon]

lots and lots of machine guns.

And maybe a tank, just for good measure.

You wanna give the protestors lots and lots of machine guns??? And a tank?

Hell, I'd protest for that!

[Zoingo]

Which would explain the large (percentage of the audience-wise), local turnout. Brings new meaning to "vocal minority".

Real effective legislative process. "Legislation by tantrum." Next time your kid acts up, THE thing to do is give him what he wants.

That's hardly the same. Congress is supposed to represent the will of the people, not lord over them.

And the people need to be able to get their points to their congressmen in a civil manner. Acting like a 3-year old should mean that you get treated like a 3-year old.

Just on the record, I can hardly see how this is a "Legislation by tantrum" when a solid majority of people are against this bill. This isn't Legislation by Majority, this is Legislation being force fed down American throats, and most are pushing back, concerned, and enraged that hardly anyone in Congress read all 1000 pages.

And we are supposed to act "civil"? The one thing that the people can't stand is to be talked down upon by their own representatives. How would you like for your Congressperson to say "Sorry, but we are better and understand the problem, your opinion against this matter is not important". The only "3-year olds" in this situation are the Congresspeople, wining about how the people that voted for them exercise their free speech in front of their noses.

Maybe Senator Mccaskill will have to use her "mother's voice" more often when addressing a crowd now.

[Capfrania]

And the people need to be able to get their points to their congressmen in a civil manner. Acting like a 3-year old should mean that you get treated like a 3-year old.

The Dogget booing only occurred after his declaration that he was voting on it no matter what his constituents said.

At Specter's meeting the protester was someone who was told he'd be allowed to speak prior to the meeting, but then not one of the selected few to be allowed during the actual meeting.

At others, those opposed are being barred from entry.

While some may just be a yelling crowd, all the meetings' circumstances are not all as black and white as you think.

What is the civil thing for people to do in these cases where they're not allowed to speak civilly or are told they'll be ignored anyway?

[Greed and Death]

I figured it out they would calm down if we gave them guns.
It isnt the right is agaist welfare, they jsut want to get welfare in the things they like.

[Kynchile]

Here is a Rep. from my town taking a boisterous question. And they wonder why they aren't respected by the people. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L3FnWNkIzU

[Capfrania]

lots and lots of machine guns.

And maybe a tank, just for good measure.

You wanna give the protestors lots and lots of machine guns??? And a tank?

Hell, I'd protest for that!

Hell, I'll start protesting too. I call drivers seat for the tank.

[Marcuslandia]

Just on the record, I can hardly see how this is a "Legislation by tantrum" when a solid majority of people are against this bill.

Since the majority is "solidly" against this bill, you MUST be able to post a link to bear out that contention. Otherwise you're just blowing hot air.

(HINT: Opinion pieces that make statements that you agree with does not constitute "proof". We need to see hard numbers.)

[Mad hatters in jeans]

I suppose a refreshing walk in the park or free tickets to a music festival nearby are totally out of the question?
okay okay sorry.
Maybe you could organise a giant game of snakes and ladders, it's most fun.