Why wasn’t THIS Townhall on TV?
Maxine Waters, Congresswoman of Los Angeles, CA, recently held this townhall meeting on Health Care Reform. No angry protesters, no gun-toting haters, no disrespectful outbursts. To a packed hall, Maxine gave a reasoned, informative talk on why Single-Payer (HR 676) is off the table, and why she supports the Public Option.
I agree with her.
Here's how a townhall meeting should be held, and how the audience should conduct itself. Watch all three videos as the questions from the audience are just as important to understanding this issue.
Oh, and the reason there's no psycho talk from the audience? Well...there are no citizens there with talking points from the health insurance industry, Republicans or right-wing talk show hosts. No big media coverage either. Besides, Maxine would not tolerate it. Something to think about...
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I welcome your thoughts on this...
I agree with her.
Here's how a townhall meeting should be held, and how the audience should conduct itself. Watch all three videos as the questions from the audience are just as important to understanding this issue.
Oh, and the reason there's no psycho talk from the audience? Well...there are no citizens there with talking points from the health insurance industry, Republicans or right-wing talk show hosts. No big media coverage either. Besides, Maxine would not tolerate it. Something to think about...
Q & A SESSION
I welcome your thoughts on this...
Posted by desertgurl at 8/25/2009 12:30 AM 
Categories: politics and government (u.s.)
Tags: public option politics white house single payer congress barack obama hr676 government health health care reform maxine waters
Categories: politics and government (u.s.)
Tags: public option politics white house single payer congress barack obama hr676 government health health care reform maxine waters
Good stuff, a change, need to finish watching. I was watching MSNBC running McCain's town hall, they're getting somewhat smoother in their propaganda spew. Still noxious stuff. I watch what I can stomach because I feel it is important to know your opponent (enemy).
It continues to amaze me that people seem to consciously choose to be so short-sighted and small minded. Sorry, I should have focused on the positives of Rep. Waters meeting. (going to go finish)
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Yep. I need a break from the garbage too. That's why I'm trying to post positive info. They really ARE lost in space...
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I loved watching Maxine's "Town Hall" ... thank you for posting it!
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I posted this piece with you in mind.
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I love this lady. She is the first person that Has made sense of the American System for me as an outsider. In the UK we have two options...the National Health service which is very good and for those that want it the Private Health Care (like yours with insurance)...as a Diabetic I get the very best of care in Scotland's Health Service...can't praise them enough as they saved my life.
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I love her too, David. We grew up in the same town. Maxine truly cares about the people, knows her stuff and will go toe to toe with the best of them. I have a feeling we will end up with a system like yours. By this time next year, I hope to say I can praise our system too.
I'm curious about your system...do the doctors recommend medication for your condition, or do they recommend alternative methods?
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