Democratic Rep.: ‘Republicans Want You to Die Quickly’

Geeze !! I predict a major tirn over in representation come election time. What a bunch of kindegartners. That is BOTH Republicans and Democrats. STOP calling names and pitching fits and get moving on health care. Come on guys and gals. Earn that free (or basically free) healthcare.

Why should Grayson apologize? All the crap the repubs have pulled just in the last nine months has been shocking and appalling. Remember when it was said that democrats were “trying to kill grandma”, among other things? Repubs always get in a huff and demand apologies when democrats say or do something they deem insulting, but when they do the same thing it’s altogether different. Besides, what Grayson says is true! If health care reform fails, don’t get sick because insurance companies won’t care if you’re democrat or republican!!

ABC- Lets not forget this idiot said the “US military is a treasonous organization” the Anti Defamation League is a “crazy racist institution” and that John McCain is a “crazy cancer-ridden dishonest madman”..Just another far left kook.

Never ever again label the Republicans fear mongers. This democrat jerk is pushing fear and doom and gloom and mistrust and his supposed superior intellect all at the same time. He thinks he knows better than 70% of the population knows what we want.

It is no secret that Congressman Grayson is mentally unbalanced.
Will the Punch report on how Nevada doesn’t have to pay for their Obamacare? That Nevada and 3 other states — Baucus bought the votes — will get 100% coverage of their ballooning Medicaid/Obamacare. Nevada has no state income taxes, but they will get their Obamacare paid for by shifting all the cost to other states.
Every state will have their cost share increased so Dirty Harry can fund his corrupt children into public office.
Why does Mississippi — which has an income tax – have to pay for Medicaid in Nevada – which has no income tax.
Because Baucus is a corrupt.

You just have to ignore ignorant people. Oh, and just so you know, even if the illegals get “free” healthcare, they will still use the ED! Medicaid folks use it as the primary care physician and always have!

Apologize? Republicans were willing to let American car companies fold … 3 million workers and their families GONE. Now comes how quickly they’re setting up our deaths. How many do they think they can quickly knock off? Say … 5 – million? If NON-Republicans don’t “quickly” stand up for our country … our lives, this country will “quickly” be gone in two … three years.

I am 70 yrs old and I don’t care which way health reform goes. I want health care reform, but the truth is that the government does not know what to do with it. Public plan or not, who cares. I have never seen the government do anything that has not been a total mess. They put ‘something’ into law and turn it over to others to run. That is where it goes to pot. Those people don’t have the details correct and the more new rules they make the worse things will get.

Lawmakers lack the understanding as to what bothers the public. Whatever health care reform they put in, who cares. When it is in, that is when it counts. Bottom line for people, can I get the care I need and will the cost be reasonable? The ‘plan’ must not break the government and it must not raise taxes. Have someone guarantee that ‘our’ data will not be compromised. Planning to say I’m sorry for mistakes down the line is not going to get it. Think people, think.

special exemption for payment of healthcare in nevada, mich, rhode island and another state( cant remember). that ought say it all, we are going to pay for harry reids constiuients healthcare.if this garbage bill passes and gavin newsom becomes govenor of california, im done working in california, ill move to nevada and milk the system. this is outrageous.

I believe that to be true. Many republicans would rather see many of us fall over dead. The more money left for them. I think some democrats also feel that way but the republican party is far worse, more cold and heartless beyond comparrison.

They expect an apology because dems passed a resolution the against the idiot that yelled at the president. Most all Republicans voted no to the resolution.
They also said he should not have to apologise. They want to play dirty, then cry foul when a Democrate is speaking the truth. Unlike the idot that yelled at Obama.

Joe Wilson is an ignorant buffoon. Alan Grayson is a hero who speaks the truth to Republican yahoos. No comparison. DO NOT apologize congressman!!!

Where is the apology for disrespecting the office of the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES by saying President Obama is a threat to all HUMANITY. havent heard it yet.Republican hypocrites.

I am sick and tired of politics. I am in favor of neither party. I think they all should be voted out of office. I live in Florida, and I think Alan Grayson (who looks, thinks, and talks like a senior in high school), is an embarassment to this state.

prf..Republicans have gotten away with saying whatever they feel like?!!! What planet are you from? The rhetoric from the Left, think Pelosi, Reid, et.al., isn’t at all benign. CIA routinely lies to Congress; Obama called out on a lie about illegals and health care reform and the Left is outraged at the outburst not the President’s lie! How can you elect these people and say you love your country? Wake up to what’s about to happen.

THE REPUBLICANS FOR 8 FREAKIN’ YEARS PUSHED ALLLLLLL LEGISLATIONS THEY WANTED UNDER BUSH AND HIS LEGION OF DOOM FOLLOWERS. DID THEY EVER CARE WHAT THE DEMOCRATS THOUGHT OR WANTED??? NO!!! THEY JUST PUSHED EVERYTHING THROUGH WITH THEIR MAJORITY!! But now that the Dems are doing EXACTLY what they did all we get is “ooohhhh nooo, sweet baby Jesus, the democrats hate God and Obama is the Devil” blah blah blah BLAH!!
Well now the tables have turned. Get a taste of your OWN MEDICINE and SHUT UP!!

If the GOP can cry death panels, this guy can say his piece-what’s good for the goose is good for the gander

Since the GOP has never supported Medicad or Medicare, I think the guy is right, they do want Americans to die (in war, especially. Do they support anything that makes life and existence peaceful and pleasant. Why is life worth living when you are a GOP, tell me please. You can’t take money with you when you die so why not spend it up while you are living on healthcare if you want to and help (love) your neighbor as the Good Book says. Tea Party Libertians have taken on a task that the GOP is acting as if they own it, beware of the sheep in wolf clothing.
No apology needed, right now I am interested in how many apologies have the GOP racked up in talking directly about the President. Do anyone know? This GOP group is definitely a group of say what you want then say you are sorry and we secretly hope the damage has been done. Please someone tell me how many I am sorry have the GOP done and why do they pretend that they true to their values when they have none.
Come on Dem – get a spine, be the the lion and eat the sheep in wolf clothing.

First in response to “Republicans should use their assigned time to make a factual rebuttal of Grayson’s attack. Because currently the articulated Republican position is yes, IF you do not buy insurance you should die if you cannot afford healthcare. Seriously – what other plan have they put forward?” Posted by (: jhw539 | Sep 30, 2009 9:03:00 AM) If you would use your brain and look on-line and listen to speeches by republicans here are a few Ideas:
“We do need medical liability reform, and it needs to be real reform. We need to establish tough liability reform standards, encourage speedy resolution of claims, and deter junk lawsuits that drive up the cost of care.”
“Let’s also talk about letting families and businesses buy insurance across state lines. I and many other Republicans believe that will provide real choice and competition to lower the cost of health insurance.”
“All individuals should have access to coverage, regardless of preexisting conditions.”
“Individuals, small businesses and other groups should be able to join together to get health insurance at lower prices, the same way large businesses and labor unions do.”
“We can provide assistance to those who still cannot access a doctor.”
“insurers should be able to offer incentives for wellness care and prevention – something particularly important to me. I operated on too many people who could have avoided surgery if they’d simply made healthier choices earlier in life.” (Dr. Charles Boustany (R-LA))
JHW539 I have not heard one Republican say if you cant afford it then die! Stop fear Mongering! Am I allowed to use that term or do you Libs have that copy write protected so you can use it anytime you might not get your way. By the way Support for this Healthcare reform is at its all time low!

Republicans have called for an apology from the Florida Democrat, and have compared Grayson’s remark to Rep. Joe Wilson’s (R-S.C.) “You lie!” outburst.
But there’s a big a difference between the two floor statements. One was unprecedented — the president had never been called a liar by a member of Congress during an address in all of American history.
By contrast, charges that the opposition’s health care plan will kill people have been about as common on the House floor lately as resolutions naming post offices.

Well if nothing works, lie, lie,lie

A couple of points:
1. Saying that there would be no outrage of Hannity or Levine or Beck or Rush made a claim like Grayson’s is a moot point because none of those men are ELECTED officials, selected by the public to represent them at the federal level.
2. As a Republican, I do not want the sick to “die quickly” (if by that you mean get no treatment what-so-ever), and based on what I see from my Republican representatives, neither do they.
3. I believe that the choices you make lend to your success. While I am an avid supporter of charity services, I do not feel that successful (or even struggling) citizens should foot the bill for those who are destitute, simply because they are destitute. I feel that too much focus is placed on the “charity” of government programs and not NEARLY enough focus on programs that will genuinely advance these people beyond their circumstances.
4. For the record, my ideal reform would include:
a) tort reform
b) state-to-state competition
c) a complete, top-down examination and repair of the fraud and waste in the existing government-run/subsidized health programs
d) modification of the definition of “pre-existing condition”
e) NO “public option” or expansion of the existing options until “C” is completed.

Thank you Rep. Alan Grayson for saying what everybody already knew, i.e. that Republicans are whining and complaining about healthcare reform because they have no new ideas and they never cared about the existing problems during the inept Bush Administration. Republicans never cared about the poor or the uninsured. And I hope you never apologize to this band of GOP traitors, malcontents and racists.

The Dems AND the President have REFUSED to allow Republican reform bills. Senate Finance Commitee just blocked the requirement of identification for illegal immigrants to receive health care.

The repubs talked about “Death Panels” for months. So, come on, can’t you see Grayson’s sense of humor here, with a real sense of truth I must say. An to the repubs: the truth hurts I guess…

You want outrage from the Dem’s? Oh, okay. While I’m ROTFLMAO and losing an unnecessary 5lbs, I’m yelling to the Dem’s “He He He he he he, wooooo, you can’t say that, he he he!” Now how bout those death panel’s? “They wanna kill grandma!” Really, and they want an apology on the floor? Umm…scuse me? He wasn’t out of order, he didn’t speak out of turn, nor did he interrupt another speaker. But I’ll apologize and will do it in the voice of the chipmunks….I’m sorry, so sorry…….you feel that way! Now, how bout that! No plan = Don’t get sick!

The GOP wants an apology – and I think they have a good case.
But I find it hypocritical that they don’t also condemn one of their own members for calling the President an “enemy of humanity” last weekend – which should be a good recruiting tool for al-Qaeda.

justayreal:
The rich DO pay more taxes then the poor. For decades (since debate over the flat tax ended) our country has enjoyed a progressive tax system that ensures that the rich pay much more in taxes then the poor. The poorest in our society are exempt from paying taxes while the richest pay about 39 percent on income tax. Most everyone else falls somewhere in between.
Few republicans actually argue for the flat tax (that’s mostly libertarians). What republicans are against is raising that top tier of 39 percent even higher. I haven’t heard any republican – and I challenge you to name just one – who has argued that the poor and rich should pay equal tax rates.
By the way, it is a common misconception among the democrats that there is something wrong with being poor or middle class – there’s nothing wrong with it. Every society has poor people and most have rich people as well. The challenge is to ensure that the poor enjoy a comfortable lifestyle where they are as equally respected as the rich. Making the rich pay more taxes doesn’t further that goal.

What a clown!
Bottom line the gov is in a huge defict. It runs automotive, banking, insurance (AIG) and soon healthcare 7% of the GDP. Pays these executives millions when they tanked these sectors. Past result generally determine future…brace yourself.

You all have fallen into the trap that has been set up to put Americans under continual duress resulting in an oprtunity for a select few to gain even more wealth and control. Foolish little minds!

Tessa…..who gets welfare?…..it was over when Clinton signed the Welfare Reform in the 1990′s….what rock has you been living under, or who Lies you believe without checking out your facts. With Welfare REFORM and the shipping of well paying jobs overseas in the 1980′s….the two members that are working, are working for low-wages, and UNAFFORDABLE INSURANCE COVERAGE. I don’t know anyone who receives welfare of 900.00 and 300.00 in food stamps and if you know one, then that’s one, and do Not group All Americans into your misguided, misinformation that you received via the talking heads of the republican party and the likes of “fearmongers” Beck, Hannity and Rush.

Way to go Rep Greyson. Your comments are in no way inappropriate, in the manner and forum you have said them in, given similar statements on the floor by 3 Republicans lately (Not including Wilson’s clear breach of Decorum).
We need to push the public option all the way to a Senate Floor vote or filibuster.
Let the Republicans ‘kill this bill with a filibuster’ in the Senate if they can to set the stage for the upcoming 2010 elections.
The voters will then make it plainly clear what they think of the insurance companies and that they want the public option.
And, we will not have to worry about their charades anymore.
All aboard the train to filibuster!

Mr President,
I would like to report Congressman Grayson misrepresenting facts in the health care debate. Holding my breath and waiting for you to “call him out”.

I AM ONE OF THE PEOPLE YOU WANT TO DIE QUICKLY, WHAT A STATEMENT FOR YOU TO MAKE i AM AN OLD DEMOCRaT, BUT I WILL LIVE LONG ENOUGH TO HELP VOTE YOU OUT NEXT TIME. ENJOY IT WHILE YOU CAN

Absolutely not-no apology is in order. The shock & awe approach is about the only thing some people can understand. The republicans answer is “do nothing”. Right now the middle class is being squeezed out into poverty & soon none of them will have insurance. I bet the republicans tune will change in a decade or so when the wealthy are squeezed into becoming middle class & are the next in line to lose their health insurance. By not doing someting to fix a dying system they are only hurting themselves in the long run.

Just two more things to say: Freedom of speech AND Public Option is vital

This comment is ridiculous, insulting to anyone and ignorant. So if you have alternative ideas to government run everything you want people to die?! The american people and I would include this congressman’s constituents have different perspectives on the issue. He needs to apologize and walk away from this until he can act civil.

They don’t want anyone to die quickly. They just want to protect the billions of dollars going to all the players in health care. The money is lining the pockets of many people,(not necessarily the middle class workers) but the people at the top of the medical profession, the pharmaceutical companies, the medical supply people, who overprice everything beyond being reasonable, the insurance cos., and of course the lobbyists, who have to line the pockets of our “trusted” polititcians. The insurance companies just don’t want to pay the unreasonable costs of saving someones life. It’s all about the money.

I watched this entire speech including the portions leading up to the punch lines. It was clear from his tone that he was being humorously sarcastic. And, that it plainly clear from his unembarrassed post speech interviews (such as on CNN and MSNBC) when he spoke rather confidently about what he was conveying.
When you compare this to the recent similar speeches of the Republicans you notice a very different and serious tone in the delivery. Check out for instance:
1) Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite (R-Fla.) who said Dem plans would tell seniors to “drop dead.”
2) Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) who said Democratic plans for a public option would “kill people.”
3) Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) who said Dems’ proposals might “put seniors in a position of being put to death by their govt.” and,
4) Wilson who said “You Lie”
If they want to pass a resolution condemning this man, there is no doubt that all of the above Republicans qualify to be put on that resolution as well.
It looks to me as though the one very smart and confident Democrat finally ‘got with the program’ that the republicans have been using!

THAT”S THE REAL TRUTH, for 100 years Republican they never try to pass health care and If a republican was in the White House..we would wait for 100 more..Plus remember our nice BUNNING who’s told those out of Job that is tough Sh..! and he does not give a DAMM..Well when November come guess who will not give f…!