Thank heavens we have at least one citizen (Sean) who realizes and truly appreciates how blessed we all are to have Mr. Obama taking "good care of our future." Those bad, bad Tea Party folks just don't understand a good thing when they see "it"..... or shall we say, become victims of "it." As the old saying goes "....and this too shall pass..." -perhaps, but I perceive that the pain will linger for a long, long time.

Sean - there is something I really, really would like your opinion on only because I personally perceive it to be a BIG RED FLAG!! And that is OBAMA CARE WAIVERS - honey child. Who gets um and who doesn't? And, above all - what is/are criteria for waivers? The Worker Bees want to know!!!

As Ms. Pelosi mentioned at one point in her term something like: "....we gotta pass it so you will know what is in it..." Love it, love it, love it. Maybe it is in the "drinking water" - ya think??? Perhaps the drinking water numbs the tongue and throat to help get the Pelosi medicine down. One thing is for sure - apparently Ms. Pelosi (one of your favorite politicos) can claim, many, many waivers given to her constituents. Based on what? We The Worker Bees want to know!!! Doesn't it ring some sort of questionable bell for you?

I remain skeptical of anything the government decides it doesn't have to participate in - why should the President and Congress be exempt from that which is good enough for their subjects?

Lord Have Mercy Sean - I think there is no way this country could afford for every citizen the health care benefits the President and Congress gets. If, in fact, that were the goal of this Obama Care package - we are in even bigger financial trouble in the future than originally thought. But, I sense this is not the case. In fact, if the opposite were true - i.e. the President and Congress get the standard provided by the Obama Bill even for the average tax paying citizen - now that would be a "hoot" --- ehhhh - don't worry my darlings - it will never, ever happen if they have anything to do about it. Well - could be though--but then waivers would be used by the whole crew! :)

Regarding your "waivers" response and the Nancy Pelosi statement.... Oh, good grief Sean - Nancy Pelosi mean't exactly what she said - there was no taking anything out of so-called context. She said it, everybody listened to it and took it for what it was - sadly laughable!!! Waivers - special circumstances - waivers = I suspect so much hogwash! With the accolades you have bestowed upon President Obama and ex-Speaker Pelosi, I am absolutely "shocked" :) that your statement: "...I don't think there is any hidden agenda with the waivers.." and: "...They are applied to help correct some problems the bill may create in special circumstances.." again very vague presidential/congressional gobbledegook that when addressed will no doubt open a huge can of worms. I confess, I am a bit puzzled that you would put so much stock in this gobbledegook.

Sean, I think you're mistaken. If we are to get the same care the Pres + Congress get, they wouldn't have needed to exempt themselves from the law.

Bruce, bad assumption on your part. I think the government must be subject to the laws they pass, or they're inclined to pass bad laws. Eating your own dogfood makes you very aware of the problems with it. Just foisting it on other people makes it easy to handwave away any problems they have.

And so, my question is who, how, what and when were our worthy congressional folks given "immunization shots?" And then, since our world is changing so fast and our deep pockets are now rather shallow, perhaps the next "immunization shots" should be more focused with that understanding in mind. It is my "worker bee" perception, that we all (meaning not who, but ALL) need to come to the table and take a "hit" together even if it hurts..... Obviously there is no real immunity from what ails our great country and its great people ...and so the old immunity rules need to re-addressed and reconfigured accordingly - ya'll.

Sean - what exactly was wrong with the "Clinton health care doctrine" from where you stand- anything? And please - if we are going to direct our focus on the ERs in hospitals and the cost to our tax paying citizens - shall we focus not only on what (if you are familiar of course) the costis for millions if illegal immigrant folks to use that avenue consistently and but also to the lack of our ability to recover that cost from them in taxes which, of course, is nil and void. Some time in the near future I will share via my blog what my perspective is on slow, creeping socialism that drains the body and soul of meaning, creativity and spirit in Orwellian fashion and before we know it - we are State drones forever more. Yikes!!!

First and foremost - did you "read" the Clinton plan? Secondly, have you "read" the so-called Obama plan? If not, don't worry you are in plenty of good company even with the President!! Scary isn't it? As for Obama going down in history for signing the bill - yes he will and he will go down in history for far more than that - guaranteed before this dusty march is over. However, I don't think down the Actually, as you well know, it was the "like-minded thinkers in Congress that helped write it and vigorously "pushed" it through also without even reading it and admitted not doing so --YIKES!!! I am not sure about the "wow" factor in a Harvard education these days. Actually, I think they are overstepping their bounds and the next election results may actually shock the White House Administration with votes coming in from young, old and in between specifically focused on getting our country back on track and "cleaning house" if you will. I perceive that trying vigorously to silence the people of our great country by intimidation will backfire and for our sake, I hope it does.

And finally, your thoughts regarding "Mr. Soros" and any role you think he might be playing in the thick of things.

Good Grief! For get the fifth sentence in my above submitted response. Must have had a brain cloud moment. :)

Sorry darling, the "post card" reference is perhaps meant to insult one's intelligence. Too bad. Not a game I am interested in playing.

Oh shucks, one more note before I go, you sidestepped the need for "reading" a document/contract/etc. before signing. Just basics, don't cha think?

Can we take this back to the "NEED TO READ BEFORE SIGNING" - Documents/bills/laws- so very basic. Postage stamp size has absolutely nothing to do with the stark reality that those folks not only didn't read the document, but even laughingly bragged that they did not do so. Enough already!!! And, stop with the Fox/Tea Party garbaage- let us stick to the point on the table - not reading before signing any document coming to the table of the Congress and/or President with no desire to explain the depth and breadth of it's content - is stark negligence exacted upon the trust and faith of our people and our country. Then when citizens rightfully begin to question and raise concerns - they are met with vicious name calling and finger pointing to intimidate and quell their voices . Enough already!!!

Well darling - in direct response to "...Lorna, I don't read any bills that come out of Congress. I elect representatives to handle that. I trust the people I elect. If I don't, I don't vote for them again." This is exactly what the people are so enraged about. They feel very much as you do - So I guess there is going to be a lot of "not voting for them" on your part in 2012!!! Good grief I hope your action of not voting for the darlings in t he future is not misconstrued as you possibly being a member of the Tea Party!! Yikes!!! :)

Congratulations darling! Your faith and trust is admirable - no doubt about it. As for the 99.9% of the population not reading the bills - I specifically have pointed to the President and Congress not reading them-and I strongly consider that to be a tragedy. Congress/President (apples) and population(oranges)- as the old saying goes - please let us not mix apples and oranges.