“I’m For It. But What Is The Reality Of It?”

[Valin]

The Federalist:

The reality of Obamacare is at odds with liberal aspirations

Mollie Hemingway

December 16, 2013

 

Professional and culture elites have long supported President Obamas health care plan. But that was before thousands of New York writers, opera singers, photographers, doctors and lawyers found out they were having their health insurance plans canceled. The new plans cost more and have far fewer options. You can read all about it in the New York Times article, With Affordable Care Act, Canceled Policies for New York Professionals.

 

One of the subjects of the piece goes so far as to say that had she known what was in store for her, she would have voted for Mitt Romney. Another says:

 

 

We are the Obama people, said Camille Sweeney, a New York writer and member of the Authors Guild. Her insurance is being canceled, and she is dismayed that neither her pediatrician nor her general practitioner appears to be on the exchange plans. What to do has become a hot topic on Facebook and at dinner parties frequented by her fellow writers and artists.

 

Im for it, she said. But what is the reality of it?

Im for it. But what is the reality of it?

 

If youre one of the many Americans who have opposed Obamacare all along, sentences like these might make you want to bash your head against the wall. Indeed, the entire piece is filled with data and anecdotes that will fill the average Obamacare opponent with rage or schadenfreude.

 

But could there be something in these lines that helps us bridge at least some of our divide?

 

(Snip)

 

But if Americans who are for it could work a bit more with the Americans who are asking what is the reality of it? we might be able to avoid some of the major mistakes weve made in recent years.

[righteousmomma]

Im for it. But what is the reality of it?

Perfect slogan for all post modern liberals. Realsville has collided with la la land -- a little too late.

[Valin]

Im for it. But what is the reality of it?

Perfect slogan for all post modern liberals. Realsville has collided with la la land -- a little too late.

The question is...will they have learned something/anything from this? Lets just say I have my doubts.

[righteousmomma]

Ditto.

.........While they fly off to second homes and exotic vacations for the "holidays" .........

[Valin]

Ditto.

.........While they fly off to second homes and exotic vacations for the "holidays" .........

The thing is, it is not just those who can afford this, I have some friends who are "progressive", and they think all their ideas need is a * tweek...a small adjustment, then all will be fine.

 

 

* More of the same