*** House Debate on Health Care Bill *** thread 4

[annabanana]

Thread #1: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8737489&mesg_id=8737489
Thread #2: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8737716&mesg_id=8737716
Thread #3: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8738183&mesg_id=8738183

Cspan: http://www.cspan.org/Watch/C-SPAN_wm.aspx

twitter:
http://twitter.com/HouseFloor
http://twitter.com/wonkroom

[annabanana]

1. Anyone ready to guess when they will bring it to a vote?

(I think we just may HAVE it!)

[dmr]

3. Here's a link to a thread saying they believe they have it

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x6953263

[dmr]

2. What is the name of the Madam Speaker?

I don't recognize her, but she is beautiful.

She reminds me of my old friend, Shari.

[ncteechur]

5. belafonte?

[annabanana]

4. Miller, Chairman of the Education & Labor Cmtee

One of the authors of the bill. They are giving more time to the heavy weights.

[givemebackmycountry]

6. Our friend John Avarosis @ Americablog.com says....

The final vote will come about 9pm eastern -

[Parker CA]

7. Fingers crossed and knocking on wood. We're getting closer....

[annabanana]

8. Tom Price ('pig - Ga) What a massive pile of lies he's telling up there.

How the hell can they get up there and just lie in that baldfaced way?

[LLStarks]

9. Virginia Foxx again. LOL. nt

[RoccoR5955]

17. Foxx is an idiot! Effective 70% unemployment my buttocks!

Yep, the clown said that. Someone should send her a quarter and a clue.

Sorry for insulting idiots around the universe.

[Sky Masterson]

10. Not the Foxx Twit

Jeesus...She is dumber than Bachmann

[Graybeard]

12. Crazy as a f*ckin' bedbug.

People actually vote for her?:crazy:

[Kdillard]

11. Virginia Foxx needs to go .

[RoccoR5955]

18. She needs a checkup from the neck up! n/t

[annabanana]

13. Listening to Repugs trying to claim that the astro-turfing teabaggers

as "just regular Americans" is laughable

[flpoljunkie]

14. C-Span: Speaker Pelosi will be speaking shortly on the House floor.

[quiet.american]

22. Thanks for the heads up! nt

[annabanana]

15. All the fear mongering, all the misstatement of facts, will not

make their arguments correct.

[annabanana]

16. It's nothing but money money money with these guys...disgusting . . n/t

[Sky Masterson]

19. You Lie!!

Joe Wilson

[janx]

20. I know...

:rofl: I can't see that guy or his name without remembering that!

[d_b]

21. when is the vote?

[RoccoR5955]

23. rumor has it, around 9p.m. Eastern n/t

[d_b]

24. Nice

should be a good freakshow up until then, perhaps even worse after.

[jenmito]

30. The "Schedule Update" on C-Span read that it will likely be at midnight E.T. n/t

[KoKo]

34. Yep..C-Span says a Midnight Thingy...done in dark hours/CNN Says Immenent!

Sheesh!

[quiet.american]

25. Pelosi: Today we will pass the Affordable Healthcare for America Act!

[janx]

27. She seems fairly confident... n/t

[gateley]

31. I heard a couple of "experts" say if she isn't sure she's got

the votes, she won't bring it to the floor, so she probably IS confident. :7 :hi:

[RoccoR5955]

26. A couple of inconsistancies I have noticed.

The RepubliCONS keep stating that:
1) the bill will raise taxes, by 800B, 700B, 1T dollars... Which is it?
2) the bill's length is 800, 1000, 2000 pages... Which is it?

They have not gotten together to get their lie straight. You can tell that it is fiction, when they all state something against it, and the number is different.

[dmr]

38. This is why they run up the deficits, they can't count. n/t

[annabanana]

28. It sure sounds like they've got it, doesn't it?. . n/t

[KoKo]

35. Let's hope they "Pull a Bush" and ram through Strong Public Option in Dead of Night

at MIDNIGHT!

Although...I have to say after watching years of these votes....I'm giving to much to our Dems to pull a DeLay and do what he and Bush/Cheney/Rummy did.

Still...I have a sliver of hope yet...that they LEARNED from their YEARS in the WILDERNESS!

Thanks for this thread! It means a lot to continue the legacy of DU with a Proper Running Thread! :hi:

[rusty charly]

39. For reference purposes:

http://tinyurl.com/yhh39zj

[KoKo]

98. Thanks...is this you "Kathy?" If so...good to hear from you.

Perspective...

[rusty charly]

99. No.

[annabanana]

29. The guy who made sure that the pre-existing condition clause will

be stricken as soon as the bill is passed is speaking now.

[Muttocracy]

32. Castle from DE or the previous guy?

I just got online - thanks for the links.

[annabanana]

33. previous - (guy from Ct. )

[Sky Masterson]

36. The great white hope lady!!

Lynn Jenkins :eyes:

[annabanana]

37. What a horrible,nasal voice she has...n/t

[Va Lefty]

40. Anyone know when/if they will vote on this bill?

[jenmito]

41. Should be midnight ET.

[Va Lefty]

44. Thanx for the info

[annabanana]

42. John Kline is channeling the Chamber of Commerce now. . n/t

[rhett o rick]

43. What determines when they vote? nt

[annabanana]

45. Well.. when there is no more time to "yield" to any distinguished

members.. Then voting on two amendments..THEN they vote on the bill.

[BlueIdaho]

47. Bring it on!

[rhett o rick]

48. Thank you anna. nt

[tblue]

46. Go, Sistah Clarke!!!

[tblue]

54. Oh no! NOT Bwaaaachman!!!

[annabanana]

49. Andrews from NJ just did a rousing address.. (to applause)

[Cleita]

50. Get out the shovels!

I have never heard more bullshit and outright lies all in one place, all in one afternoon. I don't think even Hercules can clean up the shit left behind in the House chamber today.

[Sky Masterson]

51. Bachmann...eeww

:evilgrin:

[annabanana]

52. It's CRAZY MICHELLE!!

What a maroon.. what a rabble rouser..

[Habibi]

53. Nice lei, Michelle.

[tblue]

55. That was lame. (lei'm?)

[Habibi]

56. Actually, I was relieved she was so, uh, succinct.

I was expecting an unhinged tirade.

[tblue]

57. Me, too. I was bracing for 5 minutes of hate.

[Muttocracy]

61. was that really a lei, as in a shot at Obama?

grrrrr

[annabanana]

58. Dan Burton is poor mouthing the US now.. that's the only thing

they have.

[annabanana]

59. Mr. Owens.. The NEW rep for NY's 23rd is speaking now!!

Welcome to the Big Show, guy!

[tblue]

60. Owens had me worried for a second. Talking about jobs (which is the Repub mantra of the day)

[Muttocracy]

64. it was great because he made such a strong argument for taking it off small businesses! nt

[RoccoR5955]

62. Here comes sanctimonious Boner! n/t

[janx]

65. This is the THIRD time Boehner has used this tactic!

:rofl:

[annabanana]

67. He's asked it of EACH chair tonight. . n/t

[janx]

74. Who the hell elected that guy?!

He's a JOKE!

[annabanana]

76. Diebold . . . n/t

[annabanana]

66. HEY! He's asking the same question AGAIN.. He's asked it

THREE TIMES TODAY and he's been answered the SAME WAY each time.

[RoccoR5955]

68. That's because he has nothing REAL to say! n/t

[tblue]

69. Maybe he'll understand this:

[quiet.american]

73. Why don't they point out to Man-Tan that demanded guarantee = circumvention of democracy?nt

[tblue]

63. Orange you glad it's BOEHNER?

[RoccoR5955]

70. It's BONER, and don't you forget it! n/t

[POAS]

71. His favorite flavor of kool-aid!

[tblue]

82. His favorite color of spray tan.

[rhett o rick]

86. Or kool aid coming thru his pores. nt

[annabanana]

72. Garamendi, the NEW Calif. rep (progressive) is speaking his first time

too.

[WinkyDink]

75. Where were these "Republican plans" from 2001--2008???? Filthy liars.

[Kdillard]

77. They mean the plan to screw up Medicare like with Medicare pt D

[WinkyDink]

78. And no competitive bidding. And NOW they're oh, SO concerned about the DEFICIT.

[RoccoR5955]

79. Every RepubliCON has said that the bill would raise taxes...

and the amount that it raises taxes keeps going up and up and up. WTF is with this?

[WinkyDink]

81. They mean the rich will have to pay more.

[annabanana]

80. Jim Jorden, Ohio 4th-R

Has his eyes on the future... He sees himself as a major national figure.

[LLStarks]

83. Moran is such a moran. nt

[tblue]

84. How will we leave our children anything if they're dead? Kids need healthcare, too.

[WinkyDink]

85. They don't mean YOUR children! They mean THEIR heirs.

[Parker CA]

87. Sam Farr: "Combat those fear mongers out there!! Vote YES!!" Excellent.

[Habibi]

88. Short and to the point.

Yes indeed!

[RoccoR5955]

89. Inglis... Circular logic against the bill.

Unfreainreal!

[annabanana]

91. logic has NEVER been their longsuit. . n/t

[POAS]

92. Actually seemed to argue

for higher penalties for not enrolling in a health plan.

[Habibi]

90. Has Grayson gotten up to speak at all today?

I've been watching off and on and haven't seen him.

[Parker CA]

93. Debate on Stupak ammendment beginning now. Ten mins per side.

[annabanana]

94. Here comes Stupak . .n/t

[janx]

95. YEP. n/t

[annabanana]

96. NEW THREAD UP!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x8739157

[Kdillard]

97. Come on please defeat this dumb amendment.