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kahless
09-09-2009, 07:13 PM
Did he not have the speech before hand? That was the impression I got when I first heard it and believed he should have responded point by point since the viewer will believe his response is to an older plan. (pre-recorded earlier)

Obama is a tough act to follow so it is an up hill battle for anyone.


"Good evening. I'm Dr. Charles Boustany, and I'm proud to serve the people of Louisiana's Seventh Congressional District. I'm also a heart surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, during which I saw first-hand the need for lowering health care costs.

"Republicans are pleased that President Obama came to the Capitol tonight. We agree much needs to be done to lower the cost of health care for all Americans. On that goal, Republicans are ready – and we've been ready – to work with the President for common-sense reforms that our nation can afford.

"Afford is an important word. Our country is facing many challenges. The cost of health care is rising. Federal spending is soaring. We're piling huge debt on our children. And families and small businesses are struggling through a jobless recovery, with more than 2.4 million private-sector jobs lost since February.

"It's clear the American people want health care reform, but they want their elected leaders to get it right. Most Americans wanted to hear the President tell Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Reid and the rest of Congress that it's time to start over on a common-sense, bipartisan plan focused on lowering the cost of health care while improving quality. That's what I heard over the past several months in talking to thousands of my constituents.

"Replacing your family's current health care with government-run health care is not the answer. In fact, it'll make health care much more expensive. That's not just my personal diagnosis as a doctor or a Republican; it's the conclusion of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office – the neutral scorekeeper that determines the cost of major bills.

"I read the bill Democrats passed through committee in July. It creates 53 new government bureaucracies, adds hundreds of billions to our national debt, and raises taxes on job-creators by $600 billion. And, it cuts Medicare by $500 billion, while doing virtually nothing to make the program better for our seniors.

"The President had a chance tonight to take government-run health care off the table. Unfortunately, he didn't do it.

"We can do better, with a targeted approach that tackles the biggest problems. Here are four important areas where we can agree, right now:

"One, all individuals should have access to coverage, regardless of preexisting conditions.

"Two, 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.

"Three, we can provide assistance to those who still cannot access a doctor.

"And, four, 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.

"We do have ideas the President hasn't agreed with. We're grateful the President mentioned medical liability reform, and we hope he's serious. We need to establish tough liability reform standards, encourage speedy resolution of claims, and deter junk lawsuits that drive up the cost of care. Real reform must do this.

"Let's also talk about letting families and businesses buy insurance across state lines. I and many other Republicans believe that that will provide real choice and competition to lower the cost of health insurance. Unfortunately, the President disagrees.

"You can read more about all these reforms at healthcare.gop.gov. These are common-sense reforms we can achieve right away – without destroying jobs, exploding the deficit, rationing care, or taking away the freedom American families cherish.

"This Congress can pass meaningful reform soon to reduce some of the fear and anxiety families are feeling in these very difficult times. Working together in a bipartisan way, we can truly lower the cost of health care while improving quality for the American people.

"I'm Dr. Charles Boustany. Thanks for listening."

Anti Federalist
09-09-2009, 07:15 PM
The Stupid Party self destructed?

The hell you say?!:rolleyes:

dr. hfn
09-09-2009, 07:15 PM
lol i hope they continue killing themselves! neocon noobs!

jmdrake
09-09-2009, 07:16 PM
Cliff notes version? I can't bear to waste my time watching any of these clowns. Did the GOP response not bring up the new healthcare mandate that Obama has flip flopped on?

muzzled dogg
09-09-2009, 07:16 PM
right tho

speciallyblend
09-09-2009, 07:20 PM
lol i hope they continue killing themselves! neocon noobs!

+1

phill4paul
09-09-2009, 07:21 PM
The Stupid Party self destructed?

The hell you say?!:rolleyes:

^^^

jmdrake
09-09-2009, 08:42 PM
Reading what Dr. Boustany, it's a pretty good response. I wish he had mentioned the mandate though.

Liberty Star
09-09-2009, 08:44 PM
I just heard first few sentences from the surgeon with 20 years exp, it seemed like he was also making the case for health care reform, lowering costs etc, only he wanted the "sensible" health care reform. Republicans have lost their bearing on their own and would have nothing if Obama stopped giving them few gifts here and there. Michael Steele would drive the party down to ground way things are going.

james1906
09-09-2009, 08:44 PM
Should have went with Paul. He has name recognition, and Dems would stick around to see what he has to say. Of course, RP will mention us wasting money overseas, and Mitch McDumbass won't allow it.

kahless
09-09-2009, 09:50 PM
I wish he had mentioned the mandate though.

You have a captivated audience just waiting for the Republican response and here was a perfect missed opportunity where they could have hit back hard.

He could have said something to effect of penalizing poor Americans in an already bad economy. Obama did mention he would help those that cannot afford it but I suspect it will be like every other state health care plan. Like you must not have had insurance in the past 12 months or really low income limits. In other words most poor people will be penalized and still not have health care.

Thrashertm
09-09-2009, 10:06 PM
The mainstream GOP needs to confront the notion that health care is a right and entitlement. They seem to fear taking this head-on, because they are in fact big government conservatives like Bush. They'd sell out and vote for anything to win re-election.

RM918
09-10-2009, 12:13 AM
The mainstream GOP still hates Ron Paul. Nothing's changed.

Reason
09-10-2009, 12:21 AM
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RideTheDirt
09-10-2009, 12:44 AM
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Ron Paul's ballot?!:eek:

Live_Free_Or_Die
09-10-2009, 12:56 AM
The GOP does not reflect the principals of founding fathers..... yet

Bman
09-10-2009, 01:30 AM
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss324/Civilradiant/Educated.jpg

I like that.