Republican Obstructionism
Observing from Canada we see Politics from two perspectives, Canadian and American political manoeuvres. This allows us to compare, evaluate and critique these Machiavellian designs intended to “slip one by the unsophisticated peasants.” Our politicians are very much similar, that is why we detest them as much as you do!
The Republicans in your country are very much “the Party of Fear.” This was demonstrated throughout the last Administration, i.e. “threat level Orange” and other manipulations coming to light, frighten them with an attack and we will maintain power, cynical in the extreme. The current debate on Health Care reform is a perfect example. A majority of The American People and lawmakers unquestionably agreeing this to be critical both economically and fiscally to the Nation, find rabid opposition with “very deep pockets” flooding the airwaves nationally attempting to “frighten the peasants” into opposition. Threatening “death panels” and other such nonsense to put fear into the hearts of vulnerable people, the retired and possibly ill informed that may be easily swayed.
The so called “public option” would be a boon to small and medium sized businesses, giving these employees health coverage, at a reasonable cost and removing any stress between boss and employee should the company not be able to afford the ever increasing costs they currently face. Rather than cancelling your employee’s health care due to cost, leaving them and their families unprotected. The employee’s family are protected, the relationship between employer and employee is less tense and one less cost is removed from “the cost of doing business.” Business in Canada love our health care system, partially for that reason.This is also a cost advantage economically when you and your trading partners have a level playing field.
There was a time when politicians of both parties would do what was best for the country, sadly that time seems to have gone. Someone else said once “The World is what we make of it.” What shall we make of our World?
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Republican Obstructionism
Observing from Canada we see Politics from two perspectives, Canadian and American political manoeuvres. This allows us to compare, evaluate and critique these Machiavellian designs intended to “slip one by the unsophisticated peasants.” Our politicians are very much similar, that is why we detest them as much as you do!
The Republicans in your country are very much “the Party of Fear.” This was demonstrated throughout the last Administration, i.e. “threat level Orange” and other manipulations coming to light, frighten them with an attack and we will maintain power, cynical in the extreme. The current debate on Health Care reform is a perfect example. A majority of The American People and lawmakers unquestionably agreeing this to be critical both economically and fiscally to the Nation, find rabid opposition with “very deep pockets” flooding the airwaves nationally attempting to “frighten the peasants” into opposition. Threatening “death panels” and other such nonsense to put fear into the hearts of vulnerable people, the retired and possibly ill informed that may be easily swayed.
The so called “public option” would be a boon to small and medium sized businesses, giving these employees health coverage, at a reasonable cost and removing any stress between boss and employee should the company not be able to afford the ever increasing costs they currently face. Rather than cancelling your employee’s health care due to cost, leaving them and their families unprotected. The employee’s family are protected, the relationship between employer and employee is less tense and one less cost is removed from “the cost of doing business.” Business in Canada love our health care system, partially for that reason.This is also a cost advantage economically when you and your trading partners have a level playing field.
There was a time when politicians of both parties would do what was best for the country, sadly that time seems to have gone. Someone else said once “The World is what we make of it.” What shall we make of our World?
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