News that the so-called liberal media didn't give you
By
-
To the editor:
Remember when Democrats returning to their home districts were greeted by protests targeting the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act that was branded "Obamacare" by the right wing echo chamber that pretty much controls AM talk radio and when voices of Democratic representatives at town meetings were drowned out by TEA Party types shouting such memorable things as, " Keep The Governments Hands Off my Medicare?"
So prevalent was terminology the right wing echo chamber used to describe the plan that it became known as "Obama care" and end of life counseling became "death panels," etc. The crowd showing up to demonstrate were inspired to do so primarily by right wing talk radio and by Fox News that did not hesitate to openly promote anti "Obamacare' rallies and you couldn't turn on a corporate newscast without having it as a featured story for many days if not weeks. Things are quite different now that a Republican overhaul of part of health care has been proposed.
Republican representatives have just returned from their home districts where they were greeted by truly grass roots demonstrations in opposition to Republican plans for privatization of Medicade and Medicare. In national polls over 80% of the population oppose the plan put forth by Paul Ryan and supported by almost all Republican representatives, a much higher percentage than ever opposed the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, but corporate media has all but ignored the story. Why? Could it be that news sponsored by health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies and other healthcare companies that would profit from privatization of Medicare and Medicaid is intentionally downplaying the story? Whatever the reason it's a shame because its a good one.
All over the country, Republican representatives got an ear full from their constituents but, as the people were acting more or less independently and had not been sent like flying monkeys of the wicked in the land of Oz by Fox News on a seek and destroy mission, it was done comparatively respectfully. Paul Ryan, author of the Republican plan, was in a position to face most intense questioning and in the best position to defend the plan but didn't fare very well.
The Republican congressman from Wisconsin expected good turnouts at town hall meetings in his home district but pretty much expected to be greeted as some sort of conquering hero returning from battles in the beltway. What he was greeted by was over capacity crowds, almost all of whom came to express serious concerns about his plan and jeer rather than to cheer for him.
In Kenosha, Ryan bombed. When he claimed that he was serious about balancing the federal budget someone in the crowd shouted,"Thats not what the Congressional Budget Office says" and the crowd cheered. When Ryan claimed his plan would save Medicare and Medicaid the packed room exploded with jeers and shouts of " liar."
When he claimed that he didn't want to replace Medicare with a voucher system but rather to give choices, a woman shouted," You can call it what you want but don't tell us that it is still Medicare."
When he claimed that taxes needed to be cut for corporations and the wealthy in order to create jobs, he was greeted with collective groans and one man yelled, "We've been cutting their taxes for 30 years and what did it get us? Outsourcing, and layoff notices."
When Ryan claimed he couldn't impose serious cuts on defense spending because troops were in the field in Iraq and Afghanistan the crowd started chanting, Bring Them Home."
The congressman kept spinning out what were supposed to be sure fire applause lines and they kept falling flat. One of the highlights of that particular session came when a retired insurance man named Bill Schroeder read a list of proposals for balancing the budget. "
Do not renew the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy" he began with to loud applause. The cheering continued as he proposed ending tax breaks for corporations that ship jobs overseas and grew louder when he said to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and bring the troops home and at some point the crowd came to its feet chanting, Let's elect him instead of Ryan."
Great story isn't it? Isn't it a shame that the so "Liberal Media" didn't see fit ti give it to you but has seen fit to bring you practically a mile by mile coverage of Palin's latest publicity campaign.
Sincerely,
Charles Leach
Lynchburg[[In-content Ad]]
Remember when Democrats returning to their home districts were greeted by protests targeting the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act that was branded "Obamacare" by the right wing echo chamber that pretty much controls AM talk radio and when voices of Democratic representatives at town meetings were drowned out by TEA Party types shouting such memorable things as, " Keep The Governments Hands Off my Medicare?"
So prevalent was terminology the right wing echo chamber used to describe the plan that it became known as "Obama care" and end of life counseling became "death panels," etc. The crowd showing up to demonstrate were inspired to do so primarily by right wing talk radio and by Fox News that did not hesitate to openly promote anti "Obamacare' rallies and you couldn't turn on a corporate newscast without having it as a featured story for many days if not weeks. Things are quite different now that a Republican overhaul of part of health care has been proposed.
Republican representatives have just returned from their home districts where they were greeted by truly grass roots demonstrations in opposition to Republican plans for privatization of Medicade and Medicare. In national polls over 80% of the population oppose the plan put forth by Paul Ryan and supported by almost all Republican representatives, a much higher percentage than ever opposed the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, but corporate media has all but ignored the story. Why? Could it be that news sponsored by health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies and other healthcare companies that would profit from privatization of Medicare and Medicaid is intentionally downplaying the story? Whatever the reason it's a shame because its a good one.
All over the country, Republican representatives got an ear full from their constituents but, as the people were acting more or less independently and had not been sent like flying monkeys of the wicked in the land of Oz by Fox News on a seek and destroy mission, it was done comparatively respectfully. Paul Ryan, author of the Republican plan, was in a position to face most intense questioning and in the best position to defend the plan but didn't fare very well.
The Republican congressman from Wisconsin expected good turnouts at town hall meetings in his home district but pretty much expected to be greeted as some sort of conquering hero returning from battles in the beltway. What he was greeted by was over capacity crowds, almost all of whom came to express serious concerns about his plan and jeer rather than to cheer for him.
In Kenosha, Ryan bombed. When he claimed that he was serious about balancing the federal budget someone in the crowd shouted,"Thats not what the Congressional Budget Office says" and the crowd cheered. When Ryan claimed his plan would save Medicare and Medicaid the packed room exploded with jeers and shouts of " liar."
When he claimed that he didn't want to replace Medicare with a voucher system but rather to give choices, a woman shouted," You can call it what you want but don't tell us that it is still Medicare."
When he claimed that taxes needed to be cut for corporations and the wealthy in order to create jobs, he was greeted with collective groans and one man yelled, "We've been cutting their taxes for 30 years and what did it get us? Outsourcing, and layoff notices."
When Ryan claimed he couldn't impose serious cuts on defense spending because troops were in the field in Iraq and Afghanistan the crowd started chanting, Bring Them Home."
The congressman kept spinning out what were supposed to be sure fire applause lines and they kept falling flat. One of the highlights of that particular session came when a retired insurance man named Bill Schroeder read a list of proposals for balancing the budget. "
Do not renew the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy" he began with to loud applause. The cheering continued as he proposed ending tax breaks for corporations that ship jobs overseas and grew louder when he said to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and bring the troops home and at some point the crowd came to its feet chanting, Let's elect him instead of Ryan."
Great story isn't it? Isn't it a shame that the so "Liberal Media" didn't see fit ti give it to you but has seen fit to bring you practically a mile by mile coverage of Palin's latest publicity campaign.
Sincerely,
Charles Leach
Lynchburg[[In-content Ad]]