Can someone explain to me what Big Ed's agenda is on health care

[bigdarryl]

just asking because every time the Congress talks about a compromise like instead of a public option there now talking about offering in the heath care reform the same health care options Congress now enjoys guess what HE'S AGAINST THAT ALL SO. And whats this talk about waiting until the next midterm elections to get more democrats. YEAH!!!! Ed that,s a bright idea I'm I wrong on this?

[DrToast]

1. I'm sorry, but WHAT?

I cannot understand what you're saying.

[Botany]

2. because as it now the health plan will force the system to work ...

... through private for private insurance companies ...... millions of more customers
forced to pay the very companies that have caused all the problems.

From single payer to public option to trigger to hammer to codified law that will keep the
status quo making billions and the problem really will not be fixed.

[BanzaiBonnie]

5. Ed does prefer single payer

It was my understanding that if there is a STRONG public option and no trigger he would compromise that far. But if this thing is too skewed, we're screwed and he says just forget it this time. If it's not even something that can be fixed later, then why do something that is a total gift to the insurance companies.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

3. His plan, like all cable news wonks...

is to say whatever it is that he thinks will get him more viewers.

[Occam Bandage]

4. Like all TV talking heads, Ed's only agenda is increasing his viewership.

I have no idea what you're talking about, though.

[bigdarryl]

6. What I'M talking about is it seems this so called Progressive talk show

host is AGAINST every thing the Dem's in the Senate and Congress are trying to fight for.What I am afraid of is people like Big Ed are going to be the ones that talks us out of getting Health care Reform all together.He seems to not know how the Senate works your not going to get everything in any bill

[Occam Bandage]

7. Conflict and bombast sell better than patience and consensus do.

Big Ed's only goal--his only goal--is to say things that will keep the largest number of people watching through the next commercial break. If you don't like what he's doing, don't reward him by watching it.

[Oregone]

10. "is AGAINST every thing the Dem's in the Senate and Congress are trying to fight for"

So he is against a steaming pile of panda feces? Whats wrong with that?

[Berry Cool]

11. Yeah, you guys, 'cause you KNOW none of them have principles

or believe a word they say. :sarcasm:

[BlueGirlRedState]

8. I dunno

I quit listening to his radio show after you got all pissy about Obama and the Congress.

[polichick]

9. He wants the president to "show political courage" and fight for a good bill. nt

[Moochy]

12. SCREAM REAL LOUD

That seems to cover his agenda on pretty much any topic.

oh yeah and don't forget, folksy.

But yes, he does seem to prefer single-payer to a seriously compromised bill. I think that's a good position to take if you are in the negotiating business.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

13. Well now I understand why Obama may have been quiet on the public option.

If the Dems clued him in on expanding Medicare and Medicaid, then the public option may be a moot point.

[CTyankee]

14. I suspected something similar. I also suspect this medicare/medicaid expansion thing

has been quietly focus-grouped and the dems found significant public support for it in states where it really matters. We'll see how it turns out but I'd be surprised to find out I was wrong.

[spiritual_gunfighter]

15. Yet another Liberal thrown under the bus

I guess this happened weeks ago though.

[Phx_Dem]

16. Who cares what "Big Ed" thinks. I got so tired of his constant bitching,

I stopped watching him.