Now that the Affordable Care Act, also known as “ObamaCare,” has gained 7.1 million participants, the conservative movement and the Republican Party continues to denounce the law, despite the fact that it gives millions of Americans the rights and benefits of health care, which will save hundreds of thousands of lives!
But it is very revealing that when ordinary citizens are asked how they feel about the Affordable Care Act, a vast number say they like the idea of it and its benefits.
But then if asked if they like “ObamaCare,” the same people get very defensive, saying they do not like to be told that they must have health care, or face a penalty, seemingly not realizing that there is no difference between the Affordable Care Act and “ObamaCare,” except that the President’s name is on the legislation, when discussed by the news media.
So what are the sad conclusions from this reality?
It is clear that there are millions of Americans, who have been fed a diet of lies and deception about “ObamaCare!”
It is also clear that disliking “ObamaCare,” is heavily based on pure, unadulterated racism, plain and simple! The hatred felt toward Barack Obama personally is beyond all reason, and is clearly based on the fact that he is African American!
It is also clear that millions of Americans are purely ignorant of what goes on in government, and are easily manipulated!
It is also clear that many Americans seem to think that they should have no responsibilities to obey a government that they do not trust, which is extremely disturbing! This is promoted by conservatives and the Republican Party, the sense of no faith in the ability of government to do anything, and be believed to be legitimate!
The whole concept that one has the responsibility to have health insurance and pay for it, is no different than the concept that all of us must pay our fair share of taxes; that we must obey the law; that we must be ready to defend our country if called upon through a future potential military draft; and that we have a social responsibility to help each other in any way that decent people should have, in a democracy that is designed to reflect the needs and desires of the population!
Exactly! If the ACA were nicknamed RomneyCare, they’d be lovin’ it! Such hypocrits!
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Jimmy Kimmel had a segment on his show one time, asking people on the street if they liked the ACA or ObamaCare. They loved the ACA but hated ObamaCare. Idiots didn’t know it’s the same thing! LOL!
That is precisely the point of this entry, Rustbelt Democrat!
Here’s the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx2scvIFGjE
I think it’s embarrassing at just how uneducated people are when it comes to law and politics. No wonder we wind up with people like Michelle Bachmann as representatives!
That video was entertaining, and embarrassing! And this is California, a “Blue” state. so imagine the “Red” states in the hinterland. Oh my god, the ignorance!