50 million Americans with no health care; tens of millions with coverage they can barely afford; most insured Americans one health crisis away from disaster.

Yes, this is why we should trust the Republicans and Blue Dogs and do nothing. Because the "world's greatest health care system" is just shiny.

But what really pisses me off is that Obama has always said, and the Democrats continue to say: If you have health care coverage now, and you are happy with it, you can keep it. Period. Of course, the opponents of reform (who place political power and profit far, far above the health and well-being of the American people) are spreading the fear that this is a lie. They are telling people the government will take over their heath care, make decisions for them (Sorry, Bob and Sue, but Grandma's rheumatism is a bit costly; she's got to go), that the coloreds will move in next door.....

Oops sorry. Wrong scare tactics. But the same philosophy: Play upon fear with lies and let people's worst instincts do the dirty work. Anything to keep the money flowing.