People or Party?

All right, I know I promised to try and keep this about economics, however, this topic has weighed so heavy on me and relates directly to my last blog so much that I have to post it. That in mind, here it is:

Simple question. Do you support the people, the better good, and so on, or do you support your political party? Many people claim both but here is the proof that this is far from the case.

"ObamaCare." We all know what it is by now. Many people hate it, myself included, but some people do like it. What does this mean? Absolutely nothing, at least not by itself.

In what I can only see as being the worst display in the history of the United States of political groups voting only for their parties and not for the people, a bill was turned down offering aid to those who responded to the terrorist attacks that rocked this country to its core on 9/11.

These men are heroes - they risked life and limb, climbed into crumbling buildings in what was a suicide mission for many, all in the hopes of saving at least one more life. Few can argue that these men and women deserve more credit than any of us. Unfortunately, those who made it out alive were far from alright. Many are now dealing with complications from their heroic efforts.

Thus a bill was proposed by the democratic party. This bill aimed to give free health care to these brave souls. People who are now suffering and dying because they selflessly threw themselves into the fire so others may live. Wow, the Democrats are doing something great, right?

Well that depends. Some may say we need to stop government spending, and by God do we ever. However, if we can pass health care that will help illegal immigrants, denying these heroes health care is far from acceptable. This is still not the main issue.

In a move that we can have come all but expect from the Democrats they put in a clause, BIG surprise, right? The main clause; a suspension of the rules. This means that Republicans would be unable to offer amendments to the bill. What the...well I don't feel the need to finish that.

If the Democrats really care so much about those this bill would help, then why would they make it so controversial and difficult for Republicans to pass? Once again the Democrats display an obvious hidden agenda. If they could get their heads out of their left-winged asses and work for the people like they are HIRED to do, this bill would likely have passed.

However, all blame is not to be placed on the Democrats here. The Republicans, in almost no time at all and in an overwhelming majority instantly shot down the bill. Their reason was not for anything in the bill. It was merely that they could not offer an amendment. OK, damn those Democrats for trying to tie your hands. But really? You will get your stupid right-winged panties in a bunch over this so much that you will deny the bravest and most honorable people in this country the ability to get the care they not only need, but deserve more than the president himself ever has? How dare you care about your tiny ELECTED group so much more than the people you were elected to protect and serve?!

Both parties gave these amazing US citizens a gigantic F.U. but we have no problem offering health care to those who do nothing but leech off society. It's a sad day to be an American and an even sadder day for those denied the benefits they deserve. America will not get better until we abolish political parties.

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