I Think I have Seen The Light
by Big Dog on Apr 1, 2010 at 07:09 Commentary
After much reflection and after reading resources provided by several of my commenters here I have come to the conclusion that I have been wrong about several things. I have taken the last ten days or so and read the health care law (PL 111-148) and see that it actually benefits more than it hurts. It has some things I do not care for but overall it is a good thing.
I have been reading some of President Obama’s initiatives and find that more and more I fall in line with what he proposes. I have issues with some of the things but for the most part I am in line with him on them.
I am still skeptical about global warming but can see, from the stuff I was provided, that I need to give it a closer look.
The cap and trade system is not great but I might be able to get on board if they make a few changes. I think what Lindsay Graham and John Kerry are working on might be something I could support.
I have been watching Bill Maher and even though I find him obnoxious I can see his points on many things. I believe that my alignment with TEA Party members might have been a mistake.
We need to have a less toxic political environment and I think it is time for me to get on board with helping to remake the country.
Thanks to all who have sent me links to fascinating pieces of well researched information and for those who have helped to steer me in a better direction.
I have finally seen the light.
And for that I thank you.
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Tags: cap and trade, global warming, health care, Obama
I have been feeling the same way. It’s amazing what we learn when we open our eyes.
http://kendersmusings.blogspot.com/2010/04/i-hate-to-say-this-but-i-may-have-been.html
What?
What makes you now believe the US government can run anything more efficiently than the private sector?
Surely you jest.
Had me going for about 0.2 seconds.
I am on board. Some things I have to work out in my own mind but I am tired of the fight and after sitting back and clearing my mind I am more resolved.
Please Sir, may I have more kool-aid?
And I was just about to talk about how I regret my vote for Obama and how I wish I would have voted for Palin for VP with hopes that McCain would die right away.
Awwwww, c’mon- at least be believable- your joke is right up there with transparency, no lobbyists in the admin, no taxes for those making $250,000 or less, zombies ate my brain, and Soylent Green is made from fairy dust.
Well, see for instance I can believe Big Dog might see certain pieces of health care as good though he hates the spending and fears big government.
I can even believe he might find something he likes about cap and trade.
But Bill Maher? That’s when it all becomes clear…
Maher is insane and nasty but he makes some good points. I don’t have to like the guy to see that he makes sense sometimes.
But McCain did not die right away (and he is still alive). I am surprised at you wanting someone to die. Can’t we just get along and acknowledge differences without wishing death?
I would never have voted for McCain had I thought he would live through the first term. Drill baby drill!
Sounds like my work here is done. Time for a new hobby. I bought a fancy new camera.
Who wants to see some pictures of goats!
D.
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Happy April first.
That’s one fine looking goat. I adopted a dog a few months back and he loved the 70 inches of snow we got this winter. He tends to get a little wild though at times.
That’s one fine looking goat.
I know you are complimenting this animal but it sounds like it came right out of Deliverance….
As well written and well thought out as Bigd’s April 1st topic is, I think I like this one even a little more:
Tea Party Thanks President Obama for Tax Cuts.
That is a good one.
Aberdeen Proving Ground put one out saying Pentagon was being moved to Kansas, by barge…
I know you all are having fun – but I think I threw up a little in my mouth while reading that post. Scared me… for a sec.