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Boehner: I Dont Want to Live in a World Where Seven Million People Get Affordable Health Care
WASHINGTON A riveting scene unfolded in Congress today as a tearful Speaker John Boehner took to the floor of the House to tell his colleagues, I dont want to live in a world where seven million people get affordable health care.
Tears streaming down his cheeks, Rep. Boehner appeared unable to maintain his composure as he delivered a speech interrupted by blubbering and sharp intakes of breath.
What kind of a world is it where anyone can go on the Internet and get health care they can afford? he said. Not a world Id care to live in, or leave to my children.
Its not right and its not America, he said, breaking down.
Later, dabbing his eyes, a still-sobbing Boehner apologized to reporters for losing it up there.
I dont like to get so emotional, he said. But when seven million people signed up for Obamacare, a part of me died.
Posted by Andy Borowitz
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/borowitzreport/2014/04/boehner-i-dont-want-to-live-in-a-world-where-seven-million-people-get-affordable-health-care.html
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,415 posts)That it's not really all that far removed from reality
malaise
(269,064 posts)JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)He seems to have moved to actual reporting.
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,415 posts)Republicans are making his job too easy
hootinholler
(26,449 posts)Basic health care should be taken care of by the government for everyone.
HockeyMom
(14,337 posts)We had a conversation about this. "You Yanks are crazy with your's". He said that.
liberal N proud
(60,338 posts)Him or any other corporate owned GOPer.
reformist2
(9,841 posts)IronLionZion
(45,462 posts)They really are upset at the idea that someone is getting something they don't deserve. Its more than just the taxes and spending, its the fact that people are getting something that angers some conservatives so much. They don't want to rub elbows with the undeserving on buses or schools, and definitely not their doctor's office either.
Note their completely irrational opposition to things that don't affect them, like gay rights or women's rights or disability rights.
Conservatives from all over the US are preparing to put up an expensive and aggressive legal/propaganda war against Vermont's single payer initiative. They killed it in big California so they think they can kill it in little Vermont.
Martin Eden
(12,872 posts)That is true, and outrageously ironic.
The entire purpose of the Republican Party is to guarantee a small handful of people get what they don't deserve -- the lion's share of wealth generated by all working Americans.
reformist2
(9,841 posts)IronLionZion
(45,462 posts)so they pay a lot of people to promote it.
Rich people pay other rich people to tell middle class people to blame poor people. Takers!
aggiesal
(8,919 posts)We passed it multiple times in the legislature only to have it
vetoed by Ahhhnold the Gropenator.
Then yes they did pour a ton of money to defeat the ballot proposition,
but I believe it will happen in California.
IronLionZion
(45,462 posts)The legislature is composed of a lot of new people now who seem less supportive. It won't be easy. They haven't even brought it up for a vote in 6 years or so.
aggiesal
(8,919 posts)solve the budget issues first.
Now that the formula used by increasing taxes on the wealthy and logical
budgeting is showing a surplus, and with Brown in the governor chair,
hopefully something happens with healthcare soon.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,036 posts)Inherit it.
The CCC
(463 posts)Well Boner you just gave the solution. DIE.
pennylane100
(3,425 posts)TalkingDog
(9,001 posts)n/t
aggiesal
(8,919 posts)I thought it was The Onion.
I kept looking for something to say this is not an actual quote,
which doesn't exist, unless you know about Andy Borowitz.
So, I believe the comment that this is satire is needed.
It no doubt is a comment that Boehner could have made behind closed doors.
RebelOne
(30,947 posts)jwirr
(39,215 posts)calimary
(81,323 posts)Unfortunately, I bet this one might hit a little too close to the bulls eye.
nyabingi
(1,145 posts)It's always funny to see Boehner doing his boo-hoo "I really care" act! Now if we can move from Obamacare and it's bolstering of the for-profit healthcare industry we'll be moving in the right direction.
JohnnyRingo
(18,636 posts)In this case, he reads like The Onion because it's almost credible.
Thanx for posting.
L0oniX
(31,493 posts)taotzu
(44 posts)I don't want to live in a world where I am shepherded by stupid, lying, and inhumane corporatists that will have me thrown off the insurance roles due to whatever they dream up next. Boehner is looking more and more like a wuss every time he gets in front of the nation and cries like a five year old that didn't get his way. The ACA is here and it isn't going anywhere. He has a limited amount of time left in congress because those of us here in Ohio have had enough of the lies. Kasich has expanded medicare to get the fed money but is only doing it because he knows here in Ohio the majority want it and a state exchange. Kasich is on the way out here also We are all gathering together all across the state to demand he and his republican cohorts and run out of the state and sent to live in texas.
Madmiddle
(459 posts)His ideology is that of a gnat. I'm sure most people don't want to live in a world where sick, twisted assholes are in a position of power. He should step down. He's very unstable.
iandhr
(6,852 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)Manifestor_of_Light
(21,046 posts)Should be on that list. You forgot the "eat a bag of dicks and die in a fire" list.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)Manifestor_of_Light
(21,046 posts)Figlios das putanas!!!
notadmblnd
(23,720 posts)Twoja stara ciagnie psu
Theyletmeeatcake2
(348 posts)Did he actually say this? He probably calls himself a god fearing man too!!! He should fear him as he should go to hell!!!! Despicable !!!! Also part of him died...his compassion I guess if he had possessed some....
La Lioness Priyanka
(53,866 posts)La Lioness Priyanka
(53,866 posts)that this is not real.
iandhr
(6,852 posts)The fact satire and reality are so blurred speaks volumes in itself.
La Lioness Priyanka
(53,866 posts)iandhr
(6,852 posts)if someone is unaware something like The Onion is satire or if they don't check the link they deserve it in my view.
La Lioness Priyanka
(53,866 posts)all the time.
When you post here you have a certain obligation to the DU community. People should treat this more as a community and less as a way to make oneself feel superior.
iandhr
(6,852 posts)Most people I have seen take getting fooled with good natured humor.
The fact that satire and reality are blurred in itself says a lot.
For the record I was fooled by Borowitz before. I thought it was funny.
Theyletmeeatcake2
(348 posts)from across the Pacific i look at politics in the USA and some of the things that go on are bordering on the ludicrous....i did ask if he had said it because the republicans seem to be a bit of a wacky crew ably led by BONER (sorry... ), and anything is possible .I must look outfor this borowitz report...i do love the onion especially the one about Elmo and his puppetmaster..i cracked up...anyway no need to feel bad because at least BONER ( ) doesn't affect us here in Aus....although our climate change denying leader( ) comes out with the same shit at times...
Gothmog
(145,344 posts)Brigid
(17,621 posts)And sharp intakes of breath."
iandhr
(6,852 posts)But Borowitz is great too.
Autumn
(45,109 posts)Cha
(297,323 posts)rustydog
(9,186 posts)krispos42
(49,445 posts)...full throttle, no seatbelt, and a bridge column.
Kath1
(4,309 posts)Hey Boehner...
rurallib
(62,426 posts)maybe a couple bottles.
And smokes, the man needs smokes. Lots of smokes full of nicotine.
after a few drinks and smokes he can tell us how to take care of ourselves so we don't need any healthcare.