What world does Ed Schultz live in? Does he still not get it?

[LovinLife]

U can add to something bad later. But u can't add to nothing. He makes it seem like this is easy. The bill is crap, but at least u can probably add things later. It sounds like he wants to wait on the chance of getting more progressives next yr and then do health care.

Yeah, thats a good plan :sarcasm:

[FrenchieCat]

1. Schultz makes money regardless of whether the Health Bill fails

and ends the Democratic party, and its agenda for the next 3 years or not.

In fact, he probably gets more listeners when Democrats are not in the oval office.

Also, he has health coverage cause he works for General Electric.

[graywarrior]

2. The world of "ratings"

[Jennicut]

3. We won't be getting more progressives, we could be getting less.

Meanwhile, the real world awaits.

[onehandle]

4. Ed has been steadfast on getting something passed. He often speaks of the 100s of dollars...

...it costs each month for his and his wife's coverage.

He has the most progressive Democrats on all of the time and supports them against conservative mouthpieces.

[canoeist52]

5. His job is to keep pressure from the left. Everyone has a part to playv

Like Kucinich, He plays an important role in the legislative dance.

[tblue]

6. I totally understand his frustration with this bill. But I guess something's better than nothin

Though I'm not completely convinced either. But anything that makes Michelle B's head explode can't be all bad.

[jenmito]

7. I just saw that segment on MSNBC. "We'll wait 'til 2010 when we get more Progressives so we can

pass a REAL bill that represents reform." Yeah-THAT'LL happen in 2010. I can't believe he's so pollyanish, naive, or SOMETHING that he can really believe that!

[dionysus]

9. i don't know his history, but it's almost as if he's new to the political process.

[jenmito]

13. Yeah, he's like a little kid. Weird. n/t

[dionysus]

14. at least he seems sincere... remember how randi used to always say he was a fake?

he gets really worked up.

[mmonk]

17. Or knows it all too well.

[Cha]

20. What crystal ball is he peering into?

That's insane.

Isn't he the one who said Dems were going to have their ass handed to them in 2010?

[dionysus]

8. used to think ed was fake but he proved to be genuine. he's just really frustrated right now.

[Political Heretic]

10. His frustration is shared and understandable.

[Raine]

15. Yes it certainly is! nt

[RaleighNCDUer]

11. It CAN be - but WILL it be?

An ineffective plan which shows few results at great expense will be a showcase for the Repubs to run against.

But sure, lets get a weak-assed, watered down plan coming out of the house BEFORE it goes to the senate for reconciliation, where half the few good things in it will be stripped out.

Yeah, that's a good plan.

[euphoria12leo]

12. A wait and see what happens in 2010 approach,

starting over. No, that just isn't the answer. However, the bill may not make it out of the Senate anyway.


:think:

[SemiCharmedQuark]

16. I never get to see Ed. He doesn't podcast on iTunes. Only Rachel and Keith do.

[RepublicanElephant]

19. watch the repeats of his show at:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30031533/ns/msnbc_tv-the_ed_show

[HopeOverFear]

18. "You can't add to nothing" EXACTLY!

I'm glad SOMEBODY said it.

[SoFlaJet]

21. I've had to stop watching his show

he's like a deranged psychopath lately railing at the moon. I have always believed he was a wolf in sheep's clothes.