TYT: Santorum Rips Woman Over Prescription Drug Costs

[pokerfan]

Run time: 04:43 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqJGDIpGAAM   Posted on YouTube: August 13, 2011 By YouTube Member: TheYoungTurks Views on YouTube: 302   Posted on DU: August 14, 2011 By DU Member: pokerfan Views on DU: 7895

 
2012 Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum had harsh words for a woman who approached him complaining that she pays $200 a month for prescription drugs alone. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss.

[blackbart99]

1. Why aren't you just rich?

Fucking classic Cenk and Ana.

Welcome to your new country...

The United Oligarchy of Amerikka.

If you aint rich you aint got the right to bitch!!!

:crazy: :patriot: :bluebox:

[pokerfan]

2. Rick Santorum says

Let them eat cake!

[annabanana]

3. AH hahahahahahahahaha!!

Very good!

[ScottLand]

6. Took the words out of my mouth.

Santorum and his ilk would've sided with French royals.

[atreides1]

10. And would have had a meeting...

...Madame Guillotine!

[midnight]

9. This picture sums it up the disconnect between their

unfair economic policies and how they are impacted main street...

[Enthusiast]

19. LMAO!

[Altoid_Cyclist]

4. This idiot is the picture of hypocrisy.

Before he (mercifully) got booted out of office, he was really pushing tort reform and a cap on pain and suffering awards.

Yeah..whatever. It might have seemed a little more reasonable if he and his wife weren't seeking more in damages from her chiropractor than he was going to allow the peasants to collect for even worse injuries.

Damn....I thought that booting him from office would put an end to his idiotic ramblings.

[glowing]

5. Sadly, this is how they think unless it effects them.

Until someone goes thru a medical crisis or loses a job, they think the same way. Then they wonder why the govt doesn't help them? Why? Because the pigs you supported stripped away social support and gave the money back to the filthy rich.

[FlaGranny]

7. Let's have a new requirement

for all congress people and senators, presidents, and CEO's, etc. Each of them must work at a low paying job and live on $1240 a month for at least 6 months before they are permitted to take office. Out of that they must pay for every single necessity of life. No exceptions. They should have to do this living in the type of home and neighborhood that their $1240 a month can provide. Then let us tell them how lazy and unappreciative they are if they don't like it.

[Granny M]

15. Excellent idea, FlaGranny.

I would just love to see that.

[Gormy Cuss]

20. If they can last that long.

Even if they were allowed to bring their clothes,cars,and toys with them I doubt that some could survive one month living like that.

[tpsbmam]

41. Oooo, love that idea! Most of 'em wouldn't last a month. nt

[Cirque du So-What]

8. So out-of-touch he's pathetic

yet I cannot work up a smidge of sympathy for his ignorance. Anyone who wants to represent the people *should* have at least a rudimentary understanding of what people in all strata of society must endure IMO. This ol' boy just ain't right!

[abq e streeter]

11. Made it halfway through and couldn't take the rising blood pressure any more

But as I always point out here, these politicians are only the symptom of the problem. It's the brainwashed, proudly ignorant fools that vote for them and put them in office that are the disease. Fortunately, enough people in Pa. woke up and booted this guy out. But how many millions; tens of millions who are just scraping by, continue to vote for people like Mr. Santorum? it seems like there is a huge swath of the public that is gleefully choosing to cut their own throats. If so, so be it. They have that right; unfortunately, the rest of us who have woken up, pay for their ignorance.

[ihavenobias]

26. Like I always say about TYT clips

The great thing is instead of watching a raw clip of a crazy right winger a la carte, you get the commentary. So, instead of ending the video because you can't take Santorum anymore, skip ahead to Cenk explaining why Santorum is such a horrible person/fool. Much more satisfying and interesting that way.

[abq e streeter]

27. Agreed...It was just so sickening I couldn't even watch any more, not even to skip ahead to Cenk

who I'm a big fan of. Your work with him is duly noted and very much admired and appreciated by the way.

[defendandprotect]

34. We need TEXT ... there should always be TEXT if you want DU'ers to understand

the subject --

many don't have time --

many are looking at it late at night and don't want to put sound on --

many don't have the time to watch a video --

[ihavenobias]

35. 4:43

We've tried volunteer transcribers but they never work out long-term and they don't have time to transcribe that many videos. We've looked into transcription software and services but again, for the volume we produce they're incredibly expensive.

I'm all for having transcripts, especially for the hearing impaired. As for me personally, I'll always take a video over a transcript, it's much more entertaining and I have the luxury of a good internet connection. I realize not everyone has that luxury, but if they do, I say spend the 4:43, hearing Santorum say it (and hearing everyone speak with their specific inflection that won't be captured in a transcript) is worth it and much more interesting.

PS---I still download the TYT podcast every day, much to the amazement of some. To your point, I can't relate to our members who sit in front of their PC and watch our full 2 hour video show. I love downloading the audio and listening while I drive, walk, clean, exercise, etc. Much more flexibility not having to be chained in front of a computer (unless you turn up the volume and multitask in the same room). We have a free, shorter version of the podcast available M-F on iTunes and Podcast Alley.

[defendandprotect]

43. You do not have to provide FULL transcript ... just some notes on what's being said ...!!

But notice this is why video will never be as popular as written material --

Really the problem is few people have the TIME to watch these videos!!

Granted there are parts of videos that must be seen -- they are generally the exception --

right now can't listen because don't want to run SOUND this late at night!

Agree, there are times when you can LISTEN to tapes -- especially in the car --

But thanks for the response -- and remember we don't need a full transcript --

just give us the highlights -- !!

[AlbertCat]

38. We need TEXT

I agree.... but a synopsis is enough

After all...


many don't have time --
But they have time to read a transcript?

many are looking at it late at night and don't want to put sound on --
Headphones.... earbuds.... remember those?


many don't have the time to watch a video --
You already said that.

But a paragraph or sentence or two summing things up is nice...

This one could have had some more info.

I won't watch any Fox News segment without some kid of summation with it. And even then....

[defendandprotect]

44. I'm with you -- we do NOT need a full transcript -- just some notes on the video ...

And here you make many assumptions that are wrong --


many don't have time --
But they have time to read a transcript?

many are looking at it late at night and don't want to put sound on --
Headphones.... earbuds.... remember those?


many don't have the time to watch a video --
You already said that.

But a paragraph or sentence or two summing things up is nice...

This one could have had some more info.

I won't watch any Fox News segment without some kid of summation with it. And even then....




No -- I don't have time for long transcripts, either !!

I never use headphones -- detest them -- and often wait until morning to watch the video --

IF IT IS SOMETHING THAT I REALLY FEEL DESERVES WATCHING.

All we need are a few comments about the video -- !!

[pokerfan]

40. Well, it /is/ the video forum

There's plenty of text posts over in GD. Don't get me wrong, I think transcripts are great but I don't have time to make one.

[defendandprotect]

45. True -- but if you notice there are also articles which are accompanied by video ....

so we can have both --

And all we need is a simply recap of highlights of a video!!

Not a full transcript!!

[liberalhistorian]

48. At least think about those of us who are hearing-impaired

and have trouble fully understanding what is being said on the video, or can't understand it at all. It wouldn't take much time to at least add a couple of sentences giving the gist of the video. Not all of us have perfect hearing. That has been pointed out many times here, but people don't seem to pay much attention.

[liberalhistorian]

47. And many, like me, are hearing-impaired and can't

fully understand what is being said on the video. Very, very frustrating.

[PA Democrat]

12. Says the man who got through college on Pell grants.

[MrMickeysMom]

17. Good point

What a hypocrite is the Santorum/man-on-dog...

It's okay that he smoked pot in college after those Pell grants. That was him BEFORE he turned into lint from the inside pocket of corporations.

[awoke_in_2003]

28. He found Jeebus...

so all is forgiven :)

[Xicano]

13. Rick took $100,000 from a struggling Pennsylvania public school district to pay for

his children’s “cyber” education program: Link

So rick. Why are you being a hypocrite? Why you crying about this woman needing far less public money than what you took and when she needs it far more than you?

Fucking hypocrite republicans make me fucking sick!

[olegramps]

14. He is a member of Opus Dei, the Catholic cult that wants to create a Theocracy.

Nothing more than another Republican hypocrite bastard.

[femrap]

25. opus dei

:scared: Clarence Thomas belongs as well...there's a big Catholic Church in DC where they all go....and I don't think women are allowed...or it is gender segregated.

It's an very strange cult.

[awoke_in_2003]

29. one could say that about every religion. nt

[emanymton]

16. Where Is The National Democratic Party?

.

The line is clear, bright, and wide. So why is the national Democratic Party having so much trouble with the "class warfare" issues?

Could it be the Democratic Party national leaders and leadership agree with the Republicant Party??

_________________

The solutions are simple and easy:
Tax the rich/wealthy,
End government corporate welfare,
End the wars in Iraq/Afghanistan,
Increase spending on Social Security and Medicare, and
Universal free health care for ALL!


Ema Nymton
~@:o?
.

[awoke_in_2003]

30. too many in the democratic party...

are on the wrong side in the class war.

[blue neen]

18. Rick Santorum always was, and always will be, an idiot.

Pompous, arrogant, and freaking clueless.

[trud]

21. unbelievably clueless

hard to imagine that depth of ignorance.

[tanyev]

22. Republican health plan:

1) If you can't afford treatment, die.
2) As quickly as possible.

[Zambero]

23. The Republican lizard brain in operation:

Hey, I'm so righteous that God decided made me wealthy. So what's your story lady?

[ejbr]

24. No worries, he's just spreading Santorum

a frothy mix of lube and fecal matter that is sometimes the by-product of anal sex. Fortunately, it is very easy to smell.

[awoke_in_2003]

31. current and former politicians...

are severely divorced from reality. They have NO idea how the majority of Americans live, and have NO interest in trying to help them out.

[tooeyeten]

32. The Irony of the video

Did anyone else see the ad beneath the video for AARP Medicare Supplement from United Healthcare, the biggest ripoff company going today?

Beyond that, how about the basic issue that Santorum is so ignorant to dismiss the woman's concern that drugs are obscenely costly in this country particularly for those on a fixed income, while increasing the profits of 'big pharma' versus the rest of the civilized world. What a numbskull.

[abq e streeter]

33. Off subject(sort of) but as someone who has UHC insurance

I can sadly verify your assessment of them. And yeah, I'm shopping around. They suck.

[truthrocks]

36. Sanitorium Seriously Sucks!

:banghead:

[DallasNE]

37. I'm Guessing That This Is Just The Co-pays

And without insurance the amount would exceed $1,200 a month. That would not be that uncommon.

[We_Must_Organize]

39. Santorum would never ask

the woman "why are you having trouble affording these prescriptions?" Lets be honest, Republicans view anyone who has trouble w ith their bills as lazy, stupid, or both.

[tpsbmam]

42. Oh he'll be a HUGE hit with seniors with that attitude!

And as more and more people end up without jobs that have health insurance and are stuck with the crap we'll get after 2014,, that kind of attitude will go over real big.

I think Santorum can kiss the senior vote bye-bye when that clip gets sent around.

[orbitalman]

46. A Totally Incompetent ASS. n/t

[McCamy Taylor]

49. "Ration". Note that Rick said "Ration" . He advocates "rationing" health care.

We already knew he would not be the nominee, but this should be the nail in the coffin of his campaign. "Rationing health care" is one of the GOP's mantra when they list the sins of Democrats. That makes Rick a "Democrat" in their eyes.