Honestly, This is Our Government?

And that title comes from someone who considers themself a democrat and a through and through liberal thinker. I watched President Obama speak about Health Care Reform last night and once again come away very confused. I'm still not sure what the plan is, but in my opinion it needs to get done. I realize opponents of the bill talk about how it will be bad for people and result in big government. I for one think that is false. I honestly think they have the people's best interest in their hearts.

I have private health care coverage, and guess what, it's not that great. I got a bill recently from the dentist after having a shit load of work done. It totaled $2,800. You know how much came out of my pocket? $1,400 of that. And there is still a bill outstanding. So through my private health care that I pay a portion to every pay period, they give me $1,000 worth of coverage per year. Now I don't look a gift horse in the mouth, because $1,000 is great. But for someone like myself it kinda hurts to write a check for $1,400. So, in conclusion health care is expensive, but my story about private coverage shows that in certain situations it's not that great either.

All in all one thing stuck with me last night. The President said no one should ever have to look at a sick child, or sister, or parent and tell them there is something that could help them, but they just can't afford it. I know we can't agree on much, but human decency should be at the top of the list.

Random thoughts from watching President Obama's Speech:

1.) Guy who shouted, "You Lie!!!" after the President made a point should immediately be removed from his office. Turns out it was Rep. Joe Wilson, a Republican from South Carolina. I understand that people disagree in our congress, but there is no place for that. It's insubordination and talking back to your boss. Turns out his ultimate boss is the President. He should be removed from office and then sentenced to some hellish job, or just go back to living in South Carolina. Boom!

2.) Nancy Pelosi looks like Joan Rivers on a good day. Her face has been lifted more times than a Kirstie Alley milkshake mug.

3.) We need more diversity in Congress. It's just old white dude after old white dude. More women would be good for the country and our overall morale. But dear god, no more pants suits. Someone needs to tell Hillary Clinton that you only wear pant suits if you are a 6 foot 5 woman. It's called a sweater, invest in them.