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So you’re a senior citizen
So you’re a senior citizen and the government says no health care for you,what do you do?
Our plan gives anyone 65 years or older a gun and 4 bullets.
Your are allowed to shoot 2 senators and 2 representatives. Of Course, this means you will be sent to prison where you will get 3 meals a day, a roof over your head, and all the health care you need!
New teeth, no problem. Need glasses, great. New hip, knees, kidney, lungs, heart? All covered..
And who will be paying for all of this? The same government that just told you that you are too old for health care..
Plus, because you are a prisoner, you don’t have to pay any income taxes anymore.
IS THIS A GREAT COUNTRY OR WHAT?
Glenn Beck is an Asshat.
Proud to be Australian!
To the Americans who think they are in a position to call us racist from across an ocean, PISS OFF. Australian comedy and advertising is for Australian consumption and if it doesn’t make any reference to America, tough for you. Just remember, you gave the world 2 George Bushs and the KKK. If you don’t like our version of comedy, PISS OFF.
To the Indians who don’t like the speed of police investigations, PISS OFF. You get the same treatment as everybody else. Australians in general don’t condone violence against others. India can’t guarantee security within its own borders, so you are in no position to judge us. If you don’t like that, PISS OFF.
To the Japanese who are killing whales in Australian waters, PISS OFF. This is not scientific research. Go kill whales in your own waters. And if you don’t like the fact that we will send protestors to harass you at every turn, PISS OFF.
To the Muslims who come into this country and then complain about how we dress, act or do anything, PISS OFF. If you want to wear clothing that covers your face, if you want to live under Islamic law and if you want to live in your own little enclaves, go and live in an Islamic country. Australia is happy to accept any religion, but don’t try and change us. Australia is a nation based on Christian principles. If you don’t like it, PISS OFF.
To Sri Lankans who are coming over here on the never ending stream of boats, PISS OFF. This country is happy to accept legitimate refugees, but if you can afford 15 grand to pay people smugglers and bypass a dozen other countries, don’t expect to be welcomed with open arms. There is a legitimate refugee system and there are other more deserving people waiting in refugee camps. If you can’t stand to wait in line like the others using the system legitimately, PISS OFF.
To the Croatians and Serbians who want to come to this country and bring your politics with you, PISS OFF. Your violence at soccer and tennis matches is a disgrace. Sure, you had lots of problems in your homeland. You came here for a better life. So leave the hatred and politics behind. We will welcome you, but if you bring your crap with you, we don’t want you. PISS OFF.
To the English who come over here and never stop complaining, PISS OFF. We ceased being a convict colony over 100 years ago. We don’t want to hear how great the job market is in London, how cheap the houses are or how you don’t like the Australian climate. The solution is simple. If you think things are so much better in England, PISS OFF.
To any nationality that wants to come to this country. This is Australia. We have our own culture, language, way of dress and attitudes. We champion the fair go and will welcome people of all nationalities, languages and religions. We will embrace you and enjoy sharing your culture. We will welcome you to our neighbourhoods. But if you want to change us, PISS OFF. If you want to live in your own little enclaves and not integrate, PISS OFF. And if you don’t even live in this country and want to complain about the way we do business, PISS RIGHT OFF. Get your own country in order before you even try and judge us.
I’m bloody Australian and proud of it. And if you don’t like that, PISS OFF
The enemy is at home
51 Democrats who said they support a public option
If one of these senators are yours, call them and insist they’re true to their word and they insist on the inclusion of a public option.
| # | Senator | State | Comment |
| 1 | Akaka | HI | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 2 | Baucus | MT | Said reason for voting against on Senate Finance was the need for 60 votes |
| 3 | Bennet | CO | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 4 | Bingaman | NM | Voted for Schumer’s “level playing field” public option on Senate Finance |
| 5 | Boxer | CA | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 6 | Brown | OH | Voted for HELP Committee public option |
| 7 | Burris | IL | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 8 | Byrd | “In his honor and as a tribute to his commitment to his ideals, let us stop the shouting and name calling and have a civilized debate on health care reform which I hope, when legislation has been signed into law, will bear his name for his commitment to insuring the health of every American.” | |
| 9 | Cantwell | WA | Voted for Schumer level playing field on Senate Finance |
| 10 | Cardin | MD | Voted for Kennedy resolution demanding public option in May |
| 11 | Carper | DE | Voted for Schumer’s “level playing field” public option on Senate Finance |
| 12 | Casey | PA | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 13 | Dodd | CT | Voted for HELP Committee public option |
| 14 | Dorgan | ND | I do believe that some sort of public option needs to be part of the proposal, along with a focus on bringing down health care costs and prevention. |
| 15 | Durbin | IL | Voted for Kennedy resolution demanding public option in May |
| 16 | Feingold | WI | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 17 | Feinstein | CA | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 18 | Franken | MN | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 19 | Gillibrand | NY | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 20 | Hagan | NC | Voted for HELP Committee public option |
| 21 | Harkin | IA | Voted for HELP Committee public option |
| 22 | Inouye | HI | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 23 | Johnson | SD | I asked, “What about the bill are you opposed to?” He replied, “That it doesn’t have a robust public option”.a |
| 24 | Kaufman | DE | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 25 | Kerry | MA | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 26 | Klobuchar | MN | “I would prefer a public option that would be a competitive option that would allow people to buy into a Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, which is a series of private plans.” |
| 27 | Kohl | WI | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 28 | Lautenberg | NJ | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 29 | Leahy | VT | Voted for Kennedy resolution demanding public option in May |
| 30 | Levin | MI | Voted for Kennedy resolution demanding public option in May |
| 31 | McCaskill | MO | Voted for Schumer’s level playing field on Senate Finance |
| 32 | Menendez | NJ | Voted for Schumer level playing field on Senate Finance |
| 33 | Merkley | OR | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 34 | Mikulski | MD | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 35 | Murray | WA | Voted for HELP Committee public option |
| 36 | Nelson (Bill) | FL | Voted for Schumer’s “level playing field” public option on Senate Finance |
| 37 | Reed | RI | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 38 | Reid | NV | “I’ve told people, whoever will listen, that I am in favor of the public option.” |
| 39 | Rockefeller | WV | Voted for Schumer Level Playing Field public option on Senate Finance Committee |
| 40 | Sanders | VT | Voted for HELP Committee public option |
| 41 | Schumer | NY | Sponsor of Schumer Amendment |
| 42 | Shaheen | NH | Voted for Kennedy resolution demanding public option in May |
| 43 | Specter | PA | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 44 | Stabenow | MI | Voted for Schumer’s level playing field on Senate Finance |
| 45 | Tester | MT | “We need competition, and if we get a public option that will help Montana. I will support it.” |
| 46 | Udall | CO | “I support the President’s plan to include the public option as a tool help reform our broken health care system. But above all, any reform must be done in a deficit-neutral way and must provide choice, stability and security for those who have insurance.” |
| 47 | Udall | NM | Voted for Kennedy resolution demanding public option in May |
| 48 | Warner | VA | “It’s not a make or break thing–he wants to see a health reform bill that contains costs, and if it includes a public option…he would vote for it.” |
| 49 | Webb | VA | Told the Huffington Post he is open to a public health care option. |
| 50 | Whitehouse | RI | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
| 51 | Wyden | OR | Signed Oct 8 letter demanding public option |
