Leahy and Grassley: FBI Verified Allegations of Sibel Edmonds

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Friday September 25, 2009 · 9:15 AM PDT

2009/09/25 · 09:15

There's been a lot of huffing and puffing by some on this website as of late. Apparently, many are disconcerted to learn that Sibel Edmonds' allegations are of a Turkish espionage web that engulfed not only hated Republicans like Dan Burton, Dennis Hastert and Roy Blount, but also Democrats like Stephen Solarz and possibly...but not definitely, Jan Schakowsy. Many have tried to further poke holes in the story based on the fact that a recent American Conservative interview with Edmonds had one key point about Schakowsky wrong: her mother died in the 1980s, so she could not have been escorted by a Turkish agent to the funeral in 2000-2001.

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Why would a whistleblower make this complex espionage story up?

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Why would a whistleblower make this complex espionage story up?

Money

0 votes

Jealousy

3 votes

"She's not making it up and the Hons. Dennis Hastert, Robert Livingston, Dan Burton and and Roy Blount should go right to fucking jail!"

63 votes

Sibel Edmonds Tells All!

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Tuesday September 22, 2009 · 4:54 AM PDT

2009/09/22 · 04:54

Those of us who have followed the story of FBI whistleblower for the last seven years have had to exhibit enormous patience. Operating under numerous gag orders imposed by John Ashcroft's Justice Department, Edmonds has relied on various news media outlets to leak out bits and pieces of her story. The major breakthoughs on her case included the "Lost In Translation" segment of CBS 60 Minutes in 2002, the Vanity Fair article "An Inconvenient Patriot in 2005, and a series of articles by the Times of London in 2006. Each story held a piece of the puzzle, but each one left as many questions as it answered.

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Saturday August 01, 2009 · 4:19 AM PDT

2009/08/01 · 04:19

Despite all the evidence from other countries that a single public insurance plan is the most efficient way to run a national health care system, a large part of the American public has been snowed over by this 'socialized medicine' campaign.

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Can We Win the PR War on Healthcare in August?

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Can We Win the PR War on Healthcare in August?

Yes, but it depends on the Administration coming out with a clear forceful message

14 votes

No, we are outgunned by the insurance industry and we'll have to accept BaucusCare for the time being

7 votes

Why Medicare Sucks

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Monday July 27, 2009 · 12:23 PM PDT

2009/07/27 · 12:23

My mother, God Rest Her Soul, passed away this January in peace with both her children at her side. It was a very emotional time for the whole family. Then afterward, we had to deal with her medical expenses. And that became an emotional trauma in and of itself.

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Medicare sucks because:

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Medicare sucks because:

You can choose any Doctor in the country

1 vote

It does not deny valid claims for necessary medical care

6 votes

It has an overhead only a fraction of the private insurance industry

7 votes

All of the Above

87 votes

A long time ago, in a Galaxy Far Away (Health Care Wars)

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Sunday July 12, 2009 · 7:53 AM PDT

2009/07/12 · 07:53

Turmoil has engulfed the
American Republic. The provision of
health care to all citizens is in dispute.

Hoping to resolve the matter
with a Senate filibuster, the greedy Health Insurance industry
has invested $1.4 million a day in lobbying and
blockaded any hopes of a Public Option.

While the congress of the
Republic endlessly debates
this alarming chain of events,
the President has
secretly dispatched two
White House Staff members, the guardians of
peace and justice in the
galaxy, to settle the conflict....

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How does this Episode end?

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How does this Episode end?

A Happy Ending. Darth Grassley and the health insurance industry are exposed and defeated.

2 votes

Not so happy. The public option is killed and everyone is forced by Darth Grassley to buy junk insurance.

6 votes

The answer depends on us. Let's get out there and fight!

8 votes

AP Hit Piece on European-style Health Care

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Tuesday July 07, 2009 · 3:47 AM PDT

2009/07/07 · 03:47

What better way to try and torpedo the idea of health reform by creating the highly dubious impression that a) Obama and the Democrats are proposing a European-style health system a.k.a. 'socialized medicine' and b)Then preceding to imply the whole European system is collapsing under its own weight, while America's system is humming along fine by contrast.

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The AP article cited above is...

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The AP article cited above is...

A serious piece of journalism with a deep analysis of European health care systems.

27 votes

Another in a series of propoganda hit pieces meant to create fear in the public about a 'government run' health care system.

690 votes

An Analysis of Leading Congressional Health Care Bills, 2007–2008 (Single Payer Excluded)

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Saturday January 10, 2009 · 5:49 AM PST

2009/01/10 · 05:49

I'm disappointed this analysis from the Commonwealth Funddid not include the Conyers bill, H.R. 676. However, it still is a useful analysis and does heap praise on Pete Stark's "AmeriCare Health Care Act of 2007"

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How much would single payer save on overall health spending?

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How much would single payer save on overall health spending?

It won't save money, but will cover everyone for current health care spending

2 votes

It would save two to three times what the Stark plan would save

5 votes

It would save more than 3 times the Stark plan.

1 vote

It's too expensive. We can't do single payer.

1 vote

Let's Be Clear About Stimulus- Business Tax Cuts Won't Work

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Thursday January 08, 2009 · 3:29 AM PST

2009/01/08 · 03:29

I can't believe there is actually a serious discussionabout shooting our stimulus wad on $300 billion in corporate tax cuts.

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What is the best stimulus?

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What is the best stimulus?

Food Stamps

0 votes

Increased Unemployment Benefits

2 votes

Refund Checks

4 votes

Payroll Tax Holiday

2 votes

Aid to state and local governments

3 votes

Infrastructure

12 votes

Green Energy

10 votes

Universal Health Care

15 votes

Tax Cuts to Wealthy Individuals and Businesses

1 vote

Other

1 vote

None of the above

0 votes

Stimulus won't work. Cut the Deficit and Get Americans Saving and Investing

4 votes

Could We Make Changes to H.R. 676 (Single Payer)

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Tuesday January 06, 2009 · 3:32 AM PST

2009/01/06 · 03:32

Dr. Aaron is http://, now is not really the time to get in endless discussions on KOS, but to tell our elected representatives how we feel on health care reform.

Still, I am in the midst of searching through my own views on the subject and can't help using this forum to 'think' out loud.

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Could a National Health Plan with 'gaps' filled in by private insurance companies pass through Congress?

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Could a National Health Plan with 'gaps' filled in by private insurance companies pass through Congress?

Yes we can!

4 votes

Yes, but let's go all the way and kill the private insurance industry altogether.

15 votes

No, we'll have to settle for a crappy 'mandates' plan

3 votes

My questions about H.R. 676 (Single Payer Bill)

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Saturday January 03, 2009 · 3:37 AM PST

2009/01/03 · 03:37

I quickly read for the first time H.R.676 the single payer health care bill that has several co-sponsors in Congress- and have several random questions that have popped up in my head and was hoping someone more steeped in the history of the single payer movement can help.

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What is the best way to finance universal health coverage?

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What is the best way to finance universal health coverage?

Income Tax

14 votes

Taxes on trading of stocks and bonds

3 votes

Payroll Tax

6 votes

Value Added Tax

5 votes

Other

4 votes

Health Care Reform: The Public Option

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Tuesday December 30, 2008 · 3:44 AM PST

2008/12/30 · 03:44

Your mission should you choose to accept it: design a new American health care system that can actually make it past Republicans and Blue Dogs in Congress, is affordable for every American, and controls costs in the long-term.

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Would a well-run Public Health Insurance Option to compete with private insurers be acceptable if single payer cannot pass through Congress?

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Would a well-run Public Health Insurance Option to compete with private insurers be acceptable if single payer cannot pass through Congress?

Yes

21 votes

3 votes

Don't Know

4 votes

On the 1st 100 Days of his Administration, Obama Gave to Me...

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Saturday December 27, 2008 · 7:52 AM PST

2008/12/27 · 07:52

Sung to the tune of the 12 days of Christmas.

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Can Obama's first 100 days meet or exceed expectations?

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Can Obama's first 100 days meet or exceed expectations?

Yes, the new President is at the height of his popularity and will be able to get his program enacted swiftly.

16 votes

Not likely. With everything going on, Obama will need more like 300 days or more.

41 votes

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