Sen. Cornyn's health care op ed: counterpoint?

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Thursday June 18, 2009 · 12:18 PM PDT

2009/06/18 · 12:18

Our esteemed Texas Sen. John Cornyn (bigbadJohn) has posted an op ed in the Austin American Statesman giving his views on health care reform -- and of course, largely regurgitating the GOP talking points.

I'm slammed at work and am hoping to survive layoffs in the near future, so I can't spend the time to research everything that is wrong with his missive. But perhaps some Kossacks with more knowledge than I can?

See his article below the fold. Call the White House and your representatives to voice your opinion. Do it because you believe we need to change this broken system -- and help those of us in states represented by wankers like this.

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Which describes your health care situation?

32 votes Vote Now!

Which describes your health care situation?

I have health insurance and am not worried about losing it

11 votes

I have health insurance through my employer and am afraid of losing it

10 votes

I don't have health insurance because I can't afford it

11 votes

I don't have health insurance because I choose to pay out-of-pocket for medical expenses

0 votes

"What's Medicaid?" a Texas Rep Asks

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Friday March 20, 2009 · 1:34 PM PDT

2009/03/20 · 13:34

During a hearing covering Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program yesterday, a Texas legislator who serves on the House Committee on Human Services and has served in the legislature since 1995 asked an unbelievable question:

"What's Medicaid?"

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Wednesday November 05, 2008 · 6:35 AM PST

2008/11/05 · 06:35

I'm a lifelong Texan, but have been a Democrat most of my adult life. Since I'm lucky enough to live in Austin, most of my local and state representatives are Democrats (and damned good ones). But I'm still stuck with really slimy Republicans representing me in the Senate and Congress.

I'm not alone. There are thousands in my situation. And many of us were really involved in this election. I say we keep that level of energy going -- and make sure that the Repubs we're stuck with hear our voices loud and clear.

How? Read on.

margeauxtex

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Wednesday September 10, 2008 · 8:03 AM PDT

2008/09/10 · 08:03

This isn't a diary about McCain's running mate. It's about how the Bridge to Nowhere symbolizes what a McCain administration would be.

It's about four more years of Bush/Cheney-style lies and deception.

It's about how the media has largely stayed silent on so many of McCain's flip-flops and "gaffes." So when I heard Simon and Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence" the other day, I got inspired.

Read on.

margeauxtex

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Monday August 25, 2008 · 9:49 AM PDT

2008/08/25 · 09:49

The low-information voters who are just starting to wake up to this election will definitely see a contrast between the candidates. But just think about what the debates will be like... a thoughtful young candidate who is respectful of his opponent but holds his feet to the fire on the issues and who was right on the major foreign policy issues of the last eight years -- and a crotchity old man who pulls out the POW card whenever he's cornered.

Then I realized that Senator John "Get off my lawn!" McSame is very familiar to me...

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Sunday July 27, 2008 · 6:56 AM PDT

2008/07/27 · 06:56

The online Houston Chronicle has a poll regarding whether Obama "demonstrated poor judgment" by not visiting injured troops in Germany.

Obama needs your help.

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Tuesday July 22, 2008 · 3:53 PM PDT

2008/07/22 · 15:53

When I went away to college, living away from home and being on my own was such a blast. Some of my best memories of school were in that first year -- dorm parties, my buddies on the second floor of Kreuger Hall, football games, and being surrounded by a small city of people my age. Heaven!

I was going to school full time and working between 10 and 30 hours a week to pay my way. I also got a checking account for the first time. Damn, I felt grown up. And then I started bouncing checks.

margeauxtex

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Friday June 27, 2008 · 8:32 AM PDT

2008/06/27 · 08:32

I don't know what they're celebrating... The worst election year they've seen in years? The chance that reddish-purple Texas will tilt to a bluish-purple tint in 2008?

But there is a Republican Victory Rally scheduled for July 12 in Athens, Texas. It would be great if plenty of Democrats were there for the festivities, all holding up signs that point out the failings and hypocrisies of the GOP horde...

margeauxtex

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Friday February 29, 2008 · 1:26 PM PST

2008/02/29 · 13:26

It's the last day of early voting in Texas, and the numbers have already been incredible.

But OMG, you should see the lines today.

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If you're in Texas, what are you seeing at the polling places today?

11 votes Vote Now!

If you're in Texas, what are you seeing at the polling places today?

Long lines because lots of people are voting

7 votes

Long lines because of equipment problems

0 votes

Long lines because of other issues

0 votes

Medium lines

1 vote

Short or no lines

1 vote

Some very sad-looking Republicans

2 votes

My fight against the email rumour mill

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Thursday February 14, 2008 · 7:06 AM PST

2008/02/14 · 07:06

Like you, I occassionally get one of those mass forwarded emails from a relative or acquaintance that is designed to play on fears, perpetuate false rumours, or tear down a political opponent using half-truths or outright lies. Since we're in an election year, and since I live in a state that is pivotal, these emails are multiplying.

So, I decided to send a mass email of my own.

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