I have been reading and digesting on this forum for the first time, and several things are apparent to me. 1. The anger-filled rhetoric on the left, trying to defend bills that haven’t even been read; the senseless tact of name-calling and attack speech says to me that there is a frustration level that is going to blow. 2. We conservatives have a very rare opportunity to help turn this great nation around this year. It took a Carter to get a Reagan, and now we have Carter times 10 that could win this nation a huge ‘change we can all believe in’ this fall! So stick to the facts and don’t get dragged into pettiness with those who have no legs to stand on. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese Emperor declared that he feared all they had done was to awaken a sleeping giant. I believe this administration has accomplished just that; the Conservative American Giant has awakened and he is carrying a really big stick!

Mr. Rogers is following the same line that the Insurance companies told him to say. He would rather see the insurance companies deny coverage because of pre-existing conditions or age or other stupid reason. I have relatives who live in Canada, England and Belgium.
They have a health care system that does not deny ANYONE medical care.
Cancer care in Canada covers ALL treatments. Mr. Rogers is DEAD WRONG in his statement about Canada. My brother has seen four friends who had the best treatment for their cancer. The Republicans are puppets for the health insurance business.

It is easy for Mr. Rogers to be against this plan because he gets free healthcare provided to him by the government which we already pay for anyway. What is the difference, we already basically have socialized medicine anyway because of the size of our federal government,that was created by certain political leaders in the last 25 years,not to mention the lobbyists who keep their kickbacks coming from big pharmaceuticals who run the healthcare system.

I am from the UK. Dont know how well healthcare works in Canada but probably pretty much the same. Soon as you get a decent job and a bit of money you get private health insurance and Im talking middle class not rich. Its the only way to get proper care like a doctor who can actually speak english. Truth is we pay twice.

I am amazed to hear what we think and what we feel actually be verbalized there in Washington. I know there are alot of you there, but it sure does not feel like it when listening to “regular” news….by the way I have stopped listening to 95% of that except some of Fox News. We need to go back to Biblical teaching and listen to the wisest instructions ever printed. I agree with Mr Rogers, and thank you sir for stepping up and speaking out. Blessings on you, Mrs. Swenson

Mark, It’s 3am go to bed. Things look better in the sunshine, not the darkened hall of congress,

What are these people(republicans) doing about costs?
Health insurance can easily cost much more than all of your other insurance combined, and then after hearing horror stories from people you know and trust you wonder if your insurance will cover you when you need it or will they cancel you after first payment.

I may not trust the republican wannabes the democrats to provide beneficial change to the health care insurance situation but I trust the Republicans even less when it come to providing any benefits to the general population.
Oh they will gladly help those who really do not need the help. Like a banker who only loans money to people who do not need a loan their only real concern is the profit motive. It has been class warfare for many decades now and the wealthy have all the guns.

For too long we have allowed the left leaning supposedly progressives use Paper Tigers to set the argument. Special interest groups have taken over the public voice of middle class America using disingenuous methods to turn our government against the American Way. The Ultra Left and Ultra Right do not represent those in the Middle Class who carry the burden of the everyday America. The majority of Americans want Smaller Government, Lower taxes, Competitive Marketing and Innovations AND REAL representation in Congress. Most Americans do not oppose taxes but do oppose being used to fund Idea-logues agendas such as Cap and Tax, Government Run Down your Throat Health care, and Deficits that will require taxes that will reduce the living standard of our nation to the one of a Banana Republic for years to come.

I hope we can get everyone of the congressmen who vote for this insane bill out of office in 2012 if we still have the rite to vote by then.
Thanks for standing up against this nonsense.

In the House version of the Health Reform Bill I could find nothing definite about just what we would get if it were passed. I did count over 50 times it saying that the Commissioner would have the power to do everything connected to the bill. One man with the power to say who could have health care. how much it would cost, a person who could raise the cost at will, cancel your health care program, and on and on. If the bill were passed, the would probably change his title to Commissar. The main purpose of the House version of the bill seems to be to allow the government more power over our lives. Communistic aims are to eliminate our religion, ruin our economy, control the labor force, control our children’s education, eliminate private ownership of property, etc. Make us so dependent on the government that they will control every aspect of our lives. If they get their way they may soon tell us when we can go to the bathroom, and what we can do when we go there.

YAY Dave, u tell it like it is. if u did the right thing all ur life and worked hard for YOURSELf not for some lazy ass that couldnt care less. I worked my whole life, supported myself and family, that is MY JOB,have had insurance and have been without. graduated college, paying students loans, are the lazy folks going to help me pay that back?? why not??? they are taking my money. IT IS MY CHOICE WHETHER OR NOT I WANT INSURANCE AND WHERE I GET IT FROM. government cant even run a lousy post office. BIG GOV.-NO SOLUTIONS/SMALL GOV.-HUGE SOLUTIONS.GOD BLESS AMERICA, I LOVE U AMERICA AND I AM FREEEEEEEE (4 now)

“WOW!” That was my initial reaction to Congressman Mike Rogers opening remarks, which were astonishingly on the money. Then I read Carly Baker’s comments, which I wholeheartedly agree with! As to which news organization would actually air his presentation, I can only think of one out there that would be willing to do so, in a fair and balanced way. You get three guesses as to which media broadcast that would be, and your first two don’t count. Regarding Timothy Jack Taylor’s impeachment wishes, I hope the only aspect he’s wrong about is the timing. It won’t occur in the Spring, but it could become a reality once the traitorous Obama sycophants are voted out in droves this coming November! THAT MAN (obama) is an absolute menace to any freedom loving American. In addition to being woefully incompetent, he represents a clear and present danger to liberty as well as to our rights as individual citizens. THAT MAN couldn’t run a hot dog stand and make a profit. THAT MAN could not fire a daisy BB gun and yet he is (for the time being) our commander-in-chief! Contrary to what he states about himself, THAT MAN is, in fact, a COMMITTED SOCIALIST IDEOLOGUE! Our TRUE national nightmare will be over only when THAT MAN is removed from office.

“WOW!” That was my initial reaction to Congressman Mike Rogers opening remarks, which were astonishingly on the money. Then I read Carly Baker’s comments, which I wholeheartedly agree with! As to which news organization would actually air his presentation, I can only think of one out there that would be willing to do so, in a fair and balanced way. You get three guesses as to which media broadcast that would be, and your first two don’t count. Regarding Timothy Jack Taylor’s impeachment wishes, I hope the only aspect he’s wrong about is the timing. It won’t occur in the Spring, but it could become a reality once the traitorous Obama sycophants are voted out in droves this coming November! THAT MAN (obama) is an absolute menace to any freedom loving American, in addition to being woefully incompetent, he represents a clear and present danger to liberty as well as to our rights as individual citizens. THAT MAN couldn’t run a hot dog stand and make a profit. THAT MAN could not fire a daisy BB gun and yet he is (for the time being) our commander-in-chief! Contrary to what he states about himself, THAT MAN is, in fact, a COMMITTED SOCIALIST IDEOLOGUE! Our TRUE national nightmare will be over only when THAT MAN is removed from office.

I am a Canadian. My neice who is well educated holding a masters degree and my great nephew are American. I worry for them and feel very sorry for all Amiricans who are burdened with private medical insurance. You are being hoodwinked by greedy corporations.

I have not now, nor ever felt any concern about becoming ill. I do worry for my neice.

I work full time and therefore contribute to medical insurance, yes for all citizens. When I was younger, a student and then seeking employment, one thing I never had to worry about is becoming ill.

Medical insurance for all saw to that.
Many in the USA who have worked a lifetime are currently uninsured, through no fault of their own. What about them? So you leave them and say “tough luck?”

I urge all of you to think about what you are closing the door on. Public insurance is the best thing and should be accessable to all citizens.

I can not for the life of me understand why these “BOZOS” continually push this garbage in our faces when it appears so absolute that the American people want real change that works and not some B.S. take over!

Congress has yet to acknowledge or propose any significant changes that will actually improve quality or lower coasts of Health Care. Though there are plenty of ideas that have been suggested, they were completely ignored. ???

In Pres. Obama’s own words “they still don’t get it”!

Wow, Mike Rogers is a breath of fresh air!!!! Oh my gosh, a man who speaks with passion and great intelligence. A congressman who seems to have America’s best interest at heart………amazing! This video needs to be on the NEWS every night for a while for Americans to see!

Wow, I have watched Congress in action on several occasions and usually cannot stomach the stupidity that spews from most of their mouths. I just listened to a politician with some good old fashion common sense. Most I have ever heard were so far out of touch with reality I that thought I was living in a different country than they were. This guy may be the most sensible person to ever talk into the microphone in any hall of Congress. I could actually understand his analogies. Please tell me he will at least consider the presidency after Obama is impeached this spring for TREASON.

Congressman Rogers speaks for common sense in dealing with health care. The far-left “progressives” are more interested in grabbing power for the government, because they feel that WE The People are too stupid to live our own lives, so THEY must take care of us. This country was NOT founded on,and became great with such silly ideas, but on the principles of SELF-DETERMINATION & SELF-RELIANCE. I believe that the electorate has FINALLY awakened to the parlous prevarications of the left, and is poised to take back our country away from those European-style socialists in Washington. Like mr antirepublican, they rarely argue the facts, but resort to denigration and name calling, such as that heard by this president and his varlets in reference to anyone in disagreement with “his majesty”. They couldn’t be bothered to listen to the people in regards to this health care debacle, but to plow on with their “vision”. Their reign will soon be over, but the people MUST push for real change in the way our government does it’s business.. ie spends OUR money, and not allow the next group to screw us over.

Bravo Mr. Rogers. I wish you were here in Illinois. Instead we have Burris and Durbin who have repeatedly lied to us and have disgraced their office. This horrible bill has to be stopped. When the big shots from Canada come here for health care where will we go? If you follow the money I’m sure the fat cats in Washington are lining their pockets with our hard earned money. I’m scared for the first time in my life living here in this beautiful country. If we need reform in this country it starts with voting all of these incumbits out. VOTE.

I’M SOON TO BE “62″ TEAR’S OLD AND HAVE JUST FOUND OUT I’M GOING TO BE A GRAND-PARENT.FOR MY FIRST GRAND- CHILD I DO NOT WANT IT TO BE BORN WITH THE MESS YOU PEOPLE ARE CREATING.I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH MY HEALTH-CARE AND WANT TO KEEO IT AS IT IS,QUIT TRYING TO STEP ON MY TOE’S ,JUST TO HELP ANOTHER. THERE ARE OTHER WAY’S AND WE AND WE KNOW OF THEM. DO NOT STEP ON MT=Y GRAND-CHILD’ S , CAUSE YOU WILL HAVE TO ANSWER TO MEAND YOU WON’T LIKE THAT. GRAND- PARENT’S AND ALL SUPPORTING AMERICAN’S DO NOT WANT THIS KIND OF “HEALTH-CARE.——LATER SONNY

The Democratically controled Congress is attempting to implement Health Care reform based on speed bump logic. Just because 15% of drivers exceed the speed limits, the remaining 85% of responsible, law abiding drivers are punished with having to endure speed bumps in parking lots and neighborhoods.

While this comparison is admittedly less significant than the proposed Health Care debacle, it never the less parallels the base line thinking of the bill.

By insuring that the 15% receive coverage, EVERYONE would be forced to accept less quantity and quality of Health Care.

Can we borrow this man????????
God Bless,
Gramma from Canada

Thank God for people with courage, such as Congressman Rogers, who has the courage to speak the truth and stand up for the citizens of the United States. He is an example of the way our elected Senators and Congressmen are supposed to represent us.

jneel from IL.

I’m proud that there is at least one individual that speaks to the heart of how the working people feel about this legislation. This is simply a power grab and has little to with improving one of the best healthcare systems in the world today. People who are paying attention know this but we need more folks on that floor to speak up like Congressman Rogers – bless him for his courage.

This is the way America feels about health care we don’t want it and don’t need it, This is like most of Mr.Obama’s that we don’t want