The more things change

March 22, 2010 9:55 AM

Reagan speaks out against socialized healthcare (1961) Interesting how the arguments haven't changed much in the last fifty years.
posted by mecran01 (7 comments total)

...it is true that there is a divide in this nation, and those on either sidek, seem sure their approach the best way to go, and also true that no matter the issue, we will get the two perspectives. The GOP under Bush wanted to privatize Social Security. Now the GOP vows they will run on a platform in the next election to repeal the new Obama health reform bill.
posted by Postroad at 9:57 AM on March 22, 2010

Best part of my day so far: on BBC News when the presenter was explaining how some Americans feared it would lead to communism you could tell she wanted to laugh a little
posted by Juicy Avenger at 9:59 AM on March 22, 2010 [1 favorite]

Best part of my day so far: on BBC News when the presenter was explaining how some Americans feared it would lead to communism you could tell she wanted to laugh a little

Please tell me you have a link.
posted by The Michael The at 10:01 AM on March 22, 2010

States launch lawsuits against healthcare plan:

Republican attorneys general in 11 states warned that lawsuits will be filed to stop the federal government overstepping its constitutional powers and usurping states' sovereignty....

...Ten of the attorneys general plan to band together in a collective lawsuit on behalf of Alabama, Florida, Nebraska, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Washington.
posted by HP LaserJet P10006 at 10:01 AM on March 22, 2010

Oh--this is Reagan arguing against Medicare, btw.
posted by mecran01 at 10:01 AM on March 22, 2010

Barry Goldwater: in your heart you know he's right.

In your guts you know he's nuts.
posted by The White Hat at 10:03 AM on March 22, 2010 [1 favorite]

Previously ...
posted by o0o0o at 10:03 AM on March 22, 2010 [1 favorite]