Health care reform passes

President Obama is rightly basking in the glory of the passage of health care reform. This is a big victory for the sensible, compassionate portion of the electorate known as "fascist communist socialists" to the Republican Party.

As a former liberal and current "communist" I think this is as good an overhaul as we could get. I would prefer that abortion be available on demand. I would prefer either government price controls on procedures or a single-payer socialized model, but that's just too radical for the vast majority of Americans. Still, this is a good plan. More people will be insured, the insurance companies will be subject to more rules of fair play which is all for the better.

It is a very moderate, sensible approach that Obama pounded in his campaign. A campaign that WON, despite Republican and Tea Bagger assertions that fighting for health care reform goes against the wishes of 'the people'. I don't know what 'the people' they are referring to, but it seems pretty fucking obvious that the majority that voted for Obama had every chance to understand that they were voting in favor of comprehensive health care reform just like the bill that passed the House last night.

I challenge anyone bitching about this to state a specific part of the bill/law that they dislike. "Big gubment" is not specific. Its about as general as you can get.

And one more gripe. I would prefer more energy put into reforming financial markets. The mid-term election is nearly upon us, and the bad guys will certainly win big. The banks and insurance companies that nearly fell apart just prior to the Obama's election have still not been re-regulated. Time is wasting.