Irish Rogue,

Very good post about Ds and Rs self-contradictory values. At least it makes me feel better about my own values, which cross party lines routinely.

Stlhead,

I thing you're right. The HCB sure isn't what I'd hope for. Key features left out, like the public option Aunty refers to - it couldn't be a threat to insurance companies unless the private companies are truly over-priced because we know for damn sure that the gov't. is the farthest thing from true efficiency.

Me, I'm pretty lucky. I get the same HC options as members of Congress. Only being lower paid, I choose a less expensive (GH) plan that I can afford. And while it ain't the best, I expect it will serve my needs, since every time I go to GH I see that my premiums are paying to help keep chronic smokers and obese patients alive. It's a perfect illustration that life ain't fair.

Sg