Update: A friend on Capitol Hill makes the following excellent point: “Attitudes like that, whether from an intern all the way up to Speaker, have no place in this complex. The people are here to serve — it is an honor to hear from constituents. It is an honor to hear them complain, to hear their ideas, to hear what they think. People who forget that or never knew that have no place being here.”
Andrew Elash, a chapter president of the College Democrats of Connecticut (don’t get me started on the abject worthlessness of both the College Democrats and College Republicans, please) and intern for Rep. John Larson (D-CT), has a pretty entertaining stream of Facebook updates about calls he’s receiving in the Congressional office from constituents who, like the majority of Americans, want nothing to do with the health care legislation being demanded by President Obama.
Andrew Elash- Constituents hate the healthcare bill. They hate Obama.
They tell me there’s no crisis. One woman even said healthcare would
be less expensive if gangs in cities stopped shooting each other and
sending each other to the ER. Golly!! THAT’S why healthcare is so
expensive!! THAT’S the problem!! Inner city gangs…Samuel Greenberg
only crazy people call their rep.
35 minutes agoAutumn Alston
i live in a big city….and i rarely see the ER filled w/gunshot
victims! i never see ambulances roll in hardly! i hate ppl…..
33 minutes agoDonald Clive Richards
LOL!! I love stupid ass people. It makes the world go round!!
26 minutes agoAndrew Elash – One more constituent screaming at me about healthcare
before lunch would be great. Please? No, the government will not
invade your house and force you to accept public healthcare. But we
will take your phone.
2 hours agoAndrew Elash- Larson’s office. Lots of callers angry about
healthcare!!
4 hours ago
On the upside, it’s pretty funny to see how much folks hate the health care overhaul the President and Congressional Democrats are trying to force on them. On the downside, given that communications between constituents and their Representatives is protected speech, the results of this could be very unfunny for Mr. Elash.
Steve Maley
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Not the first instance
PoliPundita (Diary) Wednesday, July 22nd at 3:49PM EST (link)…I’ve heard of this behavior and of arguing with constituents who call to register their opinion. What arrogance. The best answer to it is a determination to see to it that smug little bureaucrats like this find themselves amongst the growing ranks of unemployed in 2010.
Smirky little interns
GT350 Wednesday, July 22nd at 4:07PM EST (link)I get that attitude often when calling the offices of my Calif reps & senators. Good luck with that political science degree in the real world, kid.
Succinct
mustango (Diary) Wednesday, July 22nd at 4:47PM EST (link)“i hate ppl”
Yeah, we know. A government chock full of misanthropes is pretty much the only way to explain the last 20 years.
“I just miss — I miss being anonymous.” — Barack Obama
I fully sympathize, Mr. President. I miss you being anonymous too.
What utter simpletons
E Pluribus Unum (Diary) Wednesday, July 22nd at 5:28PM EST (link)That is the sort of thing one might expect to find on private email exchanges between these guys. Most people would not even really indulge themselves in THAT, but then Dem staffers are not really people.
Posting it on your wall at FaceBook? They must assume that people are stupid, that their constitutents are either too stupid or too cowardly to make them pay for such hubris.
If their re-education has not already begun, it will soon.
Kill the Terrorists
Protect the Borders
Punch the Hippies h/t IMAO
the kid's slit his own throat
Brian Johnson (Diary) Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:33PM EST (link)With the increase in social networking, I’ve read that schools and employers are looking more and more at twitter, myspace, facebook, etc to see the type of people they potentially hire or allow at their school.
While there have been many a day I would love to tweet my anger or the hilarity from an idiot I had to deal with, I would never, ever do it for fear that my current employer, whom I love more than the air I breathe and the sun that shines down on me, or a hypothetical future employer (because I love my current employer more than the air I breathe and the sun that shines down on me and would never ever ever consider leaving) could find it and it would bite me in the rear.
I believe this kid has not only shot his current internship in the foot, but any potential career he has working in politics.
Great stuff for campaign ads
charliebravoNH (Diary) Wednesday, July 22nd at 8:45PM EST (link)There is nothing more beautiful than the statements of “snotty” interns and staffers dissing constituents, especially written ones. Imagine these statements showing up in campaign ads, as well as insulted constituents telling their stories in a Republican campaign ad. This forces accountability where it belongs, with the Democrat Congressman.
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So I'm not good with Facebook
Andy W. Thursday, July 23rd at 9:14AM EST (link)But it seems that this guys stuff has been pulled. I can’t find it, anyway. Like I said, I’m not the best at navigating the site.
Keep up the good work Sam Graves (R, MO-6)
Here is the Facebook transcript you may be looking for..
Maria (Diary) Thursday, July 23rd at 1:57PM EST (link)Facts, health care please…
Maria Milana Panopoulos that would be your Medicare card
Maria Milana Panopoulos this is about health care, Mr. President
Maria Milana Panopoulos New story of avoidance
Maria Milana Panopoulos Read Washington post
Maria Milana Panopoulos No, not true, Mr President.
Maria Milana Panopoulos Now he searches for a new outlook
Maria Milana Panopoulos Mayo clinic he visited with rave reviews now no backing they are not creditable.
Maria Milana Panopoulos Then spread the health care coverage around you secure
Maria Milana Panopoulos are you saying that Drs. are not concerned with patient care now that is a disgrace
Maria Milana Panopoulos Public option is free will
Maria Milana Panopoulos Religion has nothing to do will fair access to healthcare
Maria Milana Panopoulos Access to health care as Medicaid, Medicare and disability are available, including the sunshine law in fl. Have you ever applied if you do need it?
Maria Milana Panopoulos Become lawyers, you will profit
Maria Milana Panopoulos Yes lost jobs, good doctors having to close because the law was changed on liability
Yes lost jobs, good doctors having to close because the law was changed on liability lawsiuts.
Maria Milana Panopoulos The previous rules, did they work?
Maria Milana Panopoulos Risk, reform, are you being compensated?
Maria Milana Panopoulos Wall street has contributed to an upswing in the economy in the historic event pattern
Maria Milana Panopoulos i don’t see anyone spending money right now
Maria Milana Panopoulos not American people though
Maria Milana Panopoulos The previous rules, did they work on Wall Street?
The past is gone, the future depends on an upswing in the economy, no more debt
Maria Milana Panopoulos the reps voted in are not the wishes of all, fact in point
Maria Milana Panopoulos wishes of whom?
Insurance is a paid entity with restrictions you read before signing up for the benefits, sorry wrong defense!
Cancer patients will be capped on medical claims.
Maria Milana Panopoulos seniors will die from lack of medical care
Maria Milana Panopoulos Then pharmacy companies could deliver free drugs to people in need without a bill if they are footing billions in support.
Maria Milana Panopoulos It will bankrupt a weak system to begin with
Maria Milana Panopoulos Power lies within the American people with a voice
Maria Milana Panopoulos There was no absolutely no Democrats in this signing?
Nancy Pelosi is a democrat, Mr. President in Bush the admin.
We will fund people who do not pay into Medicare and SS.
Maria Milana Panopoulos Medicare will become non existent
Maria Milana Panopoulos Sorry but it is the truth
Exactly to the point, done by Nancy Pelosi starting before the election
Maria Milana Panopoulos How will we recover?
Maria Milana Panopoulos My kids will never be doctors under this plan. They will then become Gov employees
Maria Milana Panopoulos Then why do the banks refuse credit?
Maria Milana Panopoulos we will lose more jobs with this bill
Maria Milana Panopoulos Economic conditions have nothing to do with the quality of health care given by doctors right now.
Cut back without choice?
Maria Milana Panopoulos Debt, earmarks funding should go toward this bill then
Maria Milana Panopoulos we can not afford this Bill to pass
Maria Milana Panopoulos It’s called generic prescriptions
Maria Milana Panopoulos Read the bill, Mr. President.
Maria Milana Panopoulos if you are not healthy you can be refused medical care
Maria Milana Panopoulos I am way to the right but the facts are the facts
In America why will you want to give up things that make you healthier?
Maria Milana Panopoulos A glorified Government HMO
Maria Milana Panopoulos A separate policy is necessary for x rays, rx’s so you will pay more
Maria Milana Panopoulos There is a financial cap America
Maria Milana Panopoulos There is many amendments not benefiting anyone
Maria Milana Panopoulos Misinformation from the media read the bill located at Thomas, Library of Congress your self.
Yes by free choice
Maria Milana Panopoulos that is saying that Medicaid does not exist?
Maria Milana Panopoulos Not true
Maria Milana Panopoulos This bill need to be reevaluated and thought over, Mr. President
Maria Milana Panopoulos Never will be all the way there like the economic stimulus bill has been so thought out.
There is no deadline but the one that is instilled.
Maria Milana Panopoulos The experts need to be from each state
Maria Milana Panopoulos Yes, you have it
Maria Milana Panopoulos Please rethink the way this bill is written. Ask real average Doctors and patients their needs.
Maria Milana Panopoulos thank you for your honesty!
Maria Milana Panopoulos Drs. are under paid as it is from insurance companies.
Drs. are under paid as it is now thorough Medicare.
Maria Milana Panopoulos Taxes, more taxes look at the dates on the bill, Mr. President
Maria Milana Panopoulos States should offer this instead of one Government HMO
Maria Milana Panopoulos Not many Republicans will back a bill like this
What is the cap income on a “Middle class family”?
Maria Milana Panopoulos The bill now for senate and congressional members now have different rules as the average American covered in this act
Maria Milana Panopoulos you will have to put more money into the kit, what about prescriptions?
Maria Milana Panopoulos For example like Bologna, Italy; Hospitals house 10 patients per hospital room.
Maria Milana Panopoulos Advanced countries still have shelled out private payments to doctors for quality care.
Maria Milana Panopoulos If you take 50% wages from a family is that cost fair?
Why are you rushing this bill when it can be done slowly in an acceptable manner?
Maria Milana Panopoulos Taxes taken from your salary and percentages will lessen the income of all and are not viable
Maria Milana Panopoulos this is not about parties it is about a free American heath system
Maria Milana Panopoulos Many issues
Maria Milana Panopoulos the is a cap on these in the bill
Maria Milana Panopoulos Mayo clinic does not, read the Washington Post.
Maria Milana Panopoulos that is not in the bill, you are taxing everyone
With payment from Taxes that Americans pay
Maria Milana Panopoulos B) the similarities and differences between typical insured and self-insured health plans.
Maria Milana Panopoulos A) the types of employers by key characteristics, including size, that purchase insured products versus those that self-insure.
1) STUDY.—The Commissioner, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor, shall conduct a study of the large group insured and self-insured employer health care markets. Such study shall examine the following:
Top of Form
Maria Milana Panopoulos ) BY FAMILY ENROLLMENT.—By family enrollment (such as variations within categories and compositions of families) so long as the ratio of the premium for family enrollment (or enrollments) to the premium for individual enrollment is uniform, as specified under State law and consistent with rules of the Commissioner
) BY FAMILY ENROLLMENT.—By family enrollment (such as variations within categories and compositions of families) so long as the ratio of the premium for family enrollment (or enrollments) to the premium for individual enrollment is uniform, as specified under State law and consistent with rules of the Commissioner
Maria Milana Panopoulos (2) BY AREA.—By premium rating area (as permitted by State insurance regulators or, in the case of Exchange-participating health benefits plans,as specified by the Commissioner in consultation with such regulators
Maria Milana Panopoulos 1) LIMITED AGE VARIATION PERMITTED.—By 6 age (within such age categories as the Commissioner shall specify) so long as the ratio of the highest such premium to the lowest such premium does not exceed the ratio of 2 to 1.
1) LIMITED AGE VARIATION PERMITTED.—By 6 age (within such age categories as the Commissioner shall specify) so long as the ratio of the highest such premium to the lowest such premium does not exceed the ratio of 2 to 1.
Maria Milana Panopoulos The promise you can keep your own insurance but still pay into a percent of taxes lead all Americans to a Government program with a financial cap on what is paid out. If you run out of funds, then we have a collapse in the Economy and Health care system as well
Maria Milana Panopoulos if you worded this bill favorable to American benefit, then maybe it will pass.
Maria Milana Panopoulos Our economy is being crushed and earmarks being given put the money into a trust for healthcare and let Americans decide if they want to allocate their funds to join a plan.
President Obama why is this such a rush?
Maria Milana Panopoulos a step by step plan written without rushing would benefit all American is a non-bias solution would be most beneficial.
Commissioner deems appropriate to ensure that the law does not provide incentives
Maria Milana Panopoulos the “essential benefits package” will be required, no matter if participating in the “Exchange Health-care Network” or not. The “essential benefits package” is regulated by the standards mentioned in this bill. You will receive no incentives, but are providing the same set of benefits according to the rules outlined for the benefits package. It will more or less force you to join the health exchange.
Maria Milana Panopoulos You will not receive any incentives for going with private health insurance. In fact, the “Commissioner” will recommend and design rules for the subjugation of private health-care altogether by making it nearly impossible to acquire or manage via high taxes and regulations.
This solution, in my opinion has not been thought out regarding the future National Debt we have now incurred and will drive more unemployment including Drs, nurses, medical staff, insurance reps, pharmacy techs and blue collar worker who work for the. The promise you can keep your own insurance but still pay into a percent of taxes lead all Americans to a Government program with a financial cap on what is paid out.
Maria Milana Panopoulos do not agree on the way this bill is written. I do not put thought in the future preservation of our rights to choose as Americans. Therefore I do speak out against this Reform bill as it stands.
Maria Milana Panopoulos Rich enough to spread your wealth around and that is why you are here?
Maria Milana Panopoulos OK so the spending spree in our government has made you all?..
Maria Milana Panopoulos or has the media just told you what you need to think you know at this juncture?
Do any of you know them?
Maria Milana Panopoulos No you are all making this less of an intelligent conversation without sticking to the facts
Maria Milana Panopoulos But are you debt free?
Maria Milana Panopoulos A free country?
Maria Milana Panopoulos a monopolized Health plan, coupled with government owned banks, Auto makers and Corporations would sound to you as a ________County?
Maria Milana Panopoulos Ask real questions so we can get real answers.
Ask real questions so we can get real answers.
Maria Milana Panopoulos Intelligence speaks for itself here. This is about healthcare and the way it will affect you and your family. Not political bashing..
Maria Milana Panopoulos Obama’s approval rating is 55%, lowest job approval rating average of two consecutive polls in the history of the Obama administration
Maria Milana Panopoulos Today’s approval poll, Mr. President should say how many Americans are feeling regarding this healthcare issue.
In my opinion should we not handle the economic challenges first, Americans have not seen any bailout money first hand that would enable them to trust this healthcare bill. Why this bill would be rushed and pressed when our economy is so distressed at this juncture.
Maria Milana Panopoulos And Medicare and SS Disability payments are loaded on top of the percentages for this program? Putting American families into bankruptcy if they can not afford to pay the mortgages they are foreclosing on and banks that were bailed out refuse loans and credit.. Your point with this now is, Mr President?
Maria Milana Panopoulos Reforming Health care, National Debt, Auto Dealers, Banks that makes America a ______ Country? Fill in the blank.
Maria Milana Panopoulos As we walk away from this with less information then coming into it!
Maria Milana Panopoulos Taxes, percentages footed by Americans.. Not a solution.
Oh that felt soooo good! Maria Milana Panopoulos comment
God bless America
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Proverbs 3:5-6 (New International Version)
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.