This Is Who They Are

Well, when you put it that way:

The Confederates launched a surprise attack, under cover of darkness.

It was 8:30 Wednesday night, and the House was plodding toward its 20th hour of debate on a little-watched appropriations bill, when Rep. Ken Calvert (Calif.), who had been leading the Republican side of the debate, rose. “I have an amendment at the desk,” he said.

Yes he did: A proposal to protect the sale and display of the Confederate battle flag at national parks and cemeteries.

Democrats couldn’t believe what they were hearing: Just as South Carolina legislators were finally voting to remove the symbol of hatred from their statehouse grounds, Republicans in the U.S. Capitol were proposing to restore the flag. And they were scheduling the vote for July 9, the anniversary of the ratification of the 14th Amendment promising equal protection of the laws.

Kind of like when the Republicans blocked any effort the expand background checks for gun purchases in the wake of the Sandy Hook massacre and, instead, went on a rampage nationally passing looser gun regulations in one legislature after another.

9 Comments

rikyrah on July 11, 2015 at 9:53 am

OT: If we had a media worth a crap, they would be at these fairs, and point out that folks COULD HAVE regular healthcare, if Medicaid expansion were implemented.

Put a face on those who just want access to basic healthcare.

But, that would be too much like right, and they can’t do the bullshyt of ‘ both sides do it.’.

No, both sides do NOT do it. This is all about the GOP.

THIS is the healthcare system that they want. THIS Is what they want to go back to. THIS is what would result if those Obamacare repeals actually took effect.

………………………………………………..

What denying Medicaid expansion looks like
By Matt Skeens July 10 at 5:20 PM

When the Virginia-Kentucky District Fair returned to Wise County recently, it brought funnel cakes and whole families smiling — a sight not too common here in the coalfields.

This week, another gathering on the Wise County fairgrounds will see thousands of people standing in the bright summer sun: the 16th annual Remote Area Medical clinic. Some of those same families and their friends will be among those who travel to Wise not for fun rides or local band favorite Folk Soul Revival but for something lacking in this county, this state and this country: access to health care.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-cloud-over-appalachia/2015/07/10/0e526cea-15dd-11e5-9518-f9
e0a8959f32_story.html?wpisrc=nl_opinions&wpmm=1

Marie3 on July 11, 2015 at 11:55 am

…those folks COULD HAVE regular healthcare, if Medicaid expansion were implemented.

RAM:

“One thing that is consistent at the RAM events is that nearly 70 percent of the patients are seeking relief from dental pain,” Brock said. “However, while they are here, we also encourage them to take advantage of other types of medical services.”

Most but not all states have included dental in the PPACA expanded Medicaid coverage.

But why should TN, VA, and TX expand Medicaid when GOP approved charity care, annual health clinics exist and don’t cost a penny in tax dollars?

Would be remiss in not noting that the August RAM clinic is in East St. Louis, IL, one in September is in Somerset, KY, and two in October are in NV. Three states that implemented expanded Medicaid.

rikyrah on July 11, 2015 at 9:54 am

this is who they are, BooMan.

donnah on July 11, 2015 at 10:21 am

This is EXACTLY who they are. They see every positive step forward toward fair pay, health care, equal rights for all and protection of the environment as a personal affront. They are spiteful, petulant, selfish and mean-spirited.

It’s the Party of Hate, pure and simple.

Marie3 on July 11, 2015 at 11:41 am

Ken Calvert:

Calvert has a reputation as being a money-grubbing scumbag. Yet, in doing so, he has brought federal funds into his district, which voters always look fondly on.

WTF is a CA Rep — even a thug GOP Rep — doing introducing this proposal? There is no affinity between Californians and “Dixie.” We don’t even much like those that speak with a southern accent.

Phil Perspective on July 11, 2015 at 12:26 pm

Democrats couldn’t believe what they were hearing: ….

They can’t be this stupid, right? This is who the GOP is. It’s nothing new, and hasn’t been for the past 6 1/2 years at least.

Marie3 on July 11, 2015 at 12:39 pm

Maybe not so much couldn’t believe what they were hearing but who they were hearing it from.

TarheelDem on July 11, 2015 at 1:22 pm

The appropriations bill is the Department of Interior bill, which includes national parks but a I bet also includes some agricultural, mineral, or timber company giveaways.

An amendment in the hopper to mark Confederate casualties with the current flag of the state of their unit and forbid the sale of Confederate flags at gift shops is a necessity just for bargaining.

I would be relaxed about national park funding and just let the bill sit until the ag, timber, and mining folks get antsy. It’s a long time until October 1.

The Voice In The Wilderness on July 12, 2015 at 1:39 am

Ah yes, mining on federal land, cattle grazing on federal land (and drinking parkland water).

rikyrah on July 11, 2015 at 9:53 am

OT: If we had a media worth a crap, they would be at these fairs, and point out that folks COULD HAVE regular healthcare, if Medicaid expansion were implemented.

Put a face on those who just want access to basic healthcare.

But, that would be too much like right, and they can’t do the bullshyt of ‘ both sides do it.’.

No, both sides do NOT do it. This is all about the GOP.

THIS is the healthcare system that they want. THIS Is what they want to go back to. THIS is what would result if those Obamacare repeals actually took effect.

………………………………………………..

What denying Medicaid expansion looks like
By Matt Skeens July 10 at 5:20 PM

When the Virginia-Kentucky District Fair returned to Wise County recently, it brought funnel cakes and whole families smiling — a sight not too common here in the coalfields.

This week, another gathering on the Wise County fairgrounds will see thousands of people standing in the bright summer sun: the 16th annual Remote Area Medical clinic. Some of those same families and their friends will be among those who travel to Wise not for fun rides or local band favorite Folk Soul Revival but for something lacking in this county, this state and this country: access to health care.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-cloud-over-appalachia/2015/07/10/0e526cea-15dd-11e5-9518-f9
e0a8959f32_story.html?wpisrc=nl_opinions&wpmm=1
- Marie3 on July 11, 2015 at 11:55 am
  
  …those folks COULD HAVE regular healthcare, if Medicaid expansion were implemented.
  
  RAM:
  
  “One thing that is consistent at the RAM events is that nearly 70 percent of the patients are seeking relief from dental pain,” Brock said. “However, while they are here, we also encourage them to take advantage of other types of medical services.”
  
  Most but not all states have included dental in the PPACA expanded Medicaid coverage.
  
  But why should TN, VA, and TX expand Medicaid when GOP approved charity care, annual health clinics exist and don’t cost a penny in tax dollars?
  
  Would be remiss in not noting that the August RAM clinic is in East St. Louis, IL, one in September is in Somerset, KY, and two in October are in NV. Three states that implemented expanded Medicaid.
rikyrah on July 11, 2015 at 9:54 am

this is who they are, BooMan.
donnah on July 11, 2015 at 10:21 am

This is EXACTLY who they are. They see every positive step forward toward fair pay, health care, equal rights for all and protection of the environment as a personal affront. They are spiteful, petulant, selfish and mean-spirited.

It’s the Party of Hate, pure and simple.
Marie3 on July 11, 2015 at 11:41 am

Ken Calvert:

Calvert has a reputation as being a money-grubbing scumbag. Yet, in doing so, he has brought federal funds into his district, which voters always look fondly on.

WTF is a CA Rep — even a thug GOP Rep — doing introducing this proposal? There is no affinity between Californians and “Dixie.” We don’t even much like those that speak with a southern accent.
Phil Perspective on July 11, 2015 at 12:26 pm

Democrats couldn’t believe what they were hearing: ….

They can’t be this stupid, right? This is who the GOP is. It’s nothing new, and hasn’t been for the past 6 1/2 years at least.
- Marie3 on July 11, 2015 at 12:39 pm
  
  Maybe not so much couldn’t believe what they were hearing but who they were hearing it from.
TarheelDem on July 11, 2015 at 1:22 pm

The appropriations bill is the Department of Interior bill, which includes national parks but a I bet also includes some agricultural, mineral, or timber company giveaways.

An amendment in the hopper to mark Confederate casualties with the current flag of the state of their unit and forbid the sale of Confederate flags at gift shops is a necessity just for bargaining.

I would be relaxed about national park funding and just let the bill sit until the ag, timber, and mining folks get antsy. It’s a long time until October 1.
- The Voice In The Wilderness on July 12, 2015 at 1:39 am
  
  Ah yes, mining on federal land, cattle grazing on federal land (and drinking parkland water).

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