Obama, Congress, Health Care, CSPAN, And An Hour

During the 2008 Presidential Election cycle, then Senator Obama vowed that if elected and going forward with his health care plan, the public would be invited to the table. He was recorded on film 8 times making a promise to televise the process on CSPAN. His stated goal? So that the American people could see if their elected officials were working for them or for the insurance and drug companies.

Fast forward to reality.

CSPAN has been locked out since the issue hit Capital Hill. At no time during the process has there been one hearing, one meeting, or one policy discussion about health care covered by CSPAN or the White House Press Pool. Yesterday, under increased pressure from CSPAN and other media outlets normally friendly to the Obama Infestation, the Emperor finally capitulated and invited CSPAN to cover a policy meeting aimed at reconciling the House and Senate versions of Obamacare. But there was a catch. CSPAN’s invitation was for an hour’s worth of coverage. In other words – an hour long photo-op paid for by the nation’s cable industry and ostensibly – their customers.

I can just imagine the funding disclaimer on that CSPAN program…

This program brought to you by the magnificent generosity of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Barry Obama, Supreme Ruler of the 57 states and the District of Columbia. And by… Nancy Pelosi who reminds you that this has been the most open process in history… And by… BigPHARMA stupidly financing trial lawyers with their support of Obamacare… And by… the AMA, AARP, SEIU, ACORN, and the nation’s health insurance agencies who all stand to gain financially through the implementation of federal mandated health care coverage. And finally… By the nation’s cable television providers.

After the disclaimer there will be approximately 56 minutes of introductions of the participants and then the hour will be over. So much for sunshine laws.

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