Video: The mother of all ObamaCare lies
posted at 8:45 pm on August 10, 2009 by Allahpundit
Via Breitbart. Naked Emperor News is calling this “Obama’s Mother of All Political Lies,” but that’s overselling it. The true mother of all Obama lies is his pledge not to raise taxes on the middle class. In fact, this isn’t even the biggest lie he’s told about ObamaCare; that would be his promise to somehow make the program deficit-neutral. What this may be is the biggest lie he’s told about “changing the culture in Washington,” a key element of the Hopenchange mythos that’s rapidly disintegrated as he’s made waiver after waiver for the lobbyists he claimed would never work for his administration and ignored the five-day waiting period for public debate he swore would precede his signature on bills passed by Congress. Those sins were venial compared to the bargain he struck with pharmaceutical companies, though: In return for the feds agreeing not to try to negotiate lower drug prices once ObamaCare is in effect, pharma’s going to go all out to the tune of $150 million in advertising to get the bill passed and hand The One the political victory he’s desperate for. Won’t that mean much higher costs for the program than it might otherwise have had? Sure, but so what? The point here is getting Obama reelected, not designing the most efficient possible health-care program. And after all, it’s your money, not his. Even lefties like Robert Reich can’t believe it’s come to this.
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You’re going to track down the creator of disco music?
Bishop on August 10, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Michele Bachmann.
Oh, wait. That might be more testosterone than the GOP can handle.
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 9:36 PM
I always buy 1 more box than I am going to go through each visit. Stocking up nicely. The wife is having more trouble keeping her cal. in stock.
HoustonRight on August 10, 2009 at 9:36 PM
MANY, VERY VERY MANY!!!
conservnut on August 10, 2009 at 9:37 PM
I bought my wife a SigSauer .380 because it’s sort of…stylish and easy to carry. But try to find .380 ammo these days…
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 9:38 PM
What does she need?
conservnut on August 10, 2009 at 9:38 PM
I will match every dollar you guys contribute over the next hour.
Just tell me what you gave- Scout’s honor.
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 9:17 PM
In for $40.00 wish I could do more.
fourdeucer on August 10, 2009 at 9:38 PM
24 minutes into the Michael Yon challenge….
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Didn’t Ike tell us to beware the politicopharmaceutical complex?
whitetop on August 10, 2009 at 9:39 PM
there are some things in life you can never have too much of
HoustonRight on August 10, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Hey are we going to be able to watch these negotiations on C-SPAN? (wink) Do you think he is pandering a bit? (sarcasm)
Me thinks he a big liar.
Irenaeus on August 10, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Lately, yeah. More brains, too.
ROCnPhilly on August 10, 2009 at 9:39 PM
He is wh0 I th0u☭ht he w☭s
rslancer14 on August 10, 2009 at 9:39 PM
He made me load and unload all of them, but could I do it in a stressful situation? Probably not. I have not shot any of the rifles, but have shot the 9.
TXMomof3 on August 10, 2009 at 9:41 PM
BB done partying??? Obama is going to stop lying first….. :P
doriangrey on August 10, 2009 at 9:41 PM
1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
That’s just for this year.
Bishop on August 10, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Funny you should ask. The reason it took me so long to post the address is I got an email alert and was able to get her 1000 rds of 9mm, they have been scarce and she loves to shoot too. I haven’t had any trouble with the .40 cal
HoustonRight on August 10, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Is it my imagination, or is Barry’s nose getting longer?
GarandFan on August 10, 2009 at 9:41 PM
I’ll drink a toast to that… ;)
doriangrey on August 10, 2009 at 9:43 PM
All I can say is, Practice practice practice. Until you can load with your eyes closed. Then you can handle the stressful situations. And more importantly survive them!
conservnut on August 10, 2009 at 9:43 PM
We obviously did not understand what he meant…let him be clear. I am sure the MSM will point all this out to the American people…
d1carter on August 10, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Page-By-Page Of Bill Gov Palin Is Correct: ObamaCare Is TRULY EVIL
http://governorpalin4president.blogspot.com/2009/08/page-by-page-governor-palin-is-correct.html
izoneguy on August 10, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Today is his 22nd birthday.
TXMomof3 on August 10, 2009 at 9:44 PM
“Let me be clear. As I’ve said all along, the American people will be part of the conversation on healthcare. And, like I’ve said, their opinions will be flagged by a snitchocracy using the finest public technology available. And the guys will show up in purple shirts to bust some heads.”
LibTired on August 10, 2009 at 9:44 PM
According to Rudyard Kipling, a man cannot have too many guns or books, or too little red wine and ammunition. I seek to implement this wise man’s counsel. I have the book part pretty well done, working on the others.
CA is cutting back on LEO’s across the board, and releasing 40K prison inmates early to make a fed judge happy.
You really aren’t paranoid if they are out to get you…
Harry Schell on August 10, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Oh, can’t help, 9mm is tough to find here too.
conservnut on August 10, 2009 at 9:44 PM
It was just seen passing through Houston, and heading west.
ICBM on August 10, 2009 at 9:45 PM
You could have just said a googol of guns…. :P
doriangrey on August 10, 2009 at 9:48 PM
I am not sure how the calibers are supposed to be written, but he has a new handgun 40?, a 30/30?, 273?, some gauge of shotgun, a couple 22′s, and a 9.
TXMomof3 on August 10, 2009 at 9:48 PM
The more of this stuff that gets tossed out there the harder I laugh at the idiotic ignoramus liberals that still TRY to defend him.
It’s like a blinking red light over the heads of people that lets you know who can and cannot be trusted.
Spiritk9 on August 10, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Sun Tzu once said: “A wise warrior makes his own effin ammunition.”
Bishop on August 10, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Go to ltdammo.com they just got a lot in stock today and the have great pricing.
HoustonRight on August 10, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Thanks, patriot. $40.00 it is.
Who else?
We’re 40 minutes into the Michael Yon contribution challenge.
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Some people will not only sell their souls to the devil, but do everything they can to convince you that it’s the most intelligent decision you could possibly make.
doriangrey on August 10, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Drats! I sent mine in this morning when I saw the No Young Soldiers link in headlines. I’m never too early! :P
He does amazing work.
pannw on August 10, 2009 at 9:54 PM
they’re sold out of .380.
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 9:54 PM
The same bastards that worked hammer and tongs with Teddy Kennedy on the HMO travesty are now working hip to hip with Obama.
spmat on August 10, 2009 at 9:54 PM
How much did you send? I’ll match it.
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 9:55 PM
What’s astonishing to me is that Pharma would accept his promise. He hasn’t made good on anything else and they make such a juicy target for the bus.
obladioblada on August 10, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Sounds like a man that needs more guns TXMom. :-)
conservnut on August 10, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Do I click the “Support next dispatch” link?
HoustonRight on August 10, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Thanks, I’ll check that out.
conservnut on August 10, 2009 at 9:57 PM
yep
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Maybe the dems will run him out on a rail.
tessa on August 10, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Surprise, surprise, surprise. It’s okay, the more he lies the more his polls tank and the more the American people see the truth about the man behind the curtain. Worst. President. Ever.
scalleywag on August 10, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Why didn’t you use a condom, momma Obama?!?!?
SouthernGent on August 10, 2009 at 10:01 PM
$50.00
pannw on August 10, 2009 at 10:02 PM
14 more minutes for my challenge: I will match any contributions you make to Michael Yon (see his dispatch today: magnificent).
http://www.michaelyon-online.com/
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Thanks, patriot. Done.
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 10:03 PM
12 more minutes for the Michael Yon challenge.
This guy is on patrol with our troops in Afghanistan, risking his life every minute, living in appalling conditions. I will match dollar for dollar any contributions the HA community makes…
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 10:04 PM
We need to impeach this fraud of a POTUS.
No joke, he is killing the America we all grew up in.
Let’s face it. America made a hideous mistake last November, and part of me wants them to pay for it, too.
Problem is, the rest of us will go down with the ship, too.
Damn.
Dave R. on August 10, 2009 at 10:05 PM
done.
I covered your match for you. Trust me it’ll help.
HoustonRight on August 10, 2009 at 10:06 PM
I’ll still settle for a post-natal abortion.
Dave R. on August 10, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Thanks, Houston, but I’m still gonna match your match.
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Here’s a live link -I hope- to the article that describes how Hawaii issues birth certificates
Basilsbest on August 10, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Can I get a link? Who are we donating to? Thanks much!
Key West Reader on August 10, 2009 at 10:08 PM
7 more minutes for the Michael Yon match.
fourducer is in for $40; Pannw for $50; HoustonRight for $50.
If we get another $100 in the next 7 minutes, I’ll double all the above, plus whatever comes in…
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Thanks to you too. You are doing a good thing. The thank you Michael Yon has for the donations was beautiful, about how he started and what he has learned about our soldiers and the Iraqi people and the terrorists. It alone was worth the donation. I will try to scrounge up more next month just to get to read it again. :)
pannw on August 10, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Argh. Who is Michael Yon?
/sorry, I’m tired. Husband is losing his job next Wed and I was on the road 400 miles today.
Key West Reader on August 10, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Don’t worry, if the $150 mil from the drug companies pays off and this travesty is passed it will not be long before he backs away from that promise and screws them over too.
Stephen Macklin on August 10, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Here’s a live link to an interesting article that describes how Hawaii issues birth certificates
Basilsbest on August 10, 2009 at 10:12 PM
He is the closest thing to a living Edward R Murrow alive today and practicing the genuine real art of Journalism.
doriangrey on August 10, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Don’t apologize. You take care of yourself and your family I’ll go make another on your behalf.
HoustonRight on August 10, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Michael Yon is a former Green Beret who has made it his mission since 2004 to live among our troops in the most dangerous theaters in Iraq and Afghanistan, to report on their heroism and sacrifice.
He’s also a brilliant journalist.
He survives solely from the contributions of Americans who support our troops.
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Key West, I’ll add another $50 for you and hubby.
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 10:16 PM
http://www.michaelyon-online.com/ It isn’t exactly light reading, but it is deeply moving and important.
I’m sorry about your husband’s job.
pannw on August 10, 2009 at 10:16 PM
So contributions will help him stay with our troops as an independent reporter? Why aren’t his articles more widely publicized? Or, in another vein, why am I so uninformed? Is he in Iraq or Afgh now?
/sorry, Wiki too long to read, it’s late and well, to hell with me… I’ll follow in the morning.
PS: How do we make donations to Hot Air?
Key West Reader on August 10, 2009 at 10:17 PM
I’ll match that except I could not get through to the cc page the 2nd time so I’ll send a check in the morning.
HoustonRight on August 10, 2009 at 10:19 PM
OK…The Michael Yon challenge has expired.
fourducer ponied up $40; pannw $50; HoustonRight $50. Throw in another $50 for Key West Reader.
That’s $190.
I’ll double that with $380.
All I ask of the rest of you is that you pray for Michael Yon and our troops.
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 10:19 PM
You are very kind, but it’s not necessary. Husband is freaking out over the loss of his job but no matter what it takes we’ll keep our chit together. We just took in my brother in law from Maine as well. Three dogs. No worries. Nobama. We’ll whipe butts with the NYT vs. claiming any benefits through Chicago Jesus….
Key West Reader on August 10, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Key West, America has been very good to my wife and myself. I’m sorry your hub has suffered a reversal, but I know your hearts are in the right place. We’re happy to donate on your behalf.
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 10:24 PM
On Hannity tonight, Dick Morris stated that he fully believes that the left will use the nuclear option to push thru healthscare.
Later, Bob Heckle stated he knows that the people who are attending the townhell meetings are organized, because he began organizing the left beginning in 1985 to attend townhell meetings.
Now, call me crazy, but if the left goes “nuclear” on this issue, and uses muscle at townhall meetings, do they honestly think we will let this pass? Do they think they will not raise tension in this nation that has not been seen since the Civil War?
I emphasize “civil war” – I’m not the only one.
madmonkphotog on August 10, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Well you can be pretty sure that Ed, Allahpundit nor Michelle will be interested in that link, especially since the evidence seems on the face of it to be pretty damning.
doriangrey on August 10, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Bring it on.
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 10:25 PM
You are very kind. I read your posts often and believe we’re on the same page. Different locations, same page.
Key West Reader on August 10, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Meh… He’s/she’s not a bad egg for a libertarian, be much better if he/she were a guntotingconstitutionalist… :P
doriangrey on August 10, 2009 at 10:33 PM
I notice Fox is carrying his articles, I assume the help him out financially.
Cindy Munford on August 10, 2009 at 10:37 PM
If Pinnochio had ANY shame this colassal liar would do the honorable thing and commit hari kari!
dhunter on August 10, 2009 at 10:37 PM
hey, the funniest thing about all of this is that Big Pharma actually believed Obama ……………………………
dissent555 on August 10, 2009 at 10:41 PM
As far as I am concerned Libertarian = Constituionalist.
Don’t be confuse by the Johnnie-come-latey’s who thing that Libertarinism is about free dope and open borders. They’ll eventually go back into their basements to play
Dungeons and Dragons.
Real Libertarians believe in the Constituion, small government, low taxes and minimal government intrusion into our lives.
Period.
guntotinglibertarian on August 10, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Amen brother!
Good night all. Tomorrow is another battle!
conservnut on August 10, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made.
doriangrey on August 10, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Hey, I think I might be one of you. I know I’m not one of the Juan McCain, Lindsay Grahamasty wing of the RNC.
Vote 90% of em out and vote for the ones that run on Term Limits for all 3 branches of Government!
dhunter on August 10, 2009 at 10:47 PM
PercyB on August 10, 2009 at 8:58 PM
a poetic bullseye.
tigerlily on August 10, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Guess I’ll have to bail out the President by sending him another letter.
Dear Barack,
It’s real simple, man. You buy healthcare, what do you get? You get a policy that spells out everything it covers and how much it pays on each thing. You get a bill telling you how much you’re gonna pay each month for the policy. All you have to do is get up there on C-SPAN, show us what’s covered and tell us how much we have to pay each month. Then, WE’LL decide whether or not to buy from you.
gordo on August 10, 2009 at 10:49 PM
—Barack Obama.
doriangrey on August 10, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Don’t buy he lies!
If an insurance salesman knocked on your door and told you to give up all your life, auto, homeowners, and liability insurance and buy his combo policy and you caught him kicking your dog would you buy from him?
Absolutely not!
HealthCare is much bigger than that and he has kicked America in the shins since the very day he was inogurated, even stooping so low as to pick on a cop doin his job!
NO SALE PINNOCHIO not now, not ever! RESIGN or be IMPEACHED!
dhunter on August 10, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Most of us are libertarian even if we’re registered R or I. It’s the party that is wacky, not the individuals.
I wonder if they say the same thing about Republicans? Given Grahmnesty, McCain, Snowe, Collins, and others…
Laura in Maryland on August 10, 2009 at 11:00 PM
dorian,
whoops, didn’t think of that.
well, I’m heavily armed and live in Texas, so I guess I’ll say something like, “Your move, Barack!”.
Texans don’t usually start the fight but we usually finish it. What really scares me about these people is that they are completely convinced they are 100% right. This, in their mind, gives them complete freedom of action to attack their opponents by any means necessary. This probably means they’ll ignore the mounting objections and their falling poll numbers and push this as hard as they can. I suspect this will get very ugly before it’s over. So hunker down and keep your powder dry…you may need it.
gordo on August 10, 2009 at 11:50 PM
And I’ll be keeping my beer making skills sharp and my beer wet… ;)
doriangrey on August 10, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Where did then-candidate Obama get the idea that POTUS has anything to do with C-SPAN? It covers the House (C-SPAN2 covers the Senate).
What arrogance.
The Monster on August 11, 2009 at 2:11 AM
I dislike the previously borderline moonbatty term ‘Big Pharma’… But given their support of this thing, it sorta fits.
These drug manufacturers ought to have more sense to get in bed with 0bama. As soon as he gets his marxist healthcare scheme passed, these enablers will be the second group to ‘go under the bus’. (The first group will, of course, be the entire group of ‘normal citizens’). Then the drug companies… Then the actual healthcare providers; Doctors, Nurses, etc.
0bama is taking you guys for a ride, and if you believe his promises, you deserve to have your ‘seed money’ stolen, and then to be run over the Hopenchange bus.
LegendHasIt on August 11, 2009 at 7:58 AM
So in exchange for a one-time payment of $150 million, the drug companies get the right to screw over the government (and thus, American taxpayers) and charge basically whatever they want for drugs — generating billions in profits for the drug companies? That Obama is some negotiator. No wonder he was never a successful lawyer. The man’s an idiot.
AZCoyote on August 11, 2009 at 8:11 AM
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