You Will Not Get Healthcare Reform

I found myself wondering why Democrats are not capitalizing on the death of Teddy Kennedy to push for nationalized healthcare as a memorial to one of its stronger proponents. Then I found it, buried deep in an article.

Obama leads tributes to Kennedy

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat, praised his determination to make quality health-care available to all Americans...

One tiny little soundbite on the issue in the foreign press. Guess what folks? You are not getting nationalized healthcare because the big businesses that really run the show don't want you to have it. If you look through the 200+ years of American history you will find that the only time this government caves in and throws a bone to the working women and men of this country is when the alternative is getting a shade too close to revolutionary. Unless we are going to riot in the streets, take up arms, or shut down cities with a general strike, you aren't getting shit!

On a happier note, it was surprising to see a Kennedy die of organ failure from non-violent causes. It is easier to battle cancer than to put a man's brain back together after a bullet has torn it apart. At least it is if you can afford all the procedures. Teddy could and it prolonged his life. Could you afford the level of treatment Mr. Kennedy received? He thought you should be able to.