A majority of Americans have a dim view of the sweeping health care bill passed by the House, saying it gives Washington too much clout and won't do much to reduce their own health care costs or federal deficits, according to a new poll released Monday.
For the first time, a CNN poll has found that a majority of Americans disapprove of President Obama's job performance.
According to a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll released Monday, 51 percent of respondents disapprove of Obama's job performance and 46 percent approve of it.
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That's a stretch, Ike. Why didn't you throw in the 5% 'no opinions' to bolster your numbers even further? They can be counted as a 'yes' vote since they obviously didn't vote 'no'.
adding people who oppose the bill to boost the numbers is bad math, no matter why they oppose it.
People who favour government health care have been upset about this bill from the get-go. ad I have pointed out, it is not a healt-care bill, it is an insurance bill. It does not address the causes of rising health care, but merely seeks to expand the insurance industry in order to hide those increases by making 'greedy insurance companies' pay the bill. Even the fools who think government health care is 'free' arent' falling for the gimmick.
I have a friend who is a big fan of public-financing of health care. He has fought for it for years, and studies all aspects of it. He will tell you this bill stinks.
Insurance is not a part of the health care industry. It is a financial service that was designed to help those who qualify to reduce the impact of the rising costs of health care services. To be sure, insurance has done more to combat rising health-care costs than the government, yet they are considered 'greedy' for trying to contain those costs. This bill seeks to punish the one industry that is doing something about costs. No good deed goes unpunished, it seems.
Both proponents and opponents of health care reform dislike this bill. Republicans told Mr. Obama and the Democrats to go back to the start and devise a real bill that offers real solutions, but they were intent on an insurance-approach to the problem. As a result, they have a hollow victory, and we have a mess on our hands.
-- Posted by Shapley Hunter on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:12 AM
Yeah I read that - point is that Obama is disappointing everyone. Are you really happy with what is going on Ike? Don't you care? You seem to be a sharp, thoughtful individual - doesn't anything matter to you?
-- Posted by blogbudsman on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:15 AM
ummm......duh
-- Posted by Skeptic1 on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:51 AM
Ike wrote:
"39 percent approve. Of those who disapprove, 13 percent disapprove because the plan is not liberal enough. That's 52 percent who approve or who don't think the bill goes far enough. 52 percent of the american people, according to this poll."
Which means nothing. Those 13% still don't like the bill. Of the 39% who approve, how many would disapprove if the bill were more liberal? That question wasn't asked. You're making assumptions based on insufficient data. I would expect better of you.
-- Posted by Shapley Hunter on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 9:11 AM
Americans don't like a bill that hasn't been signed yet? Well then it must be an utter failure.
Let's revisit their opinion in a year.
-- Posted by FriendO on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 9:17 AM
FriendO:
The polls were taken before the House vote, to guage public opinion on whether the bill should pass. The bill passed contrary to public opinion, (once agains showing that the Democrats are not democrats, in the strictest sense).
-- Posted by Shapley Hunter on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 9:34 AM
Caddy,
This is not a Poll. This is my Opinion.
Your boy re-nigged on his promises to America. Transparent Government, etc. etc. etc.
He stuffed it down out throats now let's stuff it up his!
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 10:19 AM
Wheels,
I can already predict the responses you are going to get if anyone is paying attention.
-- Posted by RA on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 10:21 AM
Sock,
Just stated what I believe to be a fact... and what I feel we as Americans should do about it.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 10:30 AM
Not to worry! He promised that when the bill reached his desk it would go on the internet for five days so all would know what's in it before he signed.
-- Posted by Old John on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 10:30 AM
Old John,
Do you really think that will happen?
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 10:32 AM
When are people going to realize the health care issue had nothing to do with health care. It was all about politics. It was taking advantage of a Democratic house, senate, and president to achieve what liberals have been trying to get done for over 50 years. It was done regardless of public opinion. It was done to control the very industry everyone is dependent on. Try to do without it. Like Social Security, Medicare, VA Administration, the Postal Service, and every thing the government took over, it will fail miserably by costing exponentially more than presented. But this time, there will be no bail out money available with the extreme national debt that will result. It is a shame the people that supported it are so ignorant and blinded by politics they cannot comprehend the devestation our country will suffer.
-- Posted by jadip4me on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 10:55 AM
blog....give it a rest!
-- Posted by cadillacman on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 10:12 AM
Your man is lying to you cadman. Your government is betraying you. I'm your friend - hope you figure out who you can trust. Didn't I ask you once before what you like about the health care takeover? I'm not sure trading treatment for a piece of paper (coverage?) is worth it. Fight back, man, fight back.
-- Posted by blogbudsman on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 10:58 AM
Wheels, I think history show it as three steps foward toward the progressive agenda of total government control, tempered by the next administration's one step back.
That all depends on if the economy does not totally collaspe in the mean time.
If we go into a Greek tailspin, those without will see those with as fair targets for confiscation of the undeserved wealth they have accrued. Like Vandeven has said, it could get ugly.
-- Posted by Old John on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 11:09 AM
Old John,
The following is a headline from KSDK. So much for the 5 days. Another Obama lie!
"Obama signs historic $938 billion health overhaul"
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 11:35 AM
If we go into a Greek tailspin, those without will see those with as fair targets for confiscation of the undeserved wealth they have accrued. Like Vandeven has said, it could get ugly.
-- Posted by Old John on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 11:09 AM
What is the answer, buy more ammunition to protect yourself?
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 11:38 AM
Sock,
Just stated what I believe to be a fact... and what I feel we as Americans should do about it.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 10:30 AM
I know, but that has never stopped those who wish to make something out of nothing and I am pleasantly surprised that no one has.
I am way behind the curve on all this as I only drop in occasionally.
-- Posted by RA on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 12:00 PM
Spank,
You will do better when they start withholding care for you. Guaranteed!!
It will start happening when they evaluate you and decide you are of no further need to the state. But the pill they give you will make you feel like a 20 year old. Well almost, no guarantee on the love life.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 12:01 PM
Sock,
Ike is probably just about finished with his mid morning nap! He may drop in before his afternoon nap.
But he is easy to ignore.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 12:02 PM
Because our old system worked right? riiiiight.... keep taking that republican pill, you don't want to stop being dilusional.
-- Posted by futile_rant on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 12:09 PM
futile,
Your lights must be pretty dim. I am not hearing anybody saying the current system worked as it should. But when most responsible Americans would rather have it than what we are getting, something is wrong. The current system... because it cannot be the old system until they institute the new one after the next presidential election, needed to be tweaked and fixed not destroyed.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 12:20 PM
Wheels,
Could be, while I don't agree with Ike, he doesn't seem to get too negative as some others.
Futile,
I don't think anyone is saying our old system worked well only that there are problems with the present legislation.
-- Posted by RA on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 12:20 PM
FoxNews just reported that the latest polls show Pelosi has a 11% approval rating!
-- Posted by Skeptic1 on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 12:36 PM
So Sock, you are afraid to take a step because there is a chance it is not in the right one (even though numerous examples world wide show it like is)?
I would rather get the ball rolling. Once moving they are easy to nudge in a better direction.
Inaction seems more costly.
-- Posted by futile_rant on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 12:44 PM
Once moving they are easy to nudge in a better direction.
Inaction seems more costly.
-- Posted by futile_rant on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 12:44 PM
Socialism is your goal I take it.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 1:00 PM
I think the answer of self financial security would be to invest in something that will be sure to commmand a good price when the time comes. It would have to be something that cannot be erroded by taxes or government rules. When I figure out what that is, I'll be sure to let you know, or not. ;)
The long term and probably impossible thing would be to return when people paid for their medical care out of pocket or contracted with an insurance co. to reduce risk of bankrupting expenses. People paying out of pocket tend to be a better deterrant of rising cost than price controls and government rules. Just my opinion.
-- Posted by Old John on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 1:09 PM
futile,
No, not afraid to take a step, just don't want to take a leap.
Once moving, just as easy to nudge in the wrong direction too.
-- Posted by RA on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 1:13 PM
Inaction seems more costly.
-- Posted by futile_rant on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 12:44 PM
Inaction on what? There seems to be an established consensus that very little in this legislation actually fixes anything. Kind of an inaction action - much legislation about nothing - a great big pile of crap. I'm not saying there were broken parts - mostly parts that too much government broke in the first place; fixed by more government. It won't help to provide some sort of bogus health insurance if the health treatment begins to decline - and decline it will - for all of us.
-- Posted by blogbudsman on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 1:32 PM
established consensus on foxnews pundents? Or are you making up your own sources now.
If similar health care reform hadn't helped dozens of other industrialized countries already I would see your line of thinking, but people "predicting it will be bad" does not hold as much weight as "seeing it work" in Germany, Japan, switzerland, thailand, sweden, UK, etc etc etc
-- Posted by futile_rant on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 1:44 PM
Heck futile - it's everywhere - how about the LA Times, CBS, Archie and Jughead comic books...
Americans' verdict: Obama's healthcare debate was not really about their health at all
Some fascinating, at times seemingly contradictory and ultimately revealing, poll results about the healthcare bill warfare from the helpful folks over at CBS News in recent hours.
Displaying, but more importantly documenting, what some might call a keen grasp of the obvious, a substantial majority of Americans has now decided that the yearlong, interminably-documented, mind-numbing, bone-cracking arm-wrestling among Democrats and also between the two political parties really had very little to do with anything having to do with actual healthcare.
Or with the combatants' oft-professed and by-golly-heartfelt concern with the physical well-being of constituents, bless their hearts.
In fact, most Americans have decided, after all these months, it was really more about politics than anything else all along. BINGO!
Sixty-one percent of Americans, CBS reports, think the Republicans were fighting about....
...healthcare for political reasons while 57% have the same thought about those Democrats.
-- Posted by blogbudsman on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 2:43 PM
that is because people right now have a general dis-taste for government... which usually happens when people are out of work and they are tired of seeing congressman and their buddies doing well. Which I too am, but I don't think it is all politics.
-- Posted by futile_rant on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 2:55 PM
That's 52% who wanted reform. Do you think that 52% is more or less likely to vote the GOP come november???
Republicans wanted reform, but not that reform. I don't make election predictions, too many variables.
What you seem to be saying is that the Democrats have bought themselves another election, with our money. Are you saying you feel good about that?
-- Posted by Shapley Hunter on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 3:15 PM
Besides, I think a lot of those 52% don't vote. Unless the poll is specifically taken of likely voters, the two are not compatible. The vast majority of eligible voters don't vote. Also, when people are fat, dumb, and happy, they tend not to vote. The people have to be angry or scared to really show up at the polls, which is why both parties rely so heavily on anger and scare tactics.
-- Posted by Shapley Hunter on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 3:18 PM
whichever one he could find or make up that makes himself look the best at the time...
Gallup still shows 51%
-- Posted by futile_rant on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 3:41 PM
It all right, Futile and Ike. I was over at my new apartment and lo and behold, guess who blew in unannounced and unexpected.
A social worker who was with some agency, group , or other with HHS if I remember correctly. She announced she was in the complex to visits several of her "clients" and noticed I was just moving in and wondered if she could be of service. Granted, I was busy and had my mind on other things, but she began telling me of all the marvelous "services" available to me.
I decided to let her talk and find out what services exactly were available. After dancing around with her and "answering" a number of personal questions to make myself appear as poor as possible, it finally boiled down to food stamps ($200 a month), SSI (about $300) and Section 8 housing (about 40% of my monthly rent). I didn't know the apartment complex took Section 8 coupons. I didn't even know what they were. She mentioned several other programs I might be able to qualify for.
I shooed her out as quickly and politely as possible. I'm still in a small state of shock and disbelief. As she departed she reassured me she would call again when I finally completed my move.
Now how do you like them apples, folks?
-- Posted by voyager on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 7:57 PM
Voyager,
The more she gives away of our money the more secure her job.
This reminds me of what someone once told me regarding a Savings and Loan by the name of Community Federal in the St. Louis area. They were big, very big as a matter of fact. That name may be familiar to some of the older folks on here.
One of their agents once made the statement that they had so much money coming in off loans that there was no way to get it all loaned back out.
Well they must have put enough Loan Officers on the job to Git er Done... because suddenly they had more going out than was coming in. They went down with the big Savings and Loan debacle.
Wonder how many Social Workers it will take to "Git er Done" so far as the United States of America goes.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:10 PM
I hope you never find yourself in need of medical care, for if you take any compensation what so ever, you are a major hypocrite! I will be watching....
-- Posted by Theorist on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:17 PM
What a kind and compassionate liberal you are. I am overwhelmed. Has he no right to the services he is going to be forced to help pay for?
Your thinking is convuluted to say the least.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:22 PM
Voyager, Did you really have to dance with her?
Wheels. Dont you just love those radio psa' encouraging women to sign up for WICs?
-- Posted by Old John on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:31 PM
Theorist... sweetie,
I am not the one that made that ignorant post... you did.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:31 PM
Old John,
It blows my mind how the government advertises to give money away.
Saw someone on here posting & complaining about the lawsuits costing taxpayer money. That after all of the millions spent on advertising the Obamacare bill by the administration.
If I could puke in print... I would.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:35 PM
Wheels said:
The more she gives away of our money the more secure her job.
*You really do have all the answers, don't you wheels...
And from voyager:
"After dancing around with her and "answering" a number of personal questions to make myself appear as poor as possible..."
*So voyager, what did you expect based on your "answers"? You imply you were "playing" her.
You two old coots are just too clever for the rest of the world...Oh well, I guess its good for grins.
-- Posted by concerned4all on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:36 PM
Obama sister number two heard from.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:39 PM
And YOU called my post ignorant???? Well now...isn't that ironic....laughing
-- Posted by Theorist on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:39 PM
Yes!! And I question if you are laughing.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:41 PM
Theorist,
I am so happy you see it my way.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:57 PM
Dru's back. Whoopee!!!
-- Posted by concerned4all on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 9:03 PM
I am so happy you see it my way.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:57 PM
And look how clever Wheels was again. **** if we all could be THAT good.
-- Posted by concerned4all on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 9:08 PM
Mom...... Mom...... MOOOM,
Where are you anyway?
Suelynn is imitating you. She has called me clever twice tonight! I had only heard that from you before.
I thought she wasn't reading you any longer. She must be a big fan of yours and is a closet reader.
Like you have said before, I guess copying someone is the sincerest form of flattery.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 9:23 PM
Gosh Wheels, I also use the word "coot" or does someone have a lock on that one too. How about the word "sweetie", sweetie? Or Chump, bore, grampie, 172?
-- Posted by concerned4all on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 9:35 PM
Suelynn,
I really haven't the time to be swapping insults tonight. I have a project I am working on, and I have already wasted too much time.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 9:54 PM
Wheels, I was just trying to get your approval on the words I choose to use. Wanted to make sure I didn't use someone else's word dumba$$ - is that one taken?
-- Posted by concerned4all on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 10:06 PM
Rick, Bulls eye and to the point as usual.
-- Posted by voyager on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 11:17 PM
While reflecting this evening on my afternoon visitor, I recalled a remark Wiff made a short time ago. At the time I didn't take it seriously but now I'm wondering if he might just have the right idea.
As I recall he said he was near retirement and he was going to apply for every government program he could and give everything he had (to the kids and grandkids if I recall correctly) and leave himself impoverished so that he could receive all the benefits and joys of the various programs. The corker or stinger of his comment was the joyous part would be even though he would only be receiving back what he had paid in over the years, the big bucks were going to be from taxes out of the pockets of all of those liberals who had promoted over the years the enactment of laws that produced these benefits. Poetic justice there still is in the world. My understanding was Wiff said he was just a few years from retirement.
Well, after today I thought, why not. I too have worked a lifetime and paid out tax money a goodly portion of which has gone to support the moochers. I'll be 74 this April and I thought when is it going to be my turn to be supported instead of being looted. My life expectancy is certainly less than Wiff's. I have no one to leave it to. They were all taken care of long ago, so its just me.
My afternoon visitor pointed the way this afternoon, I'm sure she would like me as a "client." As to the money, I have some very good lawyers who know how to set us revokable trust funds which receive funds from other trusts. And I've always felt passionately about the ASPCA's work. They were going to get what I leave behind anyway.And with Trig tied in as a beneficiary who the ASPCA must take care of, you can bet he will be more than well taken care, Prince Chaarming that he is. The beauty of trusts is they go on after you are gone, supporting the work you want supported. And tax free charities to boot (unless the thieving liberals change the tax rules in their favor.)
There's not much I need, Looks like the government's got me covered, especially now with ObamaCare. Sure, the whole structure is going to come crashing down in bankruptcy one day. But...
After me, the Deluge!
-- Posted by voyager on Wed, Mar 24, 2010, at 12:05 AM
Let's revisit their opinion in a year. -- Posted by FriendO on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 9:17 AM
Naw, let's re-visit it again after it actually all goes into effect in 2014 ... Maybe a year or two after that? Aw heck, let's do it next year ... while it's being paid for but not beneficial to much of anyone yet.
Five days is good ... we can probably read those 2,000+ pages in that length of time. Comprehending it all might take a little longer, though ... maybe by next spring?
Anyway ... I have yet to find one average person who can really, honestly say exactly why they support this bill ... but certainly have talked to a lot who seem to know enough about the bill to say why they don't.
Heck, voyager, join the Crowd and take everything that lady wants to give you ... It's the American Way, you know. On second thought ... It won't work ... At least, I never heard of the government allowing anyone to return their SS income, or let them opt out of Medicare, so they can apply for the more lucrative welfare benefits available to younger citizens. Sounds pretty good, though: Medicaid ... no Part B, Part D, or supplemental insurance to pay? Food stamps, Section 8 housing, help with utilities ...
Darn, now you have ME thinking ... If I sent Pops packing, and had only my own SS as income, I'd probably qualify for ... Let me think about this some more ... ~grinning~
"Mom...... Mom...... MOOOM, Where are you anyway?"
Now, now ... don't drag Mom into this ... You do quite well, and it's pleasing to know that more than just Mom can see how clever you are!
-- Posted by gurusmom on Wed, Mar 24, 2010, at 2:44 AM
Thank you Mom, for reminding me about the program that will help pay the utilities. I forgot all about that, but now that I remember she did say something about that. Keeps on getting better all the time.
Just think, I have all my liberal friends and Democrats to thank for all this wonderful largesse. And they're going to be working to pay for it as I roll in the lap of poverty.
Man, I'm going to have start voting right and thinking left! I'll be sending everyone a postcard that says "Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here."
-- Posted by voyager on Wed, Mar 24, 2010, at 4:11 AM
I guess if you can't beat 'em, join'em, huh voyager?. As it turn out, you're the same as all those you've been railing again. Sounds like she really had to twist you arm to get you there. Ha!
Of course, you'll be taking it to prove a point...not because you're JUST LIKE THEM.
-- Posted by concerned4all on Wed, Mar 24, 2010, at 7:20 AM
Of course, you'll be taking it to prove a point...not because you're JUST LIKE THEM.
-- Posted by concerned4all on Wed, Mar 24, 2010, at 7:20 AM
"JUST LIKE THEM"
Hmmmm! Wonder who "THEM" are???
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Wed, Mar 24, 2010, at 8:50 AM
And how is Trig's little twin brother this morning? He looks thinner somehow. What is he being fed and how often? Where is he allowed to sleep? Does he wear his harness and on his leash on his outings? Is a secure dog park nearby where he can run freely and burn off the extra energy?
Trig suddenly chased a squirrel at full throttle this morning. Fortunately, he was in an enclosed back yard. Enclosures don't seem to bother squirrels at all. They do contain Trig.
If anyone takes responsibility for an Iggie, they need to learn the particular information about this particular breed. The following website dedicated exclusivelly to Iggies is a wonderful resource and is highly recommended.
igpost.com
Of course, lots of time is required for study which takes away time from doing less important things. Does Trig's twin have a name yet?
-- Posted by voyager on Wed, Mar 24, 2010, at 9:19 AM
Good morning, Wheels. Is THEM my THEM or somebody elses THEM? That social worker yesterday was well feed and in need of an all day session at Elizabeth Arden's. And she had BO and bad breath too. But that aside, she sure gave out information I never dreamed existed.
Now I "made nice" and kept my wicked tongue in check so she'd come again. Next time I'd prefer we talk out side in the fresh air. Did I mention she wore the most godawful perfume?
Want to bet she'll be back?
It's not the case, Wheels, of can't beat them, join them. Rather its if you can't beat them, use them. There's a whole world of difference but too subtle for some to grasp.
We're packing books today and cutting down the volume some. It's always painful to give away a book.
-- Posted by voyager on Wed, Mar 24, 2010, at 9:38 AM
Mornin Voyager,
I'm sure that someone is going to tell us who "THEM" is/are sooner or later. Probably Suelynn, when she gets through indoctrinating, I mean educating, later in the day.
Good luck on the packing... I hate it.
Cannot carry a lot of books in my "Homeless" state. A few reference books that I use regularly, I have digitized and keep on the computer for my convenience. There are certain books that you can pick up free on line in digital format. Others you have to pay for, but while everything you look for may not be there, some I feel sure will.
Google has had a project digitizing books that are old and out of Copyright date.
Speaking of homeless, I bet I would qualify for some of them there freebies your lady from yesterday was so willing to hand out. Maybe when you get it all worked out, you can give me a reference.
I am sure glad I log in on a regular basis. I am learning so many valuable things.
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Wed, Mar 24, 2010, at 11:22 AM
ignorant : destitute of knowledge or education
-- Posted by Theorist on Tue, Mar 23, 2010, at 8:39 PM
It's not the destitution of knowledge - it's the assumption of knowledge. And define education - what is 'is' - is it?
-- Posted by blogbudsman on Fri, Mar 26, 2010, at 5:55 AM
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/03/22/cnn-poll-americans-dont-like-hea...
A majority of Americans have a dim view of the sweeping health care bill passed by the House, saying it gives Washington too much clout and won't do much to reduce their own health care costs or federal deficits, according to a new poll released Monday.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/03/22/cnn-poll-majority-disapprove-of-...
For the first time, a CNN poll has found that a majority of Americans disapprove of President Obama's job performance.
According to a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll released Monday, 51 percent of respondents disapprove of Obama's job performance and 46 percent approve of it.
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