It is becoming increasingly apparent that Mr. Obama had too much trust in his own abilities and the political process. He had hoped that by letting everyone participate, and trying to give everyone a voice, including Republicans, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, all the interests that opposed the Clintons, that he could reach a compromise and a consensus. He didn't realize until recently that many people would oppose him no matter what he said, and that others were never going to move from a totally self-interested position.
Many had no reason to compromise, for they felt with enough time and enough money, and a few hysterical distortions, they could get what they wanted. Others feel that their corporate livelihood is at stake, and they could not see passed that for any greater good. It is difficult to ever see a bigger picture than your entire wealth and position.
This is not a surprise. Anyone who has been working in health care has been able to see the the big players, such as United Health Care, Humana, The Blue
Shields, and the other major companies, were really no more threatened than the banks were last year -- even less because they did not screw-up their own incomes. I have known things were going to be bad since my heart-throb, Sarah Palin began talking about 'death panels."
The health care companies have been spending an average of $1,500,000 a day lobbying Congress. I mailed in $50 once.
I try to explain this to my clients when they feel overwhelmed by how unfair life is. They are correct; they are getting screwed; hardly anyone beyond a few friends and family and me, cares.
But that's what makes it interesting. The best course of action is to keep on fighting against the tide. It is an invigorating, and noble endeavor -- even if it is, perhaps, useless. If that becomes tiresome, then find a a way to build a wall, or construct a shelter, fend off the evil-doers, enjoy your family and friends, put on some good music, and dance.
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