‘Rahm Emanuel Factor’: Conyers Says Obama Flip-Flopped on Single-Payer Plan

“I'm just guessing now, because we haven't talked about it, but he [President Barack Obama] wants it because of the Rahm Emanuel factor. Okay. I'm glad you asked me. The Rahm Emanuel factor, to quote him, is that, 'Look, we want success, and we're willing to make a deal about anything.' Does that make you feel pretty comfortable about health care?" Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said.

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August 4, 2009 at 5:54 pm - CNS News
Dateline: Washington DC
Craig Allen   August 4th, 2009 - 6:03 pm

WHICH LIAR IS MANIPULATING WHICH LIAR?

THIS ADMINISTRATION IS MORE COMMUNIST THAN EVER THOUGHT BEFORE!!!!
http://www.redstate.com/jeff_emanuel/2009/08/04/call-for-informants-if-you-oppose-obamacare-the-white-house-wants-to-know-about-it/

I JUST SENT THEM AN E-MAIL SAYING I OPPOSE EVERYTHING THAT COMES OUT OF THE MOUTH OF THE USURPER/FRAUD IN CHIEF!

AND I ASKED THEM WHAT THEY WERE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT!

WHY DON’T YOU DO THE SAME?

MOU$E MILLION$

The Obama administration revealed last week that as much as $16.1 million from the stimulus program is going to save the San Francisco Bay Area habitat of, among other things, the endangered salt marsh harvest mouse.

That has revived Republican criticism that the pet project was an “invisible earmark” in the massive spending bill for Mrs. Pelosi, whose San Francisco district abuts the Bay, and epitomizes what Republicans say is the failure of stimulus spending so far to help an economy still shedding jobs.

“Lo and behold, the government has announced that the mouse is getting its money after all,” House Minority Leader John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican, said, standing beside a poster of the furry varmint. “Speaker Pelosi must be so proud.”

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/10/gop-hits-pelosi-for-mouse-funds/?feat=article_top10_read

CommonSense   August 4th, 2009 - 6:05 pm

Yeah like Conyers knows anything! He doesn’t even know how to read!
HOPE and CHANGE for the Death of America!
Stupid Liberals one and all!

Talen   August 4th, 2009 - 6:15 pm

Talk about fear mongering. Let me ask you a question. If you had 3 bills awaiting payment on your desk, one being the rent bill, the other food, and the last a medical bill, which one are you going to pay? Do you mean to tell me there’s people out there facing this delima and they send in a medical payment!? Who in their right mind would starve or lose their house before they pay medical bills?

I’m not saying people aren’t in dire straights, but FFS, if you’re going to fear monger, at least make it something believable.

TruthTeller   August 4th, 2009 - 6:24 pm

Oh My God!!!

HOW HOW HOW do these stupid, senile old men KEEP GETTING elected??? This sad, pathetic man can’t speak, can’t put together a coherent thought or sentence, can’t even understand the bills he’s paid to debate and vote on.

Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Abe Lincoln would call these sad idiots traitors.

Every time I see one of these clips- Conyers, Waxman, Kennedy, Byrd, Leahy … I just get sick to my stomach, and I weep for my country. How far the USA has fallen.

kmichaels   August 4th, 2009 - 6:50 pm

So many horror stories under social health care. And these happening to people with jobs who would have otherwise payed if not already robbed throuh taxation. And Conyers, man that dude is just as lunatic and moronic as they come. His thrilling support of one payer plan was “because it is better.” Hey, who can argue with logic like that. How is is better? Well, you dont expect conyers to have a room full of lawyers to help explain why it is better do you. i mean, come on, be reaonable.

kmichaels   August 4th, 2009 - 7:05 pm

If you can judge by appearance Rahm and Obama are both devils at heart. And not the playful kinds. The real evil self serving screw over your entire country kind.

Antichrist   August 4th, 2009 - 7:37 pm

Obama and Emmanuel are the AntiChrist and his Cheif demon. They must be stopped by all legal means.

Antichrist   August 4th, 2009 - 7:38 pm

Obama and Emmanuel are the AntiChrist and his Cheif demon. They must be stopped by all legal means.

Renate   August 4th, 2009 - 7:42 pm

I cannot understand the polls that have Obama at 50% approval. What is up with that?! Are they for real?! Everywhere I look, people are mad as h—!, but they still love him?!

Gringo   August 4th, 2009 - 8:02 pm

Rahm Emanuel is hard at work doing all he can to rig the 2010 Census so a slew of new congressional districts will be created. All of these new districts will be Democrat leaning and this country will be closer than ever to virtual one-party rule. Most of these new districts will be created because tens of millions of “persons” – anyone with a heartbeat – who are in fact illegal aliens will be counted. The accuracy of the counting will be up to groups like ACORN. We already have at least five people in the U.S. House of Representatives who are representing districts created by illegal alien “persons”. One of the reasons the President’s health care bill allows illegal aliens to get free health care is people like Rahm want all these new potential voters (amnesty) to remember to vote for the party that always gives them the free stuff: The Democrats.

Rahm’s brother Ari is the most powerful talent agent in hollywood now. If you ever wonder why you see so many “stars” given tours in the White House, it’s because Rahm and Ari have an agreement. Rahm gives hollywood the VIP treatment and in return these high profile “stars” campaign for Obama.

Obama is the good looking empty suit, but Rahm Emanuel and David Axelrod are in charge of this administration. Slimy Chicago politics at its finest.

Joe Plumber   August 4th, 2009 - 8:17 pm

“Talen August 4th, 2009 – 6:15 pm
Talk about fear mongering. Let me ask you a question. If you had 3 bills awaiting payment on your desk, one being the rent bill, the other food, and the last a medical bill, which one are you going to pay? Do you mean to tell me there’s people out there facing this delima and they send in a medical payment!? Who in their right mind would starve or lose their house before they pay medical bills?”

I would do exactly what I do now, If can’t crack that nut at the end of the month I find a way to make some more money. It’s always worked for me! One thing I know is nobody is going to do it for me and I would not expect them too!!!!!!!!!

mary M.   August 4th, 2009 - 8:26 pm

Mr. Conyers you say that it is the best plan, but why? Explain yourself. You never did quantify your premise.

det819   August 4th, 2009 - 8:29 pm

The reason these old coots keep getting elected is because 1/2 of the country acts “STUPIDILY”

Oregon Conservative   August 4th, 2009 - 11:20 pm

Dottering old fool. Stop trying to “reform” the health care system. The US government can’t provide standard care at VA hospitals or manage the “cash for clunkers” program. Do you really think they won’t make a complete mess of healthcare? Stay out of my healthcare!

Jack Kennedy   August 5th, 2009 - 6:29 pm

conyers – another hate America liberal

Elaine   August 5th, 2009 - 10:04 pm

Is there some unwritten law that says the only way to be elected today is if you are:

1. Corrupt
2. Unable to speak a single coherent sentence
3. Completely imbecilic
4. A child (spoiled)in adult clothing
5. You go deaf every time someone who disagrees with you speaks
6. Lie through your teeth about everything

We have extremely unqualified imbeciles in control of this country. Why do so many Americans who seem to have some common sense and intelligence vote and keep re-electing these people? Is there some kind of societal suicide pact going on that some of us are not aware of?

Hagar   August 6th, 2009 - 7:44 am

Holy Sh*t! Really? That guy has dementia, or I should say half of congress has dementia, and need to be voted out. He also needs to have his meds adjusted.

White House Disinformation Office   August 6th, 2009 - 9:19 am

That’s it… I am reporting you all to the “White House disinformation Czar”… LOL

Sick! Can you even believe this is the same USA you were born in? Remember being “The only free country”? Remember “If you do not like it move to Europe”? Now we are being molded INTO Europe! Having money is now a crime and thus you are expected to give it all to the government to “re-distribute” to those who “deserve it”.

Can you imagine the government taking over health care? Imagine the red-tape? The lack of common sense and confusion? If this damned thing passes, and it had better not, say goodbye to your health care. Say hello to NO Healthcare!

And don’t forget to turn me in to the “disinformation Czar”!

If this country elects this guy again, it can kiss my but! There will be no reason left to stay here by then!

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