27 May 11
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?OGnE83A1Z4U
Simply put, you have to see this clip. It's hysterical. Unfortunately, it was not suppose to be funny, rather, it was made in response to Congressman Ryan's proposal to "fix" medicare. Demcrats want us to believe that Republicans want to kill old people.
So who does the best fear mongering? In addition, is either side on the side of truth? Does Obamacare produce death panels and/or do Republicans want to let old people die?
27 May 11
Originally posted by wittywonkaWhodey was, of course, the poster who dutifully regurgitated the scaremongering 'Death Panels' propaganda here at RHP. Seems he's trying to distance himself from it now.
Of course not. But sensationalism is very much bipartisan, unfortunately.
27 May 11
Originally posted by FMFPersaonlly, I think both parties want to kill off all the seniors. It sure beats flipping the bill for their parents and grandparents. In addition, there would be no need to make visitation arrangements with them. After all, they are all very important and busy people. 😵
Whodey was, of course, the poster who dutifully regurgitated the scaremongering 'Death Panels' propaganda here at RHP. Seems he's trying to distance himself from it now.
27 May 11
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Originally posted by whodeyIts funny how the " ryan plan" affects no one over 55. but looking at the commercial you would never know that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?OGnE83A1Z4U
Simply put, you have to see this clip. It's hysterical. Unfortunately, it was not suppose to be funny, rather, it was made in response to Congressman Ryan's proposal to "fix" medicare. Demcrats want us to believe that Republicans want to kill old people.
So who does the best fear mongering? In addition, is ei ...[text shortened]... ruth? Does Obamacare produce death panels and/or do Republicans want to let old people die?
27 May 11
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Originally posted by whodeyThe Republicans were scaring people blatant lies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?OGnE83A1Z4U
Simply put, you have to see this clip. It's hysterical. Unfortunately, it was not suppose to be funny, rather, it was made in response to Congressman Ryan's proposal to "fix" medicare. Demcrats want us to believe that Republicans want to kill old people.
So who does the best fear mongering? In addition, is ei ...[text shortened]... ruth? Does Obamacare produce death panels and/or do Republicans want to let old people die?
The Democrats are scaring people with the truth.
Big difference there. While I don't particularly favor the commercial it is not intended to say Republicans "want" to kill seniors. It's a hyperbolic depiction of the result of Ryan's plan.
27 May 11
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Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperHere we go!! (I have to say its a nice change from FMF trying to muster up anything I may have said in the last 10 years that could be used against me even if it means twisting what I"ve said in the past.)
The Republicans were scaring people blatant lies.
The Democrats are scaring people with the truth.
Big difference there. While I don't particularly favor the commercial it is not intended to say Republicans "want" to kill seniors. It's a hyperbolic depiction of the result of Ryan's plan.
So the Dems fear monger with the truth and the GOP with lies. Do tell, how is the commercial fear mongering with the truth?
27 May 11
Originally posted by wittywonkaSo when the GOP talks about death panels you would think that Dems are all of a sudden worried that our politicians are not straight shooters with us. However, when the Dems do it its just business as usual?
Of course not. But sensationalism is very much bipartisan, unfortunately.
Ok my partisan friend, how is Ryans plan going to help kill off all the old folk?
27 May 11
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperOh, come on. You don't really believe that, do you?
The Republicans were scaring people blatant lies.
The Democrats are scaring people with the truth.
BOTH parties feed this hysterical nonsense to the unwashed masses in the hopes of swaying a few moderates who don't have the time or interest to pay close attention to what is actually happening.
You think the Dems stick to the truth while Republicans lie in these attack ads?
Get real.
27 May 11
Whodey, let's look at the factual claims made in the video.
1: In 1965 Americans made Medicare into law.
2: Today Medicare provides health insurance for 46 million Americans.
3: More the half of Americans on Medicare live on less than $28,000 per year.
4: Now Republicans want to privatize Medicare.
Whodey, which one of these claims is a lie?
27 May 11
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Originally posted by sh76I didn't say the Democrats never lie. What I did say is that this commerical doesn't tell any lies, whereas Whodey's "death panel" example made Politifact's lie of the year award.
Oh, come on. You don't really believe that, do you?
BOTH parties feed this hysterical nonsense to the unwashed masses in the hopes of swaying a few moderates who don't have the time or interest to pay close attention to what is actually happening.
You think the Dems stick to the truth while Republicans lie in these attack ads?
Get real.
27 May 11
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperOh okay, I thought you were making a general statement. The link doesn't seem to work so I haven't even seen the ad in the OP.
I didn't say the Democrats never lie. What I did say is that this commerical doesn't tell any lies, whereas Whodey's "death panel" example made Politifact's lie of the year award.