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Obama Last and First
A Reaganite friend, who shall remain nameless but is amused to be
targeted for something of this nature, forwards this newest
e-mail. Yes, it's real, name changed to protect the innocent.
From: President Barack Obama <info@barackobama.com>
Date: September 9, 2009 10:26:36 PM EDT
To: XXXX
Subject: Not the first, but the last
Reply-To: info@barackobama.comXXXXX --
I just finished laying out my plan for health reform at a joint session of Congress. Now, I'm writing directly to you because what happens next is critical -- and I need your help.
Change this big will not happen because I ask for it. It can only come when the nation demands it. Congress knows where I stand. Now they need to hear from you.
Add your voice: Ask your representatives to support my plan for real health reform in 2009.
The heart of my plan is simple: bring stability and security to Americans who already have health insurance, guarantee affordable coverage for those who don't, and rein in the cost of health care.
Tonight, I offered a specific plan for how to make it happen. I incorporated the best ideas from Democrats and Republicans to create a plan that's bold, practical, and represents the broad consensus of the American people.
We've come closer to real health reform in the last few months than we have in the last 60 years. But those who profit from the status quo -- and those who put partisan advantage above all else -- will fight us every inch of the way.
We do not seek that fight, but we will not shrink from it. The stakes are too high to let scare tactics cloud the debate, or to allow partisan bickering to block the path. Your voice, right now, is essential.
See my full plan and call on your representatives to support it:
http://my.barackobama.com/SupportReform
Ours is not the first generation to understand the dire need for health reform. And I am not the first president to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last.
Thank you,
President Barack Obama
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Tim| 9.11.09 @ 11:34AM
I was anticipating the punch line but you left us hanging... :(
Teflon93| 9.11.09 @ 11:55AM
He is the alpha.
He is the omega.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
John G.| 9.11.09 @ 12:01PM
"Thank you, President Barack Obama"
That IS the punchline. And the joke is on us.
Dixie Pixie| 9.11.09 @ 12:34PM
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed Obama has still not submitted a Heath-Care Bill to Congress. The “Plan” listed at the web site is a vague list of dubious assertions not a submittable Bill to Congress.
The Bill under discussion originated in the House and apparently unknown by Obama and his minions. The Health-Care Bill was created by Pelosi's minions so is it surprising Obama's assertions are untouched by reality. I am the only person who noticed Obama gave a speech about a alternate reality known only to him.
Liberal Reader| 9.11.09 @ 2:29PM
I don't know, Mr. Lord. This seems pretty conventional to me.
I will admit that some of the publicity and fundraising operations of this administration are weirdly narcissistic, but I believe that characteristic is part of the package when you adopt corporate style communications. All this "branding" business leads to superficiality and shallowness, in my opinion.
Having said all this: what's the issue here? I really don't get it.
Ellen| 9.11.09 @ 3:43PM
I received the same e-mail. Handily, the phone numbers to Kirk, Durbin #2 Democrat in the Senate, and Burris were included. I happily called and informed the young receptionists that I OPPOSED reform efforts in their current incarnation.
Punchline:| 9.12.09 @ 5:08AM
"And I am not the first president to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last. "
May you TRULY be the last, 0bamanation that causes desolation.
Mike Lee| 9.12.09 @ 6:44PM
The narrative is always about him. "And I am not the first president to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last. " He has an extraordinary amount of self regard even for a politician. I'm reminded of the late George Harrison. "I, Me,
Mine.
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