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President Barack Obama is campaigning for his healthcare plan as he addresses Congress tonight, 8pm EST, in a joint session (NOT that type of joint session). He plans to put an end to the hysteria by outlining in a clear, but, detailed manner why we need health care reform. Also, in this speech Obama will be answering some of the questions that his opponents have put forth.  Obama will need to address the questions that pertain to death panels, taxation, quality of care and many others as well.

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The idea of universal health care in the United States has remained the figurative 800 pound gorilla in the room.  In the our history there has never been a time that needs universal health care legislation more than we do currently.  Our country needs it and we need it now!

Today we are faced with a challenge unique to the United States.  We have been led to believe that our private system is the way to go, but now it is failing.  We spend more money, in terms of per capita and in total terms, than any other nation of the planet, but yet we have almost 50 million uninsured.

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The thought of Presidential failure has been a common reoccurrence throughout my life. I have never seen a half-way decent president. I was too young to remember Reagan and the oft-reported “Greatness” and all I remember about Bush Sr. is that he was portrayed as an out-of-touch kook on MTV. Meanwhile, Tricky Dick was dishing out smooth jazz sax to young crowds and was thoroughly impressive. That is, until he decided that Free Trade on steroids is a great idea and he used the Oval Office for many other activities as well.

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