The email title was “swiftboating healthcare.” Basically, the Obama administration is asking for an urgent, grassroots campaign to pass real healthcare reform in 2009. They need your donation of $5 or more by the deadline on Sunday nite.

From the email:
“As we speak, the same people behind the notorious ’swiftboat’ ads of 2004 are already pumping millions of dollars into deceptive television ads. Their plan is simple: torpedo healthcare reform before it sees the light of day by scaring the public and distorting the President’s approach.
“When the swiftboaters flood the airwaves with distortions, we’ll flood the streets with volunteers armed with facts.”

Really?

So how come I can’t find a copy of the legislation they’re in such a hurry to pass online? If it’s about facts, how come I can’t get the information I need to make an intelligent decision on whether I’m for or against it UNTIL AFTER it’s become law?
“Political experts agree that Obama needs to pass health care reform before the 2010 midterm elections or face disastrous losses suffered by his Democratic predecessors in the White House.”
http://johnltdo5455.wordpress.com/2009/05/07/obamas-health-care-reform-a-panacea-for-voters-in-jobless-recovery/
“The coming eight months could be the last opportunity for Democrats to pass a major health care bill. After that, the campaign season kicks off, and it will become increasingly difficult to move significant legislation.

And there is broad agreement that beyond this year, any effort to pass health care reform could get bogged down in the politics surrounding the next presidential election cycle.”
http://johnltdo5455.wordpress.com/2009/05/07/obamas-health-care-reform-a-panacea-for-voters-in-jobless-recovery/
It’s not about healthcare reform people. It’s about politics and getting re-elected.
Rhoda: Yes I did sign up for his email during his campaign. I never gave him any money, now or then. Now, I’m unsubscribed to his list. Thanks for showing me the error of my ways.