Okay so that's a paraphrase. In OneChele's world, the Democrats looked at the Repubs and started chanting, "In YO Face! See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya and guess what else… we don't need ya!" Then they blasted "Run This Town" over the speakers in the chamber and commenced a cabbage-patch Soul Train line down the aisle. C'mon now, deep down don't ya'll want to see Nancy poppin', lockin', droppin' it like it's hot? No? Just me? Moving on…
Representative Joseph Cao of Louisiana FOR. THE. WIN. The Republican representative was the only one of his party to cross the aisle and vote for the historic legislation. The comprehensive healthcare bill passed by a vote of 220 – 215. A squeaker yes, but as they say in the sports world: SCOREBOARD! A win by five is still a win, spike the ball and kiss the cheerleader. Alright, I'll calm down. The bill has miles to go before it sleeps. Here's come info about today's happenings (from AP):
WASHINGTON — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.
The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress.
A triumphant Speaker Nancy Pelosi likened the legislation to the passage of Social Security in 1935 and Medicare 30 years later.
"It provides coverage for 96 percent of Americans. It offers everyone, regardless of health or income, the peace of mind that comes from knowing they will have access to affordable health care when they need it," said Rep. John Dingell, the 83-year-old Michigan lawmaker who has introduced national health insurance in every Congress since succeeding his father in 1955.
In the run-up to a final vote, conservatives from the two political parties joined forces to impose tough new restrictions on abortion coverage in insurance policies to be sold to many individuals and small groups. They prevailed on a roll call of 240-194.
Ironically, that only solidified support for the legislation, clearing the way for conservative Democrats to vote for it.
The legislation would require most Americans to carry insurance and provide federal subsidies to those who otherwise could not afford it. Large companies would have to offer coverage to their employees. Both consumers and companies would be slapped with penalties if they defied the government's mandates.
Best tweet of the night came from AverageBro: How much history has Obama made in 10 months? Healthcare. SCOTUS. Nobel. What did we get with Bush? Lots of vacation days and a $300 check. Okay, second best tweet. The absolute best tweet came from our President who simply said: This is history.
I can only add to that by going old school: WORD. Great step forward for the Obama agenda, looking forward to his continued success. Any thoughts?
12 Bougie Thought(s):
TOO funny! I was just sitting here wondering if you were gonna do a post on this before Monday... and ya did. High fives and martinis all through the West Wing and Camp David tonight. Haters keep hating, it's not slowing his roll. BTW, thanks for the mental imagery - I gotta to sleep with the thought of Nancy Pelosi backin' that thing up? You wrong for dat!
Love it - great people doing great things. I think we should tweet Barack back and see about getting the Soul Train line on the House floor. I'd pay to see Maxine Waters' Running Man! LMAO
Loves it, Chele! You painted the funniest image in my head of a healthcare Soul Train line: "When the ReThugs try to keep you sick, drop 'em like they hoooot, drop 'em like they hoooot." lol
I wrote a post about this history, too :) Let me know what you think.
"Pet Peeve #1: Men I'm Not Having Sex With Having a Say About My Hypothetical Abortions":
http://randomrhymereason.blogspot.com/2009/11/pet-peeve-1-men-im-not-sleeping-with.html?showComment=1257683353500#c7632118533560255376
Hey stopping by from BlogsHerColor. Your commentary is hilarious especially with the We Run this Town over the speakers, I ROFL at that one.
But you and the others commenters are right this was such historic event and great to see the Dems get the job done.
"Black cars, Black Prez, All Black Everything" HA! The Dems run this town!
Do you think Nancy knows the Stanky Leg?!
I know people kept saying that the Dems could carry legislation in the House but I still thought they needed some Republican help. Apparently not. I'll be interested to see what the Senate does with it now.
I'd give my entire kingdom for one Joe Biden moonwalk!
I'm excited and dare I say geeked about the House passing this bill. I want the names of the 36 or 37 'Dems' (I use that term loosely) who voted AGAINST the bill. Obama needs to withhold all election funds from them. That'll teach you to bite the hand that feeds you. Meanwhile, Liberman needs to be tortured and whipped with a bundled of switches, that he has to pick, for his behavior. How much foolishness can he display before they put their foot down?!?!
The Senate needs to pass this and Obama needs to sign the bill with a Soul Train line in the background on Christmas Eve. Wouldn't that be fab!
Can we get a petition going for the Soul Train line?!
Okay now the song is stuck in my head! Great post jazzzy!
Thanks Grace. Maybe we can get the Neptunes to produce a health care theme song. :)
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