Lot’s of juicy stuff to report today. First, recall when Republican Senator Jim De Mint said if Obama fails to pass health care reform it would be his Waterloo? Remember the High One’s response?

Think about that,” Obama said. “This isn’t about me. This isn’t about politics. This is about a health care system that is breaking America’s families. … We can’t afford the politics of delay and defeat when it comes to health care — not this time, not now.

Now the Whiner In Chief is complaining: ‘You’re Going To Destroy My Presidency’. From National Journal via Jammie Wearing Fool:

A telling episode recounted by Senate Finance ranking member Charles Grassley reveals the Obama administration might be more worried than they are letting on that a Republican senator’s comparison of the healthcare overhaul to Waterloo might be dangerously close to the truth.

Grassley said he spoke with a Democratic House member last week who shared Obama’s bleak reaction during a private meeting to reports that some factions of House Democrats were lining up to stall or even take down the overhaul unless leaders made major changes.

“Let’s just lay everything on the table,” Grassley said. “A Democrat congressman last week told me after a conversation with the president that the president had trouble in the House of Representatives, and it wasn’t going to pass if there weren’t some changes made … and the president says, ‘You’re going to destroy my presidency.’ “

Let’s be frank. Can we be frank? What will be destroyed is His Eminence’s ability to ruin this country, drive us further into debt, make a mockery of our health care system, and finally take over complete control of your life – and death – in the ultimate nanny state coup. Boo frigin’ hoo.

And it’s never been about Obama, has it? I mean, his modesty and humility are unmatched:

Obama Election Night Victory. Greek Columns, God Complex

Michelle chimes in: Not about you, huh?

And check out Michelle Malkin’s video, Politician claims Obamacare saves. Voters laugh out loud.

My favorite parts? Well, all of it. But especially when Carnahan tries to tell the audience that Obamacare will create “efficiencies” and a “surplus” and when constituent Kevin Jackson asks:

“If it’s so good, why doesn’t Congress have to be on it?”

What? Congress eating from the same filthy trough as the unwashed masses. Why the nerve of even suggesting such a thing!

For another great video see CNNs RNC spoofs drug ads in new ‘Reforma’ Web video:

The Republican National Committee has a message for the nation’s health care consumers: “Call your Congressman or Senator immediately” if you are concerned about possible “side effects” of the Democrats’ health care reform proposals.

That’s what viewers are told in “Reforma,” a new RNC Web video that appears to draw heavily from the tropes of pharmaceutical advertising.

The roughly one-minute spot features happy-looking couples in various settings — dancing on the deck of a ship, walking barefoot along a beach, skipping through an open field of green grass, lounging comfortably in each others arms in a field of lavender plants, tossing leaves at one another on a typical fall New England day, and walking hand-in-hand down a tree-covered path.

“The life you want to live, [t]he peace of mind you deserve, [t]he Obama Pelosi prescription for building a government takeover of health care, [a]nxiety and stress disappear, [r]ecommended by more lobbyists than any other health care reform, [n]o worries. No concerns,” an announcer says as the carefree images appear on screen.

Then the video, like a drug ad, lists what the RNC calls the “side effects” of the Democrats’ reform plan: “bureaucratic waste and delay,” “[c]ost to taxpayers may vary and is more than you can possibly imagine.”

Email the video to everyone in your contacts and have them forward it on. Truth in advertising.

From The Hill: Dems at odds on how to turn tide on health. It looks like more than Blue Dogs are getting a bit skittish. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said that if consensus can’t be reached, he expects to send legislators home on schedule. Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) on Tuesday said the House should stay in until it finishes the bill.

They can’t even agree on whether to take a vacation. I suggest a robust debate concerning the vacation!

Nanny State Nancy chimes in saying Congress should work through recess on health bill.

“I think 70 percent of the American people would want that,” Pelosi said. “I want a bill.”

Which would be fine if it were not for those pesky things called polls. Glenn Reynold’s – RASMUSSEN: 53% Now Oppose Congressional Health Care Reform. You don’t say. That math sure must be challenging Nancy. Kind of like “save or create jobs”, or “deficit neutral” – it just does not add up. Last time I checked 53% was just a wee bit smaller than 70%.

The great physicist Richard Feynman once said of time that it is the universe’s way of stopping everything from happening all at once. Thankfully, the universe seems to be doing a fine job. I guess the liberals are going to be mad at the universe now.

Who says there are not a few smart Dems out there? Stick to your guns boys, history is watching and those annoying mid-term elections will be here before you can say “Socialism is for weenies”.

Headline: Obama blames universe, GOP, and really, really mean Dems for destroying presidency and failed health care plan. America yawns. Obama loses crown.

All kidding aside, with the state of our economy, the fact the President himself admits he does not know what is in the House bill, and the fact the current House Bill all but squeezes out private insurers, I think starting from scratch after a long rest would be a good idea. I mean, don’t the American people deserve a deliberative legislative process? Apparently, some legislative liberals (and some plain ole fashion confused liberals) don’t think so because it would put their prized pony – the public option – in jeopardy. Of course, since House and Senate members would not be forced to “enjoy” the obvious benefits of socialized health care (this is sarcasm in case any liberal is reading this – you have to help them along sometimes), then it should be okay for us common folk.

Slightly related and on the creepy horror film Nazi bastard side is Michelle’s The science czar stonewalls:

Can a population control freak holding the prestigious title of “Science Czar” get away with published musings on forced abortion, mass sterilization programs, and a “planetary regime” to re-engineer society by simply stonewalling?

He’s trying his best.

Hot Air has another poll (this time AP) showing Obama in trouble. Calling all senators and representatives, it’s only going to get worse. Not a good time to be clutching on to the Mighty King of All. He’s drowning in his regal attire and will drag you down with him.

Sister Toldjah: Obama administration: It’s not “secrecy” when we hold private meetings. Honest, you can trust us! Move along please, nothing to hide here.

Riehl World View: Dems frustrated with Obama.

Senior Democrats on the Hill are expressing frustration with Obama because he isn’t taking a particular stance on specific issues regarding health care reform. They claim to be “baffled”. Good heavens, do they really expect him to put his name on something that might prove unpopular with the public, … to own it, in a sense? Since when has that been his job? He’s voting Present. What more do you want?

Read the CNN story here. Of note:

The Democratic leadership had hoped the work going on behind closed doors for months could bear fruit in time for the president’s news conference Wednesday night. But multiple Democratic sources tell CNN that’s looking very unlikely, and one senior Democratic source tells CNN there is some frustration among Democratic leaders that Senate negotiators have, “repeatedly missed deadlines.”

Ezra Klein chimes in with some very flawed logic: Filibustering Is Not the Same as Voting “No.”. What he fails to note is that the converse is true, voting for cloture is the same as voting yes – even if you vote no. If the fifty votes are there and you are instrumental in allowing those votes, then you de facto support the legislation, and no amount of posturing, including a subsequent nay vote, will convince the public otherwise. Ezra Klein, in joining the ranks of the Washington elitists, shares company with the likes of Pelosi, Reid, Obama, and the rest of the liberal establishment and rubber-stamp pseudo-journalists in insulting our intelligence. Really Ezra, ya think we be that stoooopppid?

And to any senator thick enough to attempt this CYA, sorry to disappoint you, but we catch on pretty quick outside the beltway. Don’t underestimate us.

Contact your senator and let them know that such a tactic will not go over well; insult our intelligence and we will assault your position.

Right Pundits is cautiously optimistic but warns against complacency: Obama Health Care Reform Appears Doomed in 2009. Ignatius Reilly also seems to note the liberals lack of basic math skills:

All signs are pointing to a Clinton-esque failure for Obama’s health care reform proposal.

Three polls now show that Obama’s support for health care reform has fallen under 50%:

Percentage supporting Obama on Health Care Policy:
CNN: 47%
ABC News: 49%
USA Today: 44%

For certain Obama-supporters who post on this site who cannot grasp basic mathematical concepts, that means a majority of people DO NOT support Obama’s health care policy. The lack of support for his health policy coincides with a noticeable drop in his overall approval rating, which we reported on here. Obama, who just six months ago was being proclaimed as invincible by the left, now has lower approval ratings than either Bush or Jimmy Carter did in their first six months.

President Obama will address the nation regarding health care in a primetime news conference tonight. In that news conference, he is expected to press for health care reform BEFORE the end of this year’s Congressional session. Pressing for this so quickly, Obama’s team seems to smack of desperation. It’s almost like he’s saying, “Let’s get this through before everyone realizes what a complete disaster I’ve been.”

Patterico guest blogger DRJ: Slow Down, You Move Too Fast (Updated x2)

Also read President Prepares An Army Of Bloggers

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