Opt-out strategy is a brilliant move by and us progressives should see this...

[ReverendDeuce]

Okay, so Obama didn't start with Single Payer. I get that... But let's look at where we are...

First, Opt-out is brilliant because it lets the DINO "blue dogs" the opportunity to stand with the party to block filibuster, but cover when the actual votes come. They can vote no and still get the Public Option to pass because Reid has over 50 votes.

Second, and the Republicans are showing their true colors here, they are all upset that it makes the Public Option mandatory for at least one year once implemented. After that, they can opt-out. They are in a complete tizzy because after that first year, there will be *many* people on the Public Option in their state and it would be absolute political suicide to try and kill it in their state.

This absolutely lays the groundwork for Single Payer in the future!

[Windy]

1. I just said that in a separate post. It is brilliant! Just brilliant! nt

[TheWraith]

2. Amen, Reverend. nt

[budkin]

3. Totally agree... by the time 2014 rolls around you can't just take it away from people

Without getting your ass handed to you at the polls! Brilliant!