Obama: This plan is NOT government-run healthcare. The public option will be a self-sufficient competitor within the PRIVATE insurance industry.
Republican response: Government-run healthcare is bad.
Obama: The plan will not add to the deficit.
Republican response: Mr. President, this isn't a good time to increase the deficit.
Obama: Medicare is vital. Ignoring the rising costs of healthcare will push Medicare into a crisis. This plan will help to protect Medicare.
Republican response: We disagree with Obama's plan to gut Medicare.
Obama: The plan will NOT cover illegal aliens.
Republican response: "YOU LIE!" (?!?)
Obama: We will explore ways to end frivolous malpractice suits.
Republican response: We encourage the president to find ways to end frivolous malpractice suits.
Obama: "Death panels" are a ridiculous fantasy.
Republican response: (Obstinate silence)
Obama: By the way, stop making up crap like that.
Republican response: Hm?
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