DISCLAIMER: I absolutely PROMISE this is not snark. I'm really upset right now, and I really want to come together with all of you I have put down over health care. We need to work together.
UPDATE: I took Slink's name off. But the sentiment remains.
Dear everyone,
I've said some mean things about you in the last few months. I've been derisive of your one note attempts to pass the public option when the rest of the bill has good stuff. And I want to apologize.
You all were right.
It is NOT OK that the Democrats have not shown leadership on this issue. It is NOT OK that I went along with the President and Rahm and their 11 dimensional chess. Sometimes it works, and sometimes, like in Massachusetts, it doesn't.
We are on the brink of disaster, guys, and I wish I had had the sense to realize that you and others really did want the best for us. I wish I hadn't thrown pies. You pushed the debate to the left and we all benefitted from it. Thank you.
I know that ALL of you care a lot about the uninsured, the people who are vulnerable in society. I really do too. Although I hope they pass this health care bill with the mandate, it is not because I like those insurance companies. It is not because I think health care is a free market and should stay that way.
But I think about those people, so lonely, so distressed, and so hopeless because they cannot take care of themselves in America today.
So I'm begging you guys, please help me help the uninsured. I'm afraid President Obama is going to have his options severely limited after Tuesday.
But we can give him the chance to pass the Senate bill and then DEMAND reconciliation to get what we really need and want. I'll do all the research you want, I'll read up on reconciliation. I won't beat people over the head about it. Just say the word. I care too much about my country to let this chance slip through our fingers.
It is the only way, and despite my attacks and disrespect, I want to sincerely apologize and join you on this path towards justice.
I'm afraid it's the only path we have, but I'm ready to join you on it. I was blind for too long to the fact that you and all of those who feel intense passion on health care are my brothers and sisters.
I want to join you now and do what's right.
Sincerely,
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