Really?

President Obama has recess appointed Donald Berwick to head the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Obama announced him in April, but was going to be subject to filibuster. Because of his radical ideology on medical care, Republicans were strongly opposed to the nomination. Even Democrats were nervous about a vote on him. But, now, with this maneuver, there is nothing politicians or the American people can do to stop this man from running over 1/3 of our health care system. To claim that he is doing this over partisan game-playing is ridiculous--the Finance Committee never set up a hearing for him! The NY Times isn't even buying this explanation. To be fair, Bush engaged in same practice of recess appointments. I do not like any president engaging in this practice.

I did not get upset when the President called the opposition crazy last year when we talked about socialized medicine and rationing. If he was trying to mask his views, then this has permanently outed himself. Here are some videos of our new leader of 1/3 of health care:




I guess it really isn't a secret anymore why Obama's approval rating is down to 38% among independents. I hope this post did not seem too harsh, but health care in this country affects every American. I think it is prudent to know who will be leading it.

Blake