My vote for Obama was not a blank check. This is not Venezuela. - scott anderson

Atilla®: In my opinion the best implementation of health care reform can only happen through a system of representative government and open debate. The article I am commenting on condones bypassing this system by those that assume that everyone who voted for Obama are lemmings. My concern is with the unapologetic arrogance of the actions promoted in the article which could indicate a drift towards a totalitarian mentality by those in power. - scott anderson

The two party system that exists today in the U.S. is a corrupt duopoly. Until we have true political reform where ideas outside of the DNC and RNC get consideration, real progress will be severely constrained or unattainable. - scott anderson

zeykur: The influence that Hugo Chávez and his supporters have attained in Latin America concerns me. Totalitarianism doesn't work and is very dangerous. I have no problem with the people of Venezuela that do not support his views. - scott anderson

Chávez wants nukes. - scott anderson