I wish for all involved that the Republicans would be more polite in opposition and that the Democrats be more effective in power.

People ask, "What do you think of Obama?" I answer, "I'm underwhelmed."

"In a hundred years people will look back with scorn, 'what were they thinking?'", that's what I've been saying to people lately.

The primary thrust of the anti-universal health care contingent ought now to be the best implementation. The momentum, if not the majority, is on the other side. Pragmatists should realize that the numbers are only going to grow for some plan, they are best serving society by getting involved, to influence, in a positive way, the plan while having their concerns considered.