Obscanity: You'll know it when you see it

On the Hill, Protesters Chant ‘Kill the Bill’ – Prescriptions Blog – NYTimes.com.

It’s a generally older crowd, many in their 50s and 60s, predominantly, white, and many self-identified as Christians.

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Many said they feared cuts to the Medicare program for Americans 65 and over. Many described themselves as conservative and opposed to higher taxes.

“We support our country and we’re patriots,” Ms. Garloch said. “And I don’t want my health care to be changed.”

Aaaaand there you have it, folks. That’s what this is really about: White folks – Sarah Palin’s “Rill Ameerikans” – who are terrified that they might actually have to SHARE their government-provided health insurance with people who “aren’t” predominately white, self-identified as Christians: in other words, people they don’t believe are “patriots.” CLASSIC.

“Keep your government hands off my Medicare!”

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