If, as Obama claims, “everything has been said about health care,” why are they on tour again? 

The most open administration in history is having yet another go at the campaign trail.  Sadly, they’ve dumped their openness on the side of the road somewhere, like that battered, individual tennis shoe you see on the highway shoulder.

The President has claimed time and again that he wants to make sure the people’s voices are heard, and he says he’d like to hear them as he makes his closing arguments regarding health care.   This morning, the “Ram-It-Down-Their-Throats Express”  is in Philadelphia for a speaking engagement that’s completely open to the public…if you were paying attention two days ago when they handed out tickets. 

Missed the unreported ”widely reported” ticket announcement? 

You’re out of luck, but are faring better than the sad sacks in St. Louis who’d like to attend Wednesday’s rally.   That speech is closed door, and invitation only.   So, if you’re not on the President’s super-secret guest list, it looks like you’ll be tailgating.

All the skullduggery, of course, is designed to avoid dealing with people who don’t want Obama’s “reforms” to pass.  According to Rasmussen, that number is now somewhere North of 55%, while only 20% strongly approve of the President’s plan.  With such overwhelming disdain for the health care bill, Obama’s “closing arguments” could be subject to, shall we say… vociferous disagreement.  It’s easy to understand why the Administration has, as usual, chosen tight control over their much vaunted openness and transparency.

Please note that if you’re in St. Louis, and would like to let the President know just how unpopular his plan is, you won’t be alone.  The St. Louis Tea Party is planning to stage a rally at the event and, unlike the President’s speech, everyone is welcome to attend.  Go here for more info: http://stlouisteaparty.com/

It is vitally important, now more than ever, that the crowds are of a size the media can’t ignore.  So, please, if you can make it, do. 

- Robert Laurie

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