Tantaros: "[Y]ou know the White House isn't doing well when they actually have to have a website that shows that they're not for euthanasia"
August 15, 2009 5:03 pm ET
From the August 15 edition of Fox News Watch:
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The other right-wing media mogul you should worry about
Palin's book and Obama's bow: a media week to forget
Media Matters: The Palin chronicles
And whats up whit these names "birthers", "Teabagers", "Deathers".....
I really wonder whats next??
Simple Sarah Palin is already crowing about her "victory" over the Death Panels. Don't be surprised if she lists that among her accomplishments when she runs for President. "I defeated the Death Panels!", and her simple-minded followers will cheer.
By the way, does anybody even believe that Palintwit came up with "Death Panels" on her own? 10 to 1 she was fed that talking point by some Conservative Think Tank.
John Stewart has done a good job digging into the archives. A comprehensive retrospective archival review of Rush, BO or Hannity over the years is long overdue.
Seems to me, most of the folks yelling and screaming at these townhalls are worried about "death panels". Since that really isn't an issue, problem solved right?
Then again, this is the same birther crowd who won't believe the truth even if it sits on their face and farts.
My mother, and our family had end of life counseling. My mother was terminal, and decisions had to be made. She fought a valiant fight against cancer, but it was it was a losing one. Which, I hate to break to everyone is something all of us are going to have to face someday. It will be a family member, or yourself.
The doctor, a very good one, told us it was over. Hospice helped us. They made my Mom as comfortable as she could be, (at home) and helped us deal with inevitable. None of us wanted to let her go. Honestly, she didn't want to go either. She fought 'til the very end, and I mean the very end. She died in her sleep, but with a tear on her cheek.
Hospice saw us through the transition. Our pastor helped us through the transition and grief.
My point is: it is not about a blue pill, or a red pill.It is about dealing the reality of terminal illness. Decisions will always be made in concert by physicians, patients, and families.
My wife and I were both widowed and were lucky enough to have discussed end of life issues with our spouses while everyone was healthy. Even with directives in place, we both had to deal with family members who wanted us to ignore our spouses wishes and follow their demands.
I had no problem and not one regret giving my wife her last gift. To die with dignity.
I am sorry for your loss. But, we owe to our loved ones to, as you say,
"die with dignity."
No matter what, it is so hard to let them go. We go on.
Thanks
I have several horror stories of terminally-ill patients going out in severe pain, (probably hastening their demise, aside from making it hellish) just because their good doctors were too timid to prescribe them anything that might lead to a long-term dependency...
I'm sure you have encountered a few tales of that nature as well.
Its a good example of how a socio-political climate, and the feel-good legislation that ensues, can have negative impacts on the physician-patient relationship, and on the innocent.
"Ha ha, that bumbling White House. They need a website to explain that they're not promoting euthanasia. Coming up next: Obama Euthanasia-- Fact or fiction?? We'll discuss the controversial issue with Sarah Palin, Glen Beck and some confused old racist when we get back."
Well, Col., these days, in order to be an "expert" on the Fox Comedy Channel, you don't need any credentials, such as a degree, or even any expertise . . . just a willingness to push right wing talking points, loudly and repeatedly . . .
The white house has staff to talk to members of Congress, the President uses the "Bully Pulpit", what this isn't lobbying ???
As to the bonehead who said Obama is in trouble because he has to put up a video debunking the the right wing crackpot lies of Death Panels, and we're gonna pull the plug on Grandma.
I guess it would be better if the administration stayed quiet while these out and out lies are banging around the right wing echo machine.
The days of us LIBERLAS staying quiet about the lies propagated by you folks on the right, are gone. Remember there's a new sheriff in town, as of Jan 20, 2009. YOU GUYS LOST!
Except torture wasn't a myth started by left wingers...