Is It Baucus or Bacchus?
Bacchus was basically the Roman god of debauchery.
‘He(Dionysus) was also known as Bacchus, the name adopted by the Romans and the frenzy he induces, bakkheia. He is the patron deity of agriculture and the theater. He was also known as the Liberator (Eleutherios), freeing one from one’s normal self, by madness, ecstasy, or wine. The divine mission of Dionysus was to mingle the music of the aulos and to bring an end to care and worry.’ - Dionysus, Wikipedia
So by inducing frenzy Bacchus would free you from your cares and worries. Can you say Liberal?
Alright now, Baucus is just trying to get a bill passed.
‘Under the bill, nearly everyone would be required to get insurance or pay a penalty….
…Baucus today touted his plan as a road map for agreement.
“We worked to build a balanced, common-sense package that ensures quality, affordable coverage and doesn’t add a dime to the deficit,” the senator said. “Now we can finally pass legislation that will rein in healthcare costs and deliver quality, affordable care to the American people.”….
…..Like other legislation, the bill would also substantially expand eligibility for Medicaid, the 44-year-old state-federal health insurance program for the poor, which in some states currently covers only poor children and their families.’ - Sen. Max Baucus unveils his healthcare overhaul plan, By Noam N. Levey and Janet Hook; LA Times
[sic] This plan makes me feel like they care! But I would think expanding Medicaid, would cost more - and ‘it won’t cost a dime’?? If everyone will have ‘health care’, I don’t have to worry about anything, so I don’t care!
Baucus, and the rest looking for a pat on the back, can be the first ones to test this plan! They would shut up QUICK, if they had to participate in it. But like the gods they think they are; they seek the control and not a end to the problem!
Nice try, Bacchus!
