Why has there been such antagonism to the idea of Universal Healthcare here?

[LBJ Revivalist]

The more I consider it, the more I find myself in favor of a system of Universal Healthcare. I was kind of opposed to it at first, but I do feel such a system would be of benefit to the country. But it seems every time a candidate or President has come up in support of it--TR in 1912, FDR in 1944, Truman in 1947, Nixon in 1974, Clinton in 1993-1994, they've aroused intense anger on the part of the right, or didn't (in the case of Nixon) garner enough support from the left wing; And the efforts by the right particularly with Clinton's and Obama's healthcare plans drew some populist resentment, due to that cry of "Socialism!"

But is it simply a political issue--Have all these Presidents in the past had bad plans, or simply articulated these bold initiatives to the public poorly?

Also, why is Universal Healthcare such a big "No-no" to the Right Wing, at least now and in 1993/1994? Why is that the ''tipping point'' for many of the commentators?

Finally, do you believe Obama's plan will be watered down or repealed by the incoming Congress?

[LBJ Revivalist]

We really need another FDR or LBJ, badly.
Hell, give us another TR! Or even, dare I say it, Wilson. And I loathe Wilson.

[LBJ Revivalist]

I went to sleep last night, after checking in on the Birchers on Hannity's propaganda show, and I wondered what it's like without health insuarance. I felt sorry for the millions who have to decide between eating bread, and buying insulin for their diabetic daughter. i decided that this country needs Universal Healthcare.

I know the modern day John Birch Society won't like it, but this country needs massive healthcare reform. I know Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin will decry it as Socialism, but it is in the best interests of the country.

Obama has probably killed any chance of Universal Healthcare by his inadequecy. That man has destroyed Liberalism in this country. If only we had LBJ back. I'd gladly trade Obama for him, or FDR, or even Teddy Roosevelt!

You know, mimicking me, even down to a former display name of mine, is VERY creepy. Like stalker-ish territory.