It’s become quite clear to everyone that I’ve grown a little pessimistic the past few days about our chances of defeating Obamacare. I honestly believe that Pelosi has all the votes she needs and all the undecideds are just waiting to see if their vote is needed.
But then once in a while I read something that gives me a little hope like Rep. Altmire will vote no.
But then comes this from the Weekly Standard to flush all my hopes down the toilet:
Update: Stupak’s office sent out an email saying he will hold a press conference with “other pro-life” members at 11:00a.m. to discuss the health care bill. Maybe all the pro-life Democrats cut a deal?
Now you can argue that he could just be calling a press conference to express his consistent intransigence to the funding of abortion before the vote.
But there are some disturbing signs swirling around including Brad Ellsworth, one of the Stupak 12, announcing he’d vote yes on Sunday.
On the eve of the eve of this disastrous and anti-life legislative debacle, I must say that if Bart Stupak stays true until the end he will have earned a place of deep respsect in the hearts and minds of pro-lifers everywhere. His courage in standing up to his own party has been downright heroic.
Call me pessimistic but I’m holding off on the parade for Stupak until I hear what he says at the press conference tomorrow.
Update: Call me flitty but this post at The Corner gives me a little hope. This healthcare thing is making me downright bipolar.
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March 20, 2010 at 12:09 am
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March 20, 2010 at 12:30 am
Altmire has announced that he will be voting no:
http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MmI2YWEzNjUxYzljNzk0OTI0OTAzYjhiODA3ZjllZGE=
Sadly, I don't think it will make a difference. But I am still praying.
March 20, 2010 at 1:17 am
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!
March 20, 2010 at 1:34 am
There will be a high place in heaven for Stupak if he is faithful.
March 20, 2010 at 1:38 am
It just feels like all so much theater to me. I mean, if they were able to understand things like balancing a budget, give and take, and created an enabling environment, they probably wouldn't be Democrats. That's mean, I know, but it's sour times.
But I'm hopeful about Washington just getting absolutely flooded with people this weekend, more or less forcing them to hold off on signing.
March 20, 2010 at 2:02 am
Pick up those rosaries, people.
March 20, 2010 at 2:25 am
Pray, call, write, & Pray some more!
March 20, 2010 at 3:01 am
Bart Stupak is Roman Catholic. I think he will stick to his beliefs. If not – then – he has to answer to God and we the ppl. Obama is using the "wearing" down tactic, and "threats." Our God Is Almighty! Get your Bible & Rosary & Pray it. Pray the Scriptures & You will feel better. Pray a Rosary, everyday. We are a Church Militant. Our Weapons are Prayer & Confidence in God. Discouragement is the Devil's greatest "tool." Don't give into the Devil's Bag of Tricks. Presumption and/or Discouragement are the Two Extreme Tools our Opponent – the Devil uses to Trap Souls into sin. Know this and rebuke those Evil Spirits who attack us all – from within. "Fear is useless" Kesus said. "What is needed is Trust. Trust in God. Trust also, in Me." Pray: "Jesus, I Trust IN You!" everytime you are tempted to get down. The devil will get a soul to concentrate on the "winds & waves" others stir up. Jesus commands us to get out of the boat, and walk on waters, towards Him…Who bids us to Come Unto Me All Who are Burdened and Heavy Laden – And, I will Give U Rest!" Read Our Lord's Words in the Bible and Go to Daily Mass & Offer that Mass – for All He Died for.
March 20, 2010 at 3:08 am
"Jesus, I trust in You!"
March 20, 2010 at 4:10 am
Sue Brinkerman (http://lhla.or/breaking_news_/?p=4309) quoted Eleanor Smeal(a Pelosi-like dissident "Catholic")after the ERA lost in Illinois – and thus in the nation – in 1982.
"Somebody very powerful ws against us and I don't mean people."
Pelosi prayed to the wrong saint. St. Joseph saw to it that Jesus wasn't among Herod's Holy Innocents.
March 20, 2010 at 11:10 am
Maybe it's time to call on the intercession of St. Jude.