THIS IS ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGEOUS.

I am disgusted by the depths that people will go to in order to scare people. I guess it's better for the THOUSANDS of women who don't have the money to pay for a mammogram out of pocket to die than have "socialized medicine" in our country.

Foolishness.

We're outraged. Good. I feared that we were going to go all zen like and stupid.

If you haven't seen the video, please click the link under the photo.

Thanks Jodi ... I was thinking the same thing.
I believe that yes, Zuma, I am finally outraged!

I watched the video, and all I can say in reply is a line from one of my favorite movies, "A League Of Their Own":

Take me home momma and put me to bed. I have seen enough to know I have seen too much.


Pardon me while I go drive the porcelain bus now.

Good job, Ann. Outraged is not a strong enough word.

Jeeeezus Crispy! Imagine being from another country, being in one of these 8 states where this commercial is being played, and imagine what you must think of Americans after seeing it. Mama never said there would be days with people this stupid.

Thanks Bill & Bill for commenting. I've been waiting for someone to do a better job of this and since it wasn't happening, I just couldn't wait anymore.

Just saw this on fb thanks to Jodi Kasten! How low will Republicans go in their endeavor to railroad this entire country's health care system? More fear and intimidation and outright LIES!!! How did they get so off track? I am at a loss for finding any logic in what it is they are trying to prove. It never ends... what will it take to rid our society of these Limbaughites?

So this Michele Bernard is a panelist on MSNBC...I'm cool with that...I don't want MSNBC to turn into a Fox except on the liberal side and they've already been accused of that. But should she be confronted? Hell, yes she should be confronted! This makes me so angry I will develop some kind of cancer just watching that video! I was impressed with Rachel Maddow's skill with Tom Ridge last night...she did not back down. Or Joan, Joan...you could handle Michele no problem...it would be a slam dunk. It would make my day to see Joan confront Michele on this one. Thanks for being this to our attention Ann!

Holy Crackpot! Seriously. What will they think of next?

Obama had best get on his lecture hat and set this crap right. No time like the present.

We need him to stand up and say boo to these morons. The public health option better be there.

AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, that scream of sheer rage is all i got

O M F G! We know Right Wingnuts are hellbent on controlling our wombs, but now they're using our breasts as political footballs?

This ad is insulting on so many levels, most especially because it comes from WOMEN. It's the Sarah Palin/Ann Coulter club aiming at us with both barrels. We have GOT to put a stop to this craziness.

Joan, you have such a strong voice. I hope you'll use it on this one.

I watched the show last night and considered posting on the subject today, but after learning this? MSNBC is my go to news station so I am appalled that they let this happen. I will be watching to see if there is a mention about this. Rachel Maddow seems to be above board on most issues and I expect to see some mention of Michelle Bernard tonight. I like Bernard, but she needs to get her priorities straight. She can't have it both ways and I'd bet that MSNBC pays her a handsome fee. You can';t have it both ways. Her stock just dropped in my book. If I don't see some sort of disclaimer tonight, then MSNBC's stock will also drop. I don't see how this wouldn't or couldn't be known by the cable network. Ridiculous.

Sorry, folks, but I'm afraid this war is already over, and as always, reason, decency and humanity have lost again. We are a nation of ignoramuses, and as long as we are, information and logic will never triumph over sloganeering and fear. In the end, the insurance companies will get 30 million or so new mandated victims in exchange for creating a high-risk pool to insure those with pre-existing conditions, a pool with suitably high-priced mandated premiums.

Ah, democracy!

Here's the quote: "More American women are going to die of breast cancer if you and I surrender to President Obama's nationalized healthcare onslaught." Stunning. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I look forward to Joan's response.

Great catch, Mother. Ms Bernard needs to be called to account for her actions. Of course, what you will get is the overused "I didnt know what those people who work for me were doing!" response, but its fun to watch them squirm in public anyway.

Where are all the christian churches and pulpit pounders on health care? Why is this not a moral issue for those with "I vote Life" bumper stickers? How does the "moral" folk of this country sleep at night knowing their neighbors are dying for lack of healthcare access?

I saw this ad last week and damn near threw a glass at the TV. This really pisses me off! Go Joan, get her!

just :thud: (:thudthudthud:)

okay, I'm done thudding. just when i promised Stellaa I'd be good...those dumb motherfuckers!!! my wife died from breast cancer!!!!!

Times like these I really start to feel like it's time to start packing our bags for my husbands homeland, Australia. But I guess that doesn't accomplish much.

On behalf of my friend who is in the fight of her life against breast cancer, I think it's high time I write a few emails to the IWF, Michelle Bernard, MSNBC, and my elected officials.

I appreciate you all taking the time to watch that video and comment. I wish I could get past my anger and come up with a post that could garner more attention to this. I would hate for it to just slip through the cracks especially when it's so personally hurtful to so many of us.

Robin, I am so truly sorry for your loss and for this disgraceful ad.

Great idea mamoore - and I was on the same train ... already fired a few emails off myself.
hardball@msnbc.com
rachel@msnbc.com

The website for IFW is www.ifw.org - if you click on television appearances, you can find another video of them selling it on FOX News. It's way rich when the IFW Chair starts talking about not having the government controlling women's reproductive health (I hope the Jon Stewarts of the world save that one for the next big attack on abortion rights).

Deep breath. Deep breath.

Ann,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention---especially those of us who have been ...uh...out of touch.

This is appalling. Frankly, how "conservative" Republicans can utter concern for the health of women, based on their views of a women's right to control her reproductive processes and not choke with the effort astounds me.

Michelle Bernard may well be smart and driven, and she may well believe her views are in the country's best interest---I don't know for sure, because I can rarely see past her smarmy delivery. But that is not the point.

The point is under the current system, thousands, maybe millions, of women cannot afford to take the first steps---seeing a doctor, having annual mammograms. They are already dying.

But I guess those aren't the women the IWF are concerned about.

I wish I were the kind of person who could make strong cogent arguments when I am mad instead of just being dumb founded by mean spiritedness.
I am so dumbfounded right now.
Thanks for blowing the whistle.

It would be great if we could get Jon Stewart or Stephen Colbert to pick this up, they could do great things with the irony. Maybe we should email them next! Maybe someone here knows someone who knows someone...

Saw this on Maddow also. Didn't catch the Bernard connection. I usually don't like her..now I know why.

Reddit-ed!

This is definatly Jon S or Stephen C material---thanks for posting this. It takes the horror show to a new level. . .

Oh for fucks sake! I need a damn cut and paste blue streak that I can just insert every time I read about this kind of hideous bullshit!

I literally feel sick on behalf of us all.

Ann,
I watched the video. Nothing I can add except to second all the comments here. My wife and three of her dearest friends are breast cancer patients or survivors, and all support Obama's health care reform efforts. Sometimes I just don't understand the selfishness and self-centeredness of so many people in this world.

Bernard is articulate but always has a smug edge IMHO. I will never be able to take her seriously again. This is despicable and mean spiritied.

Christ on a crutch, will these fearmongers stop at nothing? Jodi brought this to my attention on fb, and I'm glad she did. I'm going to post it as well so all my non-OS friends can see it.

Strong work, Mom.

This is appalling. Just when I think that the nutjobs have sunk to their lowest, most despicable levels, they surprise me and take things even further into the outrageous. I am seriously scared for our country with these greedy mofos in power. Obama needs to get in their faces, NOW, please.

It displeases me greatly to tell you all that I posted a comment on the IWF website yesterday which has now been deleted. Please take a minute to post your own. I can't promise that it will remain, as on 13 (of however many that do) remain . http://www.iwf.org/inkwell/show/21913.html

Thanks to all of you for your comments here. I think we need to raise the volume a little more ... for Robin's wife and Griff's wife and all of the others.

Just found this website via a link from my sister...
http://boldprogressives.org/