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An activist who wears a mock bottom and a hospital gown holds signs on Capitol Hill after a rally on healthcare. Activists gathered to rally lawmakers on the Hill for a single payer model healthcare reform and celebrate the 44th birthday of Medicare. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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UPDATE – BEAT 360º WINNERS
Staff:
Joey Gardner
We need health care reform. No ifs, ands or butts.
Viewer:
Kathy, Ottawa, Canada
Just like the Beer Summit…..bottoms up! Yes, we can!
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| Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada |
July 31st, 2009 5:36 pm ET Clearly there are cracks in the new proposal! |
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| Jim in Defiance, Ohio |
July 31st, 2009 5:40 pm ET I want some good health care that will cover my butt ! |
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| Patty A Banks Palmdale, Ca. |
July 31st, 2009 5:40 pm ET I'm ready for whatever happens with healthare, even if we get our butts kicked |
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| Danny Felton, Gadsden,Al |
July 31st, 2009 5:41 pm ET Yet another member of Acorn shows their true colors. |
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| Shawn D Shaw, Ca. |
July 31st, 2009 5:43 pm ET I'm ready for whatever happens with healthcare, even if we get our butts kicked! |
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| Bob Edwards, Charlotte, NC |
July 31st, 2009 5:43 pm ET "Now I hate to show my tail, but I have a few things to say, here!" |
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| Isabel, Brazil |
July 31st, 2009 5:45 pm ET Sad when you realize that some of your dreams are illusions, and consequently also disillusions. |
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| Angela - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
July 31st, 2009 5:47 pm ET Yes we can beat Jennifer Lopez! |
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| Shawn D Shaw, Ca. |
July 31st, 2009 5:47 pm ET I want to know what's really behind healthcare reform! |
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| Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada |
July 31st, 2009 5:48 pm ET This rally was proves no exception to the fact that there is an ass in every crowd. |
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| Isabel, Brazil |
July 31st, 2009 5:49 pm ET I admire not who those beautiful butts and yes that can can dominate the world with them, as if were natural. |
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| Isabel, Brazil |
July 31st, 2009 5:50 pm ET There are people that make tolerance so difficult, that it should be considered in almost superpower. |
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| Isabel, Brazil |
July 31st, 2009 5:50 pm ET Sure, I would be much calmer if I could well of anger from time to time. This not strikethrough of crazy, of course. |
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| gayle mccauley malden,mass |
July 31st, 2009 5:51 pm ET 'Yes we can see your can!' |
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| Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada |
July 31st, 2009 5:51 pm ET Clearly , this activist has taken the term 'waxing poetic' to a whole new level! |
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| Shawn D Shaw, Ca. |
July 31st, 2009 5:52 pm ET I'll do whatever it takes to get healthcare reform, i'm "behind" the President 100% |
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| Nan in Wenatchee |
July 31st, 2009 5:52 pm ET Obviously needs broader coverage. |
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| Kathy |
July 31st, 2009 5:53 pm ET Just like the Beer Summit.....bottoms up! Yes, we can! Kathy, Ottawa,Canada |
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| gayle mccauley malden,mass |
July 31st, 2009 5:53 pm ET "Healthcare reform will give all Americans the opportunity to show their 'best' side!" |
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| Nan in Wenatchee |
July 31st, 2009 5:55 pm ET If you don't get through to them the first time, bare ask again. |
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| John - Corpus Christi, TX |
July 31st, 2009 5:55 pm ET The problem with our escalating health care costa are clearly |
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| Brad ( Wilbraham, MA) |
July 31st, 2009 5:55 pm ET For those Republicans who think all Americans don't deserve health care, you can kiss my . . . . . . . |
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| Cherie...Toronto, Canada |
July 31st, 2009 5:55 pm ET Bottoms up! Hey, where's my Blue "Moon" beer?! |
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| Kathy |
July 31st, 2009 5:55 pm ET Bummed out!!! Kathy, Ottawa, Canada |
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| Paul K, Chicago |
July 31st, 2009 5:56 pm ET Were "behind" you Obama all the way. |
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| Angela - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
July 31st, 2009 5:56 pm ET I'm sure Obama won't mind taking a look at this one. |
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| Pat Lynch |
July 31st, 2009 5:56 pm ET With the recent delays and no bill in sight, the Democrats have admitted they are behind in progress on healthcare reform. |
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| Mitchell A Kopnick Janesville, WI |
July 31st, 2009 5:57 pm ET "No, no, I said the health care proposal is getting a bum rap, not an unwrapped bum!!" |
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| Chris Hewlett |
July 31st, 2009 5:57 pm ET Maybe democrats would have better luck passing healthcare reform if they hadn't made an ass their mascot. |
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| Jim in Defiance, Ohio |
July 31st, 2009 5:57 pm ET Gotta match ? How about he color of my butt and John Boehner's face. |
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| Susan, London UK |
July 31st, 2009 5:57 pm ET Yes we can. Butt sometimes, you really shouldn't. |
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| Bob - Massillon, OH |
July 31st, 2009 5:58 pm ET "NOT ENOUGH". I think we've seen more than enough. |
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| David, Honlulu, HI |
July 31st, 2009 5:59 pm ET Mom? |
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| Christon Crowley |
July 31st, 2009 5:59 pm ET All for the healthcare bill stand up! Please, just say yes no butts! New Orleans, Louisiana |
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| Pat Lynch |
July 31st, 2009 6:00 pm ET President Obama today promised activists the he would get to the bottom of the healthcare crisis. |
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| John - Corpus Christi, TX |
July 31st, 2009 6:00 pm ET The problem with our escalating health care costs is clearly |
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| Cindy Panackia |
July 31st, 2009 6:00 pm ET Clearly the one above my comment should win the 360 tee--nothing could be funnier than this one ! Every time I look at the picture it Is a crack up Cindy |
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| Bob - Massillon, OH |
July 31st, 2009 6:01 pm ET I think someone gave her some bum advice. |
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| Pat Lynch |
July 31st, 2009 6:01 pm ET President Obama today promised activists that he would get to the bottom of the healthcare crisis. |
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| Shawn D Shaw, Ca. |
July 31st, 2009 6:01 pm ET I feel like an idiot doing this, but i am an idiot so i guess it works out! |
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| Heidi Cleveland, Ohio |
July 31st, 2009 6:01 pm ET After liposuction, on my arms, it really does show up later in different places! |
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| Nan in Wenatchee |
July 31st, 2009 6:01 pm ET Does this hospital gown make me look fat? |
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| Mark |
July 31st, 2009 6:03 pm ET Single payer model healthcare reform may work, but who'll pay for it ? AND...THAT'S a BIG BUT! Mark |
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| Jay in Los Gatos, California |
July 31st, 2009 6:04 pm ET Sarah Palin finds new ways to use her spare time since leaving office. |
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| Anthony - Apex, NC |
July 31st, 2009 6:04 pm ET Healthcare is like a hospital gown. It's just not good enough unless everyone has the coverage they need. |
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| Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada |
July 31st, 2009 6:05 pm ET People have been lining up before...I mean ..to see the crack of Dawn! |
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| Heather,ca |
July 31st, 2009 6:05 pm ET I'm single and willing to pay for it and as you can see I have nothing to hide. |
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| Nan in Wenatchee |
July 31st, 2009 6:05 pm ET Who reinstated the draft? |
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| Isabel, Brazil |
July 31st, 2009 6:06 pm ET When I think a person reaches the bottom of the pit of ridiculous, always surprises me when she still digging another hole… |
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| Bob - Massillon, OH |
July 31st, 2009 6:07 pm ET Who said you can only see the moon at night? |
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| Jan Emma, Franklin Co., OH |
July 31st, 2009 6:08 pm ET I support health care reform BUTT on my own terms! |
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| Tarja, Finland |
July 31st, 2009 6:08 pm ET Yes, we all have our best side that we want to show for the camera. |
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| Isabel, Brazil |
July 31st, 2009 6:09 pm ET I admire not who those beautiful bottom and yes that can can dominate the world with them, as if were natural. |
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| J.O.E.Y. of the Mini-Apple |
July 31st, 2009 6:09 pm ET One single payer proponent engages in rather cheeky behavior. |
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| Shawn D Shaw, Ca. |
July 31st, 2009 6:11 pm ET Maybe there won't be healthcare! |
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| J.O.E.Y. of the Mini-Apple |
July 31st, 2009 6:12 pm ET Yes we can find an affordable proctologist for this woman with the new health care plan! |
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| Delores - NM |
July 31st, 2009 6:12 pm ET An activist in support of healthcare reform wears what could become the latest craze in swimsuits! |
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| Eddy - Ontario, Canada |
July 31st, 2009 6:13 pm ET Hmmmmmm.... what do you mean not enough? |
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| Heather,ca |
July 31st, 2009 6:13 pm ET Why am I the only one half naked here? |
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| Sheila Stuart, CA |
July 31st, 2009 6:13 pm ET Preparing for a new Olympic event - skinny dipping. |
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| Bob - Massillon, OH |
July 31st, 2009 6:14 pm ET There's an ill wind blowing in Washington. |
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| Melissa, Canada |
July 31st, 2009 6:14 pm ET I thought most Americans dream of having chiseled “abs”. |
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| Joanne Osinkowski Ontario Canada |
July 31st, 2009 6:15 pm ET The GOP Can kiss my fanny! Vote yes for H.C.Reform...:) |
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| J.O.E.Y. of the Mini-Apple |
July 31st, 2009 6:16 pm ET Just another moon for 'deathers' to howl at. |
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| Romeo Poza |
July 31st, 2009 6:16 pm ET "We support you Barrack, We are stronger than Ever!" |
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| brian from sharon springs ny |
July 31st, 2009 6:16 pm ET health reform is really getting a kick in the rear |
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| Barb Mi |
July 31st, 2009 6:16 pm ET Protester Moons Repubicaans |
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| Maggie |
July 31st, 2009 6:16 pm ET Oooooops! Those implants were supposed to be on the FRONT.... |
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| Sheila Stuart, CA |
July 31st, 2009 6:16 pm ET Erica prepares for the latest news flash. |
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| Joanne Osinkowski Ontario Canada |
July 31st, 2009 6:16 pm ET BUTT! BUTT! YES WE CAN! |
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| Shawn D Shaw, Ca. |
July 31st, 2009 6:18 pm ET Cnn 'behind" the scenes of 'breaking" news |
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| Michael - Frisco, TX |
July 31st, 2009 6:18 pm ET As cracks in the health care proposal become evident, it is becoming the butt of most jokes around Washington. |
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| Orla Stuart, Santa Cruz CA |
July 31st, 2009 6:18 pm ET "Not Enoung?" I think a little too much is peeking through! |
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| Tarja, Finland |
July 31st, 2009 6:19 pm ET A crack to remember! |
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| Paula, Lovell, WY |
July 31st, 2009 6:20 pm ET This demonstrator gives new meaning to the term "bottom line". |
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| Isabel, Brazil |
July 31st, 2009 6:20 pm ET Not that I am saying really new here, but if there was really a beginning of the New Millennium, I think this was probably it. |
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| Donna Wood, Lil' Tennessee |
July 31st, 2009 6:20 pm ET Please don't give the American people a "bum" wrap on Healthcare Mr. President! Donna Wood |
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| Dwight Huntsville,Al |
July 31st, 2009 6:21 pm ET Sara Palin hurriedly dressed to start her "none title" approach at making her ASSets benefit the Republican party! |
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| Mirav - Denver, CO |
July 31st, 2009 6:21 pm ET We must get to the bottom of the matter! |
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| brian from sharon springs ny |
July 31st, 2009 6:21 pm ET can we recover from the pain in the butt that health care has become? "YES WE CAN"!!!!!!! |
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| Bob - Massillon, OH |
July 31st, 2009 6:21 pm ET The last thing her mother said was "Please don't make an ass out of yourself". |
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| Paul - Castro Valley, CA |
July 31st, 2009 6:22 pm ET Some want healthcare reform so they don't have cost worries when they are sick, others want it so they can have much needed Liposuction !! |
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| Sharon, Fairbanks, Alaska |
July 31st, 2009 6:22 pm ET Another wise crack from the crowd about Healthcare reform! |
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| Paula, Lovell, WY |
July 31st, 2009 6:22 pm ET Reminds you a little of Joe the Plumber, doesn't it? |
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| Ken- Las Vegas |
July 31st, 2009 6:22 pm ET If you have any questions on were the costs for health will go? This activist has your answer ! |
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| Mirav - Denver, CO |
July 31st, 2009 6:23 pm ET Healthcare reform is imminent: No if's, and's, or BUTTS about it! |
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| brian from sharon springs ny |
July 31st, 2009 6:23 pm ET hey, no cracks about my wordrobe. |
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| Paul - Castro Valley, CA |
July 31st, 2009 6:25 pm ET Some patients will get notice regardless if they are a public or private paying !! |
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| brian from sharon springs ny |
July 31st, 2009 6:26 pm ET why do protesters whinde up showing there rear? |
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| Ed - Sidney, OH |
July 31st, 2009 6:27 pm ET If you can't fix it. Bare it and kiss it. |
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| Zoee - Canada |
July 31st, 2009 6:27 pm ET Activists were asked to 'turn the other cheek' since the health bill proposals were not yet finalized. |
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| An |
July 31st, 2009 6:28 pm ET Hi Anderson. Hi Bloggers. Hi Anderson, The sickens and deseases clothes so strongly hurtly and so much easily get people so much hurtful sick and so much hurtful died, so hurtfully unfair! An. |
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| mo |
July 31st, 2009 6:28 pm ET Baby got back, but this mama has no health insurance for her baby |
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| jevans |
July 31st, 2009 6:28 pm ET This activist does not want to be "the Butt" of President Obama's new health plan! |
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| brian from sharon springs ny |
July 31st, 2009 6:28 pm ET there's no butts about it. health reform is clearly coming to an end! |
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| Christine Trumansburg, NY |
July 31st, 2009 6:29 pm ET This activist displays the bottom line on health care reform! |
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| Paul - Castro Valley, CA |
July 31st, 2009 6:30 pm ET Even private paying patients can be very public about their physical ailments !! |
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| jevans |
July 31st, 2009 6:30 pm ET This activist does not want to bet her "bottom" dollar on President Obama's new health plan! San Diego, CA. |
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| Paul - Castro Valley, CA |
July 31st, 2009 6:32 pm ET One never knows when they may end up on a hospital gurney, here's another reason why going commando is never a good idea !! |
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| Bob - Massillon, OH |
July 31st, 2009 6:32 pm ET I'm all for a hundred percent coverage. |
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| Isabel, Brazil |
July 31st, 2009 6:32 pm ET Do you know where the bathroom is? |
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| Michael L. Upstate New York |
July 31st, 2009 6:33 pm ET Maybe for some, the health care proposal isn't what it's cracked up to be. But, this lady seems to think there is no need for any rectification. Michael L. Upstate New York |
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| Henry Almquist - Atlanta |
July 31st, 2009 6:35 pm ET Obama's recent Beer Summit solved many of the nations issues. Unfortunately, it did nothing to solve our crack problem. |
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| Roy from Topeka |
July 31st, 2009 6:49 pm ET Hey, don't you think U.S. health care has bottomed out? |
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| Kevin in Lakeland |
August 1st, 2009 2:49 am ET Sign me up, I need a new set of cans! |
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| Matt, Saginaw |
August 1st, 2009 2:58 am ET Just like health care reform; something feels breezy out here! |
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| Laverne Hernandez Dallas |
August 1st, 2009 4:17 am ET Butt I thought, never mind, let's get behind this Healthcare Plan it will cover our backs. |
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| Ian, Montreal, Canada |
August 1st, 2009 5:48 am ET Pass this bill and we'll finally get hospital gowns that close in the back. |
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| Teresa Colon, Tavares, FL |
August 1st, 2009 6:23 am ET I feel that if the current reform isn't passed, it will leave me feeling a bit exposed! |
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| ruki |
August 1st, 2009 1:48 pm ET at least people in the U.S can shout to save their butts, where as some countries do not allow their citizens the right to shout out for any sort of RIGHTS!!! |
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| Justin |
August 1st, 2009 1:56 pm ET I want health coverage and I cannot lie. You other brothers can't deny that when a Canadian walks in with that itty bitty card, rubbin health care in your face, you get sprung! |
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| David Chapman |
August 1st, 2009 2:47 pm ET No more government spending...Butt! |
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| elZorro |
August 1st, 2009 4:36 pm ET ...nice, sweet and healthy new suggestion! |
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| Paula, San Francisco |
August 1st, 2009 5:21 pm ET Baby got back ... now if she only had health insurance. |
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| Alexander erkiletian, Arlington Va |
August 1st, 2009 5:28 pm ET Turn the other Cheek. |
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| Shobha Narine |
August 1st, 2009 5:30 pm ET Sorry, your healthcare doesn't cover your back. |
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| Hector |
August 1st, 2009 5:50 pm ET I'll tell you where you can put your health care reform! |
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| Cliff Brodie |
August 1st, 2009 6:16 pm ET Enough already with Michael Jackson – leave the poor man rest in peace. I tried to find another link to express this thought. This reminds me of the motion picture "Ace in the Hole" with Kirk Douglas – bleeding the story to death ad nauseam – you don't see and hear the BBC news doing a story over and over for weeks on end. Give the public a break! |
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| Barbara Crawford |
August 1st, 2009 6:18 pm ET President Obama promised transparency, but to this end? |
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| Barbara Crawford |
August 1st, 2009 6:20 pm ET Barbara Crawford |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:12 pm ET Under the proposed National Health Care System, we just have to put a brasseir over it and we can call it a boob job. |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:19 pm ET Nice, ahem, Segway. Fairplay, MD. |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:26 pm ET "…mock bottom." Irony. Fabulous. Fairplay, MD |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:27 pm ET At least she is not one of those holier than thou types. Fairplay, MD |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:29 pm ET Dear "David, Honlulu, HI", I laughed. |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:30 pm ET This is a fight with no holes bared. Fairplay, MD |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:31 pm ET Upskirting just ain't what it used to be. Fairplay, MD |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:32 pm ET You realize I only write these for the benefit of the censors. Fairplay, MD |
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| Shirley from Iowa |
August 1st, 2009 8:36 pm ET Sorry folks, they told me I could stand in the front row not the REAR row. |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:49 pm ET HR 676 may be air tight but is that always a good thing? |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:50 pm ET I was in 'Vegas for three weeks and lost my …FOUND IT! |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:51 pm ET Oh. Fairplay, MD |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:54 pm ET Okay, the bill made it to the House. Now wipe that silly grin off… Fairply, MD |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:56 pm ET My girlfriend went to DC and all I got was this…Hey! My jeans fit! |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:57 pm ET After HR 676 passes, you should really have that looked at. Oh. Right. |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 8:59 pm ET Sew what? Fairplay, MD |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 9:02 pm ET "Yes, we full-frontal?" Mr. Cooper? Anybody? |
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| Shawn Hendricks |
August 1st, 2009 9:03 pm ET Stunt double. Fairplay, MD |
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| Sam Vecia, Ontario, Canada |
August 1st, 2009 9:05 pm ET A clear example of the transparency in politics |
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| Wajiha Aziz |
August 2nd, 2009 11:05 am ET Hey Pass the reform or I will scare you with my BOTTOM !!!!!! |
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| Peg |
August 2nd, 2009 1:00 pm ET Americans have the right to "bear butts" for health care, sort of like the second ammendment giving Americans the right to "bear arms" |
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| Peg Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin |
August 2nd, 2009 1:02 pm ET opps forgot my city and state...............Bear Butts/Bear Arms |
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| Peg from Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin |
August 2nd, 2009 1:08 pm ET Americans can "bear butts" for health care sorta like the second ammendment Americans can "bear arms" |
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| John Miami, Fl |
August 2nd, 2009 5:11 pm ET The buns are just a cover up for the meat of the proposal. |
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| John Miami, Fl |
August 2nd, 2009 5:12 pm ET I guess Obama is hosting a Rear Summit Next. |
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| Parish |
August 2nd, 2009 5:13 pm ET she's letting it all hang out for Health Care Reform |
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| Parish |
August 2nd, 2009 5:15 pm ET Clearing no S. Palin there |
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| Seth from Brooklyn, NY |
August 2nd, 2009 5:42 pm ET Mary is not only behind universal healthcare, but she's rearing to go to convince others as well! |
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| Stina - CA |
August 2nd, 2009 6:18 pm ET NOT ENOUGH! Medicare needs to pay for butt implants, too. |
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| yellowbmblbee |
August 2nd, 2009 6:29 pm ET I'm Jennifer Lopez and I'm mad as hell!!! |
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| Steve Rogers - Indiana |
August 2nd, 2009 7:23 pm ET A young woman stands protesting the healthcare system, allegedly under the impression that wearing a fake ass will make people take her opinions seriously. |
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| Gail Braxton, Palmer, AK |
August 2nd, 2009 10:58 pm ET Obama isn't turning the other cheek! get covered! |
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| Tharun, Sri Lanka |
August 3rd, 2009 5:07 am ET You can do it put your back in to it !!!!!!!! |
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| Brenda, New Haven, CT |
August 3rd, 2009 7:48 am ET Let's work for a health plan that really gets our butts covered! |
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