Since the Democratic Party are basically playing the role that the Washington Generals used to play in basketball – that is, being there just to make it seem like a contest is actually being waged – there is no chance that any health care package will be passing anytime soon.

Look at the political power match-up:

On one side you have the wealthy elite (the Harlem Globetrotters) who in fact do enjoy the best health care in the world. These guys, who represent the top 10% of the nation, have absolute control over both parties in the United States, although they sometimes allow a little heresy from conservative Republicans in order to keep up appearances. These masters of the universe have no problem getting trillions of dollars for Goldman Sachs, Citibank, and AIG; and through their absolute control over the American media they will have no trouble blocking the Democrats weak-ass attempt to drive to the health care hoop. Obama’s pathetic trip to the Sunday shows is just a way to prepare for the recriminations that will follow the inevitable loss he is about to suffer on health care.

Then you have the middle class who are worried a little about health care but are too busy worrying about making that next house payment to care all that much.

Then you have the bottom 60% of the country, people who desperately need a better health care system, but these clowns are too busy watching celebrity-drenched TV, smoking crack, shooting meth, or various other dubious activities to be able to assist in anything more that the political equivalent of a ¾-court Hail Mary shot at the final buzzer. In other words there is no political power behind this supposed push for health care; it is all Kabuki theatre, and therefore it must fail.

And as for that brainwashing list, here is how it has changed the minds of Americans who previously supported universal health care:

1. Assault on identity – Universal Health Care is Socialist!
2. Guilt – Patriotic Americans are not Socialist!
3. Self-betrayal – Not being Socialist is more important than poor kids getting health care, isn’t it?
4. Breaking point – Yes or No; are YOU a Socialist??
5. Leniency – That’s better; We love you because you are not a Socialist.
6. Compulsion to confess – Poor kids aren’t that important anyway.
7. Channeling of guilt – It’s Obama’s fault
8. Releasing of guilt – Poor kids suffering is a very small price to pay to not be Socialist.
9. Progress and harmony – Together, we have defeated Socialism!
10. Final confession and rebirth– Vote Palin in 2112