tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665222781239685446.post5856984837299973664..comments2023-09-20T01:53:43.948-07:00Comments on Oklahoma State Representative Josh Cockroft: 2014 Legislative Agenda and Pressing IssuesRep. Josh Cockrofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11410379808241420566noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665222781239685446.post-28922481134230424742014-01-30T09:45:17.410-08:002014-01-30T09:45:17.410-08:00I see this on the list of bullet points: Stand str...I see this on the list of bullet points: Stand strong against Medicaid expansion under ObamaCare and implement free-market policies that increase accountability and transparency.<br /><br />What that tells me is that it is the policy of Republicans in the Oklahoma legislature to tell 160-thousand, maybe more, of their constituents that they should "live sicker, die quicker, and prepare for the enhanced opportunity to enjoy a medical bankruptcy." <br /><br />I know it rhymes. However, it is true. That is precisely what will result from this philosophy. You Republicans in the legislature, and our governor, have a chance to make their lives tremendously better for 160-thousand, maybe more, of your Oklahoma constituents, and you're turning your backs on it. For what? I'm not really sure. Is it because you are frightened by your uninformed Tea Party constituents? Is it because you really are hard-hearted? Is it because you hate this president that much? <br /><br />Please, take a second look. Learn about the tremendous good that WILL happen for a huge segment of Oklahomans, and the Oklahoma economy, particularly in rural areas, through accepting this $8.5 billion, maybe more, in assistance.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com