Much of what these guys have been discussing is just what we've been discussing for a few years in the forum

Philosophical differences between parties, money number spinning, incremental change vs sweeping reform, free market competition with government regulation, national vs state goals, plus the whole Trust issue.

Republicans in general seem to want budget and tax reform, keeping the same system still run by Insurance but with a few mandates, and "start over". Democrats in general seem to want system reform, while keeping ties to Insurance, with broader/holistic goals. I'm trying to figure out if Obama and the dems are willing to agree to a few fast changes that everyone agrees with.....