How Do You Spell "Disingenuous?"

This would be funnier if it was some sort of, well...joke.

U.S. Rep Ken Calvert over in the ol' California 44th ("The Fightin' 44th!") has an awesome survey on his website wherein you can voice your opinion on health care reform.

Sort of. It's more than a little loaded. And more than a little poorly constructed.

All appropriated material in red, and, furthermore, fair use.

Health Care Reform Survey

Please fill in your information below to take the survey and subscribe to critical email updates. Email Address Yeah, I'll be sure and do that, as I'm equally sure your updates are "critical." I believe that a better, bipartisan solution to our health care issues can be found -- one that I believe doesn't destroy the good elements that we now have in the name of, what I consider to be, socialized medicine or other, radical reforms. I oppose H.R. 3200 and believe we should begin anew on practical reforms that work for America's families." Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? YesNo Hilarious. Poorly written. And, by checking a simple box "yes" or "no" you can indicate whether you agree or disagree...well, not really. Yes, I agree or disagree! Wait--no! I neither agree or disagree! What? Do you think the U.S. needs a government run health care system? Yes No Unsure Missing a hyphen there. Also, no plan exists that is going to make private health care go away. Calling it "government run" [sic] is totally misleading. If a government-run health plan that permits bureaucrats make your health decisions rather than you and your doctor was made available to you at a cost lower than what you are currently paying, would you join it? Yes No Unsure I'd have to go with "unsure" until I find out if these "government bureaucrats" are more or less inclined to fuck me over than the insurance companies. If their motive was not profit-oriented, presumably they'd be less inclined to deny me expensive health care I might need. Yes? Do you currently have health care insurance? Yes No Unsure First: Unsure? Second: The fact that you have to ask that question is the entire reason we need reform. See? If yes, is your health care insurance provided by: Your employer Your spouse’s employer Self-insured Your school A government program (Medicare, Medical, etc.) Other First: I like that there's an option that my insurance is provided by "self-insured." Second: I don't care what happens, as long as the government stays away from my Medicare! Which of the following is important for American Health Care Reform (click on all that apply)? Lowering my costs of health care Ensuring that all Americans have health insurance, even if it means I pay higher taxes Creating more choice in health care insurance options Maintaining the Doctor-Patient relationship Creating a federal government board to regulate health care choices Other Wow, that's some loaded shit right there. Wouldn't it be easier to have a choice that's "Fuck everyone else, I got mine"? In order to expand health coverage to more Americans, I am willing to: (check all) Pay more in taxes Receive fewer health benefits Wait longer to see my doctor Let Washington tell me what care I can and can’t have Increase the national debt Accept the taxpayer funding of abortions Provide health insurance to illegal immigrants Other None of the above Have an affordable/cheap public option [operative word: option]? Ensure more competition in the existing market? Have a less one-sided survey? Provide oversight of claim denials by insurance companies? If you wish to write Rep. Calvert on this issue, click the "Contact" button on the left side and write your thoughts on health care reform.

Or go to his website:

http://calvert.house.gov/

...and let him know what you think.

If we're going to expand the Federal government (more, again, still), let's not pretend the Republicans didn't oversee the largest such expansion ever.

How about, considering overspending seems inevitable, if we get to pick between wars of choice and healthcare?