“But reform still has to run a gantlet of misinformation and outright lies. So let me address three big myths about the proposed reform, myths that are believed by many people who consider themselves well-informed, but who have actually fallen for deceptive spin.”

“Patience with Stupak's intransigence appears to be wearing thin.”

“The political costs to Democrats of the epic misadventure that is health-care reform have become more evident every day.”

“And now the House Democrats line up at the instruction of their blind commanders for a final charge into glory as they battle to foist a health care system on a country that neither wants it nor can afford it. The charge may or may not reach its objective. But one thing is certain: The carnage among those who vote for health care will remind Civil War buffs of Pickett's Charge on the final day of the Battle of Gettysburg.”

“All states now will get their own Cornhusker kickbacks. And everything is beautiful in its own way.”

“It's a part of the health care reform debate that's hardly even questioned anymore. As Republicans never tire of pointing out, the pending reform plan just isn't very popular. In response, reform proponents tend to have some persuasive -- and accurate -- rejoinders. For example, the proposal polls considerably better once Americans are told what's in it.”