jim mcdermott, at the ld caucus in 2008. photo credit, me. [flickr]

Tonight finds Congressman Jim McDermott and about 1,200 of his closest constituents sitting down for a thoughtful discussion about healthcare reform in Meany Hall. The doors open at 6:15 and the insightful dialogue commences at 7:00. Oh wait, who are we kidding? The reason to show up is the not unlikely chance that goofball republicans from outer space will descend on the event with zany signs and vocal fears of the impending new world order being ushered in by way of legislation-enabled panels of death. Witnessing McDermott, an advocate for single-payer universal health care, holding court on these issues, particularly if any brave fringers show up, should be entertaining and informative. [house.gov]