Archive for June, 2009
Friday, June 19th, 2009Why Everyone Should Want a Public Health Care Option
I heard a very interesting discussion of our health care system this evening on NPR.
On the show, health care reform was framed like so: the government plays either the role of financier or the role of insurer.
In the role of financier, the government helps subsidize health care in some manner for those who can’t afford […]
John McCain, Freedom, and Iran
John McCain just seems bitter lately.
First, he lost the election and now he’s starting down the Dick Cheney, grumpy ex-Vice President road of griping and swiping.
This week McCain came out and said Obama wasn’t taking enough of a stand against the current Iranian government.
McCain stated:
“We are seeking, as we have throughout the world, a free […]
Why Anti-Smoking Legislation Will Succeed While Health Care Reform is in Danger
This past week the Senate passed an anti-smoking bill that will give regulators new powers in the fight against smoking.
On the surface, passage of this bill seems like a liberal victory. Until you look closer.
Philip Morris (now Altria) has come out in favor of the bill. Now why would Altria support legislation to regulate the […]