Tag Archives: Medicare

Conservatives Are From Mars. Liberals Are From Venus

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Have you ever wondered or asked out loud why Congress can’t get along? “Why can’t they just compromise!? After all, we are all Americans who love our country.” Well, things are not quite that simple. Years ago, of course, those … Continue reading →

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The Paul Ryan Democratic Pilgrimage

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Naturally during a presidential elections season, whether it be the general or primary, if people are following, this is where their attention is usually directed. By and large, the smaller, less important details on daily congressional activities tend to take … Continue reading →

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Who Cares Who Says What. Unless It’s About Entitlement Reform

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

WSJ | The Medicare Test for President Medicare reform has risen to the top of the national agenda and will be the defining issue of next year’s elections. The outcome of this debate will greatly shape America’s fiscal future, because … Continue reading →

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The Medicare Monster: A cautionary tale revisited.

Posted on December 15, 2009 by

by Mike One of the main arguments against passing health care reform has been the historical relevance of the federal government’s inability to properly manage the cost of expensive social programs that it has enacted.  While most Americans are inherently … Continue reading →

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