Tag Archives: Socialized Medicine
Of Human Nature And Government
Human nature has numerous and variable components. It is composed of greed, cruelty, hate and hunger for power over others, among other elements. But at the same time we are capable of love, charity, spirituality and a willingness to work … Continue reading
Filed under business, Culture, Economics, government, history, Mother Nature, Politics
VAT Taxes And Fat Government
Well, the unofficial word is finally out now that the current administration is going to pursue the VAT tax strategy to raise even more revenues for Government, Inc. Under Obamacare and Obamanomics there is no question that taxes will increase dramatically unless … Continue reading
Filed under business, Economics, government, Politics
Watch Who You Invite To Dinner–They Might Eat You
That old saw about being careful what you ask for because you just might get it is often really true. This can be especially true with the direction and power of government “we” claim we want to embrace. They always … Continue reading
Filed under Culture, geography, government, history
Learning From History Or Confusing Facts–Which Is Fed Doing
Bernanke has made so many references to the Great Depression over the last 18 months that it is impossible to keep count. We have all read or heard by now that he spent his academic career studying the Great Depression and … Continue reading
Filed under business, Economics, government, Politics, Socialized Medicine
Boomers And Health Care Reform Costs
Those unintended consequences of all major Federal social legislation will always emerge from the woodwork. The recent health care reform is no different. Regrettably those unforeseen consequences always cost more money, never less money. If someone has an example where … Continue reading
Filed under business, Economics, government, Politics, Socialized Medicine
2 Cents Worth On Politics, Economy And Life
Ok, I understand a lot you might not think these wanderings of a wandering mind are worth even that price. But even in today’s economy you can afford the 2 cents and we’ll kick in a 1 cent rebate if … Continue reading
Filed under business, Economics, Environment, history, Politics, Socialized Medicine
Mental Cobwebs On Health Care
Many of us watched with interest or amusement, take your choice, the so-called summit on health care issues this week. The comments from all sides did provoke thoughts about the process of changing our laws and the substance of any … Continue reading
Filed under business, Economics, government, Politics, Socialized Medicine
Forget for the moment the merits economically or socially of the current proposals for the health care reform bill(s) wending its way through Congress, lets talk only about the administration of the new program and the agencies created by the … Continue reading
Filed under business, Economics, government, Politics, Socialized Medicine, Uncategorized
Left Lies About Health Care
The air is thick these days with cross currents of accusations that one side or the other is telling lies about the pending HR 3200 health care reform bill. Again you are all urged to read at least some portion … Continue reading
Filed under business, Economics, government, law, Politics, Socialized Medicine
The Medicare Analogy to Socialized Medicine
During many of the debates and conversations regarding our health care issues I have heard more than one pundit opine, with a smug sneer, that some people complain about a government takeover of health care but they don’t want the … Continue reading
Filed under Economics
