Monthly Archives: August 2009

European Democracies Control Insurance Profits — And Enjoy Superior Health Care For Much Less Money

In an interesting article in The Washington Post, “5 Myths About Health Care Around the World,” the author, T.R. Reid, says he has traveled the world studying how other developed democracies provide health care. Reid writes, “Instead of dismissing these … Continue reading

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Krugman: Mr. Obama Has Wasted Months Trying To Appease People Who Can’t Be Appeased

Paul Krugman, in a NYT article, “Obama’s Trust Problem,” says the furious reaction of progressives to Obama’s compromise on a public option in health care reform might mean that Obama is in real trouble with his own base. Krugman says … Continue reading

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I’ve Filed My Petition (231 Signatures) To Seek Election To The Kettering Board Of Education

Yesterday, I filed to become a candidate for Kettering School Board in November’s election. I turned in my petitions to the Montgomery County Board of Elections, with a total of 231 signatures, and I paid the required $30 filing fee. … Continue reading

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