Posts Tagged ‘healthcare’

The Healthcare Debate, Simplified.

Recently I received a Facebook message from a friend I hadn’t heard from in a while, which started off with “you have to be the most vocal person on my friend list about all things politics.” Intrigued, I read on.
My friend was concerned about the healthcare crisis, and he had a problem I’ve found all-too [...]

Beware the Audacity of Dopes

While the President of the United States suspended his national tour for a publicity stunt Thursday, Congressional committees continued considerations of costly health care proposals. For the moment, it seems that four so-called “moderates” on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are set to approve of Henry Waxman’s latest state empowerment scheme that few have [...]

My Healthcare Story or: How I Learned to Fear the Public Option

Unfortunately, I’ve been far too quiet around these parts for the past month.  The biggest reason for this is that I have been struggling on a daily basis with a so far undiagnosed illness.  Long story short, I have been in constant pain throughout my abdomen — so bad that I have incredible trouble sleeping, [...]