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The permanent tourniquet

A tourniquet can be a lifesaver when serious bleeding is occurring.  But when the bleeding has stopped — when the source of the problem has been identified, and fixed — you remove the tourniquet.  Otherwise, you risk developing gangrene in the limb that needs the blood supply that you’ve just cut off.  At least, that’s …

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Bernie’s Boondoggle Medicare for All

What does Medicare for All mean to you? Do you get your health insurance from your employer? Would Medicare for All do something for you… or to you? Will you have the same level of coverage? Is it going to cost you money or save you money?

RNC video Power Screen grab Tyranny has many forms

Democrats Only Want Power (video)

The RNC has been doing a great job setting the tone under Trump instead of just reacting to Democrats. They are also doing good air-cover in general. This latest video makes the case that for Democrats, It’s All About Power.

I’m From the Government... I’m Here to Help

What President Trump needs to do to control health care costs.

It is universally accepted that Americans pay at least 30% more for their healthcare versus the rest of the world and have the same or worse outcomes. Excluding government programs this 30% amounts to approximately $500 billion per year. Efforts to rein in this massive excess have failed miserably. It is time to think out …

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What the Trump administration needs to do to solve the healthcare crisis

President Trump needs to address three aspects of healthcare. They are access to healthcare (those who want it but can’t get it), long-term viability of Medicaid and controlling future health care costs. This essay will deal with affordable access to healthcare. Hopefully Trump has learned from the midterms. He NEEDS to have a healthcare plan that is …

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Medicare for All Should Die of Natural Causes

Medicare for All Should Die of Natural Causes

New research shows that under “Medicare for All,” three quarters of Americans would be worse off financially, according The Heritage Foundation. Most Americans would pay more in new taxes than they would save from no longer paying for private health care and that includes many of those not making much right now.

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Why We Need a Sensible Approach to Healthcare

Healthcare in the United States Is Struggling, but We Need a Sensible Solution The political discourse surrounding healthcare in the United States is downright embarrassing. Conservative politicians on the right seem reluctant to consider even the most basic progressive changes to healthcare, fearing they’ll give more power to the government or waste taxpayers’ money. Liberal …

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