A Dragon in Sheep’s Clothing

In BBC’s coverage of the U.S. health bill promoted today, they say: “It would also let the government sell insurance in competition with private companies and make insurers offer cover to those with pre-existing conditions.” I still think that a government run option may raise the prices of private insurers. Want something better than the [...]

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Why is no one talking about this? Oh wait, maybe they are, but I can’t hear them. In recent months, my cellular service with AT&T has been draining straight down the tubes. Three out of five calls get dropped at least once —and no, I’m not exaggerating. It’s not just the phone hanging up, either. [...]

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When I read about the health care bill currently in the Senate, I immediately felt ill: In a revamped health care system envisioned by senators, people would be required to carry health insurance just like motorists must get auto coverage now. The government would provide subsidies for the poor and many middle-class families, but those [...]

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I guess the AP writer who composed this gem is not a “conservative.” Thousands rally with ‘tea parties’ on tax day Whipped up by conservative commentators and bloggers, tens of thousands of protesters staged “tea parties” around the country Wednesday to tap into the collective angst stirred up by a bad economy, government spending and [...]

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