Sense and Nonsense

The Cost of Doing Nothing

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Whatever else you read today, be sure to see this excellent article by Reed Abelson in this morning's New York Times about the high cost of doing nothing on health care reform. 

And, to make your blood boil a little more vigorously, read this item from today's Boston Globe about the cushy health-insurance packages that municipal employees have in many Massachusetts towns -- insurance packages that are slowly bankrupting towns all across the state. 

But the Republicans Are Opposed

Not in Our Lifetime

In her column in today's New York Times, Gail Collins has an interesting historical take on the fact that now is the time to pass health-insurance reform, because the opportunity will not return on our lifetime. 

Joe the Obstructionist

 

What IS it They're Afraid Of?

Don't Be Silly

 

Aetna Sucks

So does Joe Lieberman. See here.  Too bad they have to hurt everybody else with their tawdriness.

Pas de Deux

The legislators and the lobbyists.  Scumbags all. Good lord.

Cartoon by Nick Anderson

Not to Mention Those Public Schools

Have a Heart, for Chrissake

Protect Insurance Companies PSA from Will Ferrell