Republicans and Medicare

Even as Republicans denounce modest proposals to rein in Medicare’s rising costs, they are, themselves, seeking to dismantle the whole program. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Vincent Caminiti - Feb 11, 2010 - 9:55 PM PST
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Edited by: Vincent Caminiti - Feb 12, 2010 - 8:46 AM PST

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by Vincent Caminiti - Mar. 8, 2011

A practical look at the seemingly impractical approach of the GOP and their information machine and the potential consequences.

This political theater described in this article is disturbing when considering that so many us reconcile our civic responsibility by emboldening the bloodsport of politics with harsh words and no thought. Some people I know have such in investment in the 'hate' and 'weapons grade misinformation' they have backed themselves into a corner and are now stuck supporting disturbed ideologues (and all the slogans and simpleton language) because their egos are such, they would prefer to ... More »

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