As regular readers know I am a big fan of the idea of unintended consequences because I believe politicians are incapable of thinking beyond the
Category: Government
What governemnt does affects us all now and for years in the future. Many times there are unintended consequences, it would be nice to get it right.
Why a public option is still a bad (unnecessary) idea
The New York Times in its Sunday, November 29 editorial argues for even a modest public plan citing again the old story that people need choice
Never mess with your bookie or your loan shark
Debt can drive a hard bargain. If your bookie or loan shark is not paid there can be serious consequences. However, even before you get
Medicare cuts in physician payments
Supporters of a bill to stop cuts in Medicare reimbursement to physicians and freeze those rates for the next ten years say unless that is
