I dunno. Don't think I can side with science this time...
Friday, January 25, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Why are healthcare costs so high?
We've all heard it said that frivolous lawsuits are to blame. In 2001, malpractice claims accounted for 0.46% of total healthcare spending in the United States. A decade ago, administrative overhead accounted for a staggering 31% of total healthcare expenditures. But perhaps things have changed in the last decade... or perhaps not.
Why are administrative costs so high? A study in California offers an answer.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Telecom Immunity Update **UPDATED**
I realize that most of you probably aren't interested in this issue, but take my word for it that this is a important test for the rule of law in this country. The Republicans are going to force a vote on a permanent FISA bill, and Harry Reid has determined to bring to the floor a bill containing the provisions for immunity for companies that participated in warrantless surveillance. The legality of this issue should be decided in a courtroom, not in Congress. This measure would effectively strip citizens of their right to redress in a court of law.
Those of us who oppose this measure have an ally in Sens. Dodd and Feingold. But we need more. Dodd was drafted into the movement by concerned citizens. Now, an attempt is being made to add another champion to our ranks: former Senator John Edwards. The folks at Firedoglake have more on this. Take the time to click on the link and write John Edwards an email requesting his leadership.
**UPDATE**
Harry Reid has thrown down the gauntlet to the opponents of telecom immunity.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Medical Marijuana and The 2008 Presidential Candidates
Sorry if its not your jam, but heres a few of the candidates positions on a not so well know campaign issue
Mitt Romney:
This one made me cringe. While I don't think the question was really fair (it seems baited and the cameraman is incredibly callous) his response sucks as well.
Huckabee:
lol
McCain:
"Not Yet" good point on the medical use expanding into other "medical" uses though
Giuliani:
Fails again
Clinton:
"More research blah blah" aka "hmm...ill try and put this off some more while im in office"
Theres plenty of studies out there already
Obama:
We all know he used to get high. Pretty brief, but says he would not prosecute for medical use
Ron Paul:
Good Call
Dolphins doing delphine things
The soundtrack is weak - it sounds like a slight reprise of "The Candy Man" from Willy Wonka.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Dave Odom resigns at the end of the season
Maybe we can dig up Dean Smith to coach the Cocks. You know what, fuck it. Spurrier coaches basketball from now on.
We Shall Overcome
A Bill Moyers essay on MLK, LBJ, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Providing some insight into the recent dustup between Clinton and Obama.
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