Monday, July 22, 2013

Constructive Advice from the Center: On Healthcare Reform, On Voting Reform

Sat. July 20, 2013:




http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-18/the-pointless-debate-over-obamacare.html

Both Obama & GOP need to stop bragging, posturing, and repealing -- and to help the country's people by
IMPROVING THE EXISTING LAW!




http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-18/making-voting-easy-efficient-and-fair-part-3-.html

THERE'S SO MANY VOTING REFORMS THAT BOTH DEMS & GOP COULD AGREE UPON AND ACTUALLY DO -- BENEFICIAL TO EACH, AND HELPFUL FOR AUTHENTIC VOTERS.  SO, DO IT, AND STOP ARGUING!



Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Even JERKS Can Have Interesting Ideas: Anthony Weiner & "Single-Payer" for NYC

Tues. July 2, 2013:


Look, let's be clear:  Anthony Weiner is clearly a NARCISSISTIC jerk.



The evidence -- such that can be shared on the Family Blog -- is overwhelming:



STILL!
ONCE IN A WHILE, EVEN JERKS HAVE INTERESTING IDEAS.
Please read Weiner's short pitch -- Single-Payer system of healthcare coverage for New York City


http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/21/nyregion/weiner-wants-city-to-test-single-payer-health-care.html?_r=0






Monday, July 1, 2013

"Doesn't Fit On A Bumper Sticker": Busting Congress's Dysfunction

Mon. July 1, 2013:


Worthy Readers,
The MVP of material during these years of Washington Dysfunction, is stuff like this, from the Bloomberg News columnist Albert Hunt.

                                                     
                                                     Albert Hunt, Bloomberg News



Notice how THIS book review says, important political truths don't fit on bumber stickers.

READ IT AND WEEP [AND HOPE]:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-30/dodd-frank-shows-how-congress-can-overcome-deadlock.html


                                 Congressman Barney Frank and Senator Christopher Dodd