Democracy can’t survive in a world where people are fed lies and there’s no accountability.
Category: Capitalism
Medicare for All
Many Americans think taxes would need to be raised to pay for Medicare for All. But it could be much cheaper than our current system.
Somewhat Evident Truths
The Declaration of Independence stated that some truths are self-evident. Others are not so sure.
Invasions
17 years ago we invaded a backwards third-world country. 17 years later we still haven’t won. But that’s okay.
Oh, The Deals We Will Make
Britain fantasizes about the great deals it will make after Brexit, but people are now starting to realize how little bargaining power Britain will have.
The Benefits of Capitalism
Capitalism has been an amazing force for good, improving the lives of people around the world. Yet there is a growing sense that capitalism in its current form works better for some people than for others.
Brexit Fantasies
A big part of the choice to leave the EU was the desire of many Brits to regain British sovereignty, for Britain to make its own decisions. But international capital is likely to have a bigger impact on British decisions than does the EU.
Health Care: Job Losses
Any change towards a Medicare-for-All type of system will lead to large job losses in the health insurance industry. But this is an issue we need to face with all job losses caused by changing conditions.
Health Care: Compassion
Part of the problem we have with healthcare in the U.S. is that people working for large companies or government typically have very good health insurance, thank you very much. They are not interested in any changes that might negatively affect them.
Dysfunction
The world seems to be increasingly dysfunctional. As global warming and automation put more stresses on society, what will we do?
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