We complain that our governments are not doing enough to solve future problems, but most of us aren’t doing much about our own individual future problems.
Category: Politics
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.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is the rock on which the orderly exit of Britain from the EU (Brexit) is foundering. This comic cuts the Gordian Knot, offering a simple solution to the complex problem.
Modern Slavery
During the recent government shutdown many federal employees were required to work without pay. This was somewhat ironic, and ominous, given America’s dark history of slavery.
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.
The Will of the Dead People
In the Brexit vote, older people voted to Leave but the young voted overwhelmingly to Remain. Since the vote, many older people have died and many young people have become old enough to vote. If the vote was held now, with no one changing their vote, the country would probably vote to Remain in the E.U.
Dysfunction
The world seems to be increasingly dysfunctional. As global warming and automation put more stresses on society, what will we do?
Health Care: Taxes
Many Americans fear their taxes would go up if the U.S. adopted Universal Healthcare. But we are already in effect taxed heavily since the money companies pay towards employee healthcare could instead be income for the employees.
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