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Caoimhin Laochdha commented on the blog post Another Insider Declares Deal Was Made to Stop Public Option
“Spineless vs. Evil”
You are absolutely correct. The two are NEVER mutually exclusive.
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Caoimhin Laochdha commented on the blog post Another Insider Declares Deal Was Made to Stop Public Option
“The White House had negotiated a number of deals with the health industry, designed to win their support for reform, including agreeing to oppose a robust public option, which would have the greatest clout to control how much providers [were] paid
I disagree with this wording and its conclusion.
First, there is little or no concern, — and there is virtually no support, from the White House, or most of the Democratic caucus, — when it comes to matters related to how much providers are paid. Just look at how the Democratic caucus and White House have ignored or framed issues related to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement to health care professionals.
Second, the issue of “clout to control how much providers [were] paid” related primarily to insurance companies. In other words, the White House did not want to “control whether skimmer industries that held price gouging, de facto, monopolies would need to face competition.”
The health care providers would still be forced to compete for their crumbs under any of the scenarios in play. The White House the Banking/Insurance controlled Congress were intent on preserving skimmer industry (i.e. insurance industry) ability to control the financial relationships between patients and providers.
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Caoimhin Laochdha commented on the blog post Sarah Palin Speaks on the Korean Crisis
Let’s not be judgmental. I listened to the interview. It’s obvious she meant to say “our North Vietnamese allies.” Who, (let’s see some hands) hasn’t mixed up our North Vietnamese and South Korean allies a few times, huh?
Vietnamese, Korean-ese – whatever! Don’t be too harsh on her. It’s not like she can see ALL of those countries from Alaska.
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