CBO report shows the Right is wrong on medical malpractice lawsuits

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Saturday December 20, 2008 · 3:36 AM PST

2008/12/20 · 03:36

Finally, the Congressional Budget Office confirms what many of us have known for a very long time: medical malpractice lawsuits is not a major driver of the rise in health care costs. Hopefully, this will put this issue to rest once and for all. But don't bet the farm on it.

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With this new CBO report, will the right-wing finally stop making ridiculous claims about medical malpractice awards?

55 votes Vote Now!

With this new CBO report, will the right-wing finally stop making ridiculous claims about medical malpractice awards?

Yes, the Right now realizes they were wrong and won't want to poison the debate with misleading information.

1 vote

You gotta be kidding! This particular piece of misinformation is too valuable for them to ever let go of.

54 votes

Why Rick Warren giving the invocation is a positive thing

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Thursday December 18, 2008 · 7:47 AM PST

2008/12/18 · 07:47

This may be controversial and piss some people off, but so be it.
I had been previously discouraged by some of the appointments to the Obama economic and foreign policy team. Not that I didn't think that we don't need some moderates and conservatives, but because there was not one single progressive voice.

But I think the choice of a relatively moderate evangalecial voice for the inaugural invocation is a good thing. It is a great way to start some sorely needed bridge building.

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Why is Obama reaching out to evangelicals?

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Why is Obama reaching out to evangelicals?

He is endorsing their views on abortion and gay and lesbian rights.

22 votes

He is attempting to bring the country together in these very tough times.

45 votes

Rasmussen Poll on Single Payer Healthcare

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Saturday December 13, 2008 · 3:32 AM PST

2008/12/13 · 03:32

Although I am supportive of America moving to a single payer health care system, I don't necessarily think it is politically feasible for Obama and Daschle to institute in 2009, given the political muscle and deep pockets of America's health insurance industry. However, it still burns me up when pollsters like Rasmussen Reports purport to show 'scientific' evidence that even the average Joe Six Pack opposes single payer by releasing surveyslike this.

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What do you think of the Rasmussen Poll on Single Payer?

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What do you think of the Rasmussen Poll on Single Payer?

An accurate reading of the public's view of a publicly financed single payer system.

6 votes

It's a sham that uses leading questions meant to elicit negative responses to single payer and is not a true reflection of public attitudes on this subject.

111 votes

I Am Officially Unenthusiastic About Inauguration

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Friday December 05, 2008 · 3:42 AM PST

2008/12/05 · 03:42

On election eve this year, my whole family was ecstatic. We were walking on air for a week straight. I personally felt like the wounds of 2000 and 2004 (and to some extent, the wounds from '92 and '96, when a Southern Dixiecrat did not even get a majority of the popular vote) had been healed. Not only did we win, but we elected a charismatic leader, who any progressive could get excited about, and who had the gift of persuasion.

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Has the thrill of November's victory faded for you?

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Has the thrill of November's victory faded for you?

Not one bit. It is the President that sets policy, not the Cabinet members

171 votes

Somewhat, the choices are disheartening, but I still have high hopes for Obama

47 votes

Yes, very much so. I will take a wait and see attitude before deciding whether the November victory was worth the fight.

29 votes

Completely. I am no longer a Democrat and will work to elect Third Party candidates.

8 votes

Is Wyden-Bennett the next best thing to single payer?

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Saturday November 29, 2008 · 7:08 AM PST

2008/11/29 · 07:08

I firmly believe single-payer is the ultimate, best solution to America's broken health care system. I also realize it is, at best, a long shot to be passed in the near future in a Congress heavily funded by the health insurance industry. Given that depressing reality, I was resigned to the fact that we would stay with our current employer-based insurance. Then, whilst doing research, I recently realized there has been another plan out there for over a year that is not employer-based but which has a real chance of becoming passed by the Congress...

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What plan should left/progressives be lobbying for?

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What plan should left/progressives be lobbying for?

Obama's Employer-based Plan, as is

2 votes

Obama's Plan, with lots of $$$ poured into a public insurance option

10 votes

Bennett-Wyden, as is

8 votes

Bennett-Wyden, with a public insurance option

41 votes

Single Payer or nothing

28 votes

None of the Above

3 votes

'New Deal' or 'No New Deal'?

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Tuesday November 25, 2008 · 4:01 AM PST

2008/11/25 · 04:01

There has been a lot of talk lately about a proposed massive stimulus package by the Obama Administration and comparisons to FDR's New Deal of the 1930s. The idea is that, like the New Deal, a massive increase in government deficit can make up for the lack of consumer demand and private investment and keep the economy from falling too deeply into recession. Then, when the economy eventually gets back to growth, the deficit can be cut, eventually leading to surpluses that will pay down the national debt.

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Will large government deficits bring us out of the economic crisis?

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Will large government deficits bring us out of the economic crisis?

Yes- It will take some time, but eventually consumer demand and investment will be stimulated enough so that the govenrment can then reduce spending and pay down the debt.

22 votes

No- it didn't work during the New Deal and it won't work now. The bitter medicine that needs to be take is to let home prices fall and let bad businesses fail, which will eventually lead to more saving and new investment and a more robust economy in the

9 votes

Maybe- Find 10 economists and you'll find 10 different opinions on this subject, so how should I know?

13 votes

This talk of 'bipartisanship' is starting to worry me

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Monday November 17, 2008 · 3:46 AM PST

2008/11/17 · 03:46

Don't get me wrong: I don't want Barack Obama to be the mirror image of George W. Bush. I do want moderate Republicans to feel their points of view are included and I do not want an 'in your face' Presidency that only seeks to throw red meat to its base.

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What does bipartisanship mean to you?

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What does bipartisanship mean to you?

Moderate Republicans are brought into the Obama Cabinet

24 votes

Congressional Republican leaders are given veto power over controversial issues like health care

6 votes

It means keeping Snowe, Collins, Voinovich and Specter happy in case Democrats don't have a veto proof majority.

15 votes

Democrats won't politicize Federal Agencies the way the Bush Administration did.

38 votes

All of the Above

16 votes

None of the Above- We have majority control of the government now. Screw bipartisanship.

42 votes

To My Friends in the Gay and Lesbian Community

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Saturday November 08, 2008 · 4:16 AM PST

2008/11/08 · 04:16

There has been a lot of outrage expressed here over Barack Obama and his stance over gay and lesbian issues and Prop. 8. My entreaty is, as Bill Clinton once said to Jerry Brown, 'Chill out'.

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What should be President-elect Obama's first priorities in taking office?

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What should be President-elect Obama's first priorities in taking office?

Stimulus for the Economy

39 votes

Afghanistan and Iraq

2 votes

Health Care

4 votes

Social Issues

3 votes

Environment

2 votes

Other

3 votes

Chambliss Lead Shrinks (Runoff more likely than ever)

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Friday November 07, 2008 · 8:54 AM PST

2008/11/07 · 08:54

Contrary to what some diarists have written, it is not yet official that U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss received under 50% of the vote, which would trigger a runoff with Democrat Jim Martin in the state of Georgia.

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Thursday November 06, 2008 · 7:47 AM PST

2008/11/06 · 07:47

Yesterday I wrote a diary speculating whether President-elect link Obama would/should travel to actively campaign for Jim Martin if there is a Georgia Senate runoff...

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Can Jim Martin Beat Saxby Chambliss in a GA Senate Runoff?

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Can Jim Martin Beat Saxby Chambliss in a GA Senate Runoff?

40 votes

Yes

80 votes

Maybe, but only if President-elect Obama puts his organization to work for Martin

144 votes

Should Obama Campaign for Martin in GA Senate Runoff?

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Wednesday November 05, 2008 · 9:33 AM PST

2008/11/05 · 09:33

It appears Chambliss and Jim Martin are headed for a runoff. African American turnout will be crucial for Martin's chances. Having President-elect Obama actively campaign in Georgia could boost Democratic turnout. On the other hand...

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Should Barack Obama take an aggressive role in a GA Senate Runoff?

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Should Barack Obama take an aggressive role in a GA Senate Runoff?

Yes

161 votes

Yes, but only behind the scenes.

80 votes

No, he should stay away and let events play out.

27 votes

Stay of Execution for Troy Davis

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Friday October 24, 2008 · 11:01 AM PDT

2008/10/24 · 11:01

This Diary will be very short

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