Bad news for Medicare; good news for Big Pharma
Submitted by Alligator Ed on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 12:11amOne thing about which not only Medusa and Orangehead agree--and even Bernie--is the raw deal the American Public is getting from Big Pharma.
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Krugman Piece Demostrates that Thomas Frank Is Correct
Submitted by MsGrin on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 11:44pmWhat was The Real Potential Disaster of 2016?
This is the real potential disaster of 2016: That legitimate economic discontent is going to be dismissed as bigotry and xenophobia for years to come.
Trump Casinos’ Tax Debt Was $30 Million. Then Chris Christie Took Office.
Submitted by Amanda Matthews on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 10:51pmBy the time Chris Christie became governor of New Jersey, the state’s auditors and lawyers had been battling for several years to collect long-overdue taxes owed by the casinos founded by his friend Donald J. Trump.
Disability Caucus 8/16/16: 'The Deserving' and A Starting Point
Submitted by The Aspie Corner on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 10:16pmThere's something that really pisses me off about this particular argument about people who deserve benefits and people who don't. That's one of the many topics I had to deal with when my mom and her partner visited. The guy is a real piece of work, let me tell you. Before I deleted my account, I argued with him quite a bit on facebook, especially when Bernie Sanders came up.
Mook spooked: Clinton fundraising falling short, 'should be crushing' it
Submitted by Amanda Matthews on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 10:11pmHis full note:
I know how invested you are in this campaign, so I wanted to make sure you heard from me about our progress for the month.
Bill Nye The Science Guy says Desalination -- That's the Ticket!
Submitted by jamess on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 10:06pmRemember how California Officials were 'waiting for El Nino' -- and how that Deluge would solve ALL their Water Deficit problems?
Well ...
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To be five again‽
Submitted by PriceRip on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 7:06pmThe other day my granddaughter asked her mother a question:
Boston Globe Editorial: Close Clinton Foundation if Clinton is Elected
Submitted by MsGrin on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 7:04pmFinally, a paper speaking sense:
Snowden on the NSA being hacked
Submitted by gjohnsit on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 3:59pmPerhaps you heard about this already.
If not, here is a quick recap:
Do you have BAD? Are you an Internet Addict?
Submitted by mimi on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 3:30pmOk, this is short and simple. I bet you are annoyed and wont' answer. I don't blame you for it. I am using you as my therapist again.
