All the President's zombies

Excellent op-ed by Paul Krugman
www.nytimes.com/2009/08/24/opinion/24krugman.html

As for the current healthcare debate, there is still a ton of misinformation being circulated about. Be aware of reality, and don't buy the political propaganda from anyone. Learn from reliable sources.

Healthcare myths

McCaughey

Catch-22

Be wary of empty talking points meant to scare

And follow past deeds and the money trail. Who stands to benefit from the status quo of double-digit rate increases while wages stagnate, insurance being canceled when it's needed, and CEOs deciding what procedures are medically necessary for you? Who might actually work for the good of the citizenry, and does not change their story with the shifting political winds?

Up until this week, Republicans have been claiming that government healthcare is "not a right". This week, however, they have come out with a healthcare "bill of Rights" for seniors protecting Medicare - a program that they have crippled during the Bush years and have stated their intent to kill.

news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090824/ap_on_re_us/us_health_overhaul_gop