Sweet Poison February 1, 2012 My Buddy sends me this indictment of sugar The background is well-known: In the United States, more than two-thirds of the population is overweight,… Continue Reading
Don’t read this post’s link unless you have a strong stomach and… January 4, 2012 …a scientifically curious mind. Here’s a hint on what’s at the other end of this link. A number of years ago I was grossed… Continue Reading
No wonder he’s going nowhere in the GOP field October 7, 2011 Republican Presidential candidate New Mexico governor Gary Johnson defending “federalism” and one particular small business. “We have a drug war along the border that… Continue Reading
“The answer was ‘no’.” September 13, 2011 And on the subject of Republicans running for National office my buddy rightly points out that in my video clip of the Tea Party… Continue Reading
“Are you saying society should just let him die?” September 12, 2011 Only a fool would trust these people with Social Security and Medicare. From last night’s Tea Party Presidential Debate: Continue Reading
Stomping on the Internet nonsense… September 2, 2011 …that I helped disseminate. More on that hospital ranking chart from Megan McCardle. The problem of hospital acquired infection is quite bad enough without… Continue Reading
About that frightening chart… September 1, 2011 showing that hospitilization is crazy dangerous in the US compared to Europe. Nevermind! Continue Reading
Ryan’s plan has more to discredit it than mere hysteria June 7, 2011 Its hard to argue that government spending explains why health care is such a large portion of America’s GNP after looking at this chart…. Continue Reading
Liberals lie November 9, 2010 So when some scientist projects that at the current rate half of all Americans will suffer from diabetes by 2050 don’t believe him. He’s… Continue Reading
$Obamacare vs. $Bushcare March 30, 2010 The GOP Congressmen who are frothing at the mouth over the cost of Obamacare fell all over themselves to vote for Bushcare: a comparison:… Continue Reading
Health Reform – taking on all comers March 22, 2010 I’m glad Obamacare has passed. Its hideous, of course, but it reminds me of Churchill’s comment about democracy: That its the worst possible form… Continue Reading
Emailed invite to anti-Obama rally March 9, 2010 WHAT: Rally Protesting Planned Vote on ObamaCare WHEN: Saturday, March 13 Noon – 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Upper Mall of Minnesota State Capitol 75 Rev…. Continue Reading
No P virus February 23, 2010 I am a little reticent about pulling my family into my blog. Not nearly reticent enough, however, according to my family. I happen to… Continue Reading
Real sore losers January 19, 2010 Here’s a very interesting graph and a blog post worth pondering on the day of the Massachusetts special election to replace the deceased Senator… Continue Reading
corn syrup September 15, 2008 My family just spent the weekend in Iowa. We have roots there and we reap a small windfall from all the corn we saw… Continue Reading
Cure for Health Insurance – Capitalism October 30, 2006 Barrons has a provocative review about a new book which suggests that there is nothing wrong with American health care that a little capitalism… Continue Reading