by David Safier I don't know if Paul Krugman came up with the term, but today he has a column about Paul Ryan's end-Medicare-as-we-know-it plan. Krugman calls it Vouchercare. Perfect. Clear, simple, accurate and damning. And Republicans will deny it, because they know the word "vouchers" doesn't test well. People don't like vouchers. But each … Read more
by David Safier The year Medicare was supposed to go bankrupt was 1976, and 1985, and 1989, and 1992, and 1998, and 2000, and 2002. Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune has a long string of quotes from our top national papers predicting the imminent demise of Medicare. You can follow the link to read … Read more
By Michael Bryan All you hear recently from the State Capital is how they "balanced the budget for the first time in years". The GOP leadership claims to have closed the budget deficit. Bullshit. Their budget relies on over $200 million in cuts to the state Medicare program (AHCCCS) which are blatantly unconstitutional under Arizona's … Read more
by David Safier Many happy returns to Mitt Romney's landmark health care legislation. It's five years old today. No, Mr. President, don't be angry. Mitt was first. Fair's fair. And Mitt, we haven't shirked in expressing our gratitude for the important work you've done in providing health care to all citizens of Massachusetts and setting … Read more
by David Safier "Generational theft." It's one of Al Melvin's favorite terms, which he hauled out once again at Friday's Republican PR tour forum. For Melvin and other Republicans who use it, it refers to passing budget deficits onto future generations, period. Today's Star editorial takes Melvin apart for his limited, shortsighted use of the … Read more