by David SafierHoward Dean has one of those very short interviews they run every week in the front pages of the NY Times Sunday Magazine. He makes two comments that are among the most thoughtful I've heard lately on the subject of health care legislation. The first: I believe that if we don’t pass the … Read more
by David SafierIf you missed this on Bill Moyers' show, a high ranking PR man with the insurance industry quit — wasn't pushed out, quit — because he could no longer promote the industry in good conscience. He talks quietly and calmly about how the industry works. If you only want to watch 3 minutes, … Read more
by David SafierAfter today's health care rally at TCC, I talked with one of Giffords' people. I identified myself as the BfA blogger who was rapping Giffords' stand on health care. I was called "disingenuous" for my posts. I bristled, raised my voice a few decibels and explained how genuine my concerns are. In a … Read more
by David SafierThis morning the Blue Dog Dems sent out a letter, signed by most of their members, including Giffords, that is going to complicate and delay health care legislation. Extracting the exact meanings and implications of the letter is way above my pay grade, but it looks to me like it's self contradictory and … Read more
by David SafierYesterday I took Rep. Giffords to task for waffling on the topic of the public option in health care reform. Her position (lack of a position?) is becoming lonelier, and less tenable, by the minute. Today's Star editorial comes out for the public option in no uncertain terms. A public option is necessary. … Read more