MIT economist Jon Gruber is claiming the PWC report (which says costs go way up if the Baucus bill becomes law) is false. He is lying, and we show you how. Don’t be a rube, be a citizen. ~ The 3 Monkeys
Posts Tagged ‘Legislation’
Anger, Insurance Companies, & MIT
Posted in General, tagged Babies, Fitness, Healthcare, Legislation, Obesity, Politics, Universal Health Care on October 14, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Senate Finance Panel Approves Health Bill 14-9: Stupidity, Not Reform
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Legislation, Politics, Universal Health Care on October 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The senate finance committee has approved the Baucus bill. We discuss how it represents stupidity, not reform. It will result in higher premiums, higher taxes, and worse results. We also discuss a few good ideas for reform which were completely ignored. ~ The 3 Monkeys
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire
Posted in General, tagged Legislation, Quit Smoking, Research on September 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Addressing some points and issues raised as a result of the Smoking Bans Reduce Heart Attacks: Lying By Omission article we published September 23, 2009. –3healthymonkeys
Why Health Insurance Should Be Like Fire Insurance
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Legislation, Universal Health Care on September 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Health insurance should be like fire insurance – covering catastrophes, not routine medical expenses. Universal Government Healthcare should be opposed on principle because it runs roughshod over freedom. Also, there are hidden costs. –3healthymonkeys
Smoking Bans Reduce Heart Attacks: Lying By Omission
Posted in General, tagged Legislation, Quit Smoking, Research on September 23, 2009 |
Support for indoor smoking bans and other anti-tobacco legislation are being justified based on scientific data misrepresented by fundamentalists. They flagrantly lie using a gullible media and believing public to push their agenda. –3healthymonkeys
Congress Exempts Itself From The Public Option
Posted in General, tagged Legislation, Politics, Universal Health Care on September 10, 2009 |
If the public option is so fantastic, why has Congress already exempted itself? Plus, video of communications director for the White House Office of Health Care Reform Linda Douglas lying to your face. –3healthymonkeys
The Justice Department Wages War On Pain Relief
Posted in General, tagged Book Review, Legislation, Pain on September 3, 2009 |
The DEA & DOJ have combined forces to prosecute pain relief doctors. The shady business starts with government officials thinking they know better than a doctor what’s right for a patient, and continues with courtroom shenanigans. –3healthymonkeys
Big Fat Failure
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Legislation, Longevity, Obesity, Politics, Universal Health Care on August 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The model is wrong, being overweight doesn’t mean dying young. The BMI is still bogus. Also, important questions which need to be answered about healthcare reform by Congress & the President. –3healthymonkeys
Sic Semper Tyrannis
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Legislation, Politics, Universal Health Care on August 19, 2009 |
The soft tyranny which would result from universal government healthcare quickly leads down the path to evil. Many supporters of such a system don’t truly understand how – or don’t care. –3healthymonkeys
Healthcare Reform Ideas From Charles Krauthammer
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Legislation, Universal Health Care on August 10, 2009 |
Charles Krauthammer’s op-ed in The Washington Post discusses smart ideas for healthcare reform. –3healthymonkeys
Does The Government Want To Eliminate Private Insurance?
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Legislation, Politics, Universal Health Care on August 4, 2009 |
Video of President Barack Obama, Barney Frank, and Jan Schakowsky supporting the idea of government taking over health care in the United States, which is a terrible idea for your personal health and the country’s economy.
Markets, Not Mandates
Posted in General, tagged Healthcare, Legislation, Politics, Universal Health Care on August 1, 2009 |
How medical markets would improve health care and reduce costs. –3healthymonkeys
Obama Teams With Philip Morris To Beat “Tobacco Industry”
Posted in General, tagged Legislation, Smoking, Tobacco on June 28, 2009 |
Obama, big tobacco, & lobbyists, oh my! –3healthymonkeys
