Grim Warning From S&P
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on April 25th, 2011 4:28 am by HL
Why the U.S. Military Fell in Love With ‘Tea’
Greg Jaffe, Miami Herald
Spend some time with U.S. Army officers and this much is clear: They are obsessed with drinking tea.At times, tea can seem a bit like the military’s secret weapon. A young U.S. officer bonds with an Afghan elder over cups of the brew, and soon they are working side by side to win the locals’ trust and drive out the insurgents.
Medicare Isn’t the Problem, It’s the Solution
Robert Reich, SF Chronicle
Yes, we have a long-term budget crisis. And, yes, Medicare costs are at the heart of it. But don't be fooled into believing Medicare itself is the problem.House Republicans want to get rid of Medicare. In its place, they'd give seniors vouchers to be cashed in with private insurers. That's nuts. It would leave seniors with less health care and insurers with fatter profits.