Words Failed

Growing up as a city girl in the midwest, my introduction to and early education about crude oil and its … More

~ The Sweet Smell of Prosecution

Spring is in the air and the wafts of prosecutions that are coming from the Justice Department and the office … More

Bring in the Criminologists

In May of 2009, Simon Johnson wrote in The Quiet Coup: If the IMF’s staff could speak freely about the … More

The GM Bailout Payback Magic Trick

If you want to make millions the easy way, this would seem the way to go: But, if you want … More

~ Ignore the Warnings, Think Like a Winner and Have Hope

According to Medicare’s Office of the Actuary (that’s in the department of Health and Human Services) The Affordable Care Act … More

Just Another Dog and Pony Reform Show

We have all seen this show before. You enter the tent and the first thing you see is a trainer … More

~ Surprise! Health Insurers ‘Reclassifying’ Expenses

Bet you didn’t see this one coming. One of the cost control measures under the new health care law passed … More

~ An ‘Amused’ Taxpayer’s Thanks to President Obama

Dear President Obama: Sorry I missed your speech at the Democratic fundraiser last week in Miami. I guess since I’m … More

Note to Politicians: The Hows Matter

Amazing to think that even a year ago, a clear majority of Americans actually wanted health care reform. Of course, … More

~ Just Another Twisted Path to Health Care

Just when you think the road to Health Care Reform can’t get any more twisted, the Democrats uncover a new … More