The Pinocchio Test Paul is basing his critique on Obama on a fallacy. Rather than nine out of 10 businesses failing, about 50 percent survive four or five years. Even that percentage may be overstated depending on the definition of “failure.” Investing in a new business does have a certain level of risk, but it is not nearly as high as Paul claimed. A senator should avoid repeating such economic myths on television, thereby perpetuating false impressions.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
On Wednesday — two years to the day after George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin — Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) placed a hold on President Barack Obama’s nominee for Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, over Murthy’s view that gun violence represents a significant public health threat.
Paul is actually out of step with most physicians. The idea that gun violence is a danger to public health is utterly uncontroversial among doctors’ groups, academic institutions that focus on public health, and children’s safety advocates. Although Paul criticizes Murthy’s position that physicians and pediatricians should ask patients about the presence of guns in their households, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a resolution in 2011 officially opposing any law that bars doctors from having open conversations about gun safety and the risks of having firearms in a household with their patients.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Kentucky's senator Rand Paul, along with Kentucky's congressman Mitch McConnell both oppose ObamaCare for the people of Kentucky. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid questions Paul/McConnell's commitment to the people they are supposed to represent in Kentucky:
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“My counterpart, the senior senator from Kentucky, will address the Senate probably after I finish. In his home state of Kentucky, 360,000 people have signed up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Three hundred and sixty thousand. Over a quarter million Kentuckians who did not have insurance now have health care under the Affordable Care Act. Or, in other words, Obamacare has reduced the uninsured population in Kentucky by 40 percent. I wonder when my friend from Kentucky will explain to the 270,000 Kentuckians how he plans to repeal the law without stripping their new health benefits.”
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
I'm sure many will be grateful not having to be forced into buying something they might not want or need, going by Obamacare approval ratings Rand Paul will likely see a surge in popularity
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
I'm sure many will be grateful not having to be forced into buying something they might not want or need, going by Obamacare approval ratings Rand Paul will likely see a surge in popularity
Right from the start, Kentucky was an ObamaCare success story. I can't wait for a rally when Randy Paul tells these people, some who are insured for the first time in their life, that he's going to take away their health care insurance.
My State Needs Obamacare. Now. (NY Times)
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Before ObamaCare, Kentucky, a state where residents’ collective health has long been horrendous. The state ranks among the worst, if not the worst, in almost every major health category, including smoking, cancer deaths, preventable hospitalizations, premature death, heart disease and diabetes.
And even with all these health problems, Randy Paul will fight to take away Kentuckians health care plan. What a guy!!!
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Sorry box Rand is actually representing the will of the people, the people have spoken and they don't want obamacare
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
Sorry box Rand is actually representing the will of the people, the people have spoken and they don't want obamacare
Then why did the 1/4 million uninsured Kentuckians sign up for ObamaCare??? Why did 360,000 join what you say they don't want... in a RED STATE?
Why is Kentucky one of the most successful State ObamaCare exchanges???
The people of Kentucky voted for ObamaCare early and often... in spite of the opposition from their Republican congressmen and Senators.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Then why did the 1/4 million uninsured Kentuckians sign up for ObamaCare??? Why did 360,000 join what you say they don't want... in a RED STATE?
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Because they will be fined for not doing so, obamacare is by force not willing participation. By the way Obamacare now holds the lowest approval ratings ever
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
Because they will be fined for not doing so, obamacare is by force not willing participation. By the way Obamacare now holds the lowest approval ratings ever
Really??? Got a link???
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
According to the poll, 39% of Americans say they support the health care law, up from 35% in December, a record low in CNN polling. The uptick of four percentage points is within the survey's sampling error. Fifty-seven percent of those questioned say they oppose the measure, down five points from December.
So what does it mean that so many oppose ObamaCare??? "Not all of the opposition to the health care law comes from the right," said CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. "Thirty-nine percent say they oppose the law because it's too liberal, but 12% say they oppose it because it's not liberal enough."
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
How Rand Paul Bailed on His Bold Plan to Reform Big-Money Politics in Washington As a candidate, he touted a proposal to curb the influence of lobbyists and donors.
As a senator, he shelved that plan—and accepted contributions from influence peddlers.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
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