The Need for Reform is No Myth

by: TruthAboutReform

Fri Oct 30, 2009 at 05:00:22 PM EDT

If you're confused about health care reform, we don't blame you. With all that's being said on the news and on the internet, it's hard to decipher the real message, the real truth about what reform means to us as a country and as individuals. As we've noted in earlier posts, there are many myths circulating with the intention of dissuading Americans from believing that a change in our current health care system would be a positive one. Whatever the motivation, let's focus on what is happening now.

The Myth of Health Care Rationing

by: TruthAboutReform

Mon Oct 19, 2009 at 04:05:33 PM EDT

While rationing may be a popular topic - particularly among the conservative and right leaning blogosphere, it is, at its core, a health care myth. Unlike the health care debate in 1994, where Harry and Louise were lamenting government rationing on behalf of the insurance companies, rationing has no place in current health care reform bills.

According to the American Medical Association, "The health reform plans being debated in Congress ensure that health care decisions will be made by you and your doctor - no one else."  

My blood runs cold...

by: Riley Murray

Tue Jul 07, 2009 at 10:03:13 PM EDT

My blood runs cold
   My memory has just been sold
   My angel is the centerfold
   Angel is the centerfold
   from Centerfold, 1982, J. Giles Band

Cold Data Reality. My idealized image of health care reform seems to have been sold to the highest bidder.

Obama in the WH, Democrats with a formidable majority in Congress, this time ... real health care reform is highly probable event ... right? Well maybe not.

Money talks and progressive wishes walk.