Well said, my friend. Opposition to "health care management" by right wing ideologues is not driven by a rational thought process. Indeed, if they thought about it, they would be all about providing it in a rational manner.

The only "death spiral" on display here, is that of the Republican party. It has been infected by a cancerous cabal of know-nothings who obstruct even the things they wish for. My hope, though, is that their fervent activity will kill any tax bill as well.

A well reasoned argument is like a diamond: impervious to corruption and crystal clear - and infinitely rarer.

Here, as elsewhere, people are outraged at what feels like a rigged game -- an economy that won't respond, a democracy that won't listen, and a financial sector that holds all the cards. - Robert Reich