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In reply to the discussion: The Bait and Switch [View all]daredtowork
(3,732 posts)53. Too much training by "PR specialists"?
There is also the "bad news on Friday" thing. I remember that tip from the West Wing. Now I'm noting the release of the timing of the new news about Medicare changes on Superbowl weekend...
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I think it will incentivize doctors to move problem patients on to somebody else.
magical thyme
Feb 2015
#10
On the other hand, some doctors are making a killing out of treating Medicare patients.
1monster
Feb 2015
#25
It is a good website with general good analysis - This one I slightly disagree with
newthinking
Feb 2015
#22
HHS Sylvia Burwell is from Walmart so it's not surprising that the plan is to "Walmartize" Medicare
Teamster Jeff
Feb 2015
#61
I am glad he is bringing these things up. But the sceptic in me sees this as Preparing for the after
newthinking
Feb 2015
#24
we could have free college today, if it were a priority. but we won't, whether engaged in the
ND-Dem
Feb 2015
#34
no, it won't. because contrary to the rhetoric and talking points, capital doesn't need a lot
ND-Dem
Feb 2015
#40
yep. because everyone agrees we need more war! at least, everyone who 'matters' agrees.
ND-Dem
Feb 2015
#44
I wonder if 'promoted free Community College' has been added to that laughable List yet?
Marr
Feb 2015
#41
So Obama does not care about us, only about his own power and wealth. Sounds like a tea party
pampango
Feb 2015
#45
I'm saying we all disagree with one policy or another but most do not accuse of him of lying and
pampango
Feb 2015
#50
"This sort of sleight of hand does involve lying." "That doesn't make me a Tea Party Republican."
pampango
Feb 2015
#55
Of course not. You can disagree with a policy without calling him a liar. We all do it.
pampango
Feb 2015
#62
"I don't like the idea of Obama engaging in the politics of distraction to get a political thing
pampango
Feb 2015
#66
Lies upon lies upon lies. Yes, bait and switch is the corporate MO.
woo me with science
Feb 2015
#51
Obama has always pulled high favorability numbers from Liberal Democrats.
great white snark
Feb 2015
#75