August 14th, 2009
Quote of the Day: “It is the competition of profit-seeking entrepreneurs that does not tolerate the preservation of false prices . . .” — Ludwig von Mises, “Human Action” 3rd edition, pages 337-338
Subject: Have you noticed that there’s a rebellion underway?
The latest Rassmusen poll released on August 11th is bad news for the Big Government health care bill . . .
* A majority oppose the bill — 53% to 42%
* That’s down 5 points from two weeks ago and 8 points from six weeks ago
The intensity numbers are even better — 44% strongly oppose the proposal while only 26% strongly favor it.
This intensity is being demonstrated in the rebellion members of Congress are facing at town hall meetings. While we dislike the rude tactics some citizens are using, we completely understand and agree with the anger.
One thing driving this is the spreading realization that the so-called “public option” is really a Trojan Horse that will lead to a “single payer” system . . . Read the rest of this entry »
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August 7th, 2009
Today’s Downsizer-Dispatch…
Quote of the Day: “The high cost and inequitable character of our medical care system are the direct result of our steady movement toward reliance on third-party payment. A cure requires reversing course, re-privatizing medical care by eliminating most third-party payment, and restoring the role of insurance to providing protection against major medical catastrophes.” – Milton Friedman
Subject: New allies fighting for what you want
We’ve always worked with other groups, forming coalitions to protect your money and your rights. These groups have been as diverse as the ACLU and Focus on the Family. We’ve been able to do this because . . .
Partisan electoral politics divides, while a focus on specific issues unites.
People of many differing partisan and philosophical views can still find many issues on which they agree. When these agreements aim at Downsizing DC we try to make common cause.
A great example is the health care issue, where DownsizeDC.org is joing with other groups to . . . Read the rest of this entry »
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