Category Archives: Health Care & Medicare

Comment Evokes Some Deep Thoughts

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Dave Bradley

“A patchwork” (2 minutes): Does this ever happen to you? I bet it does. A question from a friend sent me off into a lengthy period of deep thought. The question was simply “What kind of Medicare supplement do  you … Continue reading →

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A Rant From Twitter:

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Dave Bradley

(5:38) Why Youth Will Not Vote For Republicans: Andrew Wortman lets loose in a rant on why youth in America will no longer vote for Republicans. We are just beginning to see this rebellion taking place. Young voters have long … Continue reading →

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Oy Vey, What They Say!

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Dave Bradley

 When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. Maya Angelou Mostly in the last week we have heard Republicans say and do some of the dumbest and damnedest things. Apparently they feel nothing will happen to … Continue reading →

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Biden Puts Up Great Accomplishments; Americans Can’t See It

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Dave Bradley

(2 minutes) It is simply amazing how easily the American people can be manipulated into voting against their own interests. In two years President Biden has led an administration that has put policies in place that have dramatically slowed a … Continue reading →

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End The Scam:

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Dave Bradley

Democrats Unveil Bill to Change Name of Medicare Advantage “Only Medicare is Medicare,” said Rep. Mark Pocan. “These non-Medicare plans run by private insurers undermine traditional Medicare.” Ali Velshi kicks Gym Jordon’s butt about healthcare (4:30 but the interchange begins … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich On The Debt Ceiling

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Dave Bradley

Five truths about the pending debt-ceiling fight that the mainstream media doesn’t want you to know “Both-sides”ism is rampant. And it’s seriously misleading the public. For his Tuesday sub stack newsletter former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich takes on the … Continue reading →

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The Time Bomb Left by 45: Direct Contracting Entities (DCEs)

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Dave Bradley

In this video Dr. Ana Malinow discusses DCEs. Very important video ( 15 minutes): If there is one thing that makes Americans mad, it is being put into a situation without their consent and without any input. That pretty well … Continue reading →

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Ron Klain: Talking Points for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Dave Bradley

A day late, but keep it in mind because you will be running into right wingers throughout the holidays: Those are just the highlights. There is so much more.

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Thanks, Kids

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Dave Bradley

As I write this we still don’t know who will be in power in Congress. Will Democrats retain control of the US House? Will they retain leadership in the US Senate? Or will the extremist Republican Party take control of … Continue reading →

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Odd Accident Illustrates Need For Universal Health Care

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Dave Bradley

An odd accident happened in Council Bluffs last week. As Jeremy Clingenpeel and his son were practicing with their bow and arrows for the upcoming bow hunting season an unfortunate accident happened that left the father, Jeremy, with an arrow … Continue reading →

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