I think Progressives are the Adults in the Room

[Edited reprint of my WordPress blog post of December 10, 2020]

Yep, I truly believe that Progressives are the adults in the room called, our country, the USA. While modern day Republicans are the bullies and Democrats are timid and scared, Progressives, for the most part play the role of the adults.

Progressives don't really want to bothered by the bickering but eventually-- we have to engage. The Republicans want to keep all the goodies for themselves and their friends and some Democrats want the same, but pretend that what they want is something for "the people". Real Progressives

America Spends a lot on "Health Care"... but doesn't really have any

 

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[Updated repost from my WordPress blog of April 30, 2023]

It's amazing to me how much money the U.S. supposedly spends on #HealthCare, but doesn't have a good system to support its citizens.  Another solid effect of #cronyCapitalism.

I read a great, short article that explains the difference called, “Are Health Insurance and Healthcare the same thing?”  In my opinion, they are not.

If we are going to spend money on health care, it should not go to bailing out insurance companies.  It should go directly to the people, so they can work directly with doctors.  And, if a 'system' of payment

About Being a Democratic Republic

 

“A democratic republic is a form of government operating on principles adopted from a republic and a democracy. As a cross between two similar systems, democratic republics may function on principles shared by both republics and democracies.” 

~Wikipedia                            

Some Americans see our form of government as a democracy; others view our government as a republic.  Both have elements of truth.  Our government was formed as a federal democratic republic.  We have adopted elements of both a democracy and republic.   Personally, I think that is pretty awesome.  In the Resource section below, I have a link to a general Google search that explores the topic in more detail.

As a citizen, I love the concept.  I just think we need to “tweak” the edges a bit and firm up on all the