Obamacare Is Going to the President's Desk--What Comes Next? (4/6)

Well....what comes next??

Ten Wrong Reasons to Oppose Health Reform (3/15)

Read and comment.

15 Major Reconciliation Initiatives (3/15)

Which party has used reconciliation the most? For what issues? The Republicans are now calling "reconciliation" a "nuclear option". What is your opinion?

Public Pension Funds Are Adding Risk to Raise Returns (3/15)

How risky do you want your pension funds?

Senator Bunnings Universe (3/15)

Where do you stand? If the unemployed cannot get benefits, should we let them starve?? After all, they deserve it---they aren't productive and contributing to society. If they had only listened to the government and teachers, they would have gotten a good education and they would be more employable.......

George Papandreou on Greece's woes (3/8)

As one of the PIIGS countries (Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece, Spain), Greece is in the worst shape. All of these countries are in a financial freefall. Should we bail these countries out?? How should we fix this?

Alice In Health Care (3/8)

What arguments does Sowell make against government health care? Do you agree or disagree?

Sterling Jitters (3/8)

How does the fall of the pound in Britain affect the US???

Toyota Chief in Trial by Fire Before Congress (3/1)

Mr. Toyoda makes mention that the past priorities of "safety and quality" at Toyota have become "confused." Should it be the job of the Congress to "interfere in the market" by imposing safety regulations on this auto manufacturer or should we let the market take care of the problem through capitalist principles of "supply and demand" and "caveat emptor"???

Obama and Republicans Clash Over Stimulus Bill One Year Later (2/22)

Most economists agree that the stimulus bill is working. Was it worth the money we spent? What economic signals should occur before we stop spending??

Is It OK to Cheat on Your Taxes? (2/22)

Well, is it??

College Students: The New Cash Cows (2/22)

How does this affect education for the underclass? How will American society be affected if people cannot afford the training they need to succeed?

Long-Term Care Hospitals Face Little Scrutiny

I can't wait until I need long term care..... All those health care premiums I've paid will finally be worth the money!! How do we fix this?

Fears Rise of Euro Government Default

Should other countries in the EU be made responsible for the debtor countries sharing their currency? <> In what ways will the debt of other countries affect the US economy?

Obama to Party: Don't Run for the Hills

If you were President, what would be your top 3 issues and why? Support your answer.

Justices 5-4, Reject Corporate Spending Limit

Do you think corporations should be allowed to spend excessively on political campaigns?

Wall Street Will be Back For More

The author of this column, Chris Hedges, a former Middle East bureau chief of The New York Times, shared the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Journalism. He has written nine books, including “Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle” (2009).

How many times should we bail Wall Street out? How will these decisions affect you in your declining years?

NY Fed Face House Subpoena Over AIG Bailout

What does the phrase "Socialized Debt; Privatized Profit" mean? If we were truly a capitalist country, we should have let these businesses fail. Why didn't we?

The Happiest People

What should the priorities be for any country?

For Elderly in Rural Areas, Times Are Distinctly Harder

Do we have a moral or financial obligation to assist the elderly? What should be done with the care of the elderly?