Scott Douglas’ Terse Bloviation

David Brooks Gross Oversimplification Watch #8

From 6/16/09 column:

Because you have a lofty perspective on things, you know there are basically two ways to fix this mess. There is the liberal way, in which the government takes over the health care system and decides who gets what. And then there is the conservative way, in which cost-conscious consumers make choices in the context of a competitive marketplace.

1 comment Digg this

1 Comment so far

  1. M. Katz June 16th, 2009 2:38 pm

    Way 2A, aka reality a la conservatives–head WAY up the ass, which is why they (and all their policies) stink so much, including Mr. Brooks!

    To re-BUTT some of their myths and flat-out lies (‘cos the Republicans and conservatives never let the facts get in the way of their propaganda) …

    http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2009/06/11/rove-public-plan/