Editorial Page: Honoring Mothers and Realistic Care
Editorial reflects on Mother's Day, arguing that mothers are real people with flaws and strengths. It notes societal pressure on mothers to choose work or family, criticizes conflicting advice, and praises mothers for holding society together. The piece urges recognizing mothers as they are.
Spotlight on health costs and doctor influence
The GAO highlights cost containment as physicians control or influence about 70 percent of medical expenditures. It urges the government to boost efforts to make doctors consider the financial impact of hospital stays tests and treatments. Savings are possible without harming care quality, and more cost-conscious training should be funded.
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Supreme Court seniors blamed for aging policies and pensions
A critical opinion piece attacks the Supreme Court as out of touch obsolescent officials. It cites 14 pension and age related rulings since 1969, noting most decisions harmed the elderly while justices enjoy high pay and lifetime benefits. The article contrasts court life with ordinary Americans facing money for essentials.
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War fever and the lure of conflict across borders
The piece argues war is contagious and explores how leaders like Thatcher and Galtieri used the Falklands conflict to divert attention from economic woes. It notes the human pull toward fighting, recalls a historic French-Indian episode labeled “war fever,” and warns Americans against cheering sides, stressing the danger of escalation if incidents involve Soviet or U S assets.
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Potpourri of thoughts on politics faith and war across voices
A collage of quotes and observations spanning Moyers on Great Society waste and fraud claims, liberal chastity critiques, Roget's Thesaurus edits, Chesterton paradoxes, Irish relativity notes, and Falklands reflections. It blends political frustration with cultural commentary and ends with Sic transit gloria mundi.
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Massive SS fraud ignored for years
Washington laments ongoing mammoth government fraud tied to false identification. The piece recalls a 1976 Justice Department report and 1974-76 efforts, noting billions looted from food stamps Social Security Medicare and other programs. It highlights inspector general findings at HHS and questions why past warnings were ignored.
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