The Rational Middle

Super Hype (And Related B.S.)

Michael Chase — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:37:23 +0000

Greed however, caught up with the the NFL in a big way, greed and a notion that because they were so popular they could do no wrong. Television contracts caught up with the NFL in a big way, television contracts and the idea splitting up a bigger pie in smaller pieces was more important than serving a better pie to more people. Football is still a great sport, but the leadership of the game's highest expression have lost their way.

Myths And Reality: Congressional Reform

Michael Chase — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:56:09 +0000

The quickest route to a reform of Congress is now, and has been, a return to the quintessential notion of American democracy; one person, one vote. Not one white land owner, not one corporation...one person. Real, sustainable, non-partisan campaign media and finance reform is the ticket for Americans. Maybe you would consider joining The Rational Middle and suggesting that course the next time someone emails you the false and misleading "Congressional Reform Act".

Hey Seniors, This Is Obamacare

Michael Chase — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:03:30 +0000

As you can see, cherished senior friends, Obamacare might very well be the sign of the beast, and it will only get worse. In 2014, states will open exchanges that offer competitive, private, insurance plans. Also on those exchanges will be at least one non-profit insurance option, and funds will be provided that will support member-owned insurance co-ops at the state level.