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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (75817)	12/3/2009 9:19:20 AM
From: TideGlider	1 Recommendation Respond to of 224706

Fisrt time ever eh?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (75817)	12/3/2009 9:31:58 AM
From: JakeStraw	2 Recommendations Respond to of 224706

The total number of people claiming unemployment benefits ROSE 527,000 to 9.61 MILLION.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (75817)	12/3/2009 10:55:34 AM
From: Hope Praytochange	2 Recommendations Respond to of 224706

By GEOFFREY ROGOW The Dow Jones Industrial Average pushed into the red Thursday morning, after a report showing the U.S. service sector's growth slowed in November. The Institute for Supply Management said its overall nonmanufacturing index moved to 48.7 in November, from 50.6 in October, while its business activity/production index hit 49.6, after the prior month's 55.2. The PMI level was worse than the 51.7 expected by economists. "We've seen most economic data points hold above that 50 level, which is indicative of expansion," said Craig Peckham, equity trading strategist with Jefferies. "If you look at this number, which had been tracking higher, we edged above 50 in September and a pullback below that level now has sent some jitters."

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (75817)	12/3/2009 3:08:01 PM
From: JakeStraw	3 Recommendations Respond to of 224706

Robin Williams on the unfolding healthcare reform debate, proposes that US senators should wear jackets like NASCAR speedway drivers "with the names of all the people who are sponsoring them".

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (75817)	12/3/2009 3:38:07 PM
From: TideGlider	2 Recommendations Respond to of 224706

62% Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System Thursday, December 03, 2009 Email to a Friend ShareThis.Advertisement Only 27% of voters nationwide favor a single-payer health care system where the federal government provides coverage for everyone. That’s down five points from August. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 62% are opposed to a single-payer system and another 12% are undecided. Most Democrats (54%) favor this type of system, though 37% are opposed. Most Republicans (87%) and voters not affiliated with either party (64%) are opposed to the idea. There is little difference in opinion between those voters who currently have health insurance and those who do not. Voters who are not married are slightly more supportive than married voters of a single payer system. (Want a free daily e-mail update? If it's in the news, it's in our polls). Rasmussen Reports updates are also available on Twitter or Facebook. Lack of support for the single-payer system may stem from the fact that 59% of voters believe it would lead to higher health care costs. Just 16% say health care costs would be lower under the system, and another 16% say costs would remain about the same. When it comes to quality, 55% of voters say a single payer health care system would lower the overall quality of health care. One in four voters (25%) believes the quality of health care would remain about the same, while just 16% believe the system would increase the quality of care. Most voters believe that cost is the biggest problem with our nation’s health care system and getting costs down is the key to reform. Overall, 49% rate the current system as good or excellent. At the same time, however, 53% say major changes are needed. Overall, just over half the nation’s voters have consistently opposed the health care plan proposed by the president and congressional Democrats. Fifty-seven percent (57%) of voters nationwide favor limiting the amount of money a jury can award a plaintiff in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Forty-eight percent (48%) believe it is too easy to sue for medical malpractice while 19% believe it is too hard. Other popular reform items include removing the anti-trust exemption enjoyed by health insurance companies and allowing people to purchase policies across state lines. Two-out-of three Americans believe that free market competition is better than government regulation when it comes to controlling costs. Please sign up for the Rasmussen Reports daily e-mail update (it’s free) or follow us on Twitter or Facebook. Let us keep you up to date with the latest public opinion news.