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    How would you fix the health care problem in the US?

    I see a lot of well deserved criticism of Obama's plan(s), but not a lot of constructive alternatives. Almost everyone agrees that the current system is broken and unsustainable, with insurance costs rising so fast, deductibles increasing, etc. What would you offer as a solution? I think...
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    Ten principles for a Black Swan-proof world - Taleb

    Good question. Let's ask CalPERS.
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    The national debt will be paid off tommorrow...and we will have a surplus after!

    Wow, the hyperinflation sure hit fast.
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    tax the rich for health care

    Has anyone looked into these numbers: When they started to feel pressure from Obama's health care agenda, the insurance companies discovered they could find a way to cut back on their projected increases over the next 10 years. They said they could save $2 trillion by limiting the increases...
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    •Buffett's Most-Watched Freight-Freight Train Index Takes Tumble: Chart of the Day

    Thanks guys.
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    •Buffett's Most-Watched Freight-Freight Train Index Takes Tumble: Chart of the Day

    So they mention YoY 2009 v 2008, anyone know how 2007 compares? Was it already in the shitter in 2008?
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    tax the rich for health care

    No one seems to be asking why it should cost more. Over on the Doctor thread someone pointed out that the French system is half of what our current costs are. I've heard people say it will cost an additional $1 trillion over the next 10 years to implement Obama's plan. I guess the extra will...
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    George Soros: Economy won't get back to normal

    Should be rephrased to "Economy will get back to normal, one not based on bubbles."
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    Budget crisis: Is California too big to fail?

    They just increased the sales tax 12% a couple of months ago.
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    Fuel tax could be replaced with by-the-mile road tax

    Why do they need to track your movements? Can't they just check your odometer when you pay your registration each year?
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    Budget crisis: Is California too big to fail?

    They also fail to mention that Prop 13 was a reaction to out of control spending and tax increases 30+ years ago.
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    •Home-Loan Delinquencies Double on Least-Risky Mortgages, U.S. Report Says

    The green shoots are turning out to be straws that the pumpers are grasping.
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    Inflation is here Home values up almost 10% in California...in 1 month!

    And all the low end stuff has been snapped up by the knife catchers "savvy investors".
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    DENNIS KNEALE said consumers were not injured

    I forgot how many trillions of home equity disappeared, and how many trillions have been lost in the stock market over the past two years.
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    Here is how Doctors are Bought

    Don't give them any ideas.
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    ECB : Eurozone banks face only $283bn writedowns

    I read "only" as sarcasm.
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    jobless claims not dropping much

    Anyone know if last week's numbers were revised up?
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    housing inflation or flatuation?

    Was it a spike in closed sales or pending sales? I was reading somewhere that people were writing ridiculous offers, hoping 1 in 10 would be accepted.
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    Starbucks Brews Up Rent Reduction of 25%: Other Retailers Follow

    BLSH, in your experience, are landlords obligated to notify and offer the same reduction to all tenants? Is it a common thing to have in a lease agreement? BTW, a few months ago the local Arby's asked for a rent reduction when their lease expired. The landlord said FOAD. The Arby's franchisee...
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    Hurricane Insurance Is About to Absolutely Skyrocket

    Do you get an insurance break if you build a concrete or cinder block house? I've always wondered why they build stick frame houses in hurricane areas.
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