October 15, 2018
By Ed Straker
Politico had a nice summary of all the things the Democrats are promising to do if elected. It was the usual mix of authoritarian-socialism.
1. Single-payer health care.
Single-payer health care. Isn't that great? And only one payer! And I suppose one payer won't be any of us, right?
In reality, all of us who pay taxes (and none of us who doesn't) will end up being the single payer. They really should call it "single-doctor" health care, because once health care becomes "free," demand will overwhelm supply. As in Cuba, everyone will have a "right" to health care, but few will actually receive it.
2. $15 minimum wage..........
3. Abolishing ICE........
4. Repealing the Trump tax cuts...........
5. Debt-free college...........
6. Net neutrality............
7. A $1-trillion "infrastructure" plan.........
8. Defense cuts...........
9. Limiting executive compensation........
10. Global warming tax...........
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