The unbelievable catastrophe that is (the Medicare situation) is a prime example of ideology dominating sense. Here the unquestioned assumption that you're making people better off if you give them more choices is just plain wrong. Some people who can't process the intricacies of Medicare are making the choice not to participate at all.

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taught her students when you make a mistake, you don't make excuses. You accept responsibility. This is the best example she can give them.

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