Heavy Hitters!

New From The Times - When We Said "False", We Meant "Kinda True"

A Basis Is Seen for Some Health Plan Fears Among the Elderly

White House officials and Democrats in Congress say the fears of older Americans about possible rationing of health care are based on myths and falsehoods. But Medicare beneficiaries and insurance counselors say the concerns are not entirely irrational.

My goodness - was it only "White House officials and Democrats in Congress" that said elder-fears were "based on myths and falsehoods"? Have the Times editors forgotten their headline from August 13?

False ‘Death Panel’ Rumor Has Some Familiar Roots

The zeal for cutting health costs, combined with proposals to compare the effectiveness of various treatments and to counsel seniors on end-of-life care, may explain why some people think the legislation is about rationing, which could affect access to the most expensive services in the final months of life.

No kidding.

http://justoneminute.typepad.com/main/2 ... -true.html


go John Galt