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Three New Testament Roots of Economic Liberty

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May 20, 2019
Author: Howard Ahmanson

We do not often think that Jesus Christ and the New Testament justifies capitalism.  To the extent that capitalism means greed and self-indulgence, I should think not!  Greed and self-indulgence are root human sins and will be manifested in any […]

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The Real Reason I Liked the Insurance Mandate

  • Politics
May 25, 2018July 24, 2018
Author: Howard Ahmanson

I have often clashed with my conservative friends as to why I liked the insurance mandate of Obamacare [alas, it went away early this year].  For one thing, how is it different from the Social Security Tax, except it gives […]

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Keep Health Workers in Line

  • Culture
March 13, 2018August 27, 2018
Author: Howard Ahmanson

Here is an article about the misbehavior of employees at a residential-care facility.  The elderly residents are not the problem.  The sort of people who work there, however, seem to be not well-behaved.  The residents should work with the company […]

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Jeffrey Anderson Proposes

  • Politics
March 7, 2011June 8, 2018
Author: Howard Ahmanson

Jeffrey Anderson proposes some ideas for Obamacare phase II.  Some of these are: 1. Lowering health costs by a. allowing health insurance to be bought across state lines b. allowing small businesses to join together in larger pools, which makes […]

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If I lived in Virginia . . .

  • Politics
December 23, 2010June 8, 2018
Author: Howard Ahmanson

Ah. I suppose if I lived in Virginia, I could stop paying my Social Security (also known as OASDI and FICA) tax. That’s ‘insurance’ too. [Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance] And it’s a regressive tax that falls mainly on […]

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Now That Health Care Has Passed

  • Politics
April 12, 2010December 9, 2021
Author: Howard Ahmanson

In general, I think that the new health care bill is an improvement over the old order. I hope it is not repealed, but I’m sure that some adjustments will be necessary. Does this make America a more compassionate nation? […]

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More on Healthcare: A Libertarian Speaks Well of the French System

  • Politics
January 14, 2010June 8, 2018
Author: Howard Ahmanson

Readers of the libertarian magazine Reason were shocked recently to find that one of the editors of that magazine, Matt Welch, has spoken highly of the French health care system.  Mr. Welch is married to a French woman, and he […]

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My Long Awaited Healthcare Post (In the Form of a Book Notice)

  • Politics
January 12, 2010December 9, 2021
Author: Howard Ahmanson

T. R. Reid, The Healing of America:  a global quest for better, cheaper, and fairer health care.  New York:  The Penguin Press, 2009. T. R. Reid is a correspondent for the Washington Post and a commentator on National Public Radio. […]

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