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Friday, October 15, 2004

Campaign strategery

Here's another thoughtful endorsement of Oregon Ballot Measure 35, by none other than the Leader of the Free World.

Posted at 2:30 PM | Permalink

Comments (9)

Wow. That is all.

Posted by Fronzen Tundra | October 15, 2004 2:57 PM

If The Missus' OB/GYN ever practices his (or her) "love" with my wife, there'll be hell to pay. Needless to say, this is freakin' high-larious...

Posted by ThePieman | October 15, 2004 3:00 PM

I'm surprised there are people who never heard this before.

Posted by The One True b!X | October 15, 2004 3:03 PM

This guy had some lovin' in mind too...

http://www.goofball.com/news/INC20040621214733

Posted by Eric | October 15, 2004 3:28 PM

Eric, If there were women doctors who offered a similar treatment with my insurance...I'd be all over it.

Posted by Scott-in-Japan | October 15, 2004 10:47 PM

And, by the way, the doctor is a genius for billing the insurance company for his "work."

Posted by Scott-in-Japan | October 15, 2004 10:51 PM

Well, I don't know a whole helluva lot of good dogs that are in business to begin with. As for the obeegeewha-eyins practicing their love, more power to em--vote no on Measure 36.

Or was Bush trying to say something about tort reform? After 3 1/2 years of listening to that guy, why do I still not understand what he's saying? Vote Kerry/Edwards, if only to save the English language.

Posted by Ethan | October 16, 2004 7:20 PM

I just mailed by ballot with a big YES on 35. The best argument is: it's the law we had in place from 1987 through 1999, and the world didn't come to an end, did it? Kitzhaber gave a thoughtful endorsement as well, and that didn't hurt. He's no tool of the insurance companies.

The medical profession may need some better supervision, but allowing the tort equivalent of Megabucks isn't the solution to anything.

Posted by Gordo | October 18, 2004 10:39 AM

Gordo: You've been had. The cap was not in place through 1999. The OR Court of Appeals found it unconstitutional in 1994. (The ORSC concurred in 1999.) During 94-99, while the cap could not be imposed on jury verdicts in OR, insurance premiums went down -- because the stock market was booming. Insurance premiums are driven much more by market returns than law suits. (That's why caps have failed to control premiums in other states.) It's a "solution" that doesn't work.

There have only been 9 verdicts over $1 million since 1994. That's not megabucks -- especially considering the cost of a lifetime of care for the patients whose lives have been ruined by medical malpractice. Don't be duped. Vote NO on 35. Get the truth: www.realinsurancereform.com

Posted by Joel | October 19, 2004 1:26 PM

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Educated Guess, Cabernet 2006
Maquis Lien, Red 2005
Charles Smith, Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2007
David Hill, Farmhouse White
Robert Mondavi Solaire, Cabernet 2005
Castello Monaci, Liante, Salice Salentino 2006
Ricardo Santos, Malbec 2006
Quinta da Espiga, Tinto 2006
Charles Smith, Holy Cow Merlot 2006
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Charles Smith, The Honorable Pinot Gris 2007
Santa Rita, Cabernet Reserva 2005
King Estate, Pinot Gris 2007
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Bogle, Petite Sirah Port, Clarksburg 2005
Cardwell Hill, Pinot Noir 2004
Silkwood, Red Duet Cabernet-Syrah 2004
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