Mike Stark

In a section of his speech, he trotted out an old conservative criticism of government – that it is a bad manager. To highlight the point, he speaks of the fraud and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid. And ya know what? He’s right! Criminal syndicates exist solely to exploit these programs. Unfortunately, our criminal justice system is set up in a way that puts people away for 20 years if they are caught with a coupla baggies of dope, but if you are caught defrauding the government for millions, you may end up at a half-way house for six months. Moreover, if there is anyone responsible for decimating government enforcement and auditing… well, look no further than the Republicans.

David Freddoso appeared on MSNBC Friday to discuss the birther controversy, set afire anew by a DailyKos’ Research 2000 poll that revealed fewer than ½ of Republicans believe Barack Obama was born in the United States and is Constitutionally eligible to serve as President.

In this installment, we find the Republicans split into two camps.

The Republcans still haven’t offered their health care bill.

Live interview with activist and writer Mike Stark

The newly elected Congressman stands above politics; watch him closely. He’s your “guy on the inside”.

“Wow. A lot of pain there.”