[Tata]

OK, maybe not.

So, basically they want to put medical records on the internet. Any possible chance this is going to be coupled by a BIG push of the rice sized implant that has your medical records stored on it? I have to say - you betcha. A politician is a politician is a politician.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...061600413.html

WASHINGTON -- Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bill Frist, two senators in the mix of speculation about the White House race in 2008, touted a new medical records bill Thursday that they said is necessary to prevent life-threatening mistakes.

Some providers have already switched to a paperless record keeping system, but many would like to see the federal government speed the changes and ensure the different technologies being adopted can work together.

The legislation has been criticized by privacy advocates, who say it would be far too lax in protecting patient records.

The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights said expanding medical databases the way Clinton and Frist hope would put more people at risk of identity theft.

"We're really in the Dark Ages," Clinton said on NBC's "Today" show.

 

[applejuice]

: to you.

ITA .

I have disagreed with you before, Tata, but you have hit the nail on the head this time.

Bravo.

 

[phathui5]

That sounds like a Bad Plan to me. People want her to be president because why?

 

[Tata]

My analysis of them working together is this - They are both thinking of running in 2008. They each know that the other has a shot at winning. They also know that the non-winner will be around politically, possibly still in congress. They also see each other as politically powerful. So, an uneasy alliance is formed that will bolster each of them for different reasons. In other words, they are politicians and will exploit ANY situation that benefits them. If Clinton is pres, then she will need Frist to lend support on key issues. If Frist is pres, the same goes for him. It is not uncommon for supposedly bitter political foes to do this. It is part of the political chess match. It's also kind of like pro-wrestlers who try to break each others backs in the ring, only to go out for a beer after the match. It's all just a show and they are actors and athletes performing in it. The audience thinks it's all real and gets entertained and riled up, and the wrestlers get paid. So, I think that there is no honor in either party nor any candidates they have fielded. They are pulling a fast one over on the audience and as long as everyone is happy with the arrangement, why change it. Give me a good ol' honest Sumo match any day.

 

[mommytolittlelilly]

Hillary has been a huge disappointment. I really hope we are not going to be wasting time, money and other resources on a pointless attempt at the 2008 nomination.