Yep. I think it's basically an indictment of the entire educational
system. Which seems to spew out people who can't think their way past
slogans.
On Feb 14, 2010, at 11:04 AM, Douglas Roberts wrote:
Pamela,
I think the healthcare issue goes way beyond just the usual
corporate profit protection, pay for play political game. Look at
how polarized the nation has become over just this issue alone.
Look at how many people don't believe that the healthcare issue is
really about healthcare insurance industry profit protection.
We truly are a nation of idiots. We deserve Rush Limbaugh, Sarah
Palin, and Pat Robertson.
Model that, if you like. The agents in the individual based
simulation won't need much sophistication.
--Doug
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