READER FEEDBACK

FOLLOW THE MONEY

“The attitude of the drug companies is a defining example of chutzpah. Scheming MB As using our healthcare system to ex tort money from our society, thus justifying their huge compensation. And our elected officials holding their coats, since ‘The pharmaceutical and health products industry ... is consistently near the top when it comes to federal campaign contributions .’”

—Comment on Chris Tom lin son post about drug price transparency

BEHIND THE LABELS

“Corrupt governments deal with the opposition by calling them ‘terrorists.’ Corrupt companies deal with hostile investigations by calling them‘ conspiracies .’”

—Comment on story about Exxon Mobil claiming a Rockefeller climate change conspiracy against it

QUICK PROGRESS?

“Trump hasn’ t even got into office yet and has done more for working Americans than Ob am a has done in eight years of presidency. I have always bought Ford ever since GM was bailed out with my tax dollars, just another reason to continue.”

—Comment on Lydia DePillis post about President-elect Donald Trump’ s efforts to keep Ford jobs in the U.S.

PIPELINE SAFETY

“No one In their right mind would sign anything agreeing to pay hefty fines if apipeline leaked. There will be plenty of lawyers suing anyway if it occurred. No need to agree to liability until andif it ever happens. These pipe lines are very safe these days, with inspections happening nonstop and schedule rs knowing pressures every minute of every day.”

—Comment on story by David Hun na nd Jordan Bl um about the North Dakota pipeline protests

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