In a new Gallup Poll, twice as many Americans “describe their political ideology” as Conservative rather than liberal. In the latest Gallup survey of 16,321 adults identified 40% as “describing” their political ideology as Conservative, 20% say liberal and 36% described themselves as moderate. The poll has a +/- 1% margin for error.¹

This poll reflects a slight shift in ideology among American adults where in 2005 the number of moderates was even with Conservatives.

Gallup also suggested that a series of 16 polls conducted since January has identified some key issued upon which the American people are taking a greater Conservative position. Such as 45% of Americans now believe that “there is too much government regulation of business and industry.” This is a 7 point jump from September.

Also notable is the number of Americans who now say that labor unions should have less influence over government – 42%. This reflects a 10 point leap since August.

America is getting fed up with the liberal power grab. As it continues, you will see it reflected in the polls. As damaging as it is, perhaps the Obama Infestation, the SanFran Nan House, and the Reid Senate are actually doing more to turn the tide of the GOP more Conservative than ever. The blue blood socially liberal RINOs who wish to control the Republican Party are losing support as many on the right see them as being no different than Democrats.

The 2008 Presidential elections were a no win for Republicans as the two choices presented to the America people were both liberal. Conservative America only had 2 reasons to vote for McCain – Sarah Palin and to keep Barack Hussein Obama out of the White House. The media’s portrayal of Palin and their championing of Obama was the difference. Hence the reason why I called Obama the President the media picked.

Gribbit Reporting for YGC Radio – Ohio.

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Doug earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Texas Tech University and studied for his Master of Arts in Christianity and Culture from Knox Theological Seminary.

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The Canadian health care system, which is often touted as the future of medicine, has been the subject of controversy for years. So much so, in fact, that the Canadian government is seriously entertaining privatizing major elements of the system.

The surface of the program should discourage most. It is touted as free, but is funded through taxpayer dollars. We are told it is universal, but the country’s own Supreme Court says that is only in its lines. In fact, two Canadian justices wrote three years ago that “access to a waiting list is not access to health care.”

The system is overused, there is virtually no consumer incentive to act responsibly regarding it, and the results are huge lines, delayed treatments, and even death.

In spite the government’s best efforts of controlling every aspect of Canada’s health care system, the market has risen to address the needs of a public that has grown discontent of having to wait on a list. Seventeen weeks from the time a general practitioner says one needs a specialist and one actually sees one, is too long for most Canadians. Responding to the need, the British Columbia Automobile Association recently began offering “waiting-list insurance” to some of its members as part of a pilot program.

Those who buy the coverage receive treatment in a private clinic in British Columbia or the United States if they were placed on a government care waiting list longer than 45 days. 45 days is still too long for most, but it was an improvement. The kind of improvement the government could not handle as it shut it down to investigate if the program was legal.

“This is an example of a company that’s actively soliciting for clients that have the ability to pay for the privilege of queue-jumping,” said Adrian Dix, a member of B.C.’s Legislative Assembly. “In my view, and in the view of the legal opinion that we obtained, it is illegal, and it violated both provincial and national health legislation.” This is one of the many dark sides of socialized health care. Not do its proponents want to put everyone in a collective system, they do not want anyone who can afford to do more (like insurance for waiting lists) to have that opportunity. The idea of any elected official — or any responsible individual — being opposed to such a program is beyond comprehension. What is “fair” and “equal” in the Canadian system is the misery.