[rockvillem]

And you can take that prediction to the bank - has the government EVER underestimated the potential cost of something? These are the best and brightest. Look at how well it worked out with Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, etc.!!! What could possibly go wrong???

[DJ Frisat]

"And you can take that prediction to the bank - has the government EVER underestimated the potential cost of something?"

Yup - damn near every time. I think you got this backwards...

[Skepolitic]

Compared to Cap’n Trade, Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP will seem like examples of fairness and cost effectiveness.