Despite the on-going chaos it is becoming apparent that there is a certain symmetry to the Trump administration's approach to governing. The latest example, the proposed rollback by the Environmental Protection Agency of mercury and particulate emission regulations that will surely increase the incidence of illness even as the administration and its allies in the states move to limit the availability of healthcare.(EPA Proposal Puts Costs Ahead of Gains In Human Health, Dec.29, A15)
The vile nature and mercenary motive underlying these measures are evidenced by the identity of the players. EPA chief Andrew Wheeler's actions are hailed by the client he formerly lobbied for (Robert Murray, Head of Murray Energy) while, tellingly, other energy companies which invested heavily to come into compliance oppose the rule changes. Meanwhile, the cuts in healthcare coverage are needed to fund the recent tax windfall for corporations and top earners.
President Trump's re-election slogan should read "Make America Sicker to Enrich the Wealthy".
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