People don't have a constitutional right to leave loaded guns lying around. And if they choose to do so - and a kid gets shot and killed because of it - it's not an accident. It's negligent homicide. Kurt Eichenwald accidentchooseconstitutional Change image and share on social
Bitcoins can be traded or used for purchases, but only with those sellers who will accept them. Because it is a system independent of external meddling, there can be no sudden devaluation of Bitcoins through the actions of governments. Kurt Eichenwald acceptactionbitcoins share on social
The doctor gave me several warnings: Never tell anyone unless necessary, because I might be ostracized. Call it 'seizure disorder,' not epilepsy, because fewer people would be frightened. Try to choose a profession as free from stress as possible. Kurt Eichenwald callchoosedisorder share on social
I have always trusted my impulses. I have always believed that once I'm in the circumstances, whatever they may be, I will find the right way. Kurt Eichenwald believecircumstancefind Change image and share on social
I've often thought that Obama should come out in favor of oxygen, just to see how many right-wingers keel over from holding their breath for too long. Kurt Eichenwald breathfavorhave Change image and share on social
If a doctor said you had stomach cancer, would you consult Rush Limbaugh for a second opinion? Of course, that sounds like nonsense, but many Americans have no qualms about listening to political commentators and untrained activists when it comes to even more complex scientific questions. Kurt Eichenwald activistamericancancer share on social
Uninsured people don't just slink off into a corner and die. They seek treatment, but usually when it is an emergency, and this will be the most expensive kind of care available. Kurt Eichenwald carecornerdie Change image and share on social
To a degree, the West is reaping what it sowed from a major strategic blunder in the aftermath of 9/11 - the entire concept of a war on technique, that is, terrorism. Defining the enemy when fighting a concept was impossible. Kurt Eichenwald aftermathblunderconcept share on social
When it came to dire warnings about Obamacare, the Republicans were the kings of 'swing and a miss.' People would flee the health care industry to avoid Obamacare? Nope - according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care gained about 1 million new jobs in preparation for increased demand. Kurt Eichenwald avoidbureaucare share on social
When it comes to the teapot tempest that is the Hillary Clinton email imbroglio, the real controversy isn't about politics or regulations. It's about journalism and the weak standards employed to manufacture the scandal du jour. Kurt Eichenwald clintoncontroversyemail share on social