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The tea party wing of the Republican Party has an entire inventory of myths that it cherishes even though the facts to the contrary are readily available. Here is a partial list. Thirty percent of conservative Republicans believe that the president is a Muslim, and the percentage is increasing. This myth expands despite his well-documented membership in the United Church of Christ for decades. And of course being a Muslim, or a Buddhist, or an atheist does not disqualify anyone from any public office. It’s in Article VI, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution. You could look it up. A person...

How to keep your head when all about you are losing theirs? You can start by understanding three myths about health-care reform we're guaranteed to hear repeatedly. Remember them. Whenever you hear one of them, you'll know that someone is trying to mislead you. Myth no. 1: Rising health-care costs are a problem in themselves. Myth no. 2: The fee-for-service system is a major part of the problem. Myth no. 3: A well-designed government plan can avoid rationing