Tag: ObamaCare
SCOTUS decisions open thread
This morning, the Supreme Court issued two decisions. In the case of Obamacare, contrary to long-standing precedent that requires courts first to look at the statute’s wording and then, if that is not helpful, to check out the legislative history that led to that wording (Gruber demonstrates the wording was
Continue readingOut of the mouths of babes — Obamacare and economics
This is a post about Obamacare, but I think it needs to start with my daughter’s great insight about our neighborhood grocery store, which recently sold out to a so-called “high-end chain.” So far, the only thing high about the store under its new ownership it is the prices its charging. It’s
Continue readingThe Bookworm Beat 6-8-15 — the “heat wave” edition and open thread
Thanks to global warming, we didn’t have our usual heat wave in May this year but, instead, had a series of extremely cold, often foggy and windy, days. Also, thanks to global warming, we didn’t have our usual three-day long heat wave in the first week of June this year,
Continue readingThe Bookworm Beat 6-6-15 — the “I’m still standing” edition and open thread
I’m sorry for the long silence, but to quote Granny Clampett, “I was just plumb tuckered out.” Between escalating work demands and the usual family demands, I haven’t had either spare energy or spare time. It was only two days ago that I stopped being in denial and accepted that,
Continue readingIn honor of Ted Cruz’s announcement — a re-run of my post about his epic stand against Obamacare
In 2013, Ted Cruz was the only one who wholeheartedly, bravely, boldly, took a stand against Obamacare. The GOP was appalled. I, of course, am appalled by the GOP — quislings, all of them. Today, Ted Cruz announced that he’s running for President: I’m running for President and I hope
Continue readingCrony capitalists fear that the Supreme Court might gut Obamacare
Back in August 2009, I wrote about a conversation I had with a Leftist physician regarding the upcoming legislation that would turn into Obamacare. One of my contentions was that Obamacare was a step to single payer and would end up bankrupting America’s existing medical establishments. He disagreed. Here’s the
Continue readingMy run-in with an Obamacare fanatic
Because I have a careful social life, which sees me discuss parenting issues with liberals and politics with conservatives, I’ve never spoken with a true believer about Obamacare. Last night was my baptism in fire and, I have to say, staring into the maddened eyes of someone who sees Obamacare
Continue readingThe Bookworm Beat 12/16/14 — Smells like Tuesday edition and Open Thread
The 21st century version of “The dog ate my homework.” We have two new entries today in the continuing saga of Ivy League and affluent college students trying to delay taking exams on account of their being traumatized by Darren Wilson’s acquittal and Eric Garner’s deaths and their being exhausted
Continue reading[VIDEO] Gruber’s defense: I’m arrogant and stupid
Trey Gowdy is masterful. He starts off strong and just gets stronger: Post by C-SPAN. Gruber looks like a trapped ferret, but it seems to me that his remorse is tied to his getting caught, not his having said those things in the first place. Were he genuinely remorseful, he
Continue readingThe Bookworm Beat (11/19/14) — It was a dark and stormy day edition (and Open Thread)
That global warming sure has caused global cooling with a vengeance. My thoughts are with all of those who are suffering the brunt of this blast (or vortex?). Stay warm and safe, please. Here, I’m happy to say, it’s raining! Considering that Marin is constantly hovering just a few gallons
Continue reading[VIDEO] The ultimate Gruber compilation
It’s all here — Democrats lauding Gruber for his major contributions to Obamacare, and Gruber explaining that Obamacare is a massive con made possible thanks to the stupidity of the American people:
Continue readingThe Bookworm Beat (11/15/14) — Time warp edition (and Open Thread)
Why is this a “time warp edition”? Because even though I’m publishing it on Saturday, I actually wrote it on Friday. The reason delayed publishing is because I’m spending all day Saturday attending part II of my CERT training. I expect the training to be more of the same stuff as last
Continue readingThe Bookworm Beat (11/14/14) — Emptying the inbox (and Open Thread)
No thoughts today, either profound or self-centered. Just a burning desire to share with you all the wonderful things that come my way: Dr. Jonathan Gruber — the gift that keeps on giving It seems as if every conservative writing is churning out good stuff about what Gruber said, who he
Continue readingObamacare: Destroying the middle class, one family at a time (by Anonymous)
A Bay Area resident who reads my blog, asked that I publish an open letter to Dr. Jonathan Gruber. Because the letter’s writer has to make a living here in Marin (70% Democrat), she’s writing under a pseudonym. I’m betting that this letter will resonate with many of you: ***
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