Another day, another Obamacare abomination
This time it’s a Byzantine surprise for small business owners. One would almost think the law was meant to discourage small businesses. But, but…we’ll get those “free” checkups!
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An Unreal Dream: the Michael Morton Story
I saw this CNN documentary the other night and it was excellent—really moving. It includes an inspiring religious element as well. It’s going to be repeated on CNN on Thursday December 12 and Saturday December 14 at 9PM and 11 … Continue reading →
Yahoo email reminds me of Obamacare
Yes, yes, I know Yahoo email is nowhere near as important as Obamacare. But still, the situation is similar enough that I wonder if this sort of thing is a trend. I’ve railed against Yahoo email’s “new, improved [sic]” version … Continue reading →
Time‘s Person of the Year: Pope Francis
Explained—and previously predicted—by Ace. Lat night when I read Ace’s prediction and his reasons for it, I strongly suspected he had nailed it. And so he had. His point has nothing to do with the present Pope and his actual … Continue reading →
The budget deal
I’m with Kevin A. Hassett on this: …T]he Ryan-Murray budget deal makes a trade that most Republicans would likely prefer not to make. It balances higher spending in the near term against longer-term reductions that, combined with increases in user … Continue reading →
Barack and Raul: the handshake
I expect plenty of disagreement, but I’m actually inclined to give Obama somewhat of a modified pass on shaking Raul Castro’s hand at Nelson Mandela’s funeral. I’m second to no one in the strength of my alarm and disapproval at … Continue reading →
Volunteer firefighters: I think this consequence of Obamacare actually is unintended
Obamacare was pushed through Congress at high speed, without much debate and without the usual haggling. The reason was that, like thieves in a hurry to grab everything and get out safely, Democrats were eager to move it through while … Continue reading →
Will conservatives inherit the wind?
I understand conservatives wanting to primary Republicans in Congress who are RINOs who vote with the opposition, especially if said RINOs come from states where there is a decent possibility of a more conservative option being elected. Maine’s Susan Collins, … Continue reading →
The end of history…
…has ended, according to Walter Russell Mead. I never thought much of this “end of history” stuff in the first place. Perhaps I didn’t quite get what Fukuyama was saying, but it seemed absurd to me. History may repeat itself … Continue reading →
The evolution of the IRS scandal: Obama is outraged…
…that he once was outraged about it. The moment-to-moment evolution of a response, with no need to connect the dots. [ADDENDUM: More details here.]
Continue reading →Connectivity problems…
…gave me a late start today. GRRRRRR—hate, hate, hate computer problems! So although I managed to slap up a few posts today (see below) I probably am not through for the day. See you later.
Continue reading →Which goes first, the chicken or the egg?
It’ll be the egg that will become obsolete (perhaps even illegal some day, like old-fashioned lightbulbs?) if Hampton Creek Foods (founded by Bill Gates) has anything to say about it: In its food lab, biochemists grind up beans and peer … Continue reading →