It’s a problem that most people are probably unaware of, but single payer virtually eliminates the ability to sue for wrongful refusal to pay claims: …[I]n a private system, wrongs happen to be sure, but we have potentially robust legal … Continue reading →
I still don’t know why anyone on either side would be at all surprised at Obama’s behavior. After all, this is the man who said years ago, despite an extremely thin resume of actual accomplishment other than winning elections: When … Continue reading →
Yesterday on the “Gravity” thread we were discussing that trailblazing (and, IMHO, superior) movie, “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Who can forget that memorable moment when astronaut Dave was forced to dismantle the malfunctioning and paranoid (hey, you’re not crazy if … Continue reading →
…and all the way up, as well. If these dismal enrollment figures for Obamacare so far are correct, the situation would be bad enough. But even those low figures are probably inflated by some numbers shenanigans on the part of … Continue reading →
[NOTE: This is a slightly-edited repost of an article originally written in 2005.] Yes, indeed, I am that old—old enough to very vaguely remember when Veterans Day was called Armistice Day, or at least to imagine that I do. The … Continue reading →
Even though I don’t go to the movies that often, I went to see “Gravity” the other night. It’s one of those movies that’s more like a theme-park ride, which doesn’t work too well on DVD. So I donned my … Continue reading →
Lori Gottlieb has found out the hard way that complaining on Facebook about her increased premiums and her decreased medical network doesn’t get her a whole lotta love from her “friends.” My guess is that she has never dissented publicly … Continue reading →
I like to think I have some small ability, after five years of close study, to predict or at least understand many of Obama’s moves. But I’m puzzled by this one: In nine days, this town [Gettysburg] will commemorate the … Continue reading →
…based on a charge of fraud is made by Andrew C. McCarthy. Congress will never vote for it, of course. But the case seems strong. And in a somewhat related post, Bookworm offers the best analysis of Obama’s lying m.o. … Continue reading →
…from appeasing Iran and selling out Israel. Yes, you heard that right. [ADDENDUM: Some theories as to why France may have said “non.”]
Continue reading →[NOTE: I’ll be bumping this up to the top every now and then through the holidays, just as a reminder. I’ll probably be changing the musical selections as the season progresses.] How’s that for shameless self-promotion? I’ve realized that yes, … Continue reading →
Had some very shiny eyes: Recently, researchers found these mammals…have a unique way of coping with extremely dark Arctic winters: Their eyes change color. During the sunny time in their habitat, reindeer have yellowish-gold eyes, but during the cold season, … Continue reading →