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Obama to press forward with other stuff most Americans hate
Why? Because yes, he can. Did anyone doubt that, emboldened by his “success” in passing the HCR legislation that America didn’t (and still doesn’t) want and that is likely to lead to greater financial ruin, Obama would be inspired to … Continue reading →
Politics as sport: not all wins are wins
This Politico article reflects a common theme among pundits and those in the political game, treating politics as a sport in which people like a winner. The theory goes that Obama’s victory in passing HCR should lead to a significant … Continue reading →
Yes Nancy, apparently we did have to pass the bill to learn what’s in it
And what a learning curve it’s been. This may come back to haunt the Democrats; I certainly hope so. We’re always told not to sign a contract without reading and studying every word. Well, HCR was one whopping big contract … Continue reading →
“Give me liberty or give me social justice” revisited
Back in December I wrote an article for PJ about the HCR battle, contrasting the two sides as a fight between those who value liberty and those who prefer “social justice.” I still see it that way. As the fight … Continue reading →
Unhappy historic anniversary yesterday: the Enabling Act of 1933
Commenter Artfldgr, our resident historian, has reminded us that yesterday was the anniversary of the Enabling Act in Germany, 1933. The Act (the full name of which can be translated as the “Law to Remedy the Distress of the People … Continue reading →
Obama’s big FU to Bart Stupak, patsy extraordinaire
Isn’t this special—and so unexpected, too: A White House official told Fox, Obama will not sign the Executive Order [banning federal funds for abortion] Tuesday and has set no specific date to do so. Stupak predicted Obama would sign the … Continue reading →
The numbers games: House and Senate in 2010, and beyond
[NOTE: This post won’t be offering arguments concerning the question of whether entitlements can ever be undone. I am saving that discussion for another piece. But my short answer is that I think they can, under certain circumstances, and that … Continue reading →
The joke that is the CBO
Here’s an explanation of how the CBO works—or fails to—because of the ridiculous rules by which it is bound. I agree. As I wrote back in December 2009: The CBO has become a way to give the imprimatur of fiscal … Continue reading →
About Massachusetts and the HCR vote: I just realized…
…that Democrats in Congress just gave a big FU to the people of Massachusetts, arguably the most liberal state in the union. Think about it—it was Massachusetts that only two short months ago elected a Republican senator to fill what … Continue reading →
Passing health care reform by hook and by crook
[NOTE: I’m not planning to watch this thing live on TV; don’t want to start throwing heavy objects. But I will keep up with it periodically as the day wears on.] By the title of this post you can see … Continue reading →
More House machinations: those pesky rules
They seem to be going for a straight up or down vote in the House on the Senate bill. Perhaps this means they have the 216 necessary votes—or perhaps they just have more votes for a straight up-or-down than for … Continue reading →