Dec 31, 2009
Dec 27, 2009
Dec 21, 2009
Congress Composition Since 1855
A chart.
Notice the striking similarities between today's Senate and House ratios and the late 1970's. Eesh.
Notice the striking similarities between today's Senate and House ratios and the late 1970's. Eesh.
Other Than That, It's Great
WSJ takes on the health care bill and the process by which it is being passed:
My favorite quote, from the President- the most thoughtful, articulate President (since George W. Bush):
A century long struggle to reform health care? Was there a copay for leeches in 1909? Aspirin wasn't even available without a prescription until 1915.
The first modern group health insurance plan did not form until 1929.
Why not say, "After six millenia, since the dawn of recorded history, we are on the cusp (precipice) of health care reform in the United States of America (on a strict party line vote that nationalizes 1/6th of the economy)?"
Never in our memory has so unpopular a bill been on the verge of passing Congress, never has social and economic legislation of this magnitude been forced through on a purely partisan vote, and never has a party exhibited more sheer political willfulness that is reckless even for Washington or had more warning about the consequences of its actions.
My favorite quote, from the President- the most thoughtful, articulate President (since George W. Bush):
"After a nearly century-long struggle we are on the cusp of making health-care reform a reality in the United States of America," Mr. Obama said on Saturday
A century long struggle to reform health care? Was there a copay for leeches in 1909? Aspirin wasn't even available without a prescription until 1915.
The first modern group health insurance plan did not form until 1929.
Why not say, "After six millenia, since the dawn of recorded history, we are on the cusp (precipice) of health care reform in the United States of America (on a strict party line vote that nationalizes 1/6th of the economy)?"
Dec 19, 2009
Dec 18, 2009
Dec 17, 2009
Dec 15, 2009
Just Because
I just went to a wedding last weekend. The ceremony was stifling and a little depressing. Maybe this is what a wedding should be?
Global Warming Over Time
This is worth a viewing:
via the Corner at National Review.
Update: 100 reasons why Global Warming is Natural.
Should we study this topic a lot more so we have a better understanding of our environment? Yes. Should we freak out and economically castrate ourselves in what is likely a worldwide shakedown? Well...no.
via the Corner at National Review.
Update: 100 reasons why Global Warming is Natural.
Should we study this topic a lot more so we have a better understanding of our environment? Yes. Should we freak out and economically castrate ourselves in what is likely a worldwide shakedown? Well...no.
Dec 7, 2009
We Are Totally Screwed (cont.)
EPA declares carbon dioxide to be a pollutant via Clean Air Act.
An Agency takes a broad mission, fills in the blanks with its own politicized agenda using pseudo-science as its justification which will lead to the collapse of a number of industries during a recession. Wash, rinse, repeat for Health Care.
Update: What this guy says.
An Agency takes a broad mission, fills in the blanks with its own politicized agenda using pseudo-science as its justification which will lead to the collapse of a number of industries during a recession. Wash, rinse, repeat for Health Care.
Update: What this guy says.
Saving Dough: Federal Style
Because when you're running a $1.2 trillion deficit, Every penny counts.
The first idea was allowing customers to make appointments online. I stopped reading, perhaps too astonished by the novelty. These were the best 4 ideas out of 38,000 entries? I work for these people. They want to run health care, energy, the financial sector, the auto industry, and pretty much anything else they can get their hands on. Good luck, America!
The first idea was allowing customers to make appointments online. I stopped reading, perhaps too astonished by the novelty. These were the best 4 ideas out of 38,000 entries? I work for these people. They want to run health care, energy, the financial sector, the auto industry, and pretty much anything else they can get their hands on. Good luck, America!
Dec 6, 2009
A Glimpse of How the Rules Will Apply
Under any carbon reduction agreements. 1,200, 140 private planes for Copenhagen summit.
Remember, it's not hypocrisy when it's done for our own good.
Remember, it's not hypocrisy when it's done for our own good.
Dec 3, 2009
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)