The McCain funeral
First let me just say that I didn’t watch it, nor have I watched clips of the proceedings. I didn’t watch the funeral because listening to speech after speech is of no interest to me and I rarely do it … Continue reading →
First let me just say that I didn’t watch it, nor have I watched clips of the proceedings. I didn’t watch the funeral because listening to speech after speech is of no interest to me and I rarely do it … Continue reading →
One of the reservations some conservatives have about Brett Kavanaugh is his ruling in the Obamacare case in 2011—not as a SCOTUS member, of course, but when Kavanaugh was on the D.C. Circuit and that court considered Obamacare’s constitutionality. I … Continue reading →
The true costs are mostly hidden: Let’s start with how much Canadians actually pay. The OECD arrives at its figures by the hopelessly simplistic method of dividing a nation’s total health care expenditure by its population. Thus, Canadians pay about … Continue reading →
Long ago I decided that Avik Roy was the best person to read on everything related to Obamacare and health insurance reform in general. He’s the most objective single source I’ve been able to find on the subject. A little … Continue reading →
You may think the title of this post is sarcastic. After all, as commenter “Bill” wrote today, in regard to Trump’s recent announcements on Obamacare : I don’t know enough about the changes, yet, to know if they will be … Continue reading →
Please read the whole thing: In just three short years, Obamacare has severely damaged health insurance markets across the country, leaving some markets on the brink of total collapse. Going into 2018, consumers will have access to just one health … Continue reading →
Of course the majority of people would disapprove. One huge reason is that coverage of the bill has been uniformly negative since it was proposed. Yes, there have been a few relatively positive articles as well (I discuss them here … Continue reading →
John McCain is an odd duck who infuriates the right. The term he loves for himself is “maverick,” the definition of which is “an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party.” True to form, he … Continue reading →
Jimmy Kimmel is a late-night talk show host with an audience of millions. He’s a genial guy who usually steers clear of politics except for the jokes. But by now you probably know that he’s weighed in heavily on the … Continue reading →
Here’s an article that looks on the bright side of Graham-Cassidy. And good luck with explaining the actual provisions of a bill against emotional appeals by celebrities with a bully pulpit.
Continue reading →It’s not easy to evaluate each new Obamacare repeal bill as it comes down the pike, for two simple reasons. The first is that these sorts of bills are inherently complex, and unless we’re in the health care insurance policy … Continue reading →
We’ve been predicting it for a long long time. Obamacare was the stalking horse, and when it failed (or failed to come close to fulfilling its promises) single-payer would be trotted out, polished up, and presented to the public as … Continue reading →