Author Archives: Sanely Insane

How “Unique” is healthcare?

In the many analyses of what the consequences of the Affordable Care Act will produce, some refer in the abstract to the government ordering Americans to buy certain products. One example cited many times and even raised during the oral … Continue reading

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The Washington Post, cowards . . .

In an editorial today (Civic lessons from the Supreme Court) The Washington Post produces a “journalism” lesson as it’s practiced today.  The WaPo editors wrote  about the debate before the Supreme Court and more broadly about a lack of political … Continue reading

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Judicial activism and Dred Scott

Eugene Joseph “E.J.” Dionne is a funny little fellow, funny as in odd.  In his WaPo column, E.J. waxes inelequently accusing the allegedly conservative justices of “judicial activism” because they actually asked about details of the Affordable Care Act and … Continue reading

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This isn’t about Health, or Insurance

Perhaps the most important thing lost in the discussion of the Affordable Care Act, aside from the fact that it offers no prescription to lower costs, is that it does nothing to improve ones health. Nor does it provide insurance. … Continue reading

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Two days in . . .

Two days in and the pundits are all confident of the outcome of the six hour argument about three different features of the Affordable Care Act or, Obamacare, if you will . . . like he does. . .  Of … Continue reading

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Trayvon Martin

In writing about the tragic death of Trayvon Martin, Jonathan Capehart of the Editorial Board at The Washington Post, like The Queen of Hearts, demanded punishment, then a trial.  In his blog, which we read, so you don’t have to, … Continue reading

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Liberalism, Statism, Totalitarianism . . .

In another colossal  display of “progressive” sensitivities, the uber-liberal New York City Board of Education has banned words from standardized tests (War On Words) that in school officials’ minds, “make students feel unpleasant. . . ”  Presumably the CBSLocal “journalist” … Continue reading

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Game On!

Tomorrow, the Supremes begin three days of listening and asking. . . and listening.  Ironically, as Robert Samuelson explains, (Obama’s Ego Trip)  our health care will be little affected by the Affordable Care Act, un-affectionately known as Obamacare. Instead, what’s … Continue reading

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Dick Cheney For President

With his new heart, he has many years left and with his fearless dismissal of critics, he would be unique – a politician who actually solves problems!

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The Party’s Over . . .

In 1968, then candidate Governor George Romney (R. MI) – the Dad – claimed to have been brainwashed.  In 1972, Senator  Thomas Eagleton (D. MO) was brainwashed. Today, Rick Santorum is just washed-up. He made his contribution to the debate … Continue reading

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