How is this not vouchers? Is it a voucher? Technically, no. Ryan’s plan is something called “premium support.” Unlike a voucher, where the money goes to the person, premium support is a subsidy that goes directly to the health insurance company. What’s the difference? In Ryan’s view, there’s a huge difference. Ever since the House …
Archives for June 2011
No exit
Back in 2008, right after McCain picked Palin as VP, I spent almost an entire day reading about her and came to the conclusion that she was an ignorant, vindictive, narcissistic nutcase. Over the next couple weeks I fell into despair over McCain’s increasingly good poll numbers, but within a month, much of the rest …
Wednesday Night
I might have to borrow this graphic once in a while. see more funny videos, and check out our Yo Dawg lols! Chat about whatever.
Sarah Palin Visited the “Statute” of Liberty
Brains Wide Shut. Unless you’ve been trapped under something heavy for the past few days (or are sensible and have given up trying to follow the goings-on of Our Lady of Meese Hunting), you are likely aware that the “Rootin’ Tootin’ I Can See Putin” Sarah Palin Commemorative Family Vacation Slash Bus Tour is underway …
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I Know You Want Lotsa Jewels ‘n Stuff
I think we need to spend some time talking about new blogs we have found lately that are worth a look. I’m so caught up in my own bullshit that I haven’t explored as much and am kind of in a rut/routine as to what I read and check, so if you have a blog …
Factio Grandaeva Delenda Est — Climate Science edition
Among the ritualized horrors of the Great People’s Cultural Revolution in China were the criticism-self-criticism sessions mandated for those insufficiently committed to the program. These public auto da fé sessions reached the highest level of Chinese governments, up to and including Deng Xiaoping. I trust I won’t be accused of Godwinization (not that I care, …
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You Say Tomato, I Say Flappitybipbopshipflowbimato
Today in Starbursts is presented by Rumproast. We’ll just let this serve as an open thread while I go cook some dinner. *** Update *** Here’s an “action” shot of Rosie reloading so she can bomb the living room carpet again in a fit of pique: She has such a pretty face.
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