Have I mentioned recently how much I enjoy receiving e-mail from the Republican National Committee? Though they’re never a box of chocolates, I never know what I’m going to get. Sometimes the e-mails read like they’re written in English-esque gobbledygoop. Other times, the RNC’s e-mails appear to originate from a universe one step removed fromContinue reading “The RNC and “Conservative Principles””
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The Affordable Care Act: Back at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has decided to take up one of the legal challenges to the insurance subsidies offered through the federal insurance exchange, Healthcare.gov. This is an appeal of the case in the fourth circuit, where federal subsidies were upheld. The tenth circuit case, where the Appeals court struck down the subsidies, is still dueContinue reading “The Affordable Care Act: Back at the Supreme Court”
Scotland’s Independence: Final Thoughts
Yesterday, Scotland voted on its independence from the United Kingdom. Early this morning, the ballots were counted. By a margin of 400,000 votes, Scotland voted 55-45 to remain within the UK. I collected my tweets from last night, which showed history as it happened — the vote totals as they came in (retweeted from theContinue reading “Scotland’s Independence: Final Thoughts”
History As It Happened: Live-Tweeting the Scottish Referendum
Yesterday, Scotland voted on its independence from the United Kingdom. While I plan on having a longer post with my thoughts on the historic event and its results, for the moment I want to share with you — and preserve for history — my live-tweeting of the results as they came in last night alongContinue reading “History As It Happened: Live-Tweeting the Scottish Referendum”
Scotland’s Independence: My Thoughts
On Thursday, Scotland will vote on whether or not it should remain in the United Kingdom. While I have no say in Scotland’s future and my opinion won’t matter, I do have some thoughts on the issue. The romantic in me wants to vote Yes. The romantic in me wants to see an independent Scotland.Continue reading “Scotland’s Independence: My Thoughts”
No, RNC, I Do Not Miss W
The Republican National Committee wants me to donate money. In exchange, they’ll send me an “I Miss W.” mug. Considering how I really would like to see Bush in the dock at the Hague, I think it’s safe to say that I’m not the RNC’s target audience. What amuses the hell out of me isContinue reading “No, RNC, I Do Not Miss W”
Fundraising and John Boehner’s Lawsuit
Today I have received more political fundraising e-mails than I can count. And, with one exception, they’ve all centered on the House GOP’s vote to sue President Obama. The Atlantic had a piece up today about the 21 fundraising emails the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee sent out over the weekend about the lawsuit and itsContinue reading “Fundraising and John Boehner’s Lawsuit”
Answering an RNC Survey
For some reason, I’m on the Republican National Committee’s e-mail fundraising list. It’s occasionally an entertaining read, because the appeals appear to be written by a paranoid schizophrenic. I haven’t given them money. I will, however, answer their surveys. Today’s survey was pretty simple. In one sentence… “What would you like to see the GOPContinue reading “Answering an RNC Survey”
The GOP’s 2016 Straw Poll
I received an e-mail today from the Republican National Committee. They wanted my input — mine! — on who their 2016 nominee should be! Friend, You are one of a handful of conservatives whom I have selected to take the confidential 2016 Presidential Straw Poll. The battle for the White House has already begun. That’sContinue reading “The GOP’s 2016 Straw Poll”
The Coming Debt Ceiling Debacle
There’s a storm brewing in Washington these days. Funding for the government expires on Monday, and two weeks after that the nation’s debt ceiling needs to be raised. Republicans are willing to fund the government if the Affordable Care Act is defunded and/or repealed. Democrats aren’t about to eliminate the signature achievement of President Obama’sContinue reading “The Coming Debt Ceiling Debacle”