J.P. McJefferson The dysfunction of today’s federal government is not simply the product of political division or individual leaders; it is rooted in the internal rules of Congress itself. The Founders, in one of their few major oversights, granted Congress the authority to make its own procedural rules (Article I, Section 5) without establishing any […]
Still issues with Medicare Advantage plans being easy to use and similar to Traditional Medicare. One of the big issues is getting authorization for additional care. MA plans are meant to be profitable. Indeed, various organizations bid on providing care under Medicare Advantage. The they have to meet whatever their bidding targeted them. Denial of […]
Xi’s China is so far defying gravity. Despite its history of despotic autocratic party rule, Xi has managed to govern in a way that has promoted economic strength while projecting international resilience. Xi has kept his eye on the ball, while Trump has kept one eye on the mirror and the other on Fox News, […]
Charles has taken on the task of telling people or warning people about the increasing ACA payments will be if the subsidies drop to 400% FPL from the present 600% FPL. If you remember former President Biden increased the subsidies allowing for people to maintain healthcare during the time when companies were furloughing employees during […]
As a former Michigan resident (now residing in another state), I know of Charles rather well having exchanged emails once and a while. I also read his commentary on ACA Signups. He is also a resident of Michigan when we were living there. If I did not have an answer on healthcare, I would go […]
r.j. sigmund: There were no updates to Covid data at the CDC again this week. This first article appears to be written in reference to the current infection surge in Germany and elsewhere; we went through that 2 or 3 months ago and are likely on the backside of it now. New coronavirus wave: “Frankenstein” variant spreading […]
Maybe this fits and maybe it does not. Every time I read about another trumpism, my mind goes back to what Welch said to McCarthy. “”Until this moment, Senator, I think I never really gauged your cruelty or your recklessness.” When McCarthy tried to continue his attack, Welch angrily interrupted, “Let us not assassinate this […]
Portland Oregon Protests At times it is difficult to find something to smile about in a country ruled by a pres. who is visibly and verbally losing it. The people around him are taking advantage of his slowly losing his marbles. Joe Patrice at Above The Law portrayed a piece which can make one smile […]
Angry Bear’s, Joel Eissenberg had this commentary on Facebook and I am pirating it for Angry Bear. With an addition. Tru_p and Republicans are wanting to eliminate certain programs and portions of programs which have an impact on the lower income population. Keep in mind too, Tru_p has put into play significant tax breaks for […]
Some more of Tru_p’s travels. This time to southern Asia to include Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, then Koreas and Japan. He expects to meet Japan’s Sanae Takaichi and has heard great things about her. The one thing about Tru_p? He is prone to making stuff up when he has little to say. Oh, to be a […]