Health Insurance Cannot Be A La Carte

Health Insurance Cannot Be A La Carte

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Health insurance only works if it covers your health care needs and mine.  It only works if the pool is big enough.  It really isn't a case of priorities, because, if it were, then that numbers game would result in orphan diseases (very rare diseases that only affect a few) not being covered. And, I sincerely doubt that those advocating for not covering birth control and maternity coverage would be fighting against coverage for Adrenoleukodystrophy and Landau Kleffner syndrome - let alone Viagra.  Know why?  Because the debate now raging isn't about the ACA.  It's, once again, about women and sex.  It's just another branch of the war against women, and the men who love them.
Sunday Open Thread [1.5.14]

Sunday Open Thread [1.5.14]

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Oh, joy: Actor Steven Seagal has told a local Arizona television station that he is considering a run for governor.
"According to Seagal, the number one problem facing the U.S. is its open borders. He also came to the defense of Sheriff Arpaio, as well the prospect of extending amnesty to undocumented immigrants living in the U.S."
Speaking of conservative sheriffs who run afoul of the law, I am told that twice-defeated-by-the-Courts Sussex County Sheriff Jeff Christopher was named Conservative Man of the Year by Delaware Politics. And that pretty much sums up the state of the Delaware Republican Party in this state.
ObamaCare A Qualified Success

ObamaCare A Qualified Success

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We're 90 days past Sebelius's near catastrophic launch. In spite of amazing roadblocks, Republican resistance and sabotage, Republican governor's further undermining a key element to serve the health needs of our poorest citizens, and what our President had the honesty to characterize as "self inflicted wounds", We've got a success here.
Monday Open Thread [12.30.13]

Monday Open Thread [12.30.13]

2013 was a brutal year for me personally, and for our nation. Tomorrow, I am going to kick this year in the ass as it heads out the door. But Andrew Sullivan, while taking note of the horror of 2013, looks on some of the bright side of the year that was. And Eugene Robinson discusses that how Obamacare, now that it is a reality that is here to stay, is dividing the Republican Party horribly.
Be Here (And There) For 2013 MVP Awards!

Be Here (And There) For 2013 MVP Awards!

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Once again, I shall simultaneously announce the 2013 MVP Winners (Delaware's most valuable to the progressive cause) here at Delaware Liberal and live on the Al Mascitti Show, 10 am to 12 noon on WDEL 1150 AM.  This happens on Tuesday, December 31, New Year's Eve Day. Check out the blog around 10, and either click on your radio or stream live here. It will be lively, celebratory, and perhaps a bit impertinent. In other words, a perfect early New Year's Eve celebration.

The Weekly Addresses

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Travels with Vice President Biden. Governor Markell is on vacation and did not have a weekly address this week.