Open Thread – 10/8/2010

 Posted by at 2:57 am  Open Thread, Personal
Oct 082010
 

I was able to get a little sleep, so I’m back.  I won’t be replying to comments or returning visits today, because I have to do something special.  More on that tomorrow.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today it took me 4:16.  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Short Takes:

From Think Progress: Today was a victory for the Affordable Care Act. The first court decision to render a verdict on the constitutionality of the landmark health reform package upheld a key portion of law. Earlier today, Judge George Caram Steeh of the Eastern District of Michigan handed down a twenty page order dismissing a challenge to the Act’s minimum coverage provision on the merits.

Good News here, as expected.

From TPM: Lieberman’s approval rating stands at only 31%, with 57% disapproval — even lower than the 36%-54% for Sen. Chris Dodd, who is retiring. Broken down by party, Lieberman’s rating is 20%-69% among Democrats, 46%-41% among Republicans, and 31%-56% among independents.

LIEberman’s political career will be done in two years, six years too late.

H/T Crooks and Liars:

To borrow a term from baseball, too many Democrats have two strikes and no balls.  Thank God for a few like Grayson.

Cartoon: from Cagle.com

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TGIF!  VOTE!!

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  7 Responses to “Open Thread – 10/8/2010”

  1. SoINeedAName says:
    October 8, 2010 at 4:21 am

    Good to see your back! But pace yourself – you’re still in the recuperative phase.

    And great news on Judge Steeh supporting the Commerce Clause WRT HCR. I particularly enjoyed this part of his Ruling:

    The Supreme Court has consistently rejected claims that individuals who choose not to engage in commerce thereby place themselves beyond the reach of the Commerce Clause. [numerous legal citings] Similarly, plaintiffs in this case are participants in the health care services market. They are not outside the market. While plaintiffs describe the Commerce Clause power as reaching economic activity, the government’s characterization of the Commerce Clause reaching economic decisions is more accurate.

    Source [PDF]:
    http://www.mied.uscourts.gov/News/Docs/09714485866.pdf

  2. Jerry Critter says:
    October 8, 2010 at 8:42 am

    5:27 I’m getting worse. 😡

  3. Lisa G. says:
    October 8, 2010 at 9:10 am

    Jerry, maybe you should take a break from the puzzles – they are clearly just pissing you off!

    So – I’m really glad you’re here – you always make some excellent point with citings – keep up the good work.

    Finally, we get a ruling in our favor; we’ll see how it does on appeal. Those Repubs don’t like to lose.

    Well, at least the Repubs hate him as much as we do – because the man can’t be trusted.

    Dan Webster is one of those crazy theocrats that want to drag us back to the 10th century. I highly doubt anyone want to go back there.

    I want Pelosi to start using the mom voice (I know she has one) and start smacking those Blue Dogs around. 👿

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