Thursday, October 24, 2013

The flood of bad Obamacare news is overwhelming, so it's time to revamp this blog...

When I started this blog about a month ago, my intent was to chronicle as many tales of the Obamacare disaster as possible, but now, thankfully, the ongoing and increasing flood of bad news about Obamacare is overwhelming my ability to keep this blog updated and timely, and in that regard it's great news!

I don't plan on letting this blog fade away, but I'm going to step back and see where the Obamacare train wreck is heading over the next several weeks and adjust things accordingly. In the meantime, keep your eyes and ears open and watch your back.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit challenging Obamacare subsidies

This could be big...

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2013/10/22/breaking-judge-refuses-to-dismiss-case-blocking-irs-enforcement-of-obamacare-n1729818?utm_source=thdailypm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl_pm

HHS Secretary: Obama did not know about Obamacare website glitches

So HealthCare.gov is the linchpin of Obama's signature legislative project, but he didn't care enough to stay apprised of its progress?

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2013/10/22/sebelius_obama_did_not_know_about_obamacare_website_glitches.html

Obama calling in private-sector help to get HealthCare.gov up and running

And you trust the government to provide your health care?

http://dailycaller.com/2013/10/21/1-800-panic/

Obamacare installs new scrutiny, fines for charitable hospitals that treat uninsured people

How is penalizing charitable hospitals going to help those who are needy obtain medical care?

This, my friends, is the true face of Obamacare. And it's evil.

White House press secretary ducks Obamacare questions, walks out of press briefing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMfr19EVkV8

Iowan finally enrolls in Obamacare after more than 100 tries

I'm sure he'll love the wait in doctors' offices...

http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/361924/iowan-finally-buys-health-care-through-obamacare-site-after-100-tries-andrew-johnson

Man spends 4-1/2 hours on Obamacare hotline, still can't sign up for coverage

But don't worry, they'll have the website up and running soon...

http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/man-spends-45-hours-obamacare-hotline-still-cant-sign_764505.html

Thousands get insurance cancellation notices due to health law changes

Is this what Obama promised?

http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2013/October/21/cancellation-notices-health-insurance.aspx

Obamacare website for Spanish speakers has problems, too

Anyone surprised, given the HealthCare.gov fiasco?

http://www.nationaljournal.com/daily/obamacare-website-for-spanish-speakers-has-problems-too-20131021

HealthCare.gov adds "apply by phone" button to front page

http://dailycaller.com/2013/10/21/healthcare-gov-adds-apply-by-phone-button-to-front-page/

From the article:

The Hill notes that in addition to the phone prompt the updated site offers users the ability to preview plans and calculate eligibility online.


So the website, which is telling people to apply by phone because of ongoing website problems, also gives people the option to calculate their benefits online? Um, sure. Let me know how that works for you...

Reminder: The real problem with ObamaCare isn’t glitchy websites

The real problem with Obamacare is Obamacare:

http://dailycaller.com/2013/10/21/reminder-the-real-problem-with-obamacare-isnt-glitchy-websites/#ixzz2iXAcaVpj

White House touts incomplete Obamacare applications as sign of success

You can't make this stuff up...

http://dailycaller.com/2013/10/18/white-house-touts-incomplete-obamacare-applications-sign-of-success/

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Commentary: Obamacare failing ahead of schedule

From The New York Times. Ouch.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/20/opinion/sunday/douthat-obamacare-failing-ahead-of-schedule.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&ref=rossdouthat&adxnnlx=1382433333-IfamvHVyWjlncGCYg8yYMw

Why Obama should be freaked out over Obamacare

http://www.nationaljournal.com/white-house/why-obama-should-be-freaked-out-over-obamacare-20131021

From the article:

Nobody expects the chief executive to be reviewing computer code or hosting East Room "hackathons." But this falls on him. The CEO of a corporation or country is uniquely responsible for making sure the team is on task, and he or she is ultimately responsible if it's not. In Obama's case, did he demand thorough updates on the progress of the site? If so, did he ask the right questions? Did he put the right people on the job in the first place?

Given the horrid first days of Obamacare, the answer to at least one of those questions must be "no."