OPINION Forget the Debt Deal. . . What’s Going on with Obamacare? Ransom Notes Radio | Oct 15, 2013 The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Advertisement Advertisement Top Columns The Republicans Are Really a Mess Kurt Schlichter Democrats Give More Credence to Donald Trump's Talk of a 'Rigged Witch Hunt' Spencer Brown Are Iran's Nine Lives Nearing an End? Victor Davis Hanson Advertisement Trending on Townhall Media 1 Police Provide Update on Man Who Lit Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial 2 Biden Brags About Defying the Supreme Court As the Slurring and Incoherence Hit a Fever Pitch 3 Karine Jean-Pierre Warns Peter Doocy It's Inappropriate to 'Make Jokes About' Biden's Cannibal Lie Another Republican Signs on to Oust Johnson Rebecca Downs Advertisement It’s probably the largest single force crippling our chances at a recovery, and the US media is largely ignoring it. Obamacare is far more than a botched website exchange. . . Advertisement Give the Ransom Notes Listener Line a call at 202-681-1732 or send us an email at ransomnotesradio@gmail.com. Show Prep: Michael Novak joined the show to discuss his new book about his conversion from liberalism to conservatism. What’s Right with Ransom: Ransom talks about the monumental impact of Obamacare’s implementation: Big Three: Number Three: Despite all the commotion in the news about the US Debt “negotiations” (can you call them that when only one side is compromising?) the Markets may have already priced in a solution. No-one believes there will ultimately be a default. At least that’s the general feeling on Wall Street. Number Two: Of course, that optimisim is based on the assumption that DC is made up of rational people. Over the weekend, Boehner tried to surrender compromise with Democrats numerous times. . . And each time he was rejected by our non-negotiating President. Steve Forbes pointed this out on Bloomberg this morning. Number One: Now – looking away from the idiocy of DC – how’s the economy positioning the market for the rest of the year? Based on fundamentals (and not media-driven DC-drama) it. . . um. . . could look better. . . Recommended Police Provide Update on Man Who Lit Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial Spencer Brown Advertisement Other News: This is not a joke: What do Unicorns, Santa Clause, and Obamacare-success-stories have in common? (MiamiHerald) Helpful hints if you can’t afford your new Obamacare plans: Make less money. (HotAir) Oh, good. . . It’s been a while since Chris Christie helped Democrats by trashing his own party. . . I was starting to wonder what had happened to the NJ Governor. (The Daily Beast) France’s “far” right party is gaining traction. . . According to the story, the party’s popularity stems from people’s dissatisfaction with unemployment, taxes, and rampant crime. (One has to wonder: Why did these people vote socialist in the first place then?) (France24) The Program in its entirety: Tags: GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN JOBS AND ECONOMY FINANCE Join the conversation as a VIP Member Login to Leave a Comment Recommended Police Provide Update on Man Who Lit Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial Spencer Brown Biden’s Education Secretary Vowed to Shut Down the Largest Christian University in the U.S. Madeline Leesman We've Found the Most Insane Transgender Criminal Case Yet Mia Cathell Democrats Give More Credence to Donald Trump's Talk of a 'Rigged Witch Hunt' Spencer Brown Rand Paul Rips Mayorkas to Shreds During Tense Questioning Townhall Video Reporter to KJP: Can We See the 'Cannibal' Tab in Your Book? Leah Barkoukis Trending on Townhall Videos
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