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. 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. . . 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: Recommended Why Residents In Seattle Are Refusing to Tip Sarah Arnold The Media's Last Defense of Biden Blows Up in Their Faces Matt Vespa 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. . . 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:
