Labash's Latest: On Haiti

10,000 words. Simple, profound, moving. Real life - and death - is so much more than our busy concerns. I am at a loss to say anything else.  Just read it.

Healthcare Reform

Another Mercurial Pundit first.

Jennifer Rubin of Commentary's Contentions blog, one of our favorite go-to gals, makes the point that Healthcare is a State-regulated enterprise, and although Republicans have no ability to enact positive legislation in Congress, they certainly can do so in various State capitals.  She emphasizes the benefits this approach would have on Federalism, a worthy goal, but it is the political benefits for Conservatives and Republicans that is most important. Our own Chase Ransom fleshed out the political case for State Healthcare reform more than 3 months ago, with typical deft precision (see all posts on his topic here). 

It's nice to see the national crowds catching up to us occasionally.  It gets lonely being so far out in front.