“Why would (a public insurance option) drive private insurance out of business? If private insurers say that the marketplace provides the best quality health care; if they tell us that they’re offering a good deal, then why is it that the government, which they say can’t run anything, suddenly is going to drive them out of business? That’s not logical.” — President Barack Obama, June 23

Quite frankly, I’m really pissed about the debate going on over health care right now, especially on the doctor/medical business side. I do plan on expanding on this, in the future, but I’m curious to know what other people think?

Now, I’m not against BJs. But I am against horrifically objectifying advertising. And the constant scheme to clog the arteries of all Americans — I’m convinced it’s the doing of the Taliban.

And really, calling a phallic sandwich a Seven Incher? That’s sooooo two-thousand-and-lame. (See what I did there? It’s not even two-thousand-and-late, it’s just two-thousand-and-lame. See that? like.. um… ugh, yeah ok I’m butt-tarded).

This pissed me off so much, that it brought me out of blogging hibernation.

“There are times when an abortion is necessary. I know that. When you have a black and a white. Or a rape.”

– Our 37th President, Richard Milhous Nixon in tapes released very recently. It’s not that he’s basically not pro-choice, it’s the whole black/white babies are equally horrible as being raped. horrific.

Over at one of my all-time favorite blogs ever in life Shakesville, Arkades is writing a series about gender and sexual identity, and all that good stuff. While the whole thing is wonderful, I just wanted to highlight this paragraph:

Oh, and a big fuck-you-very-much to the advertising wizards who turned every holiday season into a constant reminder of how I didn’t fit in. “Sports Illustrated – the perfect gift for every man!” Every man? Hardly. Though I suppose that “every man who likes sports and boobies” must have seemed redundant to their copywriters.

Agreed. And honestly, I’m a sports fan myself (yes, SI editors, me, a girl, likes sports). However, I prefer ESPN: The Magazine and the occasional Sporting News. I don’t need tons of boobies flashed all over my sports news to get the info. But more coverage of women in sports would be nice. Real Sports on HBO is one of my favorite shows on television, and each episode has at least — at LEAST — one female athlete or executive.

Just a little tip. I don’t know if anyone’s planning on traveling anytime soon, but I’ve been monitoring flights for the past month, from LA to NY. They’ve been hovering around $300, so I’ve been holding off.

Today I checked Virgin America, and fees went down like $60. I don’t know how long that’s gonna last, but I say book soon! I’m sure this is probably the case across the industry, but just in case you’re trying to accrue points with Bronson and pals, you might want to act soon?

I’m so glad that we ladies now have our own computer to remind us that we’re women! Hooray!!!!!!!

From the makers of the oh-so-brilliant Dude You’re Getting a Dell Guy and generally crappy pieces of plastic come Lady Computers, made especially for Ladies. I’m so glad Dell came up with the Della, which are smaller computers (called “netbooks” in the man world) that have winnowed-down capabilities — you won’t be editing any movies or designing any websites on your computer, but it sure is CUUUUTE.

OMG and you can track your calories and find recipies! All things that I couldn’t do with my 13 inch Macbook because it’s sOOOOoooo heavy. I mean, honestly, did women even use computers before this? Or even the internets?!!!

Bonus: The Della comes with tons of cute accessories to buy. Because we’re women and that’s what we do. Buy stuff.
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…Yeah, I’m a Mac, thankyouverymuch.