The Medicaid Family Planning State Option was dropped from the stimulus package after a public outcry from House Minority Leader, John Boehner (pronounced "BAY-ner"). This would have either: a) provided health care coverage for 2.3 million women while generating...
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Bush’s Last Day
I'd be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the historical value of this fine day: Bush's last on the job as the most powerful man in the universe. (Sorry, He-Man.) I just hope we all learned our lesson on this one. And that next time we elect a "Washington outsider", we...
Power to the Positoids
I recently wrote about how cool it would be for Sean Strub, founder of Poz Magazine, to be appointed as the AIDS Czar by the Obama Administration. The New York Times has already endorsed Sean. Not for AIDS Czar, but for having a cool home and being one of the best...
The New President, and a New AIDS Czar
Obama won handily and currently holds 348 electoral votes to McCain's 173 finish: Barack Obama will be the next president of the United States. In his last Mavericky move, McCain quietly submits his write-in vote for "Daffy Duck". My homestate of Virginia went a bit...
Vote Tomorrow, Or Not
Tomorrow is the election- vote. It's kind of a big deal. If you are undecided, never mind what I just wrote. If you don't know by now you won't figure it out, and it's not something you can re-do the next day if you feel like you got it wrong. My advice is to sit this...
Most Important Election?
Disclaimer: Another entry about politics... It's one week until our next president is elected. All the polls indicate that Obama is in the lead, and that Virginia is going to be a key state. They say if Virginia is called early, Obama likely has won. If it trails off...
I Am Not Joe the Plumber
Joe the Plumber has officially endorsed John McCain! I really can't stand that guy, Joe. A political operative, and now a rallying call for the McCain camp, who namedrop him as some kind of proof that they have a blue-collared friend. "How 'bout that Joe? He sure did...
Vice Presidential Debate Results
Going into last night's debate, I wanted to get an honest, untainted opinion on who did better. Because I can't trust MSNBC or Fox News, or even myself. Then it came to me at lunch. As I sat there with Gwenn, my brother Kip and his family which includes a beautiful...
Do It For Bullwinkle, Joe
On Monday, I posted my thoughts on the bailout, and that it should include covering the minor gambling losses of people with AIDS. Namely me. Well, later that day Obama sent me a signal through the national media, just a little hint that I'd be taken care. And I...
Potential Debate Subs for McCain
John McCain may not debate Barack Obama tonight. If he doesn't, here are my Top 3 Dream Replacement Opponents for Obama. #1 The Ultimate Warrior #2 The Great Khali (with Jim Carrey moderating) #3... OK, any wrestler or wrestling manager will do. Positively Yours,...