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Odd, Unusual, and Strange Supreme Court Announcements About the Affordable Care Act

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The Supreme Court ruled that well, The Supreme Court Rules . Chief Justice Roberts was the swing voter but not in the way you think. Death Panels are back! Canadian health system jealous it didn’t think of it. The American people now have an individual mandate to rock. Zombiecare not covered since they are technically deceased. The fine for not purchasing health insurance: 5 hours of Fox News. The Affordable Care Act is off the hizzle fo shizzle my fizzle. The Constitution’s Commerce Clause: Nothing to do with Santa Claus. Dude, you should so get some of that health care. Dramatic Medicaid expansion not as dramatic as Newt Gingrich expansion. Health benefit payouts will be managed by the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi, MS. If you are an adult age 26 living with your parents, dude, really? Time to go. You may be entitled to coverage of preventive services that include weed. If you have preexisting conditions, well that really sucks for you. If your employ

The Affordable Care Act: More FAQs Than You Can Handle

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Q. Will I be able to keep my physician?  No. But you will be provided the option of autographed and framed photographs from George Clooney, Doogie Howser, Marcus Welby, Dr. Dre, or Doc Severinsen, depending on your personal preferences. Q. Will my insurance be portable?  Yes, it will be portable, potable, solid state, Y2K compliant, water resistant, unscented, nonrefundable, biodegradable, and pesticide-free. Batteries not included. Q. How will we pay for health care reform?  Mostly through car washes, bake sales, taxes on marijuana and Orange Crush, and selling gold from the teeth of the elderly. We might sell the State of Arizona, since it is not used that much. Q. Is the so-called “public option” a good idea?  Yes. A government-run health-insurance program would be more affordable, portable, reliable, fair, and secure than its private-sector counterparts. Thus, there is no way that Republicans would ever support it.  Yes we can?  No they can't. Q. What would a public