‘Going to have to cook some meth’: ‘Affordable care’ plans not so affordable

http://twitter.com/#!/CAAmyO/status/384926072849969152

It’s October 1, the day when unicorns frolic across the land because the “Affordable” Care Act is finally here. Finally.

One Twitter user in California successfully navigated that state’s Obamacare website and was able to get an actual quote. Alas, the plans weren’t quite as affordable as promised.

No hope. And no change to spare:

http://twitter.com/#!/CAAmyO/status/384926401909886976 http://twitter.com/#!/CAAmyO/status/384927135804043264 http://twitter.com/#!/CAAmyO/status/384927950979620864 http://twitter.com/#!/CAAmyO/status/384928514329169921 http://twitter.com/#!/CAAmyO/status/384932772017500160 http://twitter.com/#!/CAAmyO/status/384934292968599553 http://twitter.com/#!/CAAmyO/status/384938771063390209

Several other Twitter users had similar reactions:

http://twitter.com/#!/CrookedCountyIL/status/384939835900706816 http://twitter.com/#!/tonybalogna/status/384927023950344192

On the (questionably) bright side, the above tweets show that a few people were able to actually access Obamacare’s glitch-ridden health insurance exchange websites.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/10/01/im-going-to-have-to-cook-some-meth-affordable-care-plans-not-so-affordable/

Deliciously awkward: Obama to honor O-care critic Bill Clinton next week

http://twitter.com/#!/sunnyright/status/400643783072559104

Awkward turtle is awkward!

http://twitter.com/#!/mpoindc/status/400643676793098240

Heh. Aren’t we all?

Bill Clinton weighed in on the Obamacare debacle in a schadenfreudelicious blue-on-blue remark this week. Bubba said, “Even if it takes a change in the law, the president should honor the commitment” he made to Americans about being able to keep the health insurance they like. When even Bill Clinton is taking you to task for breaking commitments …

http://twitter.com/#!/JoshFalzone/status/400650002621403136

We’re storing up on popcorn.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/11/13/deliciously-awkward-obama-to-award-medal-of-freedom-to-o-care-critic-bill-clinton/

Ed Sheeran Had A Hell Of A Night After The Brit Awards

Ed’s 6am face is all of our 6am faces.

1. 7pm: Ed Sheeran arrives at the Brit Awards.

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2. 10pm: He’s had a hell of a night and picked up TWO awards.

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3. 11pm: Enough of the awards show, time to enjoy himself and celebrate.

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Mark Robert Milan / GC Images

5. 2am (OK, we’re guessing the time, but still): He’s celebrating by rapping for Rita Ora.

Paul Hampartsoumian / Paul Hampartsoumian / Rex/REX USA

6. 3am(ish): Still enjoying the Warner afterparty.

David M. Benett / Getty Images
David M. Benett / Getty Images

8. 4am(ish): Time to move this party elsewhere.

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9. “Hey Sam Smith, let’s continue our night at The Box.”

Splash News

10. 5:55am: OK, time to go home.

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Mark Robert Milan / GC Images
Mark Robert Milan / GC Images

14. 6:05am: Good night, Ed, and congratulations.
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Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/kimberleydadds/ed-sheerans-6am-face-is-our-6am-face

Eleanor Holmes Norton states Romney ‘shot their entire wad’ in first debate

http://twitter.com/#!/EleanorNorton/status/258394940307030017

Did the Congresswoman hand over her Twitter account to Jason Biggs or what?

@eleanornorton Just how is it possible you might be member of Congress?! positively disgraceful. Among your constituents, I am ashamed people.

— Caleb Smith (@Smith_Caleb) October 17, 2012

Ensure that it stays classyRT @eleanornorton: Mitt shot his entire wad in the 1st discussion.

— Kristina (@KristinaRibali) October 17, 2012

In related development, Norton apparently doesn’t understand how to cause the President’s title:

Oboma,

— Eleanor H. Norton (@EleanorNorton) October 17, 2012

Oboma’s last response re myth he feels govt produces tasks served as a terrific directanswer to the question.

— Eleanor H. Norton (@EleanorNorton) October 17, 2012

Find out more: http://twitchy.com/2012/10/16/eleanor-holmes-norton-says-romney-shot-hit-whole-wad-in-first-debate/

There’s “No Truth” To Those Reports That Taylor Swift’s Mother Won’t Let Her Play Brazil

In a statement to BuzzFeed News, a representative for Swift denied a viral story that the singer avoids “third-world countries” on the advice of her mother.

Taylor Swift isn’t boycotting Brazil.

A spokesperson for the international pop star told BuzzFeed News Tuesday that “there is absolutely no truth” to reports that Swift has declined invitations to play concerts in Brazil because her mother won’t let her perform in “third world countries.”

Astrid Stawiarz / Getty Images

The story originated with an unsourced quote in a story reported by the Brazilian news network Globo and exploded on social media shortly after.

Globo / Via oglobo.globo.com

“Mãe de Taylor Swift” was trending worldwide after the story broke.

Mãe de Taylor Swift is trending worldwide! Taylor’s mom shouldn’t have made that comment about not letting her tour 3rd world countries

— sharadpatel_UA (@Sharad)

While the singer has never toured South America, she did visit Brazil to perform a private showcase in Rio de Janeiro back in 2012.

Taylor Swift / Via taylorswift.com

Her family has ties to Latin America: her maternal grandmother Marjorie Finlay was an internationally known opera star who hosted a television show in Puerto Rico and mother Andrea was born in Venezuela.

Swift made her affection for the country clear on social media after her Rio concert less than three years ago.

I love Brazil.

— taylorswift13 (@Taylor Swift)

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/kelleydunlap/taylor-swift-isnt-boycotting-brazil

Pop goes the soda ban! Judge invalidates Bloomberg’s ‘arbitrary, capricious’ rule

http://twitter.com/#!/Doc_0/status/311199034054426624

If NYC’s chief soft drink jerk didn’t wake up today with an instance of the Mondays, we’ve without doubt he’s got one now.

RT @sethamandel: Bloomberg throwing himself he forgot to first ban state courts.

— Bethany S. Mandel (@bethanyshondark) March 11, 2013

D’oh!

A unique York State Supreme legal justice has actually invalidated Bloomberg’s boneheaded ban on 16-plus-ounce portions of sugary drinks.

Reuters: State SupCt Justice Milton Tingling in New york ruled the latest regulation was “arbitrary and capricious” and declared it invalid

— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) March 11, 2013

Here’s the courtroom decision re: the soft drink ban scribd.com/doc/129780030/…

— Chris Bragg (@ChrisBragg1) March 11, 2013

Guy. The judge didn’t simply invalidate the rule… he eviscerated it. joshblackman.com/blog/2013/03/1…

— RB (@RBPundit) March 11, 2013

El Bloombito is pretty miffed towards whole thing:

El Judge que states that yo no can puede bañ los grande drinkos? Soy bañning los Judgadors!

— Miguel Bloombito (@ElBloombito) March 11, 2013

Pero now yo no can puede helpo los homelesso, por que yo have to spendo muchos de mi timero fightingo con el fin de el grande drinko bañ!

— Miguel Bloombito (@ElBloombito) March 11, 2013

Yo soy bañning mas than 16 ounceros de coke. Esta muy bad para poder tu nostrils!

— Miguel Bloombito (@ElBloombito) March 11, 2013

And also the mayor’s office claims it’s going to attract your choice:

We want to appeal the sugary drinks choice as soon as possible, and now we are confident the measure will finally be upheld.

— NYC Mayor’s Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) March 11, 2013

Since the government understands exactly what’s best for united states:

We believe @nychealthy has got the appropriate expert and obligation to deal with causes of the obesity epidemic, which eliminates 5,000 NYers per year.

— NYC Mayor’s Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) March 11, 2013

Mayor Bloomberg is hurting:

Seems like @mikebloomberg rage against pleasure and fun just got….Super Sized.

— Dr. Schadenfreude (@PoliticsOfFear) March 11, 2013

Bloomberg should be balling rips after discovering that Big Gulp is offered in NYC. Nanny statism is a losing cause. #tcot

— Gabriella Hoffman (@Gabby_Hoffman) March 11, 2013

NYC reacts to Judge invalidating Bloomberg’s huge sweet drink ban youtube.com/watch?v=lLCEUp…

— Andy Levy (@andylevy) March 11, 2013

But also for Big Gulp aficionados and people who love all of them, these days is each and every day for celebration:

Huge gulps tend to be a person right.

— Julie Borowski (@JulieBorowski) March 11, 2013

Thank Jesus Nanny Bloomberg’s soda ban ended up being thrown out of this judge, phoning it arbitrary #StopControlingThePeople #CrazyLiberal

— Austo (@AustoVandy) March 11, 2013

Manifest Destiny extends to take in size and.

— Seth (@dcseth) March 11, 2013

i frankly don’t attention cuz i beverage liquid anyways but i’m so fed up with exactly how bloomberg features operate this town in2 the opening that i’m dancing a little bit

— Roz B. (@RozB33) March 11, 2013

We don’t always drink soda, however when I do, I drink in whatever dimensions I want. Stay thirsty, my friends.

— Jim Antle (@jimantle) March 11, 2013

From my cold, dead fingers, Bloomberg. twitter.com/ExJon/status/3…

— Jon Gabriel (@ExJon) March 11, 2013

Hey Nanny Bloomberg, stick that in your straw and slurp it!

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Change:

Oh, goody!

Mayor will talk about sugary drinks regulations at 5:30 PM today. Will likely to be live on NYC.gov.

— NYC Mayor’s Workplace (@NYCMayorsOffice) March 11, 2013

Find out more: http://twitchy.com/2013/03/11/pop-goes-the-soda-ban-judge-invalidates-bloombergs-arbitrary-capricious-rule/