Cephalopods

This is a departure from my normal political rambling. I was asked the other day why I'm so interested in these magnificent creatures. Well, I was hooked after watching a show about cuttlefish on PBS when I was a little kid. I don't think I could ever have imagined anything so breathtakingly alien and intriguing when I was that age. The studies I've read about them from that point on have only cemented my love for all things cephalopod. My wife, friends and family all poke fun at me because I won't eat cephalopods - "Oh, my husband won't eat calamari, they're his friends."(said w/ much sarcasm) Unfortunately for those who press further, a flurry of factoids about the depth and breadth of the cephalopods intelligence and general coolness are about to be tossed in their direction. Conversation is then awkwardly steered away from the cephalopod fan-boy like one would steer a conversation away from a Trekkie.

Universal Healthcare

I've figured out how Obama's going to provide universal coverage and a phase-in to single payer health insurance. It's brilliant - We are going to possess an 80% stake in AIG. AIG happens to be the largest US insurance company. Insurance companies are balking at the idea of acceptance of pre-existing conditions. Well, when we can force AIG's hand to do our bidding - this will be a forgone conclusion. Obama will mandate universal coverage and AIG will be there to begrudgingly accept(see carrot; stick) these policies at deeply discounted rates to ensure cornering the market. The government takes on the expense of the inherent losses because we are the main shareholder. AIG turns into a non-profit and operates at a loss from here on out. AIG becomes the de facto government operated single payer provider, a "private" corporation much like Fannie or Freddie. Obama feel free to use this if you aren't already.

PS. Go long on AIG.