Obamacare’s ‘Hardship Exemption’ May Put Law on Life Support

The hardship exemption was originally written to cover exigent circumstances, such as homelessness, eviction, shutoff notices from utility companies, death of a close family member, bankruptcies, and other similar emergencies. However, according to The Wall Street Journal, the hardship exemption was broadened considerably after the policy cancellations fiasco (which was, ironically, re-defined as a hardship) to include the following:

◾ The cancellation of an existing policy that did not meet ACA’s minimum standards, with the belief “that the plan options available in the Marketplace in your area are more expensive than your cancelled health insurance policy” or that “you consider other available policies unaffordable.”
◾“You experienced another hardship in obtaining health insurance,” requiring documentation “if possible”.
◾The mere belief that one cannot afford the insurance, regardless of previous insurance coverages.

His heart is not in it. Why even consider him? He is Rino as they come

He has no executive experience

Think Scott Walker or Rick Perry........ both are young with records that put poo ol Fred to shame

Discussing potential candidates like Fred Thompson is a waste of everybody’s time

"His heart is not in it...Why even consider him? He is Rino as they come...He has no executive experience"

REALLY!?! Okay, how about 'electability'?!?

Perry has bombed-out once, and Walker; do we really know if Walker can do the National dance?

It was a while back, but a Congressman from Texas was on the long journey home from Washington. He stopped to visit his congressional colleague from Tennessee.

The Tennessean gave him a tour of Knoxville. They went down near the river to see the creation. The Tennessean proudly exclaimed “ This is our great University, The University of Tennessee”. He went on to extol the great professors and opportunities for the bright students flocking to the campus. He called the chancellor who graciously greeted the congressman from Texas with a Tennessee orange T shirt emblazoned UT.

While traveling, the Texan thought on his visit and concluded that we need a university like that in Texas.

Alas, disaster struck. While philandering in a gambling hall under the hill in Natchez, the Congressman from the great but fledgling State of Texas was murdered. He went immediately to hell. The fires burned heatedly and though not consumed, his hair, eyebows and clothing were scorched. On presentation to the devil, the evil one saw the UT shirt and decided this must be a Holy Man and cast the Texan out. He found himself dazed but alive oncemore on the road back to Texas.

As soon as he got home, he called a committee to meet and they created a University, The University of Texas. To his day many Texans proudly wear T shirts of Burnt Orange bearing the logo UT.

Once again, like the Alamo and San Jacinto, Texans became indebted to Tennessee for greatness

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