I've been following with interest the Halbig v Burwell case, in which libertarian lawyers Michael Cannon and Jonathan Adler blow up a minor drafting error into "34 states can't have Obamacare subsidies". What most interests me is how these guys are so blinded by their ideology that they're willing to rip away affordable healthcare from millions of people.
The paper "Three Words and the Future of the Affordable Care Act" is the most definitive takedown of Cannon and Adler's arguments that I've seen, and also summarizes the key points in the case. As I read it, once my blood pressure settled, I found myself longing to meet Cannon and Adler. I wished to look into their eyes as I asked them whether they believed what they were arguing in court. Would they look down, acknowledging that this is a simple tool to wage war for their ideology? Would they look at me straight in the eye, convinced their ridiculous interpretation was right, and lead me to assume that any human can convince themselves of any fact that supports their worldview?
Anyways, take a look, it's a great takedown. Apologies for the brief diary, but back to work for me. I'll be unable to comment until lunchtime, but am genuinely interested in people's take on the poll. I struggle with this question on a lot of political topics: one answer makes me more angry, one makes me more understanding, neither makes me hopeful.