US Supreme Court and ObamaCare

The White House: Statement by the Press Secretary on a new challenge to ObamaCare, " The health care law puts women and families in control of their health care by covering vital preventive care, like cancer screenings and birth control, free of charge.  Earlier this year, the Obama Administration asked the Supreme Court to consider a legal challenge to the health care law’s requirement that for-profit corporations include birth control coverage in insurance available to their employees.  We believe this requirement is lawful and essential to women’s health and are confident the Supreme Court will agree.

We do not comment on specifics of a case pending before the Court.  As a general matter, our policy is designed to ensure that health care decisions are made between a woman and her doctor.  The President believes that no one, including the government or for-profit corporations, should be able to dictate those decisions to women.  The Administration has already acted to ensure no church or similar religious institution will be forced to provide contraception coverage and has made a commonsense accommodation for non-profit religious organizations that object to contraception on religious grounds.  These steps protect both women’s health and religious beliefs, and seek to ensure that women and families--not their bosses or corporate CEOs--can make personal health decisions based on their needs and their budgets. ".

Lets Get Real:

This blog has been clear of its view of ObamaCare, but since the US Supreme Court gave it the green light it must follow its own logic and support the Oval in its view that companies must cover birth control in their health plans.   This blog supports the right of women at work to get health cover that allows them to control their own healths when it comes to having a family.   This blog supports abortion on demand, with no limits, thus in this case and on this point the Court should support the law 100%.

Israel vs. Iran - Iran Crisis

The Guardian: Reports the following from Israel, " Israel condemns Iran nuclear deal as 'historic mistake'   Binyamin Netanyahu risks further isolation from key western allies, saying Israel will not bound by Geneva accord ".

Lets Get Real:

This is the time for Israel and Saudi Arabia to work together, Iran is a threat to both, they should agree in a secret deal for both Countries to attack Iran, on the PR side it should be seen as an Israeli strike, as to keep the Arab street quiet, even the SA planes should carry Israeli symbols and objects, planes will be shoot down, there should be no link back to SA.   The Obama Administration has sold out Israel, the Oval is seeking a peace legacy at any price after the failure of ObamaCare.   This is the time for Israel to ACT, it can not wait, it can be postulated that the US Congress will back Israel, thus there is political cover, Israel must decide and soon, or else it faces a mortal threat to its existence. 

US Congress vs. Obama on Iran - 2nd Term Blues

The UN and Iran Deal: The White House: " While today’s announcement is just a first step, it achieves a great deal.  For the first time in nearly a decade, we have halted the progress of the Iranian nuclear program, and key parts of the program will be rolled back.  Iran has committed to halting certain levels of enrichment and neutralizing part of its stockpiles.  Iran cannot use its next-generation centrifuges, which are used for enriching uranium.  Iran cannot install or start up new centrifuges, and its production of centrifuges will be limited.  Iran will halt work at its plutonium reactor.  And new inspections will provide extensive access to Iran’s nuclear facilities and allow the international community to verify whether Iran is keeping its commitments.

These are substantial limitations which will help prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon.  Simply put, they cut off Iran’s most likely paths to a bomb.  Meanwhile, this first step will create time and space over the next six months for more negotiations to fully address our comprehensive concerns about the Iranian program.  And because of this agreement, Iran cannot use negotiations as cover to advance its program. "

CNN - Politics: Reports the following on the US Congressional reaction to the US - Iran deal, " Both Republicans and Democrats were cautious about the agreement’s provision to loosen sanctions against Iran. A few called for another round of sanctions to be passed immediately, while more urged a backup plan that would impose new sanctions.. ".

Lets Get Real:

This what happens when the Oval is underwater in the polls, and has lost the trust of the US Voter, friends even in your own Party have to protect their rear, the Jewish vote is a major factor for Democrats, they can not afford to be on a page that has the US/Iran verses Israel.  Any failure of the deal by Iran will hurt President Obama and could cost Democrats seats in the House and Senate, thus expect worried Democrats to keep an eye on the Oval and Iran, if Iran is cheating, and they will the Democrats will throw the Oval under the bus, ObamaCare and Iran going wrong would be political nuclear disaster, even very safe Democrats would come under threat in the 2014 Mid Terms.   Watch this space folks, a developing story.  

Obama at 39% Job Approval - Gallup

Gallup: Reports on its daily tracking poll, it shows today that President Obama has a  " 39% job approval rating, while 53% Disapprove of the Obama record. ".

Lets Get Real:

The President standing with the US public has taken a major hit due to ObamaCare, when five million people lose their health care, they make sure that Congress gets a earful, and of course Congress is up for re-election next year.   Also it has been reported that millions of Americas who have health cover through their employer could be thrown in to ObamaCare, thus more calls to Congress.   The administrative fix suggested by the Oval seems not to be working, it would take a Congressional Act to force the insurance companies to re - issue the old cancelled policies, thus Democrats might bail on the Oval in the near future.  Some on the left will come back to the Oval over the Iran deal, but since Obama has lot the trust of the US voter, it is going to be a harder sell for President Obama.  

How to Appease Iran - 2nd Term Blues

Lets Get Real:

This is how you betray an ally in the modern world and call it diplomacy!  The US will regret this strategic move, the Tehran Regime is laughing its backside off, it has taken the US, it will never give up its nuclear aims, ALL that the Oval has done is enable the Tyrants in Iran, the Oval has shown that in enables tyrants from North Korea, to Syria and now Iran.   The Obama Administration will be seen as the rebirth of a " New " Neville Chamberlain Regime, one of surrender.   Israel must strike Iran and soon, its security is at stake. 

The Day of the Doctor - Overnight Ratings

The Doctor Who News Page: Reports that the good Doctors had 10.2 million viewers in the UK, this does not count those that watched in 94 Countries, it had 37.4% of the total audience, total viewing figures will be released next week.   Doctor Who was the top drama of the day. 

Lets Get Real:

Hat off and a BIG THANK YOU to , Steven Moffat the writer, the Doctors, Matt Smith, David Tennant and John Hurt, it was fantastic to see Billie Piper back, well as Rose kind off ( Spoiler ) just in case you have not seen the show.   As to avoid spoilers will write full review later, this blog has an idea, why not have specials with Paul McGann and John Hurt, as Time Clash showed, the Doctor only avoids meeting himself when time travelling because the shields are up, why not during the break between seasons have these specials, it would allow for some great adventures while not stepping on the toes of the present Doctor, in fact you could have a story starting in the specials and get a resolution in the regular season.   Come on fans start writing to the BBC.   Also this blog must mention the great mini episode written and directed by the 5th Doctor, Peter Davison, my Doctor, it was witty, fun, moving, young Mr Davison ( using Time Lord Years ) might have future as a writer and director, how about the 5th Doctor writing for the TV series, if its one man who knows the Doctor, its the Doctor. 

Kerry off to Geneva AGAIN! - Munich 1938!

BBC News: Reports that US Secretary of State, Senator John Kerry is going to Geneva again in an attempt to get a deal between the UN and Iran on its nuclear ambitions. 

Lets Get Real:

Thus the Obama Administration is seeking to appease Iran, lets hope the French keep their nerve and withstand pressure from the Oval and keep to their firm line.  At least on this the Oval can not change the rules of the UN half way through, the UN Security Council is not the US Senate.   The French understand history, they know what happens when you appease a threat, it comes back to bite you on the backside.   The Tehran Regime is using this time to build the bomb, Israel and Saudi Arabia might need to do the West a favour and strike Iran soon, the clock is ticking and the Middle East is on the edge of a nuclear arms race.