The War on Wilky

The small problem that has the White House distracted... September 21, 2013   The War on Wilky   The war on terror... the war on drugs... the war on poverty... the war on what? Why President Obama has much bigger bugs to squash than you're led to believe... Plus, The Daily Reckoning's latest and most pressing research on health care, Obamacare and how you can save up to $2,000 more per year at your doctor... Is Your Retirement on Track? Even if it is, you should take a look at this. My friend Thompson just released an exclusive video describing how to fund a retirement in as little as 30 days! The idea might be a little crazy, and it's certainly not for everyone, but it's definitely worth checking out. Click here to see the video with all the details. Peter Coyne, taking a deeper look into the cracks of the White House... Peter Coyne The war on terror... the war on drugs... the war on poverty... the war on savers... the war on privacy... the war on women... ...The war on cockroaches? "It was the size of a small drone," Martha Joynt Kumar told the National Journal, referring to a roach. Kumar is a professor of political science at Towson University. Apparently, the White House press box, where she frequently spends time, is filled with them. She's been leading the effort to find them. "I wanted to bag it so that the Government Services Administration would know what kind of issue we had..." In the past, roaches and mice have been a problem for the commander in chief. The National Journal reported that President Carter had a mouse problem. One ran across the Oval Office when the Italian prime minister was visiting. At that time, the GSA claimed that all the mice in the building had been exterminated. It insisted any mice seen had to be "outdoor" mice, and outdoor mice were the problem of the Interior Department. Oy. There's your government in a nutshell. Of course, the cockroach mystery is no mystery at all. That is, if you're familiar with the obscure children's cartoon Wilky, the White House Cockroach by Howie Schneider. [Spoiler Alert] In the book, Wilky, the friendly neighborhood cockroach, lives in a D.C. pizza shop and has big dreams. Inspired by his explorer relative, Wilky resolves to go it alone in the belly of the beast. So he stows away in a pizza being delivered to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. But when Wilky pops up during a state dinner, the leader of the free world is out to get him. After waging a heated battle to squash Wilky, the president chooses peace over war and declares a truce. But frankly... the president has more pressing issues than making war and peace with insects. The House passed a stopgap spending measure to avoid a government shutdown 230-189. The stipulation? Defunding Obamacare. But the House has never been the issue... it's already had more than 40 votes to repeal Obamacare. It's the Democrat-controlled Senate that has no intention of defunding the program. If some kind of deal can't be reached in the next 10 days, the government will face another shutdown. Once again... it will probably come down to the 11th hour. "They're focused on politics; they're focused on trying to mess with me," Obama said in a speech at a Ford plant in Kansas City reports NBC News. "They're not focused on you." So far, the president has managed to keep his baby alive. He says it's for the good of the people... but we think failure is baked into Obamacare. In fact, one of our researchers believes that it's a stepping stone for something much worse and much more intrusive. If you know The Daily Reckoning... you know this has nothing to do with partisan politics, so check your "Rs" and "Ds" at the door. Then, click here to see for yourself what the President's next step is after Obamacare and the steps you can take to protect yourself. We've also compiled the latest essays and research on Obamacare from The Daily Reckoning. 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Simply click the link for Jud's detailed research on the biggest prediction you'll hear in 2013. It has to do with your health care, and how you can take small steps today to avoid having your quality of care go down... Uncle Sam Wields a Speculum By Dave Gonigam Well... We can say in all honesty we never anticipated linking to a video of a gynecological exam. Much less one that features a creepy Uncle Sam wielding a speculum. But Dave Gonigam demonstrates why you might seriously consider paying the fine for opting out of Obamacare... Free Markets: Just What the Doctor Ordered By Dr. Ron Paul President Obama is not a socialist. Of course, that's not to say he's a proponent for free markets either. No, unfortunately, he is something far worse: He's a corporatist. Click the link to read as Dr. Ron Paul reveals the true beneficiaries of Obamacare and the real reason it's so dangerous... Why the White House Is Panicking About Obamacare By John Goodman Obamacare needs help. Clearly. Just look at what happened on Friday, as the Republican-led House voted to defund Obamacare as part of its funding bill. In light of yesterday's news, this essay on why the White House is panicking about Obamacare seems oddly prescient. Obamacare: "Let's Just Make Sure It's Not a Third-World Experience" By Addison Wiggin Implementing Obamacare will be hairier than its proponents seemed to realize. House Republicans seem to realize it, but in the end, that may not matter. In this essay, we reveal the shocking truth about Obamacare, straight out of Harry Reid's mouth... If You Own A Firearm, You Must See This If you own a gun, have ever applied for a firearm license, or are thinking about purchasing a weapon... You need to see this urgent message. BE SURE TO ADD dr@dailyreckoning.com to your address book.   Additional Articles & Commentary: To end your Daily Reckoning e-mail subscription and associated external offers sent from Daily Reckoning, feel free to click here. 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