Just Entertainment

Power Line published an article on October 20 by John Hinderaker called "How Crazy are the Democrats?" this article is stating how the Democrats have unrealistic ideas. The Republicans have attacked the Democrats just as the Democrats have attacked the Republicans. The Democratic Party is known for supporting the health care reform and getting the government more involved. The Republicans are not pleased with the outcome of being blamed for the government shutdown and have made it their priority to defend the party. The article states how the Democrats started demanding the arrest of John Boehner and Ted Cruz for sedition and lets the reader understand how crazy this claim is. Also the Democrats have accused the Republicans of being traitors and terrorists. This makes the reader reflect about how the Democrats have little to no reliable evidence in blaming them and shows how these claims make the Democratic Party look almost childish. Also according to Hinderaker, Obama has been keeping his eyes on the "wrong patient."
   
Hinderaker is obviously a Republican who really does not like the Democratic Party. The author wants to encage the Republican reader and upset a Democratic reader. His support is presented in a clear form but lacks a strong claim/argument. John Hinderaker is a well known and successful lawyer who was recognized for his achievement the Journal of Law and Politics ranking him one of the best layers in America. I am sure Mr. Hinderaker is well informed about American politics and has a good idea about how the government works, but to say he is an expert in politics I am hesitant. All the information is presented with truth but the article is brought up more to entertain the reader then to actually inform us. My problem with political blogs is that they are one sided and get too caught up in trying to argue with one another that they forget the real objective, which is informing the public. Political bloggers need to state the evidence and then make appropriate conclusion based on the information presented.

The Vulnerable

On October 3, 2013, The Editorial Board of the New York Times published and article on the opinion pages called "A Population Betrayed" discussing the lack of support towards the health reform. This article attacks the Republican governors and legislators who have denied any possibility to ensure the poor. The article argues about how the reform law was originally made to help the poor and middle-income people through two "parallel mechanisms" and to expand Medicaid. The reform was denied at a national level but was optional by every state as they pleased, but this approach fell apart. There is no act in the law that provides insurance to anyone who is below the poverty line since they are supposed to be covered my Medicaid. An analysis of a census data showed how uninsured people in the United States will be ineligible of help from federal grants.
 
The author(s) seem very upset and have almost no neglect towards the Republicans. They have sufficient evidence to support their claim and I trust that the board has enough credibility to make their argument. Personally this article made me feel sympathy towards the poor and to an extent resent the Republicans. However Republicans do not have to support the reform, like everyone else they have the right to an opinion. The poor are vulnerable and the editor(s) know that and like others I know little to nothing about the health reform movement, making me the audience. It makes you want to get involved and help the people in need. I do think there is a way to solve this problem and maybe in the near future the Republicans will propose a similar law that encourages help towards the poor. I favor no particular side whether the Republicans are in the right or the Democrats. I support what I believe is the right thing to do.