Yep, more like this - a lot more…
…oh, and by the way, before I forget, congrats to newly-elected Dem U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey; still reserving judgment on him a bit, but credit where it’s due (aided by Steve Lonegan’s campaign, which was pretty much comedy)…
…and I have to tell you that I’ve been reading more than a little bit about the assorted issues with the rollout of the health care exchanges, and I feel that I have to say something (never stopped me before :-).
Could the Obama people have managed this a little better? Probably, but guess what?
Speaking as a person who has held a couple of different jobs in IT for probably about 20 years, now that I think of it (ugh), I should say that “beta” roll-outs of any software product (which is what this is), particularly a web site, NEVER go the way they’re supposed to (especially in this case, when you’re 1) dealing with an unanticipated high volume of traffic, and 2) dealing also with “actors” in the public sector, particularly Republican Party ones, who have a vested interest in making sure you fail). Yes, there are ALWAYS glitches; those are what you’re SUPPOSED to find in the “beta” period. Besides, those eligible won’t be required to purchase health insurance until after January 1st.
And I think HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius deserves a medal for sticking out this mess and not walking away from it…
Update 10/20/13: What Heather of C&L sez here...
…and happy 70th (again, ugh) birthday to Russ Giguere of The Association (hippy dippy ‘60s music time, people).
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