Apparently, people are not looking like they will sign up for Obamacare at anywhere near the levels necessary to sustain the illusion of public acceptance. We know this not because any data has been released, but rather by the self-evident desperation of the sales effort.  Just as a desperate drowning man flails his arms about, seeking to hold onto something that can save him, so has the Obamacare marketing team seized upon the cheapest of cheap tricks. Behold: Yes, cute animals are a good reason to do something that will cost you more and degrade your health care. If there ever were a campaign targeted at low information, emotionally-swayed people,  this is it. The only question is: what happens when this doesn't work? There are other hackneyed marketing gimmicks lower than cuddly critters, of course.  Sex sells, so maybe a bevy of Obama-supporting Hollywood beauties could disrobe for the cause, say Scarlett Johansson or Eva Longoria.  Or maybe the President...(Read Full Post)