Sad.

Outsourcing whambulance duty to Mr. McArdle:

PETER SUDERMAN: Why Won’t The Public Option Die?

Short answer: People seem to like it, you flaming asshole.

This bit is simply delightful: "This may simply be a way for Democratic leaders to appease the liberal base. But it also might be a serious attempt at passing a bill with a public option."

Check out the big brain on Brett Brad!*

*I was right the first time. He says Brad, even though the character's name is Brett.