Daily Gut: Thank You, Old People

So right now the public option part of Obama’s health care reform bill is in free fall, and many are blaming Republican opposition. Which, of course, is giving the Republicans way too much credit. Fact is, the people you have to thank for this surprising turn of events are old people.

Thank you, old people.

It reminds me of my Macbook. See, mine’s been having problems for the last six months and I keep planning to take it in, but I never do. Instead of walking a few blocks to the Apple Store on a sunny Saturday, I waste the day watching Top Chef marathons in my underwear.

Now, compare that to my mom. I got her a Macbook for her birthday last year – but somehow within a few weeks of owning it, she touched a button, causing everything on her desktop to disappear. Only old people can seem to find that hidden button. (more…)