The 80% Vast Majority President

I am astonished that the President has declared victory for HealthCare.gov with a success rate of 80%. HHS claims an up time now of around 90%, so really the success rate at any given time can be expected to be 0.9 * 0.8 or 0.72 (72%).

I am guessing this aspiration is also in the new federally mandated Common Core education standards being pushed onto states. If we can get our best and brightest kids to aspire to get 72% in all subject areas, we have achieved success! They could get a special "vast majority" achievement trophy or presidential medal. Awesome C-, little Johnny. You are ready to run the Department of Health and Human Services!

This high standard set by the Presidential bully pulpit may ripple across the nation.

Police can expect the vast majority of their 911 telephone calls, bullets, and radios to work.

Firefighters can expect 80% of the hydrants to work.

The vast majority of sewer lines, water lines, and electricity will work in homes. A full 80%!

Phones calls, texts, and Internet service will work 80% of the time.

The vast majority of food in grocery stores will not be rotten.

Gasoline pumps will work 80% of the time.

Checks, credit cards, and ATMs will work 80% of the time.

You can expect air to stay in your tires at least 80% of the time.

80% of buildings and bridges will not collapse on themselves.

I am so excited about the new 80% vast majority world that is in store for us.