Posted on 07/01/2012 10:47:39 AM PDT by Kaslin
I would also point out that the liberals appeared just as surprised as the conservatives that Roberts pulled the “tax” angle out of his butt at the last minute.
Here is THE ENTIRE DISCUSSION BY THE LIBERALS on the “tax” question in their lengthy opinion:
“Ultimately, the Court upholds the individual mandate as a proper exercise of Congress’ power to tax and spend “for the . . . general Welfare of the United States.” Art. I, §8, cl. 1; ante, at 43–44. I concur in that determination,
which makes THE CHIEF JUSTICE’s Commerce Clause essay all the more puzzling. Why should THE CHIEF JUSTICE strive so mightily to hem in Congress’ capacity to meet the new problems arising constantly in our ever developing modern economy? I find no satisfying response to that question in his opinion.”
That’s it. The rest of their opinion is spent arguing about the Commerce Clause or discussing the Medicaid expansion.
The liberals basically did not discuss the tax analysis at all but simply said “thank you, you fool” and went on their way, as surprised as the conservatives by Roberts’ bizarre opinion.
When the Republicans are in charge, they will be able to intimidate Roberts into making decisions that will uphold the constitution.Republicans intimidate?!! Ha!
What'll they do, have the Speaker cry all over him?
I pity anyone that has a case up before this fruitcake court from now on...
Oh, that’s us..
I think you meant “caesar medications”.
So let me see if I can follow this deduction: Scalia wrote an opinion which at the time he wrote it was a majority because he mentions Ginsburg's dissent. This means at the time Ginsburg was in the minority. Something happened and Ginsburg became the majority because someone flipped..and that had to be Roberts.
Do I have the essence of the deduction?
Roberts’ legacy was threatened and he has made a personal assessment that progressives will prevail in the political struggles.
Why would a man of principle cave like that? He acted more like someone paying a ransom to those who have taken his family hostage than a man who understands his job description.
The man stands there and lies. Everybody knows it is not a tax. A tax affects all people. This only affects those too poor to buy health care. It is punative, and therefore not a tax but a fine. Roberts had to lie to approve of Obamacare. He does not deserve to be a judge. We should start impeachment proceedings against him. The man is a twisted liar. It is not a tax!
Actually reading CJ's opinion and Ginsburg's dissent won't lead one to find Roberts anywhere close to genius level.
Oh please. Hyperbolic much?
or perhaps a girl friend!
This scenario would explain the curious parsing of words in some obama speeches. It now seems the kenyan had leaked USSC vote info and was directly lobbying Roberts.
Most importantly...we must remove from office any of those who pushed Roberts as a “conversative”....including any and all of the Gang of 14 Liberals (McCain, Grahmanesty) who prevented conservative judges from getting selected a few years ago
Roberts’ legacy is burnt toast.
roberts is a coward. He was threatened that the commies would attack him if he didnt get the crap through. Roberts did not want to be a target of the commies, ny times etc and caved wobbly legged big time. It is absolutely sickening and of course the coward ran away to malta hoping the dust settles.
Roberts is a genuine hero for having resisted the call of the “dark side” to rule against the American people obtaining Affordable Health Care.......
That is soooooo reassuring — I feel so much better now.
By a threat to his legacy, I believe the Administration and their MSM threatened to make Roberts the “Palin of the Supreme Court”. Note how they backed off in the last month.
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