Posted on 01/31/2011 12:35:21 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Probably the most apt FReeper commentary so far in terms of practical implications.
While I like the outcome I didn’t like that this judge thinks congress has the right to regulate 1/6 the economy and the other garbage mentioned about how great the intentions were If obamacare had no individual mandates but was based on single payer this judge may have liked it.
will Obama and the NAACP now declare the Judge a racist?
You’re close.
The REAL problem here is the climate of hate and negativity fostered by the Extreme Right Wing and best exemplified by the vitriol flooding the air-waves by the likes of Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin and Rush Limbaugh...
Judge Roger Vinson needs to wear bady armor, and be accompanied by heavily armed security, lest he suffer a repeat of what happened to Judge Roll in Tucson for a similar ruling.
>> “The obamunists will also try to get a contrary decision in another jurisdiction in case the appellate court for Florida doesn’t want to hear their appeal.” <<
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But one cannot enter the docket for the purpose of affirmation of existing law. For what purpose would relief be granted if there is no injury?
“Will SCOTUS say that we serfs have ‘no standing?’”
We serfs may not, but we didn’t bring the suit; 26 of our states did!
I say we nuke it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.
F..kin' A!
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