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To: mrsmith
The only time in our history (AFAIK) that a President actually took action against to oppose a judgment of the Supreme Court was when Clinton perjured and manipulated the Paula Jones case

You are overlooking Andrew Jackson's actions in opposition to the ruling of the Supreme Court with regard to the Indian removal from Northern Georgia.

19 posted on 03/23/2005 8:12:57 AM PST by aQ_code_initiate
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To: aQ_code_initiate
You are overlooking Andrew Jackson's actions in opposition to the ruling of the Supreme Court with regard to the Indian removal from Northern Georgia.

This decision is much more famous than one that Clinton was involved in.

There is some historical quote to the effect of Jackson saying to the US Supreme Court "Let them try to enforce it" referring to the decision.

Gold was found on Indian land in Georgia was part of it, but the other part was that the Indians sided with the British in the War of 1812, which Jackson fought in.

Moving the Indians was thought to be in the best interests of the nation -- especially after the Indians joined with the British in the War of 1812.

23 posted on 03/23/2005 8:16:06 AM PST by topher (Pray for our leaders -- Pray for Justice for Terri Schiavo -- let her live!)
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To: aQ_code_initiate
Jackson didn't take any action. He just did nothing.
Clinton took action to defy the court.

If Bush does nothing, like Jackson, the order is carried out anyway.

54 posted on 03/23/2005 8:46:02 AM PST by mrsmith
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