1. Because he thinks he is above the law? Because his lawyer correctly anticipated the outcome if he didn’t show up? Because he doesn’t want to address the issue in 50 different states but wants one case that he can take to the Federal Courts for a single decision? Given time I am sure someone can think of others.
2. See above. Since things worked out to his favor, it looks like he had good legal advice.
3. Of course he should care. Why do you think Obama gives a rat’s ass about the law?
4. Don’t think it is right. Think it should be expected - do you think Obama will fight fairly?
I think I will avoid the personal stuff from now on - your soliloquy on zotting yesterday made me realize that I don’t know all the personalities involved here at FR. Safer to stick to the facts and arguments so thing don’t get out of hand.
Same old Harlan - I’ve been fighting a virus for a week or so and today is the first day I have felt good. I am by nature a verbose person.