Posted on 07/04/2012 4:53:15 PM PDT by moneyrunner
John Roberts is currently in position similar to Benedict Arnold after West Point. Keep in mind that Arnold was a hero to the Revolution, instrumental in a number of hard-won victories and severely wounded in battle. But in his mind Arnold struggled between the cause of American independence and personal recognition. In the end, in one fateful decision he joined his former foes.
We are not in a shooting war and John Roberts need not fear the noose, but he does share a problem with Arnold. The Americans made Arnold’s name synonymous with treachery and the British didn’t trust him. I’m sure the Roberts decision on ObamaCare was seen by him as Solomonic. It wasn’t, and as his decision is analyzed and as sources in the Supreme Court expose the deliberations, Roberts will be seen as a man who put self before principle by his previous allies. The Left will take what he can give them but always view him with ambivalence.
The composition of the Court also makes it impossible for Roberts to recover his previous position as a moderate Constitutionalist. There are four Liberal votes on the Court who vote as a bloc on important issues that divide Conservatives and Liberals. Roberts can guarantee a Liberal majority in these cases, but can’t reliably deliver a Conservative one. By crossing enemy lines, he may have no choice but to join their side wholeheartedly if he wishes to leave any legacy except that of a failed traitor.
We may, unfortunately, have to live with that.
I agree. At the picnic today anybody who wished me a Happy 4th, just got a hello back. I wasn't in the mood to celebrate the birthday of the dead Republic. Grilled meat and cold beer was my solace on the worst 4th of July in 236 years.
If gutting 235 years of “limiting principle” and giving the Fed more power to tax us into submission isn't treason; then the word has no real meaning. And yes he was stupid too.
Vivat Imperialis Washington
>>> has to scratch with a cheese grater.
LOL, no worries. Roberts doesn’t have any (b@lls).
Robers = Hitler. Tyranny rules. May God have mercy on his sole. I don’t.
Why not his koi as well?
I did not mean to imply I wish God has mercy on his soul. My post is intended to imply there is nothing God should so to accept this evil.
And may there be mercury in his tuna, salmon, koi and sole!
If a principled conservative wins the presidency, we should not have to live with Roberts’ mistake. Three conservative justices lamented his rewrite of Obamacare. He was not authorized to change the law, only to declare it constitutional or un-. It was un-. A conservative congress could “reconcile” it right out of existence, and drum Roberts entirely out from under his black robe. Bye-bye. Hmm. A “principled politician” right or left. Possible?
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