Constitutional Contempt

The American Spectator ^ | 3/29/12 | W. James Antle, III

[Kenny]

After three days of arguments before the Supreme Court, the Obama administration and its supporters have been found in contempt. Not of the court, but of the Constitution.

Twenty-six states and the National Federation of Independent Business challenged the constitutionality of President Obama's signature piece of domestic legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The sophistries on which the Obamaphiles relied to defend their health care power grab were perhaps best summarized by Slate legal columnist Dahlia Lithwick: "That the law is constitutional is best illustrated by the fact that -- until recently -- the Obama administration expended almost no energy defending it."

[Kenny]

But no matter how the Court rules, the bedrock assumptions of constitutionally limited government have returned to the mainstream of American political discourse. The Constitution is back. If we can keep it.

[plsjr]

While liberals have been most comprehensive in their rejection of enumerated powers, preferring instead to use the Constitution as a battering ram against Christmas trees in the town square, this constitutional amnesia has been a bipartisan affliction. It manifested itself among the center-right policy wonks who toyed with the individual mandate since the 1990s. It was seen in the unchecked growth of government even when Republicans are in power.

The elites have got to go if we want our nation back.

[jonrick46]

If Obamacare is declared unconstitutional it would prove for all time that the Democrats are willing to toss out the Constitution to get what they want. And because of that, will be seen as the dangerous political force they are; and must be eliminated from the American system. For starters, their evil legislation has caused the jobless situation in America.

We need to let America know that this monstrous Obamacare will sink the United States in a mountain of debt and end this nation as the leader of the free world.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Slate legal columnist Dahlia Lithwick: "The law is constitutional because they did not defend it."

Just leaves you speechless, doesn't it? She's defining moronic thinking downward another notch or two.

[nvscanman]

You wonder what libtards like this think......then you realize they can’t.

[ballplayer]

John Roberts may not want to Overturn a Presidents whole Program on a 5-4 Vote? If the Piece of Crap needs to be thrown out I dont care if its by half a Vote, Throw the Freakin thing out! What does he want,to be invited to the White House For the Cocktail Parties. The Freakin Country is at Stake Damit.What the Hell is Wrong with People,Does anyone take into account the Lies and Back door Deals that led to this Monstrosity,The Speaker of the House Stated ,We Have to Pass it to find out whats in it!Hey Roberts Get your head on Straight you idiot

[ballplayer]

John Roberts may not want to Overturn a Presidents whole Program on a 5-4 Vote? If the Piece of Crap needs to be thrown out I dont care if its by half a Vote, Throw the Freakin thing out! What does he want,to be invited to the White House For the Cocktail Parties. The Freakin Country is at Stake Damit.What the Hell is Wrong with People,Does anyone take into account the Lies and Back door Deals that led to this Monstrosity,The Speaker of the House Stated ,We Have to Pass it to find out whats in it!Hey Roberts Get your head on Straight you idiot

[Graewoulf]

If the Supreme Court dumps Obama”care,” then the Republicans must be ready to dump Obama”care” also.

To Replace or modify Obama”care” would result in The Republican Party ceasing to represent the 66 % of Americans that for years have opposed Obama”care.”

The overwhelming endorsements by the RNC-E of Romney, the Godfather of Obama”care,” is a very convincing indication that the RNC will betray the voters and Replace Obama”care.”

Replace Obama”care” and the voters will replace the Republican Party.

The era of the “Big Tent” will be over.

[SuziQ]

Bump for later Saturday reading.