[Aussiebabe]

In the past the American Catholic bishops have always backed down (i.e. Pelosi, Biden, etc..the so-called Catholics have gotten away with continually defying the bishops) and additionally, they are in a weak position because of the molestation issues, and the media hates Catholics. So I have no doubt that Obama did this intentionally. Unfortunately, I expect the bishops to eventually back down again.

[freemama]

Have you listened to soon to be Cardinal Dolan of New York? He won’t back down. Before he went to NY, he was in my town for a few years. He’s a smart man and a man of his word.

I hope the bishops stand with him on this.

[Campion]

Unfortunately, I expect the bishops to eventually back down again.

They can't, at least not without a substantial concession from Obama.

This will go to the courts now, where Obama will almost certainly lose. (Unless Commiecare is voided for unconstitutionality on other grounds first.) He'll look like an evil, arrogant, fool ... which is perfectly fitting, because he is one.

[UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide]

Unfortunately, I expect the bishops to eventually back down again.

I think Obama is counting on them NOT backing down. To preserve their conscience, the church will have to leave the hospital business. Obama can take over the Catholic hospitals and subsidize them to run other hospitals out of business and create a government health monopoly.