[Torie]

Well yes, but the three branches cross fertilize each other. Congress must confirm many executive branch nominations, and the solicitor general has been arguing SCOTUS cases for a long time. Morever, this may shock you, but politics does intrude on SCOTUS's decisions. It would be folly for them to ignore the political and other practical effects of their decisions. In some areas, the Constitution just lays down broad guidelines, and it is up to SCOTUS to balance all the competing considerations. A good grasp of civics is a mere start to really understanding how governance works.

[Luis Gonzalez]

"A good grasp of civics is a mere start to really understanding how governance works."

Ya think?

My point to those "real conservatives" reading, is that expecting the president to weigh in on this or any other matter before the Courts, is anatema to their constitutional governance stance, and in fact, they are advocating politics over the constitution.

I understand the politics of every situation. They understand it only when it suits them.