"Ultimately I'm confident that the Supreme Court will not take what would be an unprecedented, extraordinary step of overturning a law that was passed by a strong majority of a democratically elected Congress. And I'd just remind conservative commentators that for years what we've heard is the biggest problem on the bench was judicial activism, or a lack of judicial restraint. That an unelected group of people would somehow overturn a duly constituted and passed law. Well, this has been a good example. I am pretty confident this court will recognize that and not take that step.”
Wow the President is NOT backing off of his belief that the Affordable Health care mandate IS Constitutional and essentially daring the Supreme Court to strike it down. If they do, that clearly identifies the conservatives on the panel as the activist judges, which are EXACTLY the kind that the Right Wing have been railing against, and gives the Democrats a whole lot of ammunition going into the November election.
Okay who was it that said this President didn't have balls again?
P.S. I loved that Mexican President Felipe Calderon spoke directly after the President answered that question and talked about how successful Mexico's universal health care program has been, and that he hopes that America can follow their example. I guess "American Exceptionalism" means coming in a distant second to Mexico's ability to provide health care for their citizens.
P.P.S. By the way, yes I realize the video that I chose to embed came from Townhall.com, which is a rabid Right Wing website. But what can I say? They had the best quality video.
The President plays chess, while everyone else is playing checkers. LOVE this man!
ReplyDeleteWish I was that confident. But a SCOTUS that says it's ok to strip search someone for a blown out headlight? Not much faith in that bunch, for sure.
ReplyDeleteIf SCOTUS keeps making political decisions there could well be some MAJOR disfunction in the country. They have become the 2nd wing of the republican party who now add the court given right to rule, to their god given right to rule.
DeleteIF they overturn the health care law - they will have given away the very final vestige of independence - and thus the constitution.
I was appalled upon hearing that decision. Simply outrageous! Now THAT is government overreach!
Delete“P.S. I loved that Mexican President Felipe Calderon spoke directly after the President answered that question and talked about how successful Mexico's universal health care program has been, and that he hopes that America can follow their example.”
ReplyDeleteKind of like using the Navy Seals instead of launching a big-ass war; this President thinks out of the box.
I remember being amazed when some retired friends of mine in Mexico got their residency papers and were able to get health insurance for both of them for a year at a cost of under $60 U.S.
ReplyDeleteI might add that years ago when I first starting going to Mexico, the prevailing wisdom was that if you get sick, get on the first plane to the U.S. Now people go there for medical and dental, and the quality of the care is amazingly good.
I looked into going to Mexico for dental a few years ago and the prices were very good, and the facility was as good as most you find here.
DeleteI got turned off when I stumbled upon a murder scene when leaving the dentists' office (the cops were there already, the victim was a Tijuana cop).
If I decide to do this again, I'll probably go a little further south.
Obama plays chess. The right plays checkers.
ReplyDeletedoes this mean that we need to call the members of the Supreme Court that said yes and thank them and call the others and tell them we AS THE PEOPLE want the same health care insurance that they have, for live. We voted for our President and he won. They need to remember that..I will never forget when one of them stood up and said liar to him. Wish I could remember which one it was.
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In the 2010(?) State of the Union address, pres. Obama said that the Supreme Courts decision in Citizens United would result in corporations being able to anonymously buy elections. Justice Alito shook his head and mouthed "that's not true". It was rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) who stood up and shouted "liar!"
DeleteJoe Wilson of South Carolina said Obama lied, but he didn't
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Hey Gryphen, remember that great graphic you put up awhile back of our Ninja President? That is what I always think about now when I see him in action, slaying his GOP dragons, and it makes me very proud of him.
DeleteThat is the response that you would expect from a Constitutional Scholar. Here, here, Mr. President.
ReplyDeleteThe Congress does indeed have the authority to legislate matters of interstate commerce for the benefit of all.
Scalia et al are politically driven (paid?). Remember Citizens United?
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Oy! It's hear, hear. My day has been way too long. Cheers friends.
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Perfect example is that nearly every State forces you to BUY insurance to drive a car.
DeleteIt's for the common good, and to level the playing field.
Since the USA has the worst public transportation system in the developed world, anyone not living in a large city has to have a car, ergo, insurance to prevent problems.
I never hear that brought up as a mandational (Palinism) argument but it's surely germaine.
When Republicans boast that the USA has the best medical care that money can buy, they mean it. If you can't afford it, you don't get it - and they don't care.
ReplyDeleteThey bastards, one and all.
I wish I had his optimism. I'm of half a mind to think that they're going to punt and make the decision that the fine is a tax--that way the GOP can continue to make an issue out of it AND they can make hay out of this new TAX.
ReplyDeleteBAH! I don't even want to imagine how much more my HC costs are going to rise.
ReplyDeleteYeah, because your health care bill has been shrinking steadily these past several years, right?
DeleteIF the Supremes want to play politicians, they need to step out of their robes and run for office.
ReplyDeleteSpecifically Justice Thomas, whose wife has earned milions from corporations having cases in front of the court that he's ruled on.
DeleteBut he won't recuse himself. He reminds me a of a meta-Palin, saying "I'll do what I want until the courts tell me I can't".
Except of course he really is above the law.
Somewhat O/T, but I cannot believe this headline on the NY times website just now:
DeleteSupreme Court Ruling Allows Strip-Searches for Any Arrest
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/03/us/justices-approve-strip-searches-for-any-offense.html?_r=1&hp
ARE WE LIVING IN FUCKING CHINA??? WTF ?!!!
So, If I'm riding my mountain bike down a trail, and a cop sees I don't have a bell on my handlebars, I can get the lowest level violation, or even a parking ticket, and be subject to a FUCKING STRIP SEARCH??
I think it's about time we took away lifetime appointments for these judges. 20 years on the bench should be plenty of time to grind our faces into the dust of tyranny and oppression.
Dammit, that is WAY OVER THE FUCKING LINE!!!
I agree, AJ, on all points.
DeleteEvery common sense conservative knows that all body cavities must be inspected whenever possible to insure liberty, justice and the American way.
DeleteThe GOP = Gropping Old Perverts.
I love a fine, confident, competent man . . . particularly when he's the President!
ReplyDeleteThis is a man whose got guts. First he made a speech supporting Planned Parenthood, now this. He's turning the tables on the GOP and is leading both candidates in the polls, before Romney even get's crowned.
ReplyDeleteLevi Johnston Gets Another Chick Pregnant
ReplyDeletehttp://www.tmz.com/2012/04/03/levi-johnston-girlfriend-pregnant-sarah-palin-bristol-palin-tripp/