Yeah because apparently the Constitution says explicitly in Article III that the SCOTUS is not to determine the Constitutionality of laws…nope they are there just to ceremonially throw decisions back in the people’s face for them to decide.
Sarcasm aside, that is precisely what the Constitution says. The Supreme Court reviews law, it does not make law. If law is found to be legally objectionable or unconstitutional, it is sent back to the legislature by design. If law is upheld, the legislature can still reverse or amend it. There is a very specific reason why CJ Roberts “sided” as he did, though we can speculate whether that was as politically opportune as “playing” the expected positions of the individual Justices.Yeah because apparently the Constitution says explicitly in Article III that the SCOTUS is not to determine the Constitutionality of laws…nope they are there just to ceremonially throw decisions back in the people’s face for them to decide.
Wow if that’s what you believe, then I clearly cannot reach any agreement with you. So let’s just agree to disagree.
I commented only on this decision, not on the direction of the Court.
Thank you. Very interesting and I think a good strategy. I think the country knows the reasons not to vote for Obama but want to see the alternative. What does Romney offer instead?
Telling …
You have no answer to the question, “Do you think Robert Bork will advise Romney to pick liberal justices?” You have not answered that question. And the answer is no. The GOP doesn’t welcome conservatives? Beltway establishment?? Well. Have you ever heard of Paul Ryan? Chris Christie? Bobby Jindal ? Marco Rubio? Nikki Haley? Scott Walker? Are they inside the beltway establishment folks? Ted Cruz? Is he part of the establishment? The majority of the leaders and future leaders are from the outside, are conservative and very bright, and the opposite of what you are describing. They are a big part of the GOP. The GOP has an establishment, but there are many bright leaders who are not a part of that establishment or are changing the establishment. They are the reason to be hopeful - and have a guarded optimism - as opposed to a hardened cynicism.
Indeed one certainly can.
If Romney wants to nominate more David Souters, then why did he appoint Robert Bork as advisor? What you’re saying doesn’t make sense.
I’m not going to go any further on this since apparently you can’t accept the fact that some of us Conservatives are not happy with the GOP and the power grab that happened today.
Ah, but that’s the nature of human sheep. Everyone else must go along too to make them feel secure.
Your pride unbalances you. Many of us are making an informed vote, so to call us sheep shows how superior you think your own opinion is.
Nationwide polls tend to be rather close. I’ve seen some with the President having a lead though. The RNC might give Romney a bump but then the DNC might give Obama a bump next wk. The election isn’t a nationwide vote though. It’s all about the state by state Electoral College map. Most of the analysis of it that I’ve seen gives the President an edge right now. There are no more than 2 handfuls of swing states that will decide. Analysis I’ve seen suggests if Romney does not win Florida it’s an uphill battle and he definitely would appear to need Ohio.
what power grab happened today? did i miss something?
yes, i thought Rick Santorum gave a wonderful speech. he was my pick in the primaries, but maybe it was not his time yet. i am very content with Mitt Romney for president now.
What about somebody defacing Mia Love’s wikipedia page? Doubt this was done by any conservative. She spoke at the RNCFor those who say there’s no racism at all in the Republican party:
Nuts are thrown at a black camera woman at the RNC in an attempt to “feed the animals”
huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/28/republican-cnn-attack-animal-peanuts-racist_n_1838249.html?utm_hp_ref=media