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Proud Liberal Dem

(24,338 posts)
Mon Jun 25, 2012, 02:48 PM Jun 2012

What is with the wait on the HCR ruling from SCOTUS?

Does it mean anything (or does it mean nothing)? There doesn't seem to be any good reason IMHO for dragging this out. If they're just going to declare it unconstitutional, why don't they just hurry up and do it, so we can get busy to try to fix it.

Edit to add: to the extent that we can with this dysfunctional of a legislative branch, of course.

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What is with the wait on the HCR ruling from SCOTUS? (Original Post) Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 OP
it may simply mean that justices are still editing their opinions onenote Jun 2012 #1
Certain justices are constructing madamesilverspurs Jun 2012 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author longship Jun 2012 #3
Whoa, you grabbed the wrong end of that stick! madamesilverspurs Jun 2012 #4
My bad.. Deleted. Misread your post. longship Jun 2012 #5
Ok, I have theories ... JoePhilly Jun 2012 #6
The wailing and teeth gnashing of wingnuts Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #7
I select the theory behind closed door #3 flamingdem Jun 2012 #9
They know nobody will be happy.... Wounded Bear Jun 2012 #8

onenote

(42,296 posts)
1. it may simply mean that justices are still editing their opinions
Mon Jun 25, 2012, 02:51 PM
Jun 2012

Its a complex case and its likely that there will be several dissenting and concurring opinions and that various justices will join in the opinions of other justices in whole or in part. The justices share their opinions and are able to tailor their own statements to address points made in other opinions. Its not unusual for this process to drag on until the last moment in high profile, complex cases.

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madamesilverspurs

(15,773 posts)
4. Whoa, you grabbed the wrong end of that stick!
Mon Jun 25, 2012, 05:10 PM
Jun 2012

Kagan's recusal was absolutely appropriate. The problem is with those justices who have had very cozy interactions with those opposed to health care reform yet claim no need to recuse themselves. Good on Kagan, bad on them. For the record, I did not "tar" Kagan, but I own pre-emptively tarring those other justices. Does that meet with your approval?

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JoePhilly

(27,787 posts)
6. Ok, I have theories ...
Mon Jun 25, 2012, 10:44 PM
Jun 2012

Theory 1: The majority position and or the descenting position desires more time to complete their formal position (arguments) because those matter down the road.

Theory 2: The justices have taken a rather narrow position and as a result, they actually have to be extremely clear on what it means to the parts of the law that remain.

Theory 3: The Supremes in the majority anticipate lots of screaming after the decision comes out, and they'd rather be out of session when that screaming takes place.

Proud Liberal Dem

(24,338 posts)
7. The wailing and teeth gnashing of wingnuts
Mon Jun 25, 2012, 11:38 PM
Jun 2012

would be like a symphony to my ears. I hope thats what we end up getting!

Wounded Bear

(58,362 posts)
8. They know nobody will be happy....
Mon Jun 25, 2012, 11:49 PM
Jun 2012

no matter what they decide. So they wait til the last day of the session, issue it, and get out of Dodge before the shit storm starts.

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