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drm604

(16,230 posts)
41. How odd then that Scott would give up his state's control over it.
Fri Nov 9, 2012, 06:55 PM
Nov 2012

I guess there's a conflict of his principles here and "protect state's rights" loses to "resist Obamacare".

Scott Still Won't Implement Obamacare [View all] Andy Stanton Nov 2012 OP
Oh, so now he's down to the "I don't care if it's the law . . ." argument caseymoz Nov 2012 #1
The only law they will follow is their own. Thav Nov 2012 #10
They see it as believing in a higher power. caseymoz Nov 2012 #49
At one point I thought about having a bumper sticker printed... KansDem Nov 2012 #51
What happened is that every time they've defied the law, they've gotten away with it FiveGoodMen Nov 2012 #33
Depends on which "they." caseymoz Nov 2012 #50
By "paying dearly" do you just mean they didn't win? FiveGoodMen Nov 2012 #56
When people break the law, can't they be arrested? nt valerief Nov 2012 #2
He's not breaking the law, states don't have to set up exchanges or join the expanded Medicaid PoliticAverse Nov 2012 #15
Thanks. I didn't read the link. I know about the Medicaid expansion rejection option. valerief Nov 2012 #26
His Amendment to exempt Florida from the ACA HockeyMom Nov 2012 #3
he is doing the will of the people. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #42
Being a dick is NOT a good political move Ricky. tridim Nov 2012 #4
Being a dick is an *excellent* move for a Republican. Kablooie Nov 2012 #20
I love the pukes.... Swede Atlanta Nov 2012 #5
I know; all I hear is 'we must follow the constitution' - well ACA is CONSTITUTIONAL. democrat_patriot Nov 2012 #6
The part requiring states to participate in the expanded Medicaid program was found unconstitutional PoliticAverse Nov 2012 #17
No recall process and Ineeda Nov 2012 #53
Off to Gitmo with this traitor to the will of Democracy! RedCloud Nov 2012 #7
Those governors are just posturing, they will cave and take the money vinny9698 Nov 2012 #8
He did not take Fed. funds in the past & 52% rejected his constitutional amendmend on healthcare demo dutch Nov 2012 #9
I think he's a crook rks306 Nov 2012 #11
Even though half of his state wants Obamacare... liberalmuse Nov 2012 #12
He was elected to Turbineguy Nov 2012 #13
This John2 Nov 2012 #14
Me too!!! He's a first-class crook anyway, so there's nothing to feel bad about. nt Sarah Ibarruri Nov 2012 #37
Our MSM is becoming obsolete, CNN, ABC, and the rest. They're corrupted by big $$ owners crunch60 Nov 2012 #48
He is a worthless bastard...nt and-justice-for-all Nov 2012 #16
Frankly I'd rather have the federal government run health exchanges csziggy Nov 2012 #18
Agree. Florida is so corrupt that the best route is having SDjack Nov 2012 #19
That is the problem, under Federal law such "Corruption" is illegal happyslug Nov 2012 #36
Is that how it works? drm604 Nov 2012 #29
Yes, that's how it works, thank goodness. nt Sarah Ibarruri Nov 2012 #40
How odd then that Scott would give up his state's control over it. drm604 Nov 2012 #41
Rick Scott is a predator, a crook, and an authoritarian, and LOVES to wield power... Sarah Ibarruri Nov 2012 #43
Yes - at least that is what other DUers have said csziggy Nov 2012 #44
Treason. joanbarnes Nov 2012 #21
Passive Aggressive harun Nov 2012 #22
Cut all federal funding to Florida. nt Comrade_McKenzie Nov 2012 #23
They did hate him because he blocked the building of a new rail system. Don't know if they got over patricia92243 Nov 2012 #24
why... Ashened Nov 2012 #25
Because the law does not require him to setup the exchanges Daniel537 Nov 2012 #31
well... Ashened Nov 2012 #45
They could, but i doubt the GOP will be willing to do that. Daniel537 Nov 2012 #54
That's OK Rick, let the feds do it for you Zambero Nov 2012 #27
More Republican Tantrums Megahurtz Nov 2012 #28
Voted against him last time, will vote against him in 2014. Daniel537 Nov 2012 #30
Considering how he hosed all those poor people waiting for hours and hours to vote, Nika Nov 2012 #32
The Federal Govt. really doesn't need his OK Vinnie From Indy Nov 2012 #34
I live in Florida, with this HCA Medicare fraud criminal as its governor... Sarah Ibarruri Nov 2012 #35
They can implement the exchanges, but unfortunately they can't make him accept the Medicaid money Daniel537 Nov 2012 #55
Are you in Tally? Sarah Ibarruri Nov 2012 #57
The Dems have two years and then they can get rid of this Plutocratic Asshole.. Cha Nov 2012 #38
My Governor has a criminal defense fund. n/t bobthedrummer Nov 2012 #39
Federal law trumps Scott. I think he can be impeached now. Major Hogwash Nov 2012 #46
He got away with massive Medicare fraud, resigned, then Florida voted him is an Governor. libdem4life Nov 2012 #47
He is the main reason I am thinking about getting into local politics again clyrc Nov 2012 #52
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