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elleng

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7. Sorry I wasn't clear.

Reply to mercymechap (Reply #5)

Fri Apr 6, 2012, 12:49 AM

Apr 2012

My objection is Dow said Court likely to strike it down, and NO ONE should say any such; there is NO WAY anyone knows, and to try to get everyone in an uproar over speculation is damaging.

I know damn well that repugs stop at nothing, and am as outraged as Rachel was today about Michigan. Michiganders had better get themselves in gear about that crap.

Please read Linda Greenhouse from NY Times yesterday. People really should understand how the Supreme Court makes decisions.

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Impeach the Supreme Court Justices If They Overturn Health-Care Law [View all] MADem Apr 2012 OP

The Major problem with that is, the Repugs. have a majority in the House and they would teddy51 Apr 2012 #1

Well, it wouldn't happen straight away, but just talking about it is a good thing. MADem Apr 2012 #3

they've already given ample grounds for impeachment, at least as far back as bush v. gore. unblock Apr 2012 #2

Foolish blather, this. elleng Apr 2012 #4

Unconstitutional? mercymechap Apr 2012 #5

I am with you. If we don't stand up and gripe, we shouldn't be surprised if we get screwed. nt MADem Apr 2012 #6

Sorry I wasn't clear. elleng Apr 2012 #7

Oh, ok. I don't mind getting a bit huffy and ahead of myself! MADem Apr 2012 #9

Well, Jefferson liked the concept! nt MADem Apr 2012 #8

Problem with this is that they could fight it all the way up to the Supreme Court. Kablooie Apr 2012 #10

An impeachment? MADem Apr 2012 #11

Are you sure... Dan Apr 2012 #12

Oh, sure! I like the idea of talking about it, for starters. MADem Apr 2012 #13

if we can't impeach them... Kablooie Apr 2012 #14

Since there is no chance whatever that such an impeachment MineralMan Apr 2012 #15

Geez, we don't have to do it THIS WEEK. MADem Apr 2012 #16

And we won't. MineralMan Apr 2012 #17

Well, the original article wasn't from DU, either. The key is to spread the themes around. This is MADem Apr 2012 #18

Rollover for everything? Hawkowl Apr 2012 #19

But what about setting a precedent? Liber-AL Apr 2012 #20