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pugetres

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1. I think it a hint to article 3 of the constitution?

Reply to Bill USA (Original post)

Wed Mar 27, 2013, 08:11 PM

Mar 2013

There needs to be a legal controversy for DOMA arguments to be heard and reviewed by the SCOTUS. So one side wants to point out that since the Administration and the lower courts are in agreement (that it isn't constitutional), the SCOTUS shouldn't be involved.

The other side has pointed out that though the POTUS believes that DOMA is unconstitutional, the attorney general IS enforcing it.

The controversy is needed.

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John Roberts Takes A Gratuitous Swipe At Obama Over DOMA. [View all] Bill USA Mar 2013 OP

I think it a hint to article 3 of the constitution? pugetres Mar 2013 #1

"by the constitution, a law can only be judged and declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court" PoliticAverse Mar 2013 #2

A Trap? RobertEarl Mar 2013 #3

I still say Roberts is a schmuck.....and you can quote me. Bill USA Mar 2013 #4

Alrighty then libodem Mar 2013 #5

Isn't Roberts the one who borked Obama's Oath? blkmusclmachine Mar 2013 #6

Roberts is not the sharpest knife in the drawer. bemildred Mar 2013 #7