Aren't the Attorney General lawsuits from the same handbook as Birther tactics?

[Bicoastal]

They know they don't have a legal leg to stand upon, so they're going to concentrate all their effort into scaring their constituents while scamming them for money at the same time.

Then, when they (predictably) lose their cases, they can claim the entire system is conspiring against them, thus scaring more people and raking in more money for reelection.

None of this is unethical, strictly speaking--but aren't Republicans supposed to be against frivolous lawsuits?

[Ozymanithrax]

1. Actually, they will take this to court and, when it fails, accuse SCOTUS of being too liberal..

This is just part of their midterm campaign and 2012 strategy.

[kctim]

2. State AG lawsuits

are not the same thing as frivolous lawsuits brought about by crackpots.

[librechik]

3. yes. They are all working from The Book of Lee Atwater (Satan)

He changed our politics from mutual respect and spirited debate to kill the Democrats using any weapons available, no matter how despicable. And the Democrats still are in denial over this fact. They still go with pretending the two parties are respectful colleagues. I acn't argue with them for trying to take the high road, but they need to at least realize what the game is.

[WeDidIt]

4. Yep. n/t

[laughingliberal]

5. I don't expect these lawsuits to succeed but I would not, necessarily put them in the same pot as

the birthers. And I think they can, legitimately, question the constitutionality of a federal mandate for citizens to do business with a private, for profit industry. I don't expect the suits to be found to have merit but I do think there's a legitimate question there. It won't be the first law ever passed to be challenged in court.

[RKP5637]

6. They sure waste a lot of money on these antics... n/t

[Indy Lurker]

7. I believe the lawsuits will succeed

The constitution is fairy clear, congress has the power to tax and spend.

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Power to Tax and Spend

Section 8. Clause 1. The Congress shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States.

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It is quite a stretch to place purchasing health insurance from a private company under the umbrella of a "Tax"

as far as I know, congress does not have the power to compel personal spending.


You may be inclined to say "What about mandatory car insurance?" but that is completely different for two reasons.

1. It's only mandatory if you are going to drive.
2. Driving is a privilege, and not a right.


But look at the bright side.

Maybe we can add a public option as an alternative when it gets shot down.

Another option would be to give tax credits to those who do by health insurance.

[TexasObserver]

8. It's ambitious GOP politicians. Like Greg Abbott in Texas.

He wants to be the next governor, after Rick Perry.

This is ass kissing the GOP base.