Am I missing something? Is Rick Ungar really comparing a mandatory fee on a particular industry (one entered into voluntarily by citizens otherwise unaffected by the “individual mandate”) — one that soon after became a part of the military (the Merchant Marines), to boot — to a federal law requiring all citizens to purchase a particular product from a private vendor, as directed by the federal government? And is Greg
February 2011
“Wisconsin Leads States in Declaring ObamaCare Dead”
The mainstream media is pretending that those suggesting we’ve entered into a constitutional crisis — the current administration has decided it won’t follow a district judge’s ruling and continues to implement ObamaCare, despite its having been declared unconstitutional — are quaint and rather a bit silly. They’re wrong. I understand that the judiciary is supposed to provide a check on the Executive branch, and that in theory, the Executive is
Symbolism rising, 2 [updated]
Humans, by virtue of breathing, are walking pollutants. At least, according the EPA. Who has taken to regulating us as such. The Republicans want to roll that back — and will introduce legislation to do so — and thereby strip the EPA of some of its regulatory authority. Which makes sense, given that the left’s bureaucratic maneuverings are where they seem to do their real legislating. Obama will veto any
“Reporters, including CNN’s Cooper, beaten in Egypt”
Of course, not by the peaceful protesters just yearning for self-government and individual liberty. No. Because we all know the only thuggery exists on the side of the government who has insisted for years that it’s just not right to try to eliminate the Jews. Theater. In a way, Cooper got lucky. Had the little swish visited Egypt once the Muslim Brotherhood takes power he likely would have been buried
Oh!
Lookit at who’s catching TEA Party fever! And look who isn’t: Battle lines being drawn….
“Napolitano: Those Who Say Border Is Out of Control Are Trying to Score Political Points”
Here. I was going to summarize the claims and offer some brief analysis — maybe even a snappy, sneering rejoinder — but really, what’s left to say about an administration so sold on the idea that any truth can simply be manufactured from insistent rhetoric that they’ll lie directly to our faces? So instead, please accept this objective correlative: MS-13 could not be reached for comment. Which Janet Napolitano immediately
Symbolism rising
Net Right Daily: The Senate GOP has forced a vote on ObamaCare for tomorrow. Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell attached the repeal legislation as an amendment to the re-authorization bill for the Federal Aviation Administration. According to Senator McConnell: “For all those who supported the health law, it’s an opportunity to reevaluate your vote. To listen to your constituents who are desperately trying to get your attention. You can say,
By the way…
…before I head out for the day, let me just note that, as I suspected, the White House has intimated that it will ignore Judge Vinson’s ruling and proceed apace with implementation of ObamaCare. The final outcome of this case in a very real sense is a referendum on our Constitutional republic — with one man, Anthony Kennedy, eventually going to decide the fate of our experiment in self-governance. That
Nothing says “happy birthday” quite like shoveling the driveway in -35 windchill, followed by a trip to the MVA to renew your driver’s license
So. Happy birthday to me. Meh.