B-Man Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 The Obama Administraton’s No Good, Very Bad Day at the Supreme Court by David French Two decisions. Two unanimous Obama administration defeats. Two cases where years of leftist sophistry were undone by short paragraphs of basic constitutional common sense. First, in NLRB v. Canning, the Supreme Court answered a simple question — was the Senate in session when the Obama administration tried to pack the NLRB through recess appointments? Here’s Justice Breyer: We hold that, for purposes of the Recess Appointments Clause, the Senate is in session when it says it is, provided that, under its own rules, it retains the capacity to transact Senate business. Well, yes. And let’s not forget that the NLRB and Obama administration strenuously and purposefully not only argued that the House and Senate don’t truly define when they’re in recess, they also pressed on through years of litigation, conducting regulatory business through an NLRB that was manifestly and obviously improperly constituted. The damage to the rule of law, not to mention the Board itself, is considerable. Next, in McCullen v. Coakley, the Court reached yet another constitutional common-sense conclusion — that the First Amendment protects pro-life speech, especially when numerous other statutes or regulations already prohibit truly unlawful activity, like blocking ingress or egress to an abortion facility. There is nothing unlawful about using a public sidewalk to engage in peaceful, close conversation with women seeking an abortion or with abortion workers. Here’s Chief Justice Roberts: Petitioners wish to converse with their fellow citizens about an important subject on the public streets and sidewalks—sites that have hosted discussions about the issues of the day throughout history. Respondents assert undeniably significant interests in maintaining public safety on those same streets and sidewalks, as well as in preserving access to adjacent healthcare facilities. But here the Commonwealth has pursued those interests by the extreme step of closing a substantial portion of a traditional public forum to all speakers. It has done so without seriously addressing the problem through alternatives that leave the forum open for its time-honored purposes. The Commonwealth may not do that consistent with the First Amendment. Again, yes. While the decision did not strike down the so-called “abortion distortion” (the line of jurisprudence that has consistently undermined pro-life free speech) at one stroke, it represented a significant step forward for the notion that pro-life speech is free speech — entitled to the same constitutional protections as any other form of speech on any other topic of public importance. As John Fund notes, these defeats are the latest in a long line of unanimous Supreme Court defeats for the Obama administration (the Obama administration supported censorship in McCullen) and should encourage Americans who often feel as if partisanship always trumps principle in federal courts. Even the most liberal justices believe the Obama administration had gone too far. More at the link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Maybe he'll want to move to Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Supreme Court Rules Unanimously Against Obama for 12th and 13th Time Since 2012 by John Fund Did you know the Obama administration’s position has been defeated in at least 13 – thirteen — cases before the Supreme Court since January 2012 that were unanimous decisions? It continued its abysmal record before the Supreme Court today with the announcement of two unanimous opinions against arguments the administration had supported. more at the link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Supreme Court Rules Unanimously Against Obama for 12th and 13th Time Since 2012 by John Fund Did you know the Obama administration’s position has been defeated in at least 13 – thirteen — cases before the Supreme Court since January 2012 that were unanimous decisions? It continued its abysmal record before the Supreme Court today with the announcement of two unanimous opinions against arguments the administration had supported. more at the link: Gee...I wonder why that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Gee...I wonder why that is... they're all right-wing extremists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 they're all right-wing extremists? Adolph Ginsberg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Gee...I wonder why that is... I think you missed the word unanimous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Obamacare passed Constitutional muster! Boom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Gee...I wonder why that is... Because even a wise progressive Latina can't justify complete incompetence. Obamacare passed Constitutional muster! Not before propping up yet another Barry Obama lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Obamacare passed Constitutional muster! Boom! And what exactly does this have to do with this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hobby Lobby decision coming on Friday or Monday. We'll see then. (my guess is that they'll torture that decision 5 - 4 also) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I think if a President is found to be doing things outside of the Constitution, they should be impeached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) I think if a President is found to be doing things outside of the Constitution, they should be impeached. I think they should be executed in an ideal government structure. Obviously it's not what we have. Edited June 27, 2014 by TakeYouToTasker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I think they should be executed in an ideal government structure. Obviously it's not what we have. It's not like Obama is maybe not following the Constitution that would allow for legitimate debate, he's blatantly usurping it and thumbing his nose at the American people. Impeachment is the appropriate action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) Obamacare passed Constitutional muster! Boom! Actually it didn't. Read the case you fu©king moron. Edited June 27, 2014 by Rob's House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 It's not like Obama is maybe not following the Constitution that would allow for legitimate debate, he's blatantly usurping it and thumbing his nose at the American people. Impeachment is the appropriate action. He's doing nothing more than following the Unitary Executive theory as interpreted by the Bush Administration; he's simply doing as all adminstrations do, gladly accepting the powers usurped by prior administrations, then usurping more of his own. Enjoy your Living document. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 He's doing nothing more than following the Unitary Executive theory as interpreted by the Bush Administration; he's simply doing as all adminstrations do, gladly accepting the powers usurped by prior administrations, then usurping more of his own. Enjoy your Living document. In the defense of those prior administrations, Congress enabled them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 And what exactly does this have to do with this thread. What's the name of the thread? Actually it didn't. Read the case you fu©king moron. Ok mam, sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 What's the name of the thread? Ok mam, sure... Alright smart guy. Explain why the states don't have to comply with the Medicaid expansion called for under Obamacare. I'll wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Obamacare passed Constitutional muster! Boom! You are an idiot. Read the damn thing. Then find all the pending challenges to the ACA. Don't even read those, just find 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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