So today is the day, the start of several days actually, for
the Obamacare Supreme Court Appearance.
All 9 justices, no recusals, will be present for arguments
over the next three days. So even though Kagan is firmly in favor of the law
(you can't argue she isn't) she hasn't had to recuse herself. That screams
conflict of interest, foul play, red flag, penalty box, do not pass go do not
collect $200! How can there be no mechanism for forcing a justice to get out of
the way when they are so completely biased? Appalling.
I lay the blame for that squarely at the feet of Congress
for confirming her in the first place. She has the worst resume of any justice
on the court and she still made it there. Politics sucks.
Today, the Court will hear 90 minutes of argument on whether
a federal tax law bars any challenge to the mandate requiring all individuals
to purchase or obtain health insurance. Tomorrow, the Court will hear two hours
of argument on the main event: the constitutionality of the individual
insurance mandate that requires all Americans to buy a health insurance policy
or be subject to a penalty imposed by the IRS. Then early Wednesday the Court
will hear 90 minutes of argument on the issue of severability: can any part of
the ObamaCare Act survive if the Court were to strike down the individual
insurance mandate or any other part of the law. Finally, Wednesday afternoon
the Court will hear a final hour of argument examining the constitutionality of
ObamaCare's expansion of the federal Medicaid program
The supporting arguments are going to be one huge pile of
crap to wade through. The White House et al have surely prepared the best
arguments they can to try and prove the government has the power to do anything
it wants, of course in the 'best interests' of the people.
Yeah .. right. Hope the coffee pots are working.
I think prayers are in order. Dear Lord, I pray that the Constitution
of the US is upheld, that the Supremes are not swayed by their conscience but follow the letter
and ORIGINAL intent of law. And finally that the rule of law is upheld. Amen.
All I have
to say is health care isn't a right. Just like food is not a right. You
better find a way to provide it for yourself or you won't be around too
long. But it is still your OWN responsibility and choice to do so or not. No one else.