This is the first clear explanation of his motives I have seen. I have to completely agree, utter genius. Since the use of the Commerce clause is ruled unconstitutional, then it has to be a tax. Therefore, they will now have to explain to the people why they are taking an extra $1,000.00 or more a month out of their paychecks. Even if they have a health care provider, they will inevitably be taxed. To compensate for those that don't or can't afford the law, they will have to tax those that can. That means the rich will be forced to pick up yet another tab to cover the costs.
Still even craftier, telling the fed they cannot cut funding to the states for opting out, means that there will undoubtedly be only a handful of states that will accept the imposition. There are already 32 that have filed suits to stop it, so they will undoubtedly not be participating. Once the people of the states that are accepting, realize that their paychecks are going to be hit to pay for those on the welfare role of obammiecare, they will, if they are smart, force their state reps to also opt out.
To add insult to injury, now the obammie clan will have to go back to the people and explain to them why this isn't really a tax, even though to make it remain a law, it has to be called a tax, so they ...
Still even craftier, telling the fed they cannot cut funding to the states for opting out, means that there will undoubtedly be only a handful of states that will accept the imposition. There are already 32 that have filed suits to stop it, so they will undoubtedly not be participating. Once the people of the states that are accepting, realize that their paychecks are going to be hit to pay for those on the welfare role of obammiecare, they will, if they are smart, force their state reps to also opt out.
To add insult to injury, now the obammie clan will have to go back to the people and explain to them why this isn't really a tax, even though to make it remain a law, it has to be called a tax, so they ...
This is the first clear explanation of his motives I have seen. I have to completely agree, utter genius. Since the use of the Commerce clause is ruled unconstitutional, then it has to be a tax. Therefore, they will now have to explain to the people why they are taking an extra $1,000.00 or more a month out of their paychecks. Even if they have a health care provider, they will inevitably be taxed. To compensate for those that don't or can't afford the law, they will have to tax those that can. That means the rich will be forced to pick up yet another tab to cover the costs.
Still even craftier, telling the fed they cannot cut funding to the states for opting out, means that there will undoubtedly be only a handful of states that will accept the imposition. There are already 32 that have filed suits to stop it, so they will undoubtedly not be participating. Once the people of the states that are accepting, realize that their paychecks are going to be hit to pay for those on the welfare role of obammiecare, they will, if they are smart, force their state reps to also opt out.
To add insult to injury, now the obammie clan will have to go back to the people and explain to them why this isn't really a tax, even though to make it remain a law, it has to be called a tax, so they will be lying through their teeth. Even this lie should be obvious to the most small minded and delusional of supporters of this fraud and his cronies. If it isn't it will be once they see the tiny bit of income left at the end of the week.
People that are calling Roberts a sell out and wish him harm, need to read this article again, maybe two or three times. This is as big a slap in the face to the Democrats as the recent election in Wisconsin. This is HUGE by any stretch of the imagination.
I want to thank you personally for posting this. For I too was tempted to join the lynch mob that would most certainly be growing in the next few days at Roberts' expense.
(more)Still even craftier, telling the fed they cannot cut funding to the states for opting out, means that there will undoubtedly be only a handful of states that will accept the imposition. There are already 32 that have filed suits to stop it, so they will undoubtedly not be participating. Once the people of the states that are accepting, realize that their paychecks are going to be hit to pay for those on the welfare role of obammiecare, they will, if they are smart, force their state reps to also opt out.
To add insult to injury, now the obammie clan will have to go back to the people and explain to them why this isn't really a tax, even though to make it remain a law, it has to be called a tax, so they will be lying through their teeth. Even this lie should be obvious to the most small minded and delusional of supporters of this fraud and his cronies. If it isn't it will be once they see the tiny bit of income left at the end of the week.
People that are calling Roberts a sell out and wish him harm, need to read this article again, maybe two or three times. This is as big a slap in the face to the Democrats as the recent election in Wisconsin. This is HUGE by any stretch of the imagination.
I want to thank you personally for posting this. For I too was tempted to join the lynch mob that would most certainly be growing in the next few days at Roberts' expense.
Whether you agree with Justice Roberts' political positions or not, he's reputed to be an outstanding legal scholar. This decision certainly supports that belief.
P.S. Great article, Teri, tx.
Still even craftier, telling the fed they cannot cut funding to the states for opting out, means that there will undoubtedly be only a handful of states that will accept the imposition. There are already 32 that have filed suits to stop it, so they will undoubtedly not be participating. Once the people of the states that are accepting, realize that their paychecks are going to be hit to pay for those on the welfare role of obammiecare, they will, if they are smart, force their state reps to also opt out.
To add insult to injury, now the obammie clan will have to go back to the people and explain to them why this isn't really a tax, even though to make it remain a law, it has to be called a tax, so they ...
Still even craftier, telling the fed they cannot cut funding to the states for opting out, means that there will undoubtedly be only a handful of states that will accept the imposition. There are already 32 that have filed suits to stop it, so they will undoubtedly not be participating. Once the people of the states that are accepting, realize that their paychecks are going to be hit to pay for those on the welfare role of obammiecare, they will, if they are smart, force their state reps to also opt out.
To add insult to injury, now the obammie clan will have to go back to the people and explain to them why this isn't really a tax, even though to make it remain a law, it has to be called a tax, so they will be lying through their teeth. Even this lie should be obvious to the most small minded and delusional of supporters of this fraud and his cronies. If it isn't it will be once they see the tiny bit of income left at the end of the week.
People that are calling Roberts a sell out and wish him harm, need to read this article again, maybe two or three times. This is as big a slap in the face to the Democrats as the recent election in Wisconsin. This is HUGE by any stretch of the imagination.
I want to thank you personally for posting this. For I too was tempted to join the lynch mob that would most certainly be growing in the next few days at Roberts' expense.
The only way Obamacare was ruled legal by the SCOTUS was that it be recognized as a TAX! Obama ran as an anti-tax candidate and you believed him and now he will forever be known as the one who brought the largest tax ever imposed on a people of any country and sadly it’s ours. You will pay for this one route or another. You want to buy the Federal Health Insurance go ahead…spend the money (oh and if you don’t know it may cost a little at first but costs increase steadily thereafter, per the Congressional Business Office (CBO) report on the program) and buy the coverage. Don’t want the coverage, don’t think you need insurance right now (and many don’t want insurance right now because they believe they are in good health) you will pay a penalty though a very high tax on your tax return. You will pay if you do and you will pay if you don’t.
Also, according to the Congressional Budget Office report, the imposition of this law will result i...
The only way Obamacare was ruled legal by the SCOTUS was that it be recognized as a TAX! Obama ran as an anti-tax candidate and you believed him and now he will forever be known as the one who brought the largest tax ever imposed on a people of any country and sadly it’s ours. You will pay for this one route or another. You want to buy the Federal Health Insurance go ahead…spend the money (oh and if you don’t know it may cost a little at first but costs increase steadily thereafter, per the Congressional Business Office (CBO) report on the program) and buy the coverage. Don’t want the coverage, don’t think you need insurance right now (and many don’t want insurance right now because they believe they are in good health) you will pay a penalty though a very high tax on your tax return. You will pay if you do and you will pay if you don’t.
Also, according to the Congressional Budget Office report, the imposition of this law will result in the loss of more than 700,000 American jobs and that will be a very quick result to this program. Now considering that the Constitution was violated by Obama to make hundred’s of thousands of illegal immigrants now legal immigrants and can work in American jobs, where are the 700, 000 legal Americans going to replace their jobs. And, this in an absolutely awful national economy. Again, this is the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) stating this job loss, it’s not rhetoric.
Also, in the CBO report, the poor are going to have less access to health care, in fact they won’t have health care they will only have emergency room treatment. Those who will have health insurance will now be able to get health care that includes preventative measures and so much more. The “great divide” between the two tiers has been widened by this ruling. How does that make you feel Obama supporters? Read the CBO report and educate your mind rather than working from your emotions.
Now how is this opportunity for future regulations in this country going to sit with my Obama-lover friends? This decision now allows Congress, or any other government entity (can you say New York Mayor Gov. Michael Bloomberg) to issue mandates for anything they want to impose because legal precedence has been set that will apply to future legal interpretations. So what will you think when a Congressional majority mandates that everyone must own a gun or pay a tax if you don’t? How about everyone must eat seafood at least once a week and if you don’t or can’t because of allergies you will be taxed for your non-compliance. Don’t like diesel pickups? Hmmm… you could be forced to own one if it is mandated. Don’t like tiny two-person electric cars the size of a golf cart? Then get ready to pay a tax if such vehicles become mandated. Like air conditioning? Maybe not for too much longer. So I know you think this is a stretch but again the legal precedence has been set. Give it time.
Good luck with the future my dear friends of Obama if this never changes from the legislative actions of a future administration. America as we have known it will be no more…and yes there are a lot of people who can’t wait for that change and to become Government Sheepeople. Not me however, and not a lot of other people either.
Now if you mean that, as a result, we'll get a debate on what taxation should be all about, I'll accept that result. *If* we get a Constitutional amendment that clarifies that you may not tax a man to collect the fine that the Constitution otherwise forbids!
I have a friend who made three specific suggestions:
http://www.sodahead.com/unite...
What sort of revolution had you in mind? Or should I ask in a forum like this?