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#Time #Roberts #Rules in 1984 orwell warned us about government control well here it is in all its glory



TIME

Jun 28, 2012  -  Public
TIME is releasing a special issue on the Supreme Court’s health care decision with the cover line,“Roberts Rules: What His Landmark Decision Means for Obama, Romney, the Court — And You.”  This issue will hit newsstands on Monday, July 2. Read more about the issue here:http://ti.me/MZyN8v

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syed shamsuzzamanJun 28, 2012
+3

Justice Robert did the nice job.

Craig MillerJun 28, 2012
+4

thanks goodness some of the justices are operating
Outside of the politics.  I was really impressed with
This decision

Aaron BerlinJun 28, 2012
+1

To think that Senator Obama voted against Roberts when Bush nominated him!

Paul RumelhartJun 28, 2012
I don't like the precedent that has now been set that it is constitutional to tax somebody as a penalty for not doing something or even for not purchasing something.  I can't see how that will be abused yet, but I'm sure it will be spectacular.

Francisco DonadoJun 28, 2012

It is preferable that millions of voices heard because they will always be frowned upon, as you will view the nation from which they come and not to intimidate and punish a voice to a society denying them their freedom. Francisco Donado  ¡No to close Globovision.!

Ian JohnsonJun 28, 2012

amazing

Randy HoopesJun 28, 2012
douche

peter thebellhopJun 28, 2012

So now Chief Justice Roberts is alright?

Craig MillerJun 28, 2012
+1

not if he voted for corporate donations to political campaigns
That was a major screwup

They seem to have good days and bad days in my book

rosie hecker von danzigJun 28, 2012

ok, so we're a legend from day one, i figure... scribble your name on some dotted line, and voila, a hero become. lame. fraud and lame.

Bobby CrossinJun 28, 2012

That headline doesn't seem very objective...

Eddie LawsJun 28, 2012
+1

Roberts will win a Nobel Prize for this.

Bobby CrossinJun 28, 2012

ummm don't you think thats a little over the top?

Eddie LawsJun 28, 2012

It is a way over the top.

Francisco DonadoJun 28, 2012

In Venezuela they are attacking free speech, you think?.#NoalembargocrontaGlobovision

david gelberJun 28, 2012
in 1984 orwell warned us about government control well here it is in all its glory

Jim ChatmanJun 28, 2012
I applaud the Chief Justice for putting political ideology aside and doing what he felt was best for the country.

Bobby CrossinJun 28, 2012

Yes but is it really deserving of a Nobel Prize?

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Brian SmithJun 28, 2012
+1

Roberts made a legacy decision. I think he doesn't believe in the health care law but didn't want his court to be labeled as partisan. He did the right thing for the wrong reason.

Aaron MeckJun 28, 2012
+3

+Jim Chatman I hope he did not do it based on what he felt was best for the country but rather on an objective analysis of the law. He absolutely should not be making judgements based on his feelings.

Eddie LawsJun 28, 2012 (edited)

Federal judges are there to uphold the constituation of this country and nothing else. I am not worred about myself it is my grand kids I worry about. What type country will they grow up in.

Saira Del ValleJun 29, 2012

:/

Articulate TimberJun 29, 2012
+4

In 2000 the Supreme Court ordered the stop of recounting of the Florida ballots and declared the winner (Right to vote for representative government?)

The War Powers Act and the overturn of Posse Comitatus Act now allows the President to unilaterally suspend the Constitution and declare martial law in America at his discretion (Balance of power? Term limits?)

The Patriot Act allows the government to listen in on your phone calls, read emails without a warrant (right to privacy? right of assembly?)

All of these things happened between 2000 and 2008 and not a word was heard from the right. Now Americans are required to buy insurance and the right screams about The Constitution being shredded.
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Maurice WalsheJun 29, 2012

Nice reference for us wonks who love arguaing about the more arcane bits of Citrine or Roberts.

Of course teh USA should have had this sort of healthcare back in the  early50's - but it got derailed  unfortunetly

Greg FreemanJun 29, 2012

Good Morning good people and all that care to Listen, I have friends, well quite a few and some of these reside in america and are afflicted with HIV. Apparently these are decisive decisions that will change the face and facet of health care. I am looking forward with great interest to see where we are in ten years from now, 

Cheryl HungJun 29, 2012
COOL~

Looking forward to more reading......
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Nash PurohitJun 29, 2012

Nothing better than having a protected sex!! That does not need to wait for 10 yrs!! My common sense tells me that requires not to be victimized by you basic instincts !'

been papaJun 29, 2012
+1

?............

Jim ChatmanJun 29, 2012 (edited)
+Aaron Meck If you wish to take a cynical view of my wishes, that's your problem. And remember this:

Comment Forum Litmus Test -

If your comments target the article, you're a conversation participant.

If your comments target a participant, you're a forum troll.

If you've resorted to name-calling, you're a forum troll.

If you're nitpicking another participant's comments, you're a forum troll.
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Rex ArulYesterday 2:12 PM
When will this be mailed to the subscribers?

Aaron MeckYesterday 7:00 PM
+Jim Chatman that was nothing close to trolling... But please feels free to block me if you think I'm a troll.